Jazz Matters - May 2024 Show

Welcome to "Jazz Matters", your monthly passport to the world of jazz. This month's Show is my personal nod to International Jazz Day. Here, I celebrate the genre's magnificent diversity, a dazzling tapestry woven from the threads of countless cultures and eras. Forget the dusty stereotype of jazz confined to smoky clubs. This vibrant music form pulsates with a global heartbeat. Prepare to be surprised! This month, I will be venturing beyond borders, exploring the fiery rhythms and the spirit of jazz. It'll ignite your senses with the electrifying energy of fusion and the smooth grooves of nu-jazz. But that's just the first leg of our journey! Here's the exciting part: I've meticulously curated a selection of hidden gems discovered on my jazz odyssey. These musical treasures await you to unearth, each adding a unique colour to our global jazz portrait. But the adventure doesn't end there! my website is your one-stop shop for everything jazz. Listen to music on demand with my built-in player, delve into insightful blog posts, lose yourself in captivating music videos, and get up close and personal with the artists shaping the future of jazz through exclusive interviews. Still not satisfied? My Linkhub is your ultimate jazz companion. It connects you to all my social media channels, keeping you in the loop on all things jazz. Plus, I’m building a treasure trove of "good stuff" – additional content you won't want to miss. So, join me on "Jazz Matters." and embark on a jazz adventure, celebrating the boundless spirit of jazz together. Have a specific region, era, or artist you're curious about? Send me an email – I love tailoring future shows to your interests! After all, "Jazz Matters" fosters a thriving community where the love of jazz knows no bounds.   Essential Info Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com A blog supporting this Show - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/jazz-matters-show-may-2024 Music free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections For all social media links and more visit my Linkhub. https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub Jazz Matters Info - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/about Email - [email protected]   Enjoy the music I love Playlist Amancio D’Silva - A Street In Bombay Kahil ElZahr - Ritual trio - Tribute to Malachi Favors The Lloyd Mcneil Quartet – ASHA Nik Bärtsch’s RONIN RHYTHM CLAN - Modul 22 Leon Thomas - Shape Your Mind To Die Les McCann, Eddie Harris - Compared to What - Live at Montreux Fergus McCreadie - Stony Gate Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows - Stop and Go Brian Blade Fellowship Variations of a Bloodline Kamaal Williams – Stings Build An Ark - Precious, Priceless The Swing Prophets – Kalahari Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy – White Nile Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes - Sais (Egypt) Harry Beckett - Rings Within Rings