Intro
I wasn’t planning on a second mix this month… but after digging through my collection, I found some absolute gems that I had to share! 🌟
This surprise jazz mix is a blend of deep cuts, timeless classics, and fresh new sounds. To close it out, I’ve included two stunning tracks from Deborah Sijlkhuis—her fearless, emotional style is a breath of fresh air.
Want the full breakdown? Head over to my blog for track insights and stories behind the music!
Hit play, dive in, and let the music take you places.
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Info
Jazz Matters is free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections
Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com
Supporting Blog for this mix – https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/a-second-mix-for-march-because-jazz-never-sleeps
For all social media links and more, visit my Linkhub. https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub
Jazz Matters Info - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/about
Info about me - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/introducing-jazz-matters/introducing-ray
Email - [email protected]
Stream in and enjoy the Music I Love
Jazz Matters
Playlist
Simon Phillips, Ernest Tibbs, Otmaro Ruiz, Jacob - The Long Road Home
John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension - El Hombre Que Sabiå (Live — Montreux Jazz Festival 2016)
Me’Shell Ndegeocello – Papillon (feat Matthew Garrison, Federico Gonzàles Pena, Kenny Garrett)
Jelisa - Flying Away
Miles Davis with George Duke & David Sanborn - July 17, 1986 Montreux Jazz Festival – Portia
Held By Trees - In The Trees
Geoffrey Keezer – Tomorrow
Emily Francis Trio - Le Tambour
Deborah Sijlkhuis - Walk with the Sun
Deborah Sijlkhuis - Voices of Wisdom
Check out Deborah's website - https://www.deborahslijkhuis.com
Jazz Matters
Jazz Matters is a not-for-profit hobby project that I’m extremely proud of.
It began life in May 2021 as NuDirections, a weekly radio show on a London community station. That spirit of discovery still runs through everything I do.
But today, Jazz Matters has evolved into a global podcast platform for Jazz and World music lovers — reaching over 40,000 open-minded listeners across 57 countries on more than 24 platforms.2025/6 marks a new era. My love of music has always gone beyond Jazz, so I’ve created two distinct but connected spaces here
Jazz Matters: Podcasts, Playlists and Music Videos.
Jazz Lines: Blogs, Interviews, Gallery & Pulse for Who's Shaping the Scene.
I’m also preparing a full digital relaunch from my new studio, from 1st May 2026, then every Jazz Matters podcast, mix, and special will stream exclusively from my website—no third-party platforms and no algorithms. Until then, you can listen here and on 24+ podcast platforms.
Alongside the music, you’ll find in Jazz Lines, my platform for blogs, interviews, gallery, and pulse that links to things that catch my ear and eye. A bold new chapter begins soon. New location. New music player. New studio.
Jazz Matters. Because the music — and everything around it — truly does.
Enjoy the music I love