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 - Mi...
May 15, 2022
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...
May 8, 2022
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 Voi...
May 3, 2022
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 ...
March 11, 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 – Jane...
March 8, 2022
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 Re...
March 4, 2022
Ben chats with Wakefield Jazz's promoter, Pete Rosser about his history, musical influences and rhubarb!
For more about Pete go to www.peterosser.co.uk or come and meet him in person, every Friday at ...
February 23, 2022
Ben chats with Leeds based guitarist Nik Svarc about his albums, tours, lockdown projects and life as a musician in Leeds.
We also mention the Jazz North Northern Line Scheme - more info here: https:/...
February 13, 2022
The UK's finest New Orleans style piano player chats with Ben.
Tracks:
Keep on Gwine - Dale Storr
Dr Jazz - Jools Holland and The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Put Out the Light - James Booker
Boogie for...
February 11, 2022
Ben's chats with Pianist David Newton and Guitarist Denny Ilett
Tracks:
I Won't Dance - Oscar Peterson
One Step - Cecile McLorin Salvant & Sulivan Fortner
Liza - Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea...
February 2, 2022