Harmonious World
Chatting with musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. This all started with a Quincy Jones quote I came across by chance during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." I'm so pleased to have interviewed - and will continue to interview - so many great musicians from around the world.
Episodes
246 episodes since 2020
A live conversation with pianist Simon Mulligan
Pianist Simon Mulligan joins me for the latest episode of Harmonious World. A transatlantic performer, Simon is British but lives in the United States. It was a delight to be introduced to him by frie...
September 17, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 234
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36:27
Chatting with pianist and composer Phil Merriman
For the latest episode of Harmonious World, I'm joined by pianist and composer Phil Merriman: his album The Roots Be...
September 09, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 233
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18:46
I tracked down Bjorn Arko after hearing his sax with Billy Cobham
Saxophonist Bjorn Arko is extraordinary and - after hearing him play with legendary drummer Billy Cobham at Love Supreme in July - I tracked him down and asked for an interview. The latest episode of Harmonious World is the result.Thank...
September 04, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 232
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31:12
Norman Krieger plays Gershwin and tells me all about the new album
The latest episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with pianist Norman Krieger, discussing his new album - Norman Krieger plays Gershwin. wIt's a stunning album and it was a pleasure to discuss it with Norman, particularly ...
August 30, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 231
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32:58
Chatting with Glenn Hartman about 'Tipish'
Welcome to Harmonious World where, as usual, I'm asking my guest to share some of what they're good at, in the hope of making the world more harmonious.This time, I'm joined by accordionist Glenn...
August 28, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 230
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22:50
A delightful second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse
This was my second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse, a composer who is simply extraordinary. Her album Mythologies won a Grammy in 2022 and now Mythologies II is out, featuring t...
August 23, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 229
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41:00
Live chat with tutors and campers at the Great British Music Camp 2024
Welcome to a very special episode of Harmonious World, in which I speak to the team behind the Great British Music Camp, as well as tutors and campers. GBMC is a very special place and if the quality...
August 19, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 228
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18:11
Aaron Jensen joins me to discuss Countermeasure's latest album
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I'm joined by vocalist and composer Aaron Jensen to discuss his role as Artistic Director of
August 10, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 227
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19:46
Chatting - twice - with guitarist Aleksi Glick
As if it's not enough that Aleksi Glick has appeared twice already on Harmonious World (in 2020 and
August 06, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 226
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21:53
A live chat with pianist and composer Craig Urquhart
This is, coincidentally, the third in a series of episodes featuring past guests and it's been another fascinating opportunity to chat with a musician about their life and work both during and following the pandemic. With pianist and composer <...
August 04, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 225
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12:23
Marina Arsenijevic explains her obsession with Chopin and her latest album
Once more, I'm joined by a previous guest. This time it's pianist Marina Arsenijevic, who has an album out that celebrates her obsession with Chopin.Marina and I discuss her recording t...
July 21, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 224
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30:47
Discussing 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' with composer Peter Boyer
A delightful second episode with composer Peter Boyer: this time celebrating the release of his
July 19, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 223
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29:47
A chat with Jeff Slate on mutual friends and the release of 'The Last Day of Summer'
It's incredible that my path has never crossed with that of Jeff Slate - we have mutual friends and musical experiences going back too long to calculate. It was a joy to chat with him about his album
July 17, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 222
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38:47
A chat with Dermot Rogers on a new re-release from guitarist Louis Stewart
This is my second chat with record producer Dermot Rogers, around the new re-release of Louis The First from Irish guitarist ...
July 15, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 221
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26:13
Harmonious World special from Love Supreme 2024
Welcome to a very special episode of Harmonious World, with snippets recorded live at Love Supreme 2024.Alongside random musings from around the site, you'll hear a conversation with Britis...
July 08, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 220
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14:23
Guitarist Rob Luft joins me in front of an audience
This is the second episode featuring guitarist Rob Luft and - most excitingly - the FIRST Harmonious World episode recorded in front of an audience. The event was part of
July 03, 2024
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Season 17
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Episode 219
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1:13:20
Season 17 trailer
Welcome to season 17 of Harmonious World.I hope that 2024 is a happy and healthy year for you all so far. Some of my guests and listeners are in parts of the world where that probably seems impossible, and I really hope that we see some ...
July 01, 2024
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2:32
A chat with vocalist Cliff Beach about his new album 'You Showed Me The Way'
Vocalist Cliff Beach released You Showed Me The Way earlier this year, paying tribute...
June 30, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 218
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26:08
A live conversation with pianist and composer Nicole Brancato
This is my second chat with pianist and composer Nicole Brancato and this one was in a (noisy) coffee shop in central London. It was great to chat with Nicole in person and find out more about the m...
June 27, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 217
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36:13
Avishai Darash and I chat about his new album 'Between Hope and Despair'
I'm joined by pianist and composer Avishai Darash to discuss his latest album - Between Hope and Despair. Avis...
June 24, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 216
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41:23
Your personal invitation to see Harmonious World recorded in front of an audience
Join me in conversation with renowned International jazz guitarist Rob Luft - the first episode recorded live in front of an audience.I've recorded episodes with Rob before and it's fantastic that he can be my first guest in front of a l...
June 19, 2024
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Season 16
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2:30
Vocalist John Korbel and I discuss 'Falling Feels Like Flying'
Vocalist and composer John Korbel joined me online to talk about his latest album Falling Feels Like Flying. This is a collection of songs written by John and they mark the collaboration with keybo...
June 17, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 215
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22:27
Fourth anniversary celebration: true inspiration with Lois Deloatch
Happy fourth anniversary to Harmonious World - four years of chatting with musicians and connecting with listeners around the world.For this special episode, Lois Deloatch and I chatted online, b...
June 01, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 214
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33:48