Starting season 19 - and 2025 - in conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz

Happy New Year! Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

This first episode of season 19 features a conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz, who I saw twice at the end of 2024 - once with her own band at Kings Place and once at Ronnie Scott's with Laila Biali (who you can also hear on episode 246).

It was great to chat with Emma about her experiences as a musician and also about her forthcoming projects, particularly a duo with pianist and composer Gwilym Simcock. More of that to come!

Thanks to Emma for giving me permission to play extracts from her 2023 album Chroma alongside our conversation.

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Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."