Nick and Simon briefly explore the pianistic technique of playing block chords, find out what block chords are, who used them and how they work.

Nick and Simon discuss the pianist Mel Powell who had an illustrious career in jazz and modern classical music. He played with some of the top jazz p...

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In this bonus Christmas edition Nick and Simon discuss five Christmas tunes favoured by jazz musicians.The Christmas SongHave Yourself a Merry Little ...

In the final episode of Series 2 Nick and Simon discuss Dexter Calling, the last album Kenny Drew made with Dexter Gordon in the US, and One Flight Up...

Nick and Simon discuss Undercurrent, arguably a hidden gem in the rich soil of the Blue Note label's discography. It was Kenny Drew's last a...

This Episode focuses on the classic John Coltrane album BLUE TRAIN and Kenny Drew's part in it.In 1957 John Coltrane had a pivotal year. He was sacked...

Nick and Simon discuss Kenny Drew's contribution as sideman on the original vinyl release of It Could Happen to You , Chet Baker Sings. Apple Mus...

Nicholas Tomalin and Simon Whiteside are back for a new series of 2-5-1 Two Pianists,Five Podcasts, One Subject.  In this series the subject is pianis...

In the season finale Nick and Simon discuss Sonny Clark's ballad playing style as sideman and soloist, playing musical excerpts and discussing his pla...

In Episode 4 we discuss Sonny Clark as a leader in the trio format. We focus on two tunes in detail: "Somebody Loves Me" from what is now known as the...

In this episode we explore Sonny Clark's work as leader on Blue Note records. Specifically his work with ensembles.