Laurie Burnette interviewed German hammond organist Barbara Dennerlein September 2014 to discuss her career and current projects.
Category: Interviews
Jazz London Radio’s collection of with leading figures in the jazz industry
JLR Interview – Joe Stilgoe
Andrea Vicari interviewed singer / pianist Joe Stilgoe July 2015 to discuss tour dates and projects
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JLR Interview – Clare Hirst
Laurie Burnette interviewed saxophonist Clare Hirst to discuss her career and projects with Hazel O’Connor and Mervyn Africa March 2015
JLR Interview – Bill Laurance
Andrea Vicari interviewed US pianist Bill Laurance before his appearance in aid of Central London Samaritans March 2015
JLR Interview – Nora Germain
Laurie Burnette interviewed Nora Germain before her appearance at Boisdale of Belgravia February 2015
JLR Interview – Alan Barnes
Andrea Vicari interviewed UK saxophonist Alan Barnes in January 2015
JLR Interview – Berenice Scott
One of the great things about Jazz London Radio is that we get to interview great musicians on a weekly basis. Berenice Scott is no exception; a talented singer, composer and pianist / keyboard player, Berenice has played with some of the top musicians in the pop world and is now branching out with her own career and debut album entitled Polarity.
JLR Interview with Saxophonist Clare Hirst
Clare Hirst is a UK saxophonist with a distinguished career in pop and jazz music. Clare has performed with iconic British groups including Bronski Beat, Communards and David Bowie among others. However, Clare made her name with all female band the Belle Stars in the early 1980s; playing saxophone and keyboards on hits like “The Clapping Song”, “Sign of The Times” (not the Prince tune) and “Iko Iko”, which was later used as the theme tune for the movie Rainman starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.
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JLR Interview – Robin McKelle
Last Tuesday I spoke with American soul / r&b singer Robin McKelle via Skype. Robin is currently on tour in France performing a series of concerts and also played at the Jazz Café in London for the first time; a gig I attended and thoroughly enjoyed. The French connection is not an insignificant one; Robin more or less got her break in France where her records really got the most airplay initially and she has been able to build up quite a following there. Ironically the first time I heard Robin’s music was on Paris station FIP on satellite radio (in the days before internet streaming took off).
JLR Interview – Harvey Mason
Last month Jazz London Radio had the opportunity to interview drum legend and composer Harvey Mason. Harvey was in London with his group for two dates at Ronnie Scotts as part of the London Jazz Festival held every November in prestigious venues throughout London. I met Harvey at his hotel in the heart of Central London before he was due to have the sound check. Harvey was relaxed and in good form, and why not? It is always a privilege to do a job you love and tour the world playing for the people. I didn’t get to the gig at Ronnie Scotts but did go to the sound check and the band sounded great, I am sure the punters got their money’s worth that night.