Harmonious World

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I was joined by Marc Palladino, drummer and venue boss of Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar - now becoming the best location to experience live jazz in Cardiff. Marc is brother of award-winning songwriter, producer and bassist Pino Palladino. The track you can hear at the start and end of the show is the Harmonious World theme tune, composed...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. One of my favourite venues in London is Kings Place, and this week I’m joined by their jazz programmer Hannah Hutton. Last week’s chat with Matt Carmichael was just ahead of his upcoming appearance with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra. Thanks to Kings Place upcoming guest Emma Rawicz for allowing me to play extracts from Paintbox alongside our conversation....

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I chatted with sax player Matt Carmichael back in March 2025 and it was great to speak with him again as he prepares to release his new album - Held in the Dark. Matt is beginning the new season at London’s Kings Place on Sunday 20 September, with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra. Thanks to Matt for allowing me to play extracts from Red Sky (the first single...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Composer, arranger and saxophonist Tobias Hoffmann focuses on the relationship between composition and improvisation. His latest album - Innuendo - is an exciting collection of tracks performed by the Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra. Thanks to Tobias for allowing me to play extracts from Innuendo alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what ...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I spent last week in the company of more than 100 young people and staff, all playing music and getting involved with the Great British Music Camp. This podcast features conversations with a few of them and I hope you get a flavour of what the week is all about. You can also listen to the episodes from 2024 and 2025. Thanks to Lawrence, Henry, Gracie and L...