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2-5m-1-S3E32-Jean Pierre-LeLoir-Book review

Welcome to 2-5-1, where two pianists dive into a single subject in just five minutes. Today, Nick Tomlin and Simon Whiteside explore the captivating world of French photographer Je…

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🔮 ▶ Must Hear
Unseen jazz images revealed
Discover a hidden treasure trove of French jazz photography
⚡ ▶ Key Moment
The photographer behind the lens
Meet Jean-Pierre Laloie, the man who captured jazz royalty
🎙️ ▶ Mic Drop
'I prefer the warmth'
Nick Tomlin on the unique charm of Laloie's colour photography
🔥 ▶ Hot Take
Challenging the American jazz photography norm
Why Laloie's French perspective is a breath of fresh air

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2-5m-1-S3E32-Jean Pierre-LeLoir-Book review
Oct 31, 2026 5m
2-5m-1-S3E32-Jean Pierre-LeLoir-Book review
Welcome to 2-5-1, where two pianists dive into a single subject in just five minutes. Today, Nick Tomlin and Simon White…
2-5m-1-S3E31-All Night Long-JOF-Film Review
Oct 14, 2026 6m
2-5m-1-S3E31-All Night Long-JOF-Film Review
In this episode of 2-5-1, Simon Whiteside and Nick Tomlin dive into the 1962 British neo-noir drama film "All Night Long…
2-5m-1-S3E30-You Go to my Head-TWL
Oct 1, 2026 6m
2-5m-1-S3E30-You Go to my Head-TWL
Tunes we Love You Go to my Head
2-5m-1-S3E30-You Go to my Head-TWL
Oct 1, 2026 6m
2-5m-1-S3E30-You Go to my Head-TWL
Tunes we Love You Go to my Head
2-5m-1-S3E30-You Go to my Head-TWL
Oct 1, 2026 6m
2-5m-1-S3E30-You Go to my Head-TWL
Welcome to 2-5-1, the podcast where two pianists dive into a single subject in just five minutes. Today, Nick Tomlin and…
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 …