Welcome to my November Jazz Mix, everyone. After a few difficult months following the passing of my father, I found myself distanced from music. Losing that spark, that musical "mojo," was something I didn’t expect, but thanks to the incredible support and messages from all of you, I’ve rediscovered my connection to the music I love. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me through a challenging time.
I’m kicking off this mix with Remy La Boeuf’s "Minnesota, WI." I know I’ve played it before, but it’s a piece that resonates deeply with me – a perfect opener that sets the tone with its melodic richness and rhythmic energy.
As I presented this playlist, I found myself returning to Oregon’s "Creeper," which, once again, reminded me just how unique and influential Oregon's work has been in jazz fusion. It inspired me to start planning a special feature on Oregon, which I hope to release before Christmas. Keep an eye out for it!
In the meantime, I've also got a blog accompanying this mix, where you’ll find insights on each track and some reflections on the journey that brought this set together. You can check it out on my website, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
So, settle in, relax, and let’s enjoy this mix together. Thanks for listening, and I hope this brings as much joy to you as it did for me while putting it together.
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Link to my blog supporting this mix - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/november-jazz-mix-a-journey-through-loss-renewal-and-rediscovery
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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