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The Insider: Journalist & Editor Sebastian Scotney On London Jazz News' Ethos & Reviewing Process
Journalist and founder of London Jazz News Sebastian Scotney talks about how the online publication disseminates press releases to its contributing journalists. He also shares how this MO ties into the organisation's ethos, which is ultimately about conveying a deep respect for music through the written word, and why musicians often make great reviewers.
“The Insider” is The Jazz Session's spin-off series where Nicky chats to jazz industry insiders about the nuts and bolts of the business. These monthly episodes are aired to $10/month Patreon members in advance of the general public. Become a member today to have early access to "The Insider" and more perks!
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The Jazz Session: Rapid Fire Q&A With New York Voices!
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New York Voices comprises four extraordinary vocalists, and a quartet of the most eloquent musicians and educators you'll find today-Darmon Meader, Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan and Peter Eldridge. The group is 34 years strong and are celebrating a new album "Reminiscing In Tempo." I cannot think of a better collection of guests to chat to for the final episode of The Jazz Session's 14th season. ...
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Laila Biali On Touring Children & Considerations For Mum's On The Road
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This special episode is in honour of Mother's Day and features eight mothers who also happen to be jazz musicians, of varying nationalities and at the top of their creative games. Laila Biali (Canada), Sarah Elizabeth Charles (USA), Christine Jensen (Canada), Lina Nyberg (Sweden), Linda Oh (Australia), Tomoko Omura (Japan), Zoe Rahman (UK), and Sara Serpa (Portugal) joined me to discuss their m...
The Jazz Session: Bassist Linda May Han Oh On Touring As A New Mum & Advice From Mothers In Jazz
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This special episode is in honour of Mother's Day and features eight mothers who also happen to be jazz musicians, of varying nationalities and at the top of their creative games. Laila Biali (Canada), Sarah Elizabeth Charles (USA), Christine Jensen (Canada), Lina Nyberg (Sweden), Linda Oh (Australia), Tomoko Omura (Japan), Zoe Rahman (UK), and Sara Serpa (Portugal) joined me to discuss their m...
The Jazz Session: British Pianist Nikki Iles On Working With Norma Winstone & "Dreaming High"
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British pianist Nikki Iles tells me about how she first met and played with vocalist Norma Winstone. She also talks about her group The Printmakers, which includes Norma and a bevy of some of the best British jazz musicians playing today. The rest of our conversation includes details about Nikki's triumphant foray into big band arranging and leading (in the UK and with bands like WDR and Frankf...
The Insider: Producer & Label Director Oded Lev-Ari On Human Interaction In Producing
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Producer and label director Oded Lev-Ari answers my question as to whether or not having his industry/business knowledge and immense musical knowledge makes him a better producer or not. His answer both expands on the key role of a producer and what's most important in choosing a producer. Oded is the co-owner and label director for Anzic Records (co-owned with clarinettist Anat Cohen) and has ...
The Jazz Session: Saxophonist Emile Parisien On The Importance Of Self-Criticism In Learning
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French soprano saxophonist Emile Parisien talks about how a healthy amount of self-criticism can help one progress and learn. He's celebrating ten years of recording albums for the ACT Music label, including his 2022 release "Louise", which features a band comprising European and American musicians. Hear the full interview on all podcast platforms. If you enjoy these interviews, you can join Th...
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Luciana Souza On Producer Larry Klein (With A Larry Cameo Appearance!)
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Vocalist Luciana Souza happens to have worked with one of the greatest producers alive today, Larry Klein. She also happens to be married to him and so her perspective on his work is unique. After Larry drops by to collect his wallet, Luciana answers my hefty question about what she expects from a producer AND why she loves being produced by Larry so much. I make no apologies for my fangirling-...
The Insider: Booking Agent Mike Epstein On His Process & The Single Question He Asks All His Artists
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Booking agent Mike Epstein is the President and Founder of Epstein & Company, an international booking agency that represents a roster of brilliant artists, including Maria Schneider, Fred Hersch, Cyrille Aimee, Emmet Cohen and more. In this excerpt from our podcast conversation, I ask Mike about how he works with artists who are emerging or lesser known, and what types of strategies his compan...
The Insider: Booking Agent Mike Epstein On Booking Versus Managing An Artist
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Mike Epstein is the President and Founder of Epstein & Company, an international booking agency that represents a roster of brilliant artists, including Maria Schneider, Fred Hersch, Cyrille Aimee, Emmet Cohen and more. His agency offers booking services for professional touring artists as well as value added services for those who need them including travel, logistics, advancing dates, and tou...
The Insider: South African Jazz Journalist Gwen Ansell's Advice For Budding Arts Journalists
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South African writer, teacher, media consultant and creative industries researcher Gwen Ansell is a former Louis Armstrong Visiting Professor at the Center for Jazz Studies, Columbia University, and the author of Soweto Blues: Jazz, Politics and Popular Music in South Africa and the textbook Introduction to Journalism. She is also the person to whom I defer whenever asked about anything relatin...
