A cover of Iain Archer's Everest
Will Blundell - Guitar and Vocals
Adam Winch-Furness - Drums
Gavin Macinally - Bass
Callum sweet - Alto Saxophone

You can listen to the original here...
http://open.spotify.com/track/2dmY2AX4pGtA7YS6i4KpsK

Everest (Cover)

Setting myself the challenge to create a radio show that would appeal to those madly in love with Jazz, while introducing the genre to those who had never previously been interested was never going to be easy. As a Jazz musician myself and studying the subject at Leeds college of music, I realised that the show would have to bridge the gap between being far too intellectual and not intellectual enough for those in love with the genre.

The name ’In Time, Out of Time’ refers to music of yesterday that can still be enjoyed today, but has largely been forgotten. It also refers to the show itself as it includes both the traditional jazz with more common time signatures and the more modern jazz with irregular time signatures that are not usually regarded as the most accessible by those who don’t usually listen to Jazz. The goal of this show is to make all styles of Jazz accessible to all kinds of people as well as introduce the listener to up and coming Jazz musicians within the leeds University seen. Each show introduces a different guest or band where by the guest showcases their musical influences, their stories and recordings of their own music. This helps to promote the artists for future gigs they may have, promote recordings they may have, and increase the knowledge of the Leeds Student Jazz scene.

Each week, ‘In Time, Out of Time’ aired on a Sunday at 6pm, a time that was perfect for this show. Intended to be a show that someone could sit down too after what may have been a long stressful week of studying and prepare themselves for a brand new week, ‘In Time, Out of Time’ was a stress free zone where the only rule was relaxation.

‘In Time, Out of Time’ has a special feature that bares in mind the combination of new listeners with what is usually classed as an old form of music. The feature increases audience participation with listeners having a chance to win great prizes. The listener hears an extract of popular music that contains a well known Jazz sample within the tune. The listener must identify what Jazz song it is. It’s certainly no easy contest, but it helps make the listener realise that Jazz music can be heard everywhere and nearly in everything that they may consider popular today.

To me, what makes Jazz so brilliant is its rawness. Jazz music never needs fancy production in its recordings or special sound affects. Every improvisation is different, and every improvisation should be heard as it was played. That’s why my show never contains special sound affects or fancy production. The music is rarely faded out at the end due to the feeling of disrespect to the artist. As a Jazz musician, the worst feeling is when someone is talking over my playing. For this reason, there are no beds as I find it impossible to concentrate on music and listen to someones voice as well. The music on my show is treated with the upmost respect. It is important however that while baring all this in mind, the genre never becomes snobby and less accessible to others who wouldn't normally listen to Jazz.

The creation of ‘In Time, Out of Time’ is one of my proudest moments throughout my time at University. I have met so many amazing people including friends for life at Leeds Student Radio, and hopefully my radio show has made someone like Jazz, even if it is only just a little bit!

Sweet On Sax