Journeys In Jazz Fliss Gorst

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 pros and cons of being a female trumpet player. Pete Billington discusses the wider appeal of pop versus the narrower appeal of jazz, ego & bravado at music college and whether a person's personality is evident in their playing. Jazz pianist N...

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, orchestrator/arranger and broadcaster Seonaid Aitken. For more information on Seonaid including the new album 'Chasing Sakura' visit - http://seonaidaitken.comBuy her album 'What Is This Thing Called Love' - https://seonaidaitken.bandcamp.com/album/what-i...

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 after each other through times of sickness and good health. We also talk about the importance of practice alongside the need to let things go when they don’t go to plan on stage. Find out more about Jimmy here- http://www.jimmyhastings.co.uk

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 musicians to give up the city life after the pandemic? All of these questions are answered and more in this bumper episode where Fliss delves behind the scenes of Jazz Jurassica Festival, the first live jazz festival to return to the UK in May 2021- after the ...

Church choirs, touring with the stars of yester-year and whether the stereotypical testosterone fuelled 'cutting ground' of jazz was really ever as intense as it was portrayed. Bassist and pianist Pete Billington chats to Fliss from the dressing room of The Union Theatre Southwark in May 2021. Book tickets to see 'Organ Failure!' live at Toulouse Lautrec Kennington 20/08/21 here-https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/live-music/organ-failure-lockdown-with-fliss-gorst-quartetFor more in...

An awkward encounter with a pop star, the ups and downs of balancing family life with life as a professional musician, being a side woman vs band leader and the draw of London as a musical hub. Naadia Sheriff joins Fliss for a chat recorded on Walthamstow Marshes in May 2020. Download 'Beyond The Fear' now from - https://naadiasheriff.bandcamp.com/track/beyond-the-fear'Beyond The Fear' Just Giving Site (proceeds to Breast Cancer now) https://www.justgiving.com/team/Beyond-FearOrde...