Send us a text Christian Jacob Jacob was born in Metz, Lorraine on 8 May 1958. A pianist by age four, he was immersed in studying the French classics...
Sunday, October 1, 20232-5m-1-S2E12-Jazz and Civil Rights
In this episode Nick leads the discussion on the subject of jazz and its connection to civil rights.
Friday, September 15, 20232-5m-1-S2E11-Mo Better Blues
In this episode we discuss Spike Lee's Mo Better Blues. Wikipedia says:Mo' Better Blues is a 1990 American musical comedy-drama film starring Denzel W...
Friday, September 1, 20232-5m-1-S2E10-Aebersold
Any student of jazz will be well aware of the Aebersold series - over 100 play along records with accompanying books. There are even supplements with ...
Tuesday, August 15, 20232-5m-1-S2E9-Jazz And Meditation
In this episode Simon & Nick discuss jazz and meditation. There are elements of meditation that improvisers may well relate to : flow state, accep...
Tuesday, August 1, 20232-5m-1-S2E8-Jimmy Jones
This episode is about the "under-the-radar" pianist Jimmy Jones. An arranger/pianist for some of the great singers, here is an Apple Music link to th...
Saturday, July 15, 20232-5m-1 S2E7-Practising
In this episode, Nick and Simon discuss what it means to practise jazz piano.
Saturday, July 1, 20232-5m-1-S2E6-Jazz Humour
Two pianists walk into a bar looking confused.It was an 11/8 bar.What role does humour play in jazz.
Thursday, June 15, 20232-5m-1-S2E5-Playing and Singing
Playing the piano and singing at the same time, what's involved? Nick and Simon talk about it in this episode.
Thursday, June 1, 20232-5m-1-S2E4- Film Review- Round Midnight
Another in our new series of jazz film reviews. The Bertrand Tavernier jazz movie that refreshed Dexter Gordon's career late in his life.
Monday, May 15, 20232-5m-1-S2E3-Dudley Moore
Dudley Moore may well be best known for his comedy with Peter Cook and his success on screen in the films 10 and Arthu,r but he was also a very accomp...
Monday, May 1, 20232-5m-1-S2E2-Jazz and Boxing
Did you know some jazz musicians were also boxers? Find out more in this episode.
Saturday, April 15, 2023The Fabulous Baker Boys
To start season two Simon & Nick talk about the Fabulous Baker Boys.This is a new strand where Nick and Simon talk about jazz related films.At pre...