Thursday, April 1, 20212-5m-1-07-Who was Des Luton?
In this episode Nick and Simon discuss the obscure British pianist Des Luton [1924-1987?]. Known for an incredible left-hand technique, Des has since ...
Monday, March 15, 20212-5m-1-S1E6-Did Charlie Parker Play the Bebop Scale?
In this episode Nick and Simon consider the subject of bebop scales. Did Charlie Parker use them? What are they and what do they sound like?
Monday, March 1, 20212-5-1-S1E5-The Best Jazz Club in the World?
In this episode Nick and Simon discuss the legendary Village Vanguard Jazz Club in New York.
Monday, February 15, 20212-5-1-S1E4- Is three minutes long enough?
In this episode Nick and Simon discuss how the available recording media at various times have affected jazz.
Monday, February 1, 20212-5m-1-S1E3-Are Block Chords for Blockheads?
Nick and Simon briefly explore the pianistic technique of playing block chords, find out what block chords are, who used them and how the work.
Thursday, January 14, 20212-5m-1- S1E2 - Mel Powell
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 ...
Friday, January 1, 20212-5-1 Two pianists,Five Minutes,One Subject. S1Ep1
WTFH?What the French Horn?Nick and Simon discuss the use of the French Horn in JazzTake a look at our Facebook page
Wednesday, December 16, 20202-5-1 Two pianists, Five Christmas tunes, One podcast.
In this bonus Christmas edition Nick and Simon discuss five tunes favoured by jazz musicians.The Christmas SongHave yourself a Merry Little ChristmasW...
Friday, October 2, 20202-5-1-S2E5- Dexter Calling and One Flight Up
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...
Friday, September 18, 20202-5-1-S2E4-Undercurrent
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...
Friday, September 4, 20202-5-1-S2E3-Blue Train
This Episode focuses on the Classic album BLUE TRAIN and Kenny Drew's part in it.In 1957 John Coltrane had a pivotal year. He was sacked by Mile...
Friday, August 21, 20202-5-1-S2E2-It could happen to you
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...
