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Classical, Episodes, Jazz bad ass brass, bob thompson, fourplay, geoff gascoyne, giulio carmassi, jamie culum, sober

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Ok so first of all both DJs were sick during the recording of this podcast. Olly was nursing some vicious, gut-dwelling-nausea-inducing bug that refused to succumb to the privations of Pepto Bismol and Alasdair was just wracked by the sheer overwhelming tragedy of the human condition. So it’s a laid back, many would say ‘sexy’ show voiced by our two poorly anti-heroes. Read more…

Classical, Episodes, Jazz belleruche, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Katryn Hasler, sahara, Steve Blanco Trio

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One reason you should listen to this episode:  We say the words “…well a violin can excite you, but I think only a cello can really fill you.” Need I say more? If you need more incentives then how about Vijay Iyer?  Voted the #1 Rising Star Jazz Artist and #1 Rising Star Composer in the Downbeat Magazine International Critics’ Poll for both 2006 and 2007.  You want more?  Ok, well we’ve also got Cornelius Dufallo – the man with coolest name in the world and an emotional violin attached to his capable hands.  The smooth Kelly Rosen (cigars optional) and the eclectic & talented Okkyung Lee. Read more…

Classical, Episodes, Jazz Balmorhea, Cornelius Dufallo, lady gaga, Okkyung Lee, Vijay Iyer

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You know those guys who want to be Olympic cyclists but just can’t be bothered with the early mornings, incessant Weetbix eating and chafed nether regions?  You know how they placate their unfulfilled ambitions by buying the latest, greatest and shiniest gear they can find?  They get the bike hand-tuned by a little old man who lives in Belgium,  lights so bright they could dazzle the sun and the kind of figure-hugging attire generally only seen in the kind of films favoured by the Home Secretary’s husband? Read more…

Classical, Episodes, Jazz bad ass brass, Classical, count basie, Jazz, lisa cay miller, present music, skinny jeans, telegraph melts

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After our launch two weeks ago we’ve been amazed at the positive, constructive and ebullient feedback that has graced the GetJazzical mailbox. It seems that there really is a burgeoning contemporary classical and jazz scene out there and they are hungry! So thank you for getting in touch and allowing us to play your pioneering and progressive music. This week we’ve got the funky, fantastic Belleruche, a man who TIME magazine called “An exceptionally accomplished all-around musician.” The awesome Aussie Fourplay String Quartet, the sublime German Alony and finally a resonating track by Starr Parodi who we are fortunate enough to be interviewing for next weeks’ podcast. It’s a real treat ladies and gents, enjoy

Featured tracks: “Anything you want (not that)” -Belleruche, “Just Like U Said It Would B” – FourPlay String Quartet “Breathe” – Dave Eggar, “Lights” -Alony, “Common Places” – Starr Parodi

Classical, Episodes, Jazz alony, belleruche, eggar, fourplay, parodi