Welcome along. I know I often say this, but truly — there are some real gems in this selection. From deep cuts to timeless moods, this mix brings together moments that continue to inspire me.
On a personal note, I’ve started gathering new gear for the studio I’ll be setting up once I’ve settled after the move. Things are shifting, in more ways than one.
If you’re curious about any of the tracks or want to dig a little deeper, you’ll find a supporting blog post over on my website.
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/mix
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
Andalucia- -TM DAYDREAMIX
Kamasi Washington - Sun Kissed Child
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Radio Activity Live (Montreux Jazz Festival 1984)
Scrimshire, Nat Birchall, Faye Houston - I Hear You, I See You
Terr Lyne Carrington - Respected Destroyer
Steve Tibbetts – The Big Wind
Anne Paceo - Circles
Helge Lien & Knut Hern – Sildrebekken
Charenee Wade – Offering
Florian Fourlin - EP ‘The Bird’s Lament’
Brad Mehldau, Chris Thile - Tom Sawyer
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