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Thanks for checking us out, and welcome to the very first Blue-in-Green Podcast!  These shows are a spin-off from our live radio show, and will be a series highlighting the work of some our favourite producers, session musicians and writers that have helped so much of our radio show, the music we play and the music we want to get you to play too.

The inimitable work of Raphael Saadiq kicks this series off, so download/listen at your leisure.  

‘Faith’ – Amp Fiddler
‘Come to Me’ – Kenny Lattimore
‘Glow’ – Kelis
‘Kissing You’ – Total
‘Don’t Say’ [Raphael Saadiq Remix] – Jon B
‘We Fight/We Love’ – Q-Tip f/t Raphael Saadiq
‘Please Stay’ – Ledisi
‘Soul Sista’ – Bilal
‘Lady’ – D’Angelo
‘Boomerang’ – Marcus Miller f/t Raphael Saadiq
*Bonus track

Blue-in-Green Podcast#1: GetToKnow_ Raphael Saadiq

Welcome to Episode #92 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran flying solo for the fourth in his Misery Loves Company series.

"What is your benchmark for success and what does it mean to you?"  That's as good a starting point as any.  Now let's talk about it.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#92_Misery Loves Company 'Success'

Episode #6 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's record label series, In Focus, saw us celebrate the awesome catalogue of London's Millennium Jazz Music.

We're incredibly proud to announce that helping us navigate the exceptional catalogue of music that MJM has accumulated over the years is the label founder himself, Gadget.  With tracks selected and mixed by Gadget and dubbed "A Naughty Forty", this two-hour mix serves as the definitive introduction to the label's fantastic music.  Showcased through 40 tracks, the selections delve into the realms of hip-hop, left-of-centre soul and eclectic instrumentals.

With the MJM brand established in 2003, the independent label has become a hub to inspired and dynamic music from across the world.

A massive thank you to Gadget for taking the time to bless us with this incredible show and hope you will enjoy celebrating Millennium Jazz Music's monumental releases with us...

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In Focus ::: Millennium Jazz Music ("A Naughty Forty"); mixed by Gadget

Welcome to Episode #117 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with singer-songwriter, Carmy Love.

As a vocalist for New Street Adventure - whose debut release with Acid Jazz came in the form of 'No Hard Feelings' in 2014 - Love is accustomed to sharing the studio and stage with premier London-based talent within the realms of funk and soul so the recent transition to solo star in her own right is absolutely a welcome move.  Having amassed a series of incredible singles for the London-based Big AC Records including 'Thinkin' About You', 'Together Again' and 'Rebel', Carmy's fantastic vocal sits right at home over the blissful 60's-style, horn-heavy soul soundscapes.  

We catch up with the gloriously warm-hearted and effervescent Carmy Love to discuss the conclusion of the Big AC Soul Revue tour, the transition to solo success and the upcoming release of her new single 'In The Morning' due 2nd December 

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#117_Carmy Love

Welcome to Episode #118 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with guitarist and founder of jazz trio, Wild Card, Clement Regert.

With a core trio comprised of Regert, Hammond organist Andrew Noble and Sophie Alloway on drums, the trio get set to unveil their sixth studio album.  Having initially played together in 2011 at a club where Regert hosted a residency, the chemistry proved undeniable and the trio have - thankfully - remained together ever since.

With the brand new Wild Card album release due at the end of this month, 'Cabin 19 Fever' serves as a reflection of the extensive quarantine period brought on by a certain worldwide pandemic - with the majority of the album written and recorded separately, the circumstances would go on to open the doors to working with collaborators both old and new including Marcus Strickland, Rosie Turton, Binker Golding and Maurice Brown amongst ten other sensational names.

Wild Card's blend of high energy, funk-filled and Latin-laced jazz is once again on full display on 'Cabin 19 Fever' - they've become a band that continually find ways to out do themselves and raise the bar with each release so check out the episode to hear Imran and Clement discuss the new album, its collaborators, quarantine life as a creative and as a touring musician.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#118_Clement Regert

Welcome to Episode #119 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with members of the Milan-based collective Karu, Alberto Brutti and Andrea Di Nicolantonio.

