Exploring the Boundaries of Modern Jazz: A Journey Through 17 Tracks of Innovation
Welcome to my selected playlist, a journey through the jazz universe's boundless creativity and emotional depth. This playlist is full of musical gems, each with its unique brilliance, and uncovering its rich traditions while glimpsing the future possibilities of the genre. Join me to unpack these selections, celebrating the artistry that makes them essential listening for seasoned jazz aficionados and curious newcomers alike. Let’s dive in and discover what makes these pieces resonate so profoundly.
Enjoy the Music I Love
Jazz Matters
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Playlist
Snarky Puppy - Fuel City
Bill Laurance, The Untold Orchestra - The Good Things – Live
Marc Mac Presents Visioneers – Heather
Espen Eriksen Trio & Andy Sheppard – Anthem
Geoffrey Keezer – Tomorrow
Johnathan Blake - Homeward Bound (For Ana Grace)
Khan Jamal - The Known Unknown
Terri Lyne Carrington, Ravi Coltrane, Elena Pinderhughes - Respected Destroyer
Nduduzo Makhathini – Unonkanyamba
Zach Brock - The Last Song
Miles Davis, David Sanborn - Portia [1986]
Held By Trees - In the Trees
Butcher Brown - Sticky July
Florian Hoefner Group – Elements
Sam Newsome – When You See the Light
Art Hirahara - Zero Hour
Peter Erskine Trio To Love Again
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