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The Jazz Podcast

Rob Cope
Jazz
Jazz Music
Ubuntu Music
Jamil Sheriff
Music Distribution
Music Education
Gods Of Apollo
Gemini
Ian Shaw
Greek Street Friday
Spotify
UK Jazz Scene
Mary Lou Williams
Collaboration In Music
Red Kite
Friends Since the 80s
Tim Garland
Manchester Jazz Scene
Duke University
Big Band Music

Rob Cope brings you The Jazz Podcast, in conversation with musicians from around the world. We love stories of how people get into playing music and what keeps them going. We hope you enjoy our collection. Hosted by Rob Cope and Tara Minton. We are proudly sponsored by Crown Lane Studio. www.crownlanestudio.co.uk/

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Visionary composer/bandleader Maria Schneider knows firsthand that deep listening is the key to understanding. “Every time I hear my band play, I witness the magic of listening,” she explains. “A true jazz improvisor thrives on listening.... Jazz shi... more

Kris Davis is a Grammy award-winning pianist and composer described by The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz [in New York] on a given night.” Davis has released 24 recordings as a leader or co-leader and collaborated with ar... more

Niklas Lukassen’s internationally renowned quartet with saxophonist Ben van Gelder, pianist Kit Downes and drummer Francesco Ciniglio, fuses captivating individualists of the jazz scenes of Amsterdam, London, Paris and Berlin into one symbiotic music... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Schneider
Renowned jazz composer and bandleader
Episode: Maria Schneider - American Crow - 9th Anniversary Special Part 2
Kris Davis
Founder of Pyroclastic Records and pianist
Pyroclastic Records
Episode: Kris Davis - The Solastalgia Suite - 9th Anniversary Special Part 1
Niklas Lukassen
Jazz musician and composer, known for playing the bass and experimenting with new instruments.
Heartcore Records
Episode: Niklas Lukassen - Still Waters
Harben Kay
Incredible tenor saxophone, flautist, clarinetist, spoken word extraordinaire
Episode: Harben Kay - The World I Live In
Spike Mason
An Australian saxophonist who has developed the oximetric compositional style over his 40-year career.
Episode: Spike Mason
Hannah Brine
Jazz musician and songwriter.
Episode: Hannah Brine - Blue Sky Now
Fini Bearman
Incredible vocalist and songwriter, known for her jazz-adjacent music style
Episode: Fini Bearman - Last Night of the World
John Waugh
Saxophonist, known for playing with The 1975
The 1975
Episode: Daniel Vildosola & John Waugh
Daniel Vildosola
Musician and guitarist with a unique background from Arizona
Episode: Daniel Vildosola & John Waugh

Hosts

Rob Cope
Host with long-running involvement in the jazz scene and a focus on storytelling and musician profiles.
Tara Minton
Co-host with a background as a jazz musician and educator, contributing interviews and host-led conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Kyle Eastwood.

    The host is lazy. Don’t let Kyle correct what you should clearly and easily know. Research, baby, put in the work before the interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DP’67
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Love discovering and listening to the lives of different artists. A lot of wit and humour goes into each podcast- & hope that you continue to produce great episodes, as you are already doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marama8
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • The WORK

    The huge work that goes into this!! Incredible work ethic from the creators, so reliable in getting excellent episodes out regularly. Some real stars of jazz (including up and comers who deserve the spotlight).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    needforcheese
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great show!

    Funny, relaxed, unique, bizarre, I love this show! Well worth checking out if jazz is your thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarthaFlute
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Great beard

    If you’ve met this guy in person, he does have a great beard. Cool show too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christmas eve Cosy Club
    United Kingdom7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are diverse and the conversations are informative and engaging for both newcomers and seasoned listeners.
Some critics note the show can be casual; a few episodes lean more heavily on personality than deep technical detail.
Generally positive about the hosts' warmth, humor, and accessibility of jazz content.

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Maria Schneider - American Crow - 9th Anniversary Special Part 2
Q: How did the video merge between wildlife and the band?
Maria discusses the creative process of combining visual elements in the video, starting with a disintegrating flag and incorporating footage of crows to convey the themes of the music.
Maria Schneider - American Crow - 9th Anniversary Special Part 2
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the project American Crow, what inspired you to make it?
Maria explains that American Crow emerged from her previous project Datalords, focusing on issues related to big data and its societal implications, while also emphasizing the themes of listening and community.
Kris Davis - The Solastalgia Suite - 9th Anniversary Special Part 1
Q: How do you approach writing for strings?
I researched and listened to inspiring works and attempted to create a unique voice by blending jazz elements with classical framework, aiming for a collaborative interaction.
Kris Davis - The Solastalgia Suite - 9th Anniversary Special Part 1
Q: What inspired you to write for a string quartet?
Kris explored string quartets that inspired her such as Ligeti and Bartok and aimed to merge jazz elements into classical music, showcasing improvisation in new ways.
Sarah Wilson - Incandescence
Q: Can you tell us also about at what stage did you know the musicians were going to be on the album? Did that come after you'd written or did you have these people in mind when you were writing?
I had these people in mind when I was writing, as I wanted to focus on female horn players and form a band for this project.

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The show features in-depth conversations with jazz musicians, composers, and industry professionals, often exploring how artists got into their craft, their creative processes, collaborations, and the evolving jazz scene in the UK and beyond. Episodes frequently blend personal storytelling with technical insight, shedding light on composition, live recording, and the balance between artistry and commercial realities. A standout trait is the hosts' warmth and humor, which invites both seasoned listeners and newcomers to connect with the human side of jazz while spotlighting diverse voices from across the scene.

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1. Maria Schneider
2. Kris Davis
3. Niklas Lukassen
4. Harben Kay
5. Spike Mason
6. Hannah Brine
7. Fini Bearman
8. John Waugh

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