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
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Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com
Supporting Blog for this mix - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/mix
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Email - [email protected]
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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
I built Jazz Matters as my home for contemporary jazz, nu-jazz, and world music — and now it’s also home to a small number of guest shows and mixes from people I rate.
Expect contemporary jazz, nu-jazz, and global sounds — with tracklists, long reads, interviews, and playlists that go deeper than the usual.
Jazz Matters is a not-for-profit hobby project I’m extremely proud of. It began in May 2021 as a weekly radio show on a London community station, and that spirit of discovery still guides everything I do.
Today it reaches 40,000+ open-minded listeners across 57 countries on 24+ platforms.
In 2026, I’m taking things up a gear with clear sections: JM Studio Notes, the Music Player & Show Notes inc Playlists, Sleeve Notes and Interviews.
A full digital relaunch from my new studio follows — and after that, Jazz Matters podcasts and mixes will be exclusive to this website.
A bold new chapter begins soon. New location. New studio. New player.
Jazz Matters — because the music, and everything around it, truly does.