I built Jazz Matters as my home for contemporary jazz, nu-jazz, and world music — and now it’s also home to a small number of guest shows and mixes from people I rate.
Expect contemporary jazz, nu-jazz, and global sounds — with tracklists, long reads, interviews, and playlists that go deeper than the usual.
Jazz Matters is a not-for-profit hobby project I’m extremely proud of. It began in May 2021 as a weekly radio show on a London community station, and that spirit of discovery still guides everything I do.
Today it reaches 40,000+ open-minded listeners across 57 countries on 24+ platforms.
In 2026, I’m taking things up a gear with clear sections: JM Studio Notes, the Music Player & Show Notes inc Playlists, Sleeve Notes and Interviews.
A full digital relaunch from my new studio follows — and after that, Jazz Matters podcasts and mixes will be exclusive to this website.
A bold new chapter begins soon. New location. New studio. New player.
Jazz Matters — because the music, and everything around it, truly does.
Jazz Matters has been quiet for some time.
During that period, I moved home, began putting together a new studio, and also lost my father.
I needed to step back, deal with life properly and avoid continuing with Jazz Matters when I could not give it the time or attention it deserved.
This podcast will briefly explain that period without going into unnecessary personal detail.
The focus will then move towards what the time away allowed me to do: reconsider the direction of Jazz Matters, bring greater focus to the project, and begin rebuilding it around the music and writing that matter most to me.
I will introduce the rebuilt Jazz Matters website at:
www.jazzmatters.world (http://www.jazzmatters.world/)
The website will become the clear home for the podcasts, (Shows, Mixes, Selections and Much More).
Music Player,
JM Studio Notes is my notice board — somewhere for news, thoughts, updates and occasionally pieces like this one.
Sleeve Notes (blogs) is my home for shorter writing about music, people, and anything else that catches my interest.
Jazz Lines is where you'll find the longer articles, stories and more in-depth pieces.
And there's the Conversation Room, where I'll talk with artists, DJs, producers, sound engineers, venue managers, and other people who make the independent and non-mainstream music world happen.
The full Jazz Matters relaunch will take place on:
Thursday 12th Nov 2026
www.jazzmatters.world
18 Aug 2025
Jazz Matter tribute to Eddie Palmieri - 289
I’ve just heard the sad news that Eddie Palmieri passed away on 6th August 2025. A true talent, electric on stage and a generous man off it, Eddie’s music has touched so many — including me. I’m paying tribute with a selection of his finest Latin jazz and salsa recordings, from Vamonos Pal’Monte to Revolt – La Libertad L6gico. Join me as we celebrate his genius, his rhythm, and his unforgettable spirit.
Essential Info
For all things Jazz Matters — from the music player and playlists to blogs, interviews, articles, videos, images, and what’s on my radar — head to: www.jazzmattersuk.com (http://www.jazzmattersuk.com/)
Playlist
Eddie Palmieri - Vamonos Pal'Monte ''Live''
Eddie Palmieri – Cafe
Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Quintana - Puerto Rico
Eddie Palmieri, Gilberto Santa Rosa - Tremendo Cumbån
Eddie Palmieri – Azücar
Eddie Palmieri – Muöeca
Eddie Palmieri - Tiråndote Flores
Eddie Palmieri - Oyelo Que Te Conviene
Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri – Poinciana
Eddie Palmieri - Prohibicion de Salida
Eddie Palmieri - Revolt - La Libertad L6gico - Remastered 2024
16 Jun 2025
Jazz Matters - Summer Sun
Ray explores spiritual jazz, global grooves, and modern jazz artists like Shigeto and Muriel Grossmann, curating a cooling and uplifting summer soundtrack.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
92
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
68
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