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Nick Tomalin snd Simon Whiteside host a variety of podcasts about jazz .From the short vignettes of two pianist, five minutes, one podcast through to the Two pianist, Five Podcasts, One subject and in depth look at the life work and piano stylings of single pianists. So far Sonny Clark and Kenny Drew have been covered.
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Another episode in our " Under the Radar Pianists" series.George Wallington wrote a tune that was made well known by Gerry Mulligan'sarrangement on Birth of the Cool and established himself as one of the best bebop pianists of his generation.He was prolific as a sideman in the 1950s but in 1960 dropped out of music to pursue something far cooler. Listen to find out more!
Can Ai Learn JazzIn this episode we discuss the question above. Neither of us are developers but we both teach and so, in many ways ,the episode is more about what is required to learn Jazz and ponder whether artificial Intelligence could learn on those lines. what do you think?This is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
What is comping? Who Does it? What is it meant to achieve? We discuss this and more in this episode. Find a playlist from Apple Music that is multiple versions of the same tune with different comping styles here This is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
ECM records have a place in Jazz only rivalled by the classic American Labels like Blue Note, Prestige. There are clear comparisons with Blue Note,A Unique looka Particular sounda roster of important musicians You can see a Pinterest collection of ECM covers here In this episode we discuss these and other pointsThis is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
A picture that is well known to those in jazz and beyond was taken August 12th 1958 for esquire Magazine by Art Kane. we discuss it in this episode. The documentary is available hereThis is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
The fame of Andy Warhol has lasted a lot longer than fifteen minutes but perhaps his jazz album cover artwork is less well known than his soup tins, Marilyn Monroes or his Velvet underground Banana Cover. We discuss these in this episode many are collected in this blog by The Music Aficionado here with some thoughtful insights, more can be found on the discos site hereThis is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
Pat Moran was active as a Jazz pianist in the 1950s-1960s and played with many good artists particularly on the west coast. Her trio album with Scott La Faro 1957 is a real gem in our opinion. Her Classical training has furnished her with a great facility at the piano and her fast runs are crisp and well phrased. The complete trio album released by Fresh Sounds combines the Scott la Faro with The Pat Moran Quartet (1956), with Moran on piano John Doling on bass, John W...
Nick and Simon talk about the artist Romare Bearden Who was connected to the jazz scene in more than one way. His most well know works are collage and often depict jazz subjects. He went to School with Billy Eckstein and wrote Seabreeze with him which featured on the Branford Marsalis album Romare Bearden Revealed a cultural figure whose foundation supports his legacy and the artistic community This is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
Simon and Nick talk about the long running radio show hosted by Marion McPartland.episodes are still available to stream from NPR like this one with Gene HarrisThis is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
This episode is based around the book " Blue Rhythm Fantasy" which is concerned , primarily, with the Work of arranger Chappie Willet. A freelancer who set up an office in the Times Square district calling it The Broadway Music clinic. He was a successful African American entrepreneur and worked for some of the top acts of his day including Louis Armstrong. This is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group
Nick And Simon Discuss the short lived but influential London Jazz club "Club Eleven", named after the number of founder members, began life just before Christmas in 1948. It was a co-operative arrangement designed to bring bebop to the attention of the jazz public at large. The musicians involved were Ronnie Scott, Hank Shaw, Leon Calvert, Johnny Rogers, Bernie Fenton, Tommy Pollard, Lennie Bush, Joe Muddel, Tony Crombie and Laurie Morgan plus manager Harry Morris. Johnny Dankworth and Denis...
Nick And Simon talk about the Jazz Novel Blow up a storm published in 1959 [ a seminal year in Jazz history]This is a first novel by the director, producer and dramatist, Garson Kanin, whose short stories have appeared in Esquire, Vogue and the Atlantic Monthly. Written in the first person and told in flashback this is a dramatist's recollections of his early days in jazz -- during the depression and the close of prohibition. While in Chicago, on tour with his actress wife, the narrator recei...
Simon & Nick discuss the Score to Mr Benn by Don Warren an Alias for Duncan Lamontwho for several decades Lamont worked as a freelance musician (on flute and clarinet as well as saxophone), based around Archer Street in Soho and playing in the surrounding jazz clubs. He often performed with British bands accompanying American vocalists, including Fred Astaire, Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Marlene Dietrich, Peggy Lee and (for 19 seasons) with Frank Sinatra. He also played wi...
NicK and Simon Talk about the filmBorn to Be Blue a 2015 drama film directed, produced and written by Robert Budreau. The film stars Ethan Hawke and Carmen Ejogo. ] The film is about American jazz musician Chet Baker, portrayed by Hawke.Directed by | Robert BudreauWritten by | Robert BudreauProduced by | Jennifer JonasRobert BudreauLeonard FarlingerJake Seal[1]Starring | Ethan HawkeCarmen EjogoCinematography | Steve CosensEdited by | David FreemanMusic by | David Braid Todor Kobak...
Jam sessions have been and continue to be at the heart of the jazz scene. In this episode Simon and Nick briefly discuss the history, culture and function of jam sessions in jazz.You can get more information about our podcasts hereThanks for listening
In this episode Nick leads the discussion on the subject of jazz and it's connection to the Civil Rights movement in the US
Any student of jazz will be well aware of the Aebersold play-along series: over 100 records with accompanying books. There are even supplements with transcriptions of the voicings the pianist played if you are into that? Nick and Simon discuss the origin and impact of the series.His website is hereIt has an interesting page for further reading
In this episode Simon & Nick discuss Jazz and Meditation. There are elements of meditation that improvisers may well relate to : flow state, acceptance , being in the moment, completely absorbed in the process yet fully aware of what is happening around you. we mention Kenny Werners Effortsless Mastery Tony Scott Music For Zen MeditationJerry Begonzi Developing a jazz languagethere are various Apps to help you get going with meditationthe Calm app is very popularmany others are...
This episode is about an " under the radar " pianist Jimmy Jones. An arranger pianist for some of the greats singers here is an Apple Music link to the album Nick mentioned Sarah Vaughan"The Divine One"
In this episode, Nick and Simon discuss what it means to practice jazz piano.
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