Journeys In Jazz
Music for old people, pretentious music for the middle classes, complex music for young intellectuals or something we can all appreciate & enjoy? With the contribution of musicians in and around her community Fliss delves into the jazz genre to discuss why it continues to thrive amongst all generations.
Podcasting since 2020 • 17 episodes
Journeys In Jazz
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Everybody
A merry mix of Fliss’s guests this series talking about anything and everything & concluding the second series of ‘Journeys In Jazz’. Georgina Jackson talks of the importance of positive mentors in formative years and the p...
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Seonaid Aitken
Discovering jazz improvisation on violin, balancing numerous jobs and projects, the importance of the Great American Songbook and the difficulties of dancing whilst playing your instrument! In this episode Fliss talks to violinist, vocalist, or...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:35
Jimmy Hastings
Growing up in a Maharaja's palace, working on migrant ships to Australia in the 60s and working in Humphrey Lyttelton’s wonderful band. Jazz musician Jimmy Hastings discusses the camaraderie of musicians, how in his experience they look aft...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Joe Longridge, Julie Sheppard, Matt Carter
Why is Latin music less egotistical than jazz? Can you really fit a whole latin big band inside one Air B&B cottage? Why is it important that jazz musicians continue to tour to less populated locations? Is it tempting for jazz musicia...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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