Hi all – sorry I’m a bit late this month. I’ve been caught up in a whirlwind of change lately. I’ve decided to sell my home and relocate, and let me tell you, the nightmare has already begun! First, I need to get my place ready to sell, and then comes the daunting task of packing up my music and belongings, all while trying to find a new home. It’s a lot, but I’m pushing through.
On the bright side, a close friend of mine who’s a builder has generously offered to help create and fit out my new studio once I move. So, there’s some fun to look forward to amidst the chaos!
Until I’m settled into my new space and studio, I’ll be putting out mixes instead of full shows. This mix, for example, came together as I started sorting through my music collection in preparation for packing. And let me tell you, I stumbled on some absolutely beautiful gems that I’m excited for you to hear.
I’m also experimenting with making the mixes closer to 2 hours long instead of the usual 1 hour. Depending on your feedback, I might keep them around this length going forward.
Thanks for sticking with me through this transition. I hope you enjoy the mix, and I’ll keep you updated as things progress.
Info
Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com
A blog supporting this Mix - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/a-sonic-journey-through-modern-jazz-a-playlist-exploration
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Info about me - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/introducing-jazz-matters/introducing-ray
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Please enjoy the music I love
Jazz Matters
Playlist
Dan Berglund, Magnus Öström, Esbjörn Svensson, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra - Seven Days of Falling
GoGo Penguin - Initiate (Live)
Paolo Fresu & Omar Sosa - La Llamada
Rare Silk – Storm
Kenny Garrett - It's Time to Come Home
Morgan Guerin - With A Piece of Mind Pt.1 & Pt.2
Takuya Kuroda – Thirteen
Shatter Hands – Exhausted Rescue Squad
Daniel Freedman – Codex
Emil Brandqvist Trio - The Clouds Are Clearing
Pat Metheny - Come and See
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