With their second full-length project now available through Italy's diverse Beat Machine Records, 'An Imaginary Journey' continues where its predecessor ('Kuru', 2020) left off, boasting a phenomenal and bold interpretation of contemporary jazz that draws from a wide array of influences from its tribal aesthetic mixed with electronica, spiritual jazz and hip-hop production.  

Comprised of band leader and double bassist Alberto Brutti, guitarist Andrea Di Nicolantonio, saxophonist Mario D’Alfonso and Cristiano Amici on drums, Karu create intricate soundscapes which relies heavily on improvisation and music created within that specific time and space.  A live album released early in 2022, 'Live at Commerce', provides a thrilling insight into Karu's infectious live performances and spontaneous interplay between its closely-knit band members, and a cover of MF DOOM's 'One Beer' kicks the project off in spectacular fashion.

It's a tremendous pleasure to introduce Alberto and Andreas to our podcast to discuss the new album, how Covid and quarantine impacted the release of the project and our shared affections for the music of MF DOOM and Madlib.  

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#119_Karu (Alberto Brutti & Andrea Di Nicolantonio)

Welcome to Episode #120 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with brand new member of the Blue-in-Green:RADIO line-up, Bob Hill.

It's with immense pleasure that we announce our partnership with DJ, presenter, podcaster, Bob Hill and the inclusion of his illustrious Illicit Grooves radio show now launching as part of the Blue-in-Green:RADIO airwaves.  Starting Sunday 5th February and broadcasting every Sunday 1-3pm, Bob will be bringing his discernible talents as one of the UK's preeminent and distinguished tastemakers celebrating the innovative and the independent.

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With regular features, the Amen Corner, The Sunday Afternoon Jump-Up, Back in the Day Belters  and the focus on new, recent and future music Bob Hill programmes the show to bring you two hours of #GroovesForTheGlobalLEFTfield.   Exploring Black Music through the prism of the groove rather than genre, tracks are selected and juxtaposed to reflect all that is wonderful, joyous and diverse from a wide range of producers, musicians, composers, vocalists and artists.  'Selecting music for the show is a throwback to my early days of DJ-ing from the late 80s into the 90s when Rare Groove, Acid House, Drum and Bass, Jungle, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, Acid Jazz, AOR and various fusions would all find their way into my sets', says Bob.
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It's an immeasurable pleasure to present our in-depth conversation with Bob discussing his early connections to music, starting out in radio, his affections for UK jazz and his own Talking Grooves podcast.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#120_Bob Hill

Welcome to Episode #121 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran and La Molly talk all things Blue-in-Green:RADIO.

One of our favourite guests for the podcast, La Molly, turns the tables on this episode assuming the position of host and asking Imran all the tough questions to unpack the origins of Blue-in-Green:RADIO.  It's a great conversation that delves into the passion to create, evolving trends in music consumption, getting started in radio and the importance of finding your own voice when it comes to presenting.

We'd love to extend a heartfelt thank you to Molly for this episode who affords us the chance to tell a little of our story which has been a wonderful gift.  We hope you enjoy the episode.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#121_La Molly & Imran Talk Blue-in-Green:RADIO

Welcome to Episode #122 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with Raw Select's Sean Sophiea in Niigata, Japan.

In a typically freewheeling conversation, we discuss some of our favourite music releases of 2022 - yes, we're a little late(!) - we ponder the curious case of Egon, MF DOOM and the missing notebooks, and we ask the age-old question... Babyface or D'Angelo?

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#122_Sean Sophiea

Welcome to Episode #123 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with Robert Mitchell.

Initially recorded as part of our International Jazz Day celebrations, we're thrilled to now present the full unedited version of our conversation with pianist, composer, poet, author and educator Robert Mitchell.

