Jazz South Spotlight is a podcast series shining a light on outstanding jazz talent from the South of England. Over 7 episodes Kevin Le Gendre meets seven bands and artists selected and commissioned by Jazz South to each write a new piece of music.In each episode Kevin explores the influences, inspirations and musical backgrounds of the artists and introduces their new music commission.
Jazz South Spotlight with Kevin Le Gendre
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Jazz South Spotlight is a podcast series shining a light on outstanding jazz talent from the South of England. Over 7 episodes Kevin Le Gendre meets seven bands and artists selected and commissioned by Jazz South to each write a new piece of music.In each episode Kevin explores the influences, inspirations and musical backgrounds of the artists and introduces their new music commission.
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April 25, 2021
Jazz South Spotlight on John K Miles with Kevin Le Gendre
In this special episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to composer, instrumentalist and writer, John K Miles, about his new Radar Commission piece for Jazz South. River and Ash – Play a Mighty Groove is a reimagining of the myth of ‘Orpheus in the Underworld’ for 8-11 year olds, focussing on the themes of friendship and the power of music. It features John K Miles narrating and playing saxophone, flute and keys, with Winston Clifford on drums and Dave Manington on basses. T...
December 7, 2020
Jazz South Spotlight on Sara Colman Band
In this episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to vocalist and songwriter Sara Colman. Kevin and Sara talk about writing music during lockdown, triggers for creativity and the Sara Colman Band's new music commission for Jazz South, Turning Over Stones and Ribbons. Plus, they discuss Sara's influences, including her huge affection for Joni Mitchell, a major inspiration, and how 2020 has given Sara time and space to assess what she wants to do over the next couple of yea...
November 30, 2020
Jazz South Spotlight on Kate Westbrook and The Granite Band
In this episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to vocalist and band leader Kate Westbrook, of Kate Westbrook and The Granite Band. Kevin and Kate discuss how the band have adapted to working and recording in lockdown, the origins of the band's name and capturing the sounds of the Dartmoor quarries on their album. Plus, they discuss the The Granite Band's new music commission for Jazz South, Says The Duke, a celebration and tribute to the great Duke Ellington, and memories of...
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