Jazz South Spotlight with Kevin Le Gendre
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.
Episodes
8 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:31
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 commissi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:12
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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:32
Jazz South Spotlight on We Are Leif
In this episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to vocalist and songwriter Louise Victoria of Bristol-based quartet, We Are Leif.Kevin and Louise chat about the impact of the pandemic and the struggles the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:44
Jazz South Spotlight on Hexagonal
In this episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to tenor saxophonist and composer Greg Heath of the mighty sextet from Hastings, Hexagonal.Kevin and Greg discuss Hexagonal's influences and inspirations, fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:05
Jazz South Spotlight on Fourth Page
In this episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to Fourth Page drummer Paul May. They discuss the band's entirely improvised approach to making music, what it was like making new music during these unprecedented ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:11
Jazz South Spotlight on Iain Ballamy Quartet
In the 1st episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to internationally acclaimed saxophonist and ECM recording artist Iain Ballamy about his influences, inspirations and experiences working with the musicians in his quarte...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:46
Coming soon...Jazz South Spotlight with Kevin Le Gendre
Jazz South Spotlight is a new podcast series shining a light on outstanding jazz talent from the South of England. Over 6 episodes Kevin Le Gendre will be meeting six bands from across the region, who have been specially commissioned by Jazz So...
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