Jazzheads

Ep.44 Hannah Horton

Ben chats with saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton about her latest album 'Inside Out', her work with young people and she choses some of her favourite tracks too!
Here are links to all of Hannah's projects, including JSteps - do get in touch with Hannah if you'd like to learn more about this:
www.hannahhorton.com
 
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/HannahHortonSax
 
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/hannahhortonsax/
 
Twitter
https://twitter.com/HannahHortonSax
 
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AUksT4QcA0Lcvm5Zykh8V
 
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/inside-out/1580018783
 
YouTube 
https://www.youtube.com/@hannahhortonsax
 
For J Steps
https://twitter.com/j_steps1
https://www.instagram.com/j_steps1/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/158315539727364/

Ep.43 Jamil Sheriff

Ben chats with Pianist, composer and Head of Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire, Jamil Sheriff ahead of his Five Gold Rings set at Wakefield Jazz Club.
 
Tracks:
Future Car - Jamil Sheriff Big Band
Keith Jarrett - Country
Nikki Iles - Hush
Crazy Happy - Jamil Sheriff Trio
 
www.wakefieldjazz.org

Ep.42 Liselotte Östblom

Ben chats with Swedish singer, songwriter, composer and producer Liselotte Östblom.
Track listing:
St Louis Blues - Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder 
Sleepwalkers - Jarrod Lawson
Above - Liselotte Östblom 
What Say You - Robert Mitchell's True Think
 
Links:
https://www.liselotteostblom.com/
https://www.wakefieldjazz.org/
 

Ep.41 Marco Woolf

Manchester based singer songwriter Marco Woolf chats to Ben about his upcoming tour, his music and influences.
For all tour dates search @northernconnectionstour and @marcowoolf on all social media platforms. 
Tracks: 
Nas (feat Q-Tip) - One Love (contains strong language)
Jyoti - Hard Bap Duke
Marco Woolf - Lets Build This House
 
Links:
www.wakefieldjazz.org
www.jazzleeds.org.uk
www.jazznortheast.com
www.jazznorth.org
 

Ep.40 Robert Casteli

Drummer Robert Casteli chats with Ben about his upcoming UK live dates, his latest recording and more!
Visit www.robertcastelli.com for more about Robert and all of his projects
 
Tracks:
On Fire - Michel Camilo
Fire – Jimi Hendrix
Jazzayer – Karim Ziad
Vamos – Robert Castelli & Boom!
 
www.wakefieldjazz.org for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and lots of info about our great club!

Ep.39 Iain Ballamy

Saxophonist Iain Ballamy chats to Ben about his recent collaborations with Singer Ian Shaw and chooses some of his musical influences.
Tracks:
Once Upon a Summer Time - Ian Shaw
Bolivia - Cedar Walton
Jerusalem - David Rees-Williams
SET: Concerto for Tenor Sax IV and V - Gary Carpenter, Iain Ballamy
Visit www.ballamy.com for all things Iain.
And for more about our lovely little jazz club in Yorkshire go to www.wakefieldjazz.org
 

Ep.38 Tom Harris

Ben chats to Mancunian pianist Tom Harris about tours, education, and some of his musical influences.
Tracks:
Autumn Mood - Erroll Garner
On the Sunny Side of the Street - Sonny Rollins
Optimistic Voices/No Love Dying - Cecile McLorin Salvant
One - Wilkins and Harris
Modus Operandi - Marco Woolf
You can find tom on social media @tomharrisisacommonname and his website www.tomharrismusic.com
Come and pay us a visit at Wakefield Jazz soon! www.wakefieldjazz.org for gig listings, bookings and food orders!
 

Ep.37 Liam Noble

Liam talks about his new album 'The Long Game' and chooses some of his favourite music.
Tracks:
Fig Foot – Paul Bley
Someday My Prince Will Come – Miles Davis       
The Front – Wayne Horvitz
Rain on my Birthday – Liam Noble
For more from Liam visit https://liamnoble68.wordpress.com/ or https://editionrecords.com/artists/liam-noble/
Come and join us for a warm welcome and some fabulous music at www.wakefieldjazz.org

Ep.36 Judith Waterhouse for International Women’s Day 2022

A celebration of some of the amazing female artists we've had the pleasure of listening to at Wakefield Jazz. Presented by our ever inspiring treasurer, Judith Waterhouse. 
TRACKS
Din and Tonic – Janette Mason
The Caged Bird – Nikki Iles & The Frankfurt Radio Big Band
Gravy Waltz - Ellyn Rucker
Fi-fi Goes to Heaven - Joanne Brackeen
California Dreaming – Clare Teal
Robin – Dinosaur
After the Rain – Alina Bzhezhinska
Links:
www.internationalwomensday.com
www.wakefieldjazz.org

Ep. 35 Shirley Smart

Ben chats with Jazz Cellist Shirley Smart.
Track list:
Moritat – Sonny Rollins
Sot fi Sukkout El Layl (In the Silence of the Night) – Sabreen
Palmyra – Issie Barratt’s Interchange
A Son of Windrush Reflects - Shirley Smart, Robert Mitchell
 
Visit www.shirleysmart.com for more about all of Shirley’s music and you can find her on social media.
www.wakefieldjazz.com for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and to order food!