Jazz Matters Show Oct 2024

21-24 – Jazz Matters October 2024 Show Welcome to Jazz Matters, where I invite you to celebrate the music that means the world to me. This month’s show is deeply personal, as it is dedicated to the memory of my father. I’ve been quiet since early June, as my father had been battling illness, and sadly, I lost him recently. This month’s show is a tribute to him—a man whose life was also immersed in music. Although his taste gravitated towards country and classical, somehow, we always connected over the timeless sounds of Steely Dan. In his honour, I’ve included two of his favourite tracks, one from Can’t Buy a Thrill and the other from Aja, albums that were very close to his heart. My father wasn’t just a music lover, both my grandfather and my father were the greatest influences, shaping the way I experience and appreciate music. So, it feels only right to open today’s show with a piece I believe they would have appreciated: Vincent Peirani’s "This is New Shit." As I find my way back into the rhythm of things, I’m excited to explore new creative projects and ideas, including a new audiophile platform I’ve been working on. Though recent events have delayed its launch until December, I’ll be sharing updates as I move forward. Thank you for checking out Jazz Matters, and here’s to the man who always had music in his soul, my father. My podcast playlist is an ever-evolving exploration of sound, rhythm, and emotion. This month’s playlist is a blend of jazz virtuosity, genre-defying fusion, and contemporary innovation, featuring some of the most forward-thinking musicians on the scene today. Essential Info Link to my blog on this show - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/jazz-matters-october-2024-showcase Explore my Website and dive into Blogs, interviews Content, Music, Videos and Images - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com Music free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections My Info - https://www.raysinfo.org All social media links and more – https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub Email - [email protected] Playlist Vincent Peirani – This is New Shit Yussef Dayas, Venna, Charlie Stacey - Black Classical Music Chelsea Carmichael - Bone and Soil Evgeny Pobozhiy Orchestra – Stream Raquel Martins - Fragile Eyes Jeremy Pelt - No A.I Steely Dan – ‘Aja’ – Aja Steely Dan – Kings Cal Tjader, João Donato, Chuck Rainey, Bobby Rodriguez,Ray Barreto, Takuya Kuroda - Dead End Dance Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few - Perspective (Peace And Love) Kiefer Trio featuring Luke Titus & Pera Krstajic – Montara Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble - Return of the Lost Tribe Alison Crockett - Like Rain Nir Felder – Revival  Andy Milne and Unison - No Matter What Jeremy Ledbetter Trio – Flight Raquel Martins - Fragile Eyes Daniel Casimir – Balance Billy Cobham & George Adams Featured By The Johannes Faber Quintet