Welcome to a slightly delayed November Jazz Matters! My super duper new computer hit a monster snag with a hard disk crash, all programs and loads of info disappeared. Thankfully, all of my music is stored externally, but my playlist and show notes took a dive. So, it's all about the music and less chat this time.
I'm thrilled about the jazz lineup this month—it's solid from beginning to end. And speaking of special occasions, a big shout-out to the incredible Joni Mitchell, whose birthday was on November 7th. I'm tipping my hat and wrapping up the show with two fantastic pieces from Joni. Enjoy!
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Enjoy the Music I Love
Playlist
David Dufft Quartet – Pulse
Matthew Halsall – An Ever Changing View
Kathryn Moses - Music In My Heart
Billy Valentine The Universal Truth – The Creator Has A Master Plan
Espen Eriksen Trio with Andy Shepard - as good as it gets
Cleo Sol – Reason
Micheal Davis-Hip-Bone Big Band - Hossaland
corto.alto – Bye – Bad With Names
everwave Coflo Hailey Niswanger – Temporary Exposition
Dhafer Youssef Herbie Hancock Ambrose Akinmusire Nguyên Lê Dave Holland Adriano Dos Santos Tenorio Vinnie Colaiuta – Flying Dervish
Janek Gwizdala – Night Watch
Greg Foat Eero Koivistoinen – The Sandpiper
Greg Foat Gigi Masin – Viento Calido
Kofi Flexxx Anthony Joseph – By Now (Accused of Magic)
Nicola Conte Zara McFarlane – Life Forces – noja
Robert Glasper – Maiden Voyage + Everything in It’s Right Place
Nicola Conte Bridgette Amofah – Dance of Love and Peace – Part 1
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble – Enlightenment
Andy Sheppard - Learning to Wave
Lezlie Harrison – Fly Like An Eagle
Joni Mitchell How Do You Stop
Joni Mitchell Harlem in Havana
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