Jazzheads

Ep.14 Seamus Blake

At Friday's gig, we caught up with New York based saxophonist/composer, Seamus Blake. Seamus is recognized as one of the finest exponents of contemporary jazz. Here, he chooses 3 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear.
Seamus's Tracklist:
'Sofa Song' - Seamus Blake
'Anita' - Aaron Goldberg & Guillermo Klein
'My Funny Valentine' - Miles Davis
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Ep.13 Dave Newton & Derek Nash

On Friday 3rd February Derek Nash's Acoustic Quartet played Wakefield Jazz.
Jazzheads live caught up with one of the most energetic and passionate sax players in the UK, Derek Nash, and wonderful pianist, Dave Newton who each picked three tracks that they think everyone should hear. Enjoy!
(Sorry about the background noise)
Tracklist:
Dave Newton
‘Both Sides Now’ – Dave Newton
‘Have you met Miss Jones’ – Dave McKenna
‘Liza’ – Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock
Derek Nash
‘Voodoo Rex’ – Derek Nash
‘E-Scape’ – Iain Rae
‘3 views of a secret’ - Jaco Pastorius

Ep.12 Abbie Finn Quartet

On Friday 3rd February, the Abbie Finn Quartet supported Derek Nash. Jazzheads live caught up with them before they went on stage. Each of the band members picked three tracks that they think everyone should hear. Enjoy!
(Sorry about the sound check in the background)
Abbie Finn 
‘Beatrice’ - Equinox
‘Consummation’ – Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra
‘Next Stop Tsukiji’ – Alex Spiagin
Manny Lall
‘Red Clay’ – Freddie Hubbard
‘’Windows’ – Chick Corea
‘Never Too Much’ – Luther Vandross
Jeffrey Hewer
‘Villa Italiano’ – Jeffrey Hewer 
‘I wished on the moon’ – Ed Bickert
‘Blue Trane’ – John Coltrane
Harry Keeble
‘Witch Hunt’ – Wayne Shorter
‘Thank You Scientist’ – Mr. Invisible
‘Midnight Voyage’ – Michael Brecker

Ep.11 Geoff Waterhouse

In this episode of Jazzheads, Geoff Waterhouse picks 10 tracks that he loves. As the sound engineer at Wakefield Jazz, Geoff is responsible for the excellent sound quality we experience on Friday nights. Thanks Geoff!
Tracklist:
Festival Junction - Acker Bilk and The Stan Tracey Big Brass
Rememberence for Jim - The National Youth Jazz Orchestra
When My Dreamboat Comes Home - Georgie Fame & The BBC Big Band
Beulah Witch - Matt Sorum
Rainbow Four - Neil Ardley
African Marketplace - Dollar Brand
Allegro - Laurie Johnson
The Iron Fist Of Fashion II - Turtle Island String Quartet
Healing Power - Carla Bley
Hog Callin' Blues - Charles Mingus
What’s on next at Wakefield? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

Ep.10 Remi Harris

Jazzheads Radio goes live!
We caught up with guitarist Remi Harris between sets at Wakefield Jazz. 
Tracklist:
1. "The Way You Look Tonight" - Wes Montgomery
2. "Impressions" - Selmer #607
3. "I Ain't The One" - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Here's a review of the gig: https://wakefieldjazz.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/remi-harris-trio-13th-january-2017/
What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/ 
 

Ep.9 Alec Sykes

Alec Sykes is the founder of a jazz club that Claire Martin described as "one of the most important clubs in the UK, with an enthusiasm and vibe that is second to none".
Wakefield Jazz will shortly celebrate its 30th year and in this episode, Alec picks 10 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear.
What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/
Tracks played:
1. "Flamingo" - Earl Bostic
2. "Ce Monsieur Qui Parle" - Humphrey Littleton
3. "Roll em, Pete" - Joe Turner
4. "Hymn to Freedom" - Oscar Peterson
5. "Splanky" - Count Basie Band
6. "Dis I Dig You" - Hank Mobley
7. "Bootleg Eric" - Newton / Tracey Band
8. "I am a Man from Lewisham" - Billy Jenkins
9. "Somethin' Else" - Cannonball Adderley
10. "The Wedding" - Abdullah Ibrahim

Ep.8 Tony Kofi & Byron Wallen

Jazzheads Radio goes live!
Jazzheads caught up with Tony Kofi and Byron Wallen when they played their homage to Ornette Coleman at Wakefield Jazz on 2nd December 2016.
An hour after we recorded this, the Wakefield Jazz crowd showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. Tony and Byron picked tracks that they think everyone should hear: one from their own repertoire, one from another artist that they think is under-rated and, lastly, a personal favourite. And we threw in an extra one. Enjoy.
Tony Kofi
“Free” – Ornette Coleman
“Song for Papa Jack” – Tony Kofi
“Stepping Stones” – Woody Shaw
“Just Friends” – Charlie Parker
Byron Wallen
“Silent Praise” – Byron Wallen
“Eyes as beautiful as yours” – Elmo Hope
“Shhh peaceful” – Miles Davis

Ep.7 Chris de Saram

Chris de Saram is the club promoter at Wakefield Jazz. Chris spends most of his life at gigs, listening to jazz or arranging for musicians from around the world to play at the club.
In this episode, Chris picks 10 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear.
Music played: 
"Tiger Rag" - Art Tatum.
"Jo Jo" - Miles Davis.
"Autumn Nocturne" - Sonny Rollins.
"Trinkle Tinkle" - Thelonius Monk.
"Smack Dab" - Bobby Previte.
"Ming's Samba" - David Murray.
"My Little Suede Shoes" - Django Bates.
"Whiplash" - Branford Marsalis.
"Angola" - Wayne Shorter.
"Kalypso" - Chris Potter.
 
What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

Ep.6 Tim Giles

Jazzheads Radio goes live!
At the Josh kemp Organ Quartet gig on 25th November 2016, Jazzheads caught up with drummer Tim Giles.
Tim picked 3 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear: one from his own repertoire, one from another artist that he really rates and, lastly, a personal favourite. Enjoy.
Tracks played:
1. “Light Flight” - Twelves
2. “Where I am Today” - Max de Wardener
3. “I want to talk about you” – John Coltrane
To find out what's on next at Wakefield Jazz, take a look here http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

Ep.5 Nigel Price, Clark Tracey & Carlo De Wijs

Jazzheads Radio goes live!
At the Nigel Price Organ Quartet gig on 18th November 2016, Jazzheads caught up with Nigel Price, Clark Tracey and Carlo De Wijs.
They picked 3 tracks that they think everyone should hear: one from their own repertoire, one from another artist that they really rate and, lastly, a persoanl favourite.
Enjoy.
Nigel Price, guitar
1. "Blue Genes" - Nigel Price Organ Quartet
2. "In That Order" - Joy de Francesco
3. "James and Wes" - Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith
Clark Tracey, drums
1. "Lounge Blues" - Clark Tracey
2. "The Cut Off Point" - Phil Robson
3. "Snap Crackle" - Roy Haynes Qt.
Carlo de Wijs, B3
1. "Cooking for Jimmy" - Carlo de Wijs
2. "Dum, Dum, Dum" - Stan Getz Qt featuring Eddie Loiuss
3. "Night Passage" Weather Report featuring Joe Zawinul
What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? Click here: http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/