In this episode Nick and Simon discuss how the available recording media at various times have affected jazz.

Nick and Simon briefly explore the pianistic technique of playing block chords, find out what block chords are, who used them and how the work.

Nick and Simon discuss the pianist Mel Powell who had an illustrious career  in Jazz and Modern classical music.  He played with some of the top jazz players of the age and married a film star.  His later Years  were as an educator at the highest level...

WTFH?What the French Horn?Nick and Simon discuss the use of the French Horn in JazzTake a look at our Facebook page

In this bonus Christmas edition Nick and Simon discuss five tunes favoured by jazz musicians.The Christmas SongHave yourself a Merry Little ChristmasWhite ChristmasWinter WonderlandO Christmas TreeCheck out our facebook page.Merry Christmas!

In the final episode of Series 2 Nick and Simon discuss Dexter Calling, the last album Kenny Drew made with Dexter Gordon in the US, and One Flight Up one of the few Blue Note albums recorded in Europe in the 1960s; Our Man in Paris being an other...

Nick and Simon discuss Undercurrent, arguably a hidden gem in the rich soil of the Blue Note label's discography. It was Kenny Drew's last album as leader for the label, and shows his compositional style and improvisation skills off in a showcase of...

This Episode focuses on the Classic  album BLUE TRAIN and Kenny Drew's part in it.In 1957 John Coltrane had a pivotal year. He was sacked by Miles Davis for his heroin addiction so kicked the habit cold turkey and got down to rebuilding his life. He...

Nick and Simon discuss Kenny Drew's contribution as sideman on the original vinyl release of It Could Happen to You , Chet Baker Sings. Apple Music linkSpotify Album LinkPatreon PageFacebook Group

2-5-1-Series 2 Ep 1 introducing Kenny Drew