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The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast

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Improvisation
Jazz
Jazz Standards
Music
Music Production
Vocal Performance
Emma Smith
Jazz Music
Classical Music
Smooth Jazz
The Quartet App
Berklee College Of Music
Music Education
Record Deal
Quartet App
Chetham School Of Music
Los Angeles
New York
Jazz Education
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Geoff Gascoyne chats to big-name (and upcoming) jazz soloists as they pick and play their favourite jazz standards and talk about their jazz lives.

A mix of candid discussion, technical insights and spontaneous improvisation, this weekly podcast is a must-listen for everyone that loves jazz.

Geoff is a renowned jazz bass player and prolific composer and producer with credits on over 100 albums... more

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Latest Episodes

Geoff is in Ruislip, West London at the home of the legendary jazz bassist Dave Green.

A soft case in an aircraft hold, a school-grade rental at a major festival, and the quiet conviction that your sound should survive all of it—Dave takes us throug... more

Geoff is in the Hertfordshire town of Watford to chat with the wonderful British jazz vibraphone player Anthony Kerr…digging into practice, reading, and why space shapes sound.

A trumpet felt like the wrong clothes. Drums were closer. Then Anthony h... more

Geoff is in the North London suburb of Muswell Hill to sit down with the highly acclaimed trumpeter Henry Lowther as he unpacks the sessions, the stories and the systems behind a musician who has been a mainstay of the British jazz scene for over hal... more

Geoff is in the picturesque Oxfordshire town of Henley on Thames to meet with the wonderful saxophonist (and former orthopaedic surgeon) Art Themen. 

What began with a misassembled clarinet and a missing page turned into a life split between the ope... more

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Henry Lowther
Distinguished trumpet player known for his work in the UK jazz scene.
Episode: Episode 32. Henry Lowther (Trumpet) - 'There Is No Greater Love'
Martin Shaw
A fantastic trumpet player and pianist, known for playing with Jamiroquai and BBC Big Band
Episode: Episode 29. Martin Shaw (Trumpet) - 'My Romance'
Chris Allard
Terrific guitar player and educator at the Guildhall School of Music
Guildhall School of Music
Episode: Episode 28. Chris Allard (Guitar) - 'How Deep Is The Ocean?'
Jim Mullen
Acclaimed guitarist and influential musician in the jazz genre
Episode: Episode 27. Jim Mullen (Guitar) - 'When Sunny Gets Blue'
Andrea Vicari
Pianist, educator, and composer
Episode: Episode 23. Andrea Vicari (Piano) - 'On Green Dolphin Street'
Stan Sulzmann
Prominent British jazz saxophonist and flutist
Episode: Episode 20. Stan Sulzmann (Saxophone) - 'Gentle Piece'
Alan Skidmore
Legendary tenor saxophonist with a career spanning nearly 70 years.
Episode: Episode 18. Alan Skidmore (Saxophone) - 'Blues in E Flat'
Martin Hathaway
Amazing musician, great teacher, and a saxophonist.
Episode: Episode 17. Martin Hathaway (Saxophone) - 'How Deep Is The Ocean?'
Steve Fishwick
Renowned trumpet player with experience performing alongside major jazz figures and groups.
Episode: Episode 15. Steve Fishwick (Trumpet) - 'Stella By Starlight'

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Geoff Gascoyne
Geoff Gascoyne is a renowned jazz bass player, prolific composer, and producer, known for his collaborations across numerous albums. He brings a wealth of experience to the podcast, engaging with guests in insightful conversations about their musical lives and careers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Is this the best jazz podcast ?

    Great interviews which as well as being entertaining also deliver some great insights into the artists and their approach to improvisation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattjbar
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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The candid discussions and expert insights resonate well with those keen to learn more about jazz music.
Listeners appreciate great interviews that are both entertaining and insightful, providing a deep understanding of the jazz musicians' approaches to improvisation.

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Episode 33. Anthony Kerr (Vibraphone) - 'Bolivia'
Q: What is your favorite chord?
A minor seventh is my favorite chord because it allows for much expressive possibility.
Episode 33. Anthony Kerr (Vibraphone) - 'Bolivia'
Q: What influenced you to play the vibraphone?
Milt Jackson's sound and the unique characteristics of the vibraphone drew me to the instrument.
Episode 33. Anthony Kerr (Vibraphone) - 'Bolivia'
Q: What was your experience like studying in New York?
Studying in New York was pivotal; it helped me improve by playing with better musicians and listening to them live.
Episode 32. Henry Lowther (Trumpet) - 'There Is No Greater Love'
Q: Do you ever get nervous on stage?
Yes, Lowther shared that he feels self-conscious and experiences nerves, which can be irrational.
Episode 32. Henry Lowther (Trumpet) - 'There Is No Greater Love'
Q: Is there a favourite musician, alive or dead, that you would have liked to have played with?
Lowther mentioned that he would have liked to play with Thelonious Monk, appreciating the learning experience.

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