Welcome to "Jazz Matters", your monthly passport to the world of jazz. This month's Show is my personal nod to International Jazz Day. Here, I celebrate the genre's magnificent diversity, a dazzling tapestry woven from the threads of countless cultures and eras.
Forget the dusty stereotype of jazz confined to smoky clubs. This vibrant music form pulsates with a global heartbeat. Prepare to be surprised! This month, I will be venturing beyond borders, exploring the fiery rhythms and the spirit of jazz. It'll ignite your senses with the electrifying energy of fusion and the smooth grooves of nu-jazz. But that's just the first leg of our journey!
Here's the exciting part: I've meticulously curated a selection of hidden gems discovered on my jazz odyssey. These musical treasures await you to unearth, each adding a unique colour to our global jazz portrait.
But the adventure doesn't end there! my website is your one-stop shop for everything jazz. Listen to music on demand with my built-in player, delve into insightful blog posts, lose yourself in captivating music videos, and get up close and personal with the artists shaping the future of jazz through exclusive interviews.
Still not satisfied? My Linkhub is your ultimate jazz companion. It connects you to all my social media channels, keeping you in the loop on all things jazz. Plus, I’m building a treasure trove of "good stuff" – additional content you won't want to miss.
So, join me on "Jazz Matters." and embark on a jazz adventure, celebrating the boundless spirit of jazz together. Have a specific region, era, or artist you're curious about? Send me an email – I love tailoring future shows to your interests! After all, "Jazz Matters" fosters a thriving community where the love of jazz knows no bounds.
Essential Info
Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com
A blog supporting this Show - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/jazz-matters-show-may-2024
Music free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections
For all social media links and more visit my Linkhub. https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub
Jazz Matters Info - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/about
Email - [email protected]
Enjoy the music I love
Playlist
Amancio D’Silva - A Street In Bombay
Kahil ElZahr - Ritual trio - Tribute to Malachi Favors
The Lloyd Mcneil Quartet – ASHA
Nik Bärtsch’s RONIN RHYTHM CLAN - Modul 22
Leon Thomas - Shape Your Mind To Die
Les McCann, Eddie Harris - Compared to What - Live at Montreux
Fergus McCreadie - Stony Gate
Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows - Stop and Go
Brian Blade Fellowship Variations of a Bloodline
Kamaal Williams – Stings
Build An Ark - Precious, Priceless
The Swing Prophets – Kalahari
Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy – White Nile
Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes - Sais (Egypt)
Harry Beckett - Rings Within Rings
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