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2-5m-1-S3E29-Jazz Paintings of Basquiat

Welcome to 251, where two pianists, Simon Whiteside and Nick Tomlin, dive into the fascinating world of jazz and art. In this episode, they explore the jazz paintings of Jean-Miche…

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🔮 ▶ Must Hear
Basquiat's hidden jazz roots
Uncover the surprising connection between art and music
⚡ ▶ Key Moment
The moment Basquiat got his big break
Discover the exhibition that launched his fame
🎙️ ▶ Mic Drop
'I wanted to be a jazz musician'
Hear how Basquiat's jazz dreams influenced his art
🔥 ▶ Hot Take
Basquiat was more influenced by jazz than hip-hop
Challenge your assumptions about the artist's inspirations

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2-5m-1-S3E29-Jazz Paintings of Basquiat
Sep 15, 2026 6m
2-5m-1-S3E29-Jazz Paintings of Basquiat
Welcome to 251, where two pianists, Simon Whiteside and Nick Tomlin, dive into the fascinating world of jazz and art. In…
2-5m-1-S3E29-Jazz Paintings of Basquiat
Sep 15, 2026 6m
2-5m-1-S3E29-Jazz Paintings of Basquiat
Welcome to 251, where two pianists, Simon Whiteside and Nick Tomlin, dive into the fascinating world of jazz and art. In…
2-5m-1-S3E28-Ronnie's Documentary-Film Review
Sep 1, 2026 6m
2-5m-1-S3E28-Ronnie's Documentary-Film Review
Welcome to 2-5-1, the podcast where two pianists, Nick Tomlin and Simon Whiteside, dive into a new jazz-related topic ev…
2-5m-1-S3E27-Mid Season Break
Jul 15, 2026 0m
2-5m-1-S3E27-Mid Season Break
Mid Season Break Announcement
S3E26 Whiplash Jazz On Film
Jul 1, 2026 5m
S3E26 Whiplash Jazz On Film
Whiplash is a 2014 American independent psychological drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle , and st…
2-5m-1-S3E25-Special-Humour in Jazz-is there a place for it?
Jun 22, 2026 1h 18m
2-5m-1-S3E25-Special-Humour in Jazz-is there a place for it?
A long time ago we did an episode on humour in jazz.  you can hear it here  This is a longer investigation …
Untitled 2-5m-1-S3E24 But Beautiful TWLepisode
Jun 15, 2026 5m
Untitled 2-5m-1-S3E24 But Beautiful TWLepisode
in another one of our tunes we love Nick and Simon discus But Beautiful  But Beautiful " is a popular song with…
2-5m-1-S3E23 Johnny Towner Williams URP
Jun 1, 2026 5m
2-5m-1-S3E23 Johnny Towner Williams URP
one of our under the radar pianists episodes John Williams there Jazz pianist . Yes the Star Wars guy!
2-5m-1-S3E22-Special-What Makes a Jazz singer?
May 20, 2026 1h 18m
2-5m-1-S3E22-Special-What Makes a Jazz singer?
Following on from our last episode this is a special longer examination of what makes a jazz singer 
2-5m-1-S3E21 Laufey [Is she a jazz singer?]
May 17, 2026 5m
2-5m-1-S3E21 Laufey [Is she a jazz singer?]
We ask is Laufey a jazz singer. what do you think?