Here at Jazz London radio we get the opportunity to see and interview some top class performers. One man who comes into this category is Arun Luthra, a saxophonist and konnakol artist who hails from Massachusetts in the United States…
JLR Interview Series: Amina Figarova
Laurie Burnette interviewed pianist, composer and leader Amina Figarova to discuss her excellent new CD Road To the Sun. August 2019
JLR Interview Series: Robben Ford
Laurie Burnette interviewed legendary guitarist, singer and composer Robben Ford, to discuss his new CD with saxophonist Bill Evans called the Sun Room. July 2019
JLR Interview Series: Duncan Lamont
Saxophonist Duncan Lamont passed recently, days short of his 88th birthday. Jazz London Radio delves into its archives to find Andrea Vicari’s interview with the great man from June 2016.
JLR Interview Series: Jinjoo Yoo
Laurie Burnette interviewed South Korean pianist Jinjoo Yoo ahead of Jinjoo joining the Chris Hodgkins International Quartet for his spring UK tour starting May 14th.
JLR Interview Series: Lea DeLaria
Sophia Alexandra Hall interviewed famed singer Lea DeLaria during her recent UK visit as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, November 2018.
JLR Interview Series: Claire Martin
In November 2018 after her eighth win at the British Jazz Awards, Sophia Alexandra Hall sat down with Claire Martin to discuss everything from BASCA to Brexit.
JLR Interview Series: Bob Mintzer
Sophia Alexandra Hall interviewed saxophone great Bob Mintzer during his visit and performance at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. November 2018
JLR Interview Series: Bobby Sparks II
Laurie Burnette interviewed Bobby Sparks II who recently visited the UK for a date at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with singer Lizz Wright on 8th March. We discussed Bobby’s new debut album called Schizophrenia – The Yang Project.
JLR INterview Series: Ana Popovic
Laurie Burnette interviewed talented singer and guitarist Ana Popovic in February 2019 ahead of her upcoming UK spring tour.