Mitchell has forged a formidable reputation as a gifted pianist and composer. Currently a piano professor (Jazz) at the Guildhall, piano lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire and a teacher at YMM.  Whether he is releasing music amongst a collective or as a solo improvised performer, Robert Mitchell continues to present inspired and forward-thinking music that cements his talent and his name as of the UK's most revered jazz artists.  Robert's second book, 'City Of Sanctuary', will be out later this year on Common Tone Press.

With two incredible projects to delve into, it's an immeasurable pleasure to present our in-depth conversation with Robert Mitchell discussing his TRUE THINK project, his upcoming The Flame improvising trio as well as delving into conversations about technology and our wider societal issues relating to race within the UK and overseas.

TRUE THINK have upcoming performances at the following UK venues:

4/5 - Soundcellar (Poole)
6/5 - Vortex (London)
12/5 - Crookes Social Club (Sheffield)
18/5 - Jazz Refreshed (London)
25/5 - Zedel’s Brasserie (Crazy Coqs, London)

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#123_Robert Mitchell

Welcome to Episode #124 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with Jason Charles.

We're incredibly proud to announce the latest inductee into the Blue-in-Green:RADIO Team in the immeasurably talented DJ and broadcaster, Jason Charles.  From New York City, Jason has cultivated an incredible path through extensive live sets and a wealth of radio experience including sets at East Village Radio and guest spots at New York's WBAI-FM and Portland's WMPG.  As founder of the podcast network, JasonCharles.Net, Jason has championed a host of music, arts and lifestyle shows that cultivate thoughts and ideas from across the world.

The new Blue-in-Green:RADIO outing - Sounds of Deepness - commences Monday 8th May 2023 at 10pm (UK) / 5pm (EST), and broadcasts the second Monday of every month.  Jason's indelible affections and perspectives for vintage and modern rare soul, funk, disco, jazz-fusion, afrobeat and boogie grooves has found a very appreciative home with us and we can't wait for you to hear the treats that the show has in store.

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Jason's early years as a music fan, the transition to playing live behind the decks, vinyl collecting and of course our unwavering affections for inimitable, Sade.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#124_Jason Charles

Gifting us an extra special episode of Cosmic Radio for International Jazz Day, DJ & producer As Valet broadcasts a fantastic show for Blue-in-Green:RADIO from Paris, France.
Created in honor of Ivan Conti alias Mamão of the legendary Brazilian jazz band #Azymuth who sadly passed away 17th April.
"Ivan Conti (aka Mamao) is one of the greatest drummers on earth. A true rhythmic innovator, he is Brazil’s answer to Tony Allen, Steve Gadd, and Bernard Purdie (no small claim considering the country’s famed samba connection). Known by most as one third of Azymuth, his career spans far beyond with over half a century’s worth for recordings with the likes of Milton Nascimento, Eumir Deodato, Marcos Valle, Hyldon, Gal Costa and Jorge Ben." - Far Out Recordings
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International Jazz Day 2023 ::: Cosmic Radio w/As Valet ::: Ivan Conti special

Welcome to Episode #125 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which finds us in the company of Canadian vocalist Emm Gryner and songwriter Michael Holmes.

Gryner's phenomenal credentials over the course of her 20+ year career have led to some incredible high points - an extensive array of solo album releases, a member of variety of super group projects including Trent Severn, Hot One, Trapper and The Cake Sale, a published author and a key collaborator for a variety of iconic artists as diverse as David Bowie, Def Leppard and Rob Zombie.

For new album release 'Business & Pleasure' - released through Légère Recordings - Emm Gryner partners with husband, songwriter and poet Michael Holmes to turn her affections to the beloved musical stylings of the late-70s/early-80s genre of yacht rock paying homage to revered names including The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan.  

In this episode, Emm and Michael discuss the making of the new album, some of the project's influences and key collaborators, along with the unwavering search for... Michael McDonald.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#125_Emm Gryner & Michael Holmes

Welcome to Episode #126 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with singer-songwriter, Laura Llorens.