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Tierney Sutton On Fame & The Sheer Joy of Being Able To "Do The Thing"
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Vocalist Tierney Sutton is a multiple Grammy-nominee and has worked with artists from Hubert Laws and Al Jarreau to Clint Eastwood. She divides her time between Los Angeles and Paris and is about to release her 15th album "Paris Sessions II". We talk about how her collaboration with Clint Eastwood on his film "Sully" came to be, her reverence for great songwriters, and how being a jazz musician...
The Insider: Producer Matt Pierson On How Recording Is Like Making A Movie & Four Tips To Consider
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Producer Matt Pierson is a producer with over 130 records to his name. Musicians he's produced include Samara Joy, Pasquale Grasso, Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman, Bria Skonberg, Jane Monheit, Becca Stevens, and many more. We talk about what a producer actually does and Matt shares brilliant tips for all recording musicians to consider before heading into the studio to document their music. Our en...
The Jazz Session: South African Vocalist Nomfundo Xaluva On Taking Time To Develop As A Songwriter
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Vocalist Nomfundo Xaluva talks about her journey of figuring out how to express her South African identity in jazz, and how songwriting will come to you when you have something to say. The award-winning singer is a lecturer at the University of Cape Town, a recording artist for Universal South Africa, and an enigmatic performer who manages to effortlessly combine her Xhosa heritage with her con...
The Jazz Session: Pianist Zoe Rahman On Motherhood Enriching Her Life As A Jazz Musician
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This special episode is in honour of Mother's Day and features eight mothers who also happen to be jazz musicians, of varying nationalities and at the top of their creative games. Laila Biali (Canada), Sarah Elizabeth Charles (USA), Christine Jensen (Canada), Lina Nyberg (Sweden), Linda Oh (Australia), Tomoko Omura (Japan), Zoe Rahman (UK), and Sara Serpa (Portugal) joined me to discuss their m...
The Jazz Session: Saxophonist Will Vinson On Working With Pianist Fred Hersch & Second Chances
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The Jazz Session: Saxophonist Will Vinson On Working With Pianist Fred Hersch & Second Chances
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Areni Agbabian On Her Love Of Improvising
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The Jazz Session: Vocalist Areni Agbabian On Her Love Of Improvising
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Michael Mayo On Bridging The Singer-Instrumentalist Divide
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The Jazz Session: Vocalist Michael Mayo On Bridging The Singer-Instrumentalist Divide
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Camille Bertault On Singing Daily As Meditation & Expression
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The Jazz Session: Vocalist Camille Bertault On Singing Daily As Meditation & Expression
The Jazz Session: Violinist Fiona Monbet On The Duality of the Violin In Jazz
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The Jazz Session: Violinist Fiona Monbet On The Duality of the Violin In Jazz
The Insider: Edition Records CEO Dave Stapleton On Career Advice for Jazz Musicians
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The Insider: Edition Records CEO Dave Stapleton On Career Advice for Jazz Musicians
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Theo Bleckmann On Striking A Balance Between Reverence & Rebellion.
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The Jazz Session: Vocalist Theo Bleckmann On Striking A Balance Between Reverence & Rebellion.
The Jazz Session: Saxophonist Matt Carmichael On A Love For Melody & How It Can Reel The Listener In
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The Jazz Session: Saxophonist Matt Carmichael On A Love For Melody & How It Can Reel The Listener In
The Jazz Session: Pianist Shai Maestro On How He Crafts A Superb, Emotionally Engaging Melody
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The Jazz Session: Pianist Shai Maestro On How He Crafts A Superb, Emotionally Engaging Melody
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Mirna Bogdanović On Integrating Singers & The Versatility of the Voice
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The Jazz Session: Vocalist Mirna Bogdanović On Integrating Singers & The Versatility of the Voice
The Jazz Session: Vocalist Dominique Eade Talks About Imparting Wisdom To Her Students at NEC
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The Jazz Session: Vocalist Dominique Eade Talks About Imparting Wisdom To Her Students at NEC
The Jazz Session: Rapid Fire Q&A with Duchess (Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Melissa Stylianou)
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The Jazz Session: Rapid Fire Q&A with Duchess (Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Melissa Stylianou)
The Jazz Session: Artemis On Lucky Omens in the Forms of Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock
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The Jazz Session: Artemis On Lucky Omens in the Forms of Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock
The Jazz Session: Composer Maria Schneider On Appreciating One's Own Creations & Musical Alchemy
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The Jazz Session: Composer Maria Schneider On Appreciating One's Own Creations & Musical Alchemy
The Jazz Session: Mandisi Dyantyis On The Power Of A Great Melody & Not Getting In Your Own Way
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The Jazz Session: Mandisi Dyantyis On The Power Of A Great Melody & Not Getting In Your Own Way