Welcome along to my early June mix – a journey that moves between the deeply emotional and the rhythmically intricate. From the warm, extended soul of It’s Your World” to the intense interplay of Driva’man, this selection speaks to what’s been sitting on my mind and moving through my days. Expect bold moments, delicate turns, and some unexpected left-field magic.
Featuring:
Brian Jackson, Masters At Work, Raheem DeVaughn, J. Ivy – It’s Your World” (Extended Version)
Terri Lyne Carrington, Christie Dashiell, Weedie Braima, Milena Casado, Morgan Guerin, Simon Moullier, Matt Stevens – Driva’man
Dhafer Youssef – Delightfully Odd
Stephan Thelen – Fractal Guitar
Brandee Younger – Essence of Ruby
Joe Lovano, Marcin Wasilewski Trio – Golden Horn
Michael Aadal Group – The Border
Paul McCandless – Creeper
The Impossible Gentlemen – It Could Have Been A Simple Goodbye
Info
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Big Changes for Jazz Matters
From Nov 1st, all shows and mixes will stream from my website on a brand-new player. It’s still under construction — but live now, so come take a listen and see what’s ahead - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/new-music-player-beta
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