Initially raised in Lake Michigan, Llorens' affections for the French culture and lifestyle saw her relocate to Paris where she has since called home over the last twenty years.  But wherever Llorens would eventually settle, being able to reach an audience through such an immense level of talent was always destined to be in her future.  With three independent releases under her belt, a meeting with Q-Sounds Recordings founder, Ludovic Bors, led to the formation of Laura Llorens & The Shadows of Love who can boast two fantastic albums with the incredible home of French funk & soul.

Currently riding high with the release of the sensational 'No Love No Peace', we're very appreciative to have secured time with Laura to discuss her transition from the US to Paris, her musical journey to Q-Sounds, the incredible new album, defining success and what it means for someone to challenge themselves through the art that they make.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#126_Laura Llorens

Welcome to Episode #127 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with DJ, producer, Simon S.

As founder of Futuristica Music, Simon S has always strived for the label to showcase an exemplary perspective on progressive and innovative new sounds from various quarts of the contemporary soul music landscape. Just from a quick assessment of the label's recent releases, there's the neo-soul sounds of the sensational Georgie Sweet, the hip-hop inspired aesthetic of vocalist LaNote, the soulful electronica of As Valet's 'Virgo Stellar' project and of course the always exceptional releases of Deborah Jordan, most recently via her phenomenal pairing with K15 for 'HUMAN'.

The Simon S helmed Jazz Chronicles and Peter Franks projects afford the DJ and producer the opportunity to nurture his affections for a series of interwoven jazz-meets-hip-hop narratives with The Peter Franks Group in particular forging ahead with a creative path born of samples-based compositions fused with lush live instrumentation.

And forging "ahead" in this instance is the key term.

While the initial Peter Franks release in 2018 sought to pay loving tribute to influences and inspirations via a series of exquisite, nostalgia-driven compositions in 'Days Past', 2023's 'Days Ahead' - as the title suggests - is an infinitely more assertive and confident record. Its commitment to creating its own identity is very much an ideal that gives focus to the album and unifies much of its context.

With Simon S/Peter Franks credited for the album's production along with drums, samples, bass, keys and percussion, the 'Days Ahead' table is set for an exalted line-up of contributors including Amanda Whiting, Nat Birchall, Robert Mitchell and Marc Rapson among others.

We were fortunate to catch up with Simon to discuss the making of the new record, the collaborators involved and discuss some upcoming Futuristica info for the year.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#127_Simon S (a.k.a. Peter Franks)

Welcome to Episode #128 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with saxophonist, writer and composer, Sam Newbould.

We last had the opportunity to catch up with Sam back in episode #78 following the release of his stunning sophomore album, 'Bogus Notus' (ZenneZ Records, 2021) - a project that took a distinctly innovative approach to his years growing up in the Yorkshire Dales.  With a third outing for his fantastic quintet due in 2024, the Amsterdam-based artist is gearing up for an incredibly busy summer that has already seen him chalk up a rousing performance at this year's Love Supreme festival and sees him gearing up for a seven-day UK tour starting in Manchester and culminating in Nottingham.

If you're UK based and hold a penchant for sublime live jazz, then check out the dates and locations below:

DATES
18th September - Band on the Wall, Manchester
19th September - Jazz at the Spotted Dog, Birmingham
20th September - Jazz at HEART, Leeds
21st September - The Ropewalk, Hull
22nd September - The Bear Club, Luton
23rd September - The Vortex, London
24th September - Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham

This episode sees Sam look back at 'Bogus Notus', look ahead to album #3, discuss a manic summer of touring along with a vast array of topics including having to navigate today's digital and social media realms, the burgeoning impact of AI and the challenges of being honest when it comes to your own creativity.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#128_Sam Newbould

Welcome to Episode #129 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with singer-songwriter, Abi Farrell.

Currently promoting new single 'Company', the immeasurably talented artist is steadily ammassing an excellent collection of music with a mix of independently released singles and releases as part of the contemporary soul label, Big AC Records.  Whether Abi's releases find her addressing wider societal issues or whether they find her speaking to more intimate dynamics, her songs seem to permeate through to audiences and resonate with those fears, concerns and joys that we all experience.

A consistent live performer having supported contemporary luminaries including Izo Fitzroy and MF Robots as well as headlining her own shows, Big AC Records' Third Anniversary Show is currently set for 30th November 2023 at Oslo Hackney, London, and finds Abi sharing the stage with labelmates Nick Corbin, Carmy Love and Emma Noble.

We were grateful to catch up with Abi to discuss 'Company' and past music releases, the creative process, life as an independent artist, Big AC Records and the upcoming live show.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#129_Abi Farrell

Welcome to Episode #130 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with the immeasurably talented, Eki Shola.

As a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Eki has cultivated a strong reputation for her inspired and all-encompassing approach to music-making.  Always revered for her ability to incorporate various genres and styles within her music - from jazz to neo-soul to twinges of electronica - her current, fifth album release '還 (Kaeru)', ushers in an even more ambitious creative scope...

Recorded in Japan alongside a team of musicians, the combination of cultural styles breeds sensational results and provides an incredible new aesthetic to anything we've heard Shola bless previously.  An album that finds itself immersed within the themes of identity and the concept of home, Eki has long proved herself to be an artist that wears her heart on her sleeve, creating impassioned and sincere music as a result.

We were grateful to catch-up with Eki to discuss the new album, recording and touring the release in Japan, the creative process and her family's deep-rooted connections to music.  We'd love to extend a gratious thank you to Eki for her time and for gifting us such a wonderful episode.

To purchase your copy of '還 (Kaeru)', please visit Eki's Bandcamp page below:
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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#130_Eki Shola

Welcome to Episode #131 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with London-based guitarist and composer, Mike De Souza.

Having just released his second full-length project at the end of 2023, 'Chrysalis' further held the distinction of having found a home on the revered Spanish label, Fresh Sound Records.  Despite being a project that initially found its life during the quarantine period, 'Chrysalis' became an album about hope through adversity and a stunning piece of work to add to De Souza's burgeoning catalogue.

With two albums and an EP ('Road Fork', 2018) now under his belt, De Souza continues to cement his name as a solo artist in his own right in addition to his already stunning résumé which includes a slew of releases via collaborative projects, session work and global touring duties.  Perhaps best known for the genre-defying Big Bad Wolf project which generated the fantastic 'Pond Life' album in 2017 and was subsequently followed by a selection of standalone singles, De Souza can further boast collaborations with Twospeak, Alex Paxton, Simon Read and Phil Meadows as well as having secured touring duties alongside the revered US trumpeter Terrence Blanchard.

We were grateful to catch-up with Mike to discuss the new album, his early connections to music and the guitar, the creative process and Big Bad Wolf.  We'd love to extend a gratious thank you to Mike for his time and for gifting us with a really fascinating conversation.

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#131_Mike De Souza

Well, here we are again...!

In 2016, in a project that took a fair few months, Imran sat down as a die-hard fan of Prince and ranked his top 100 Prince songs (which you can catch up with here: http://www.blueingreenradio.com/2016/02/prince-top-100.html) placing them in order and even making a mix too.  The list was fun, exhausting and definitely divisive but is still something we're incredibly proud of.

So now, years later, we thought let's do it again... and rank every D'Angelo song that he's ever sang on.

As with the Prince list, there are a couple of rules to adhere to before we get started:

- Firstly, no bootlegs.  It just seemed fair that every song should be completely accessible by all.
- No remixes.  The list would be endless if we started to include remixes as new ones seem to emerge every week so we're sticking with original versions of tracks only, or in the case of GZA's 'Cold World', track that D'Angelo recorded vocals specifically for.
- For the purposes of this list, we're sticking to vocal performances only and not including tracks that D'Angelo may have written or produced or remixed or played instruments on for other artists.
- And finally, no live stuff.  Again, the list would be endless if we included all the live recordings floating around so official studio releases only in this case.

Hold my hand friends and let's take the deep dive together...

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Welcome to Episode #132 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with London-based drummer, percussionist and composer, Tim Doyle.

Doyle has seen long cemented himself amongst one of London's premier musicians amidst its pioneering jazz scene.  Boasting a résumé that has seen the musician serve as a key contributor to spiritual jazz ensemble Maisha as well as the genre-defying Cykada, Doyle has further established his sound via his own Chiminyo project which seeks to celebrate the union of jazz with more electronica and club-infused soundscapes.  With his latest release through Astigmatic Records, Uniri's 'Infinite Reflections', Doyle & company once again seek to reimagine contemporary jazz this time using hip-hop luminaries as their jumping off point.

We were so grateful for the chance to catch-up with Tim to discuss his approach to making music and establishing new collectives, what constitutes jazz in today's musical landscape, Chiminyo releases and of course the new Uniri project.  We also have an involved conversation about how listeners consume their music today and the ramifications of streaming culture on the independent artist.

We'd love to extend a gratious thank you to Tim for his time and for gifting us with a really fascinating conversation.

To explore Chiminyo's releases further and to check out the new Uniri album, please visit the Bandcamp pages below:
https://chiminyo.bandcamp.com/music
https://uniri.bandcamp.com/album/infinite-reflections

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Welcome to Episode #133 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with the revered harpist, composer, author and educator, Amanda Whiting.

Already an established artist with album releases through Jazzman Records, Amanda's boundless talents have really risen to prominence this year with the last six months generating some incredible successes.  The 'Lost in Abstraction Remixes' EP came at the tail-end of 2023 through the Scrimshire-helmed Albert's Favourites label and was swiftly followed by her collaborative First Word Records release with Don Leisure, 'Beyond the Midnight Sun'.  Recognising her immeasurable talent, First Word were keen to induct Amanda into the label's hallowed halls recently releasing her amazing project, 'The Liminality of Her'. Three projects that go a long way in demonstrating the scope of Amanda's boundless skill and talents. 

We were thrilled to have secured time with Amanda as a feature presentation for our International Jazz Day celebrations (28th April 2024) so you can now catch the complete unedited conversation here.  During our chat, we discuss the aforementioned three projects and her journey to jazz via the harp.

We'd love to extend a gratious thank you to Amanda for her time and for gifting us with a genuinely fascinating conversation.

To explore Amanda Whiting releases further and to check out the new 'The Liminality of Her' album, please visit the Bandcamp page below:
https://amandawhiting.bandcamp.com/music

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The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#133_Amanda Whiting

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Welcome to Episode 11 of our 'GetToKnow: the producer' series showcasing the work of some of our favourite producers and musicians, and this month, we revisit Philadelphia's hot-bed of talent and unleash some soulful gems from DJ Jazzy Jeff.  His work as a producer, DJ and head of the neo-soul production stable A Touch of Jazz is so extensive and we're basking in its brilliance over 60 minutes.  (As usual, look out for the bonus treats!)

Below is the tracklist for the show and feel free to check our the show's accompanying website and radio station Blue-in-Green:RADIO [www.blueingreenradio.com/]

'Jazzy Jeff's Ntro'
'Touch Me With Your Hands' - Jazzy Jeff f/t Chinah Blac
'Exclusively' - Jill Scott
'The Next Movement' - The Roots f/t Jazzyfatnastees & Jazzy Jeff
'My Peoples' - Jazzy Jeff f/t Raheem DeVaughn
'Be Free' [Jazzy Jeff & James Poyser Remix] - Moonchild
'Well Done' - Kenny Lattimore
'Papa Was a Rolling Stone' [Jazzy Jeff & Pete Kuzma Remix] - The Temptations
'Another Phase' - V
'I Don't Know' - Slum Village f/t Jazzy Jeff
'Mirrorball' [Jazzy Jeff Remix] - Everything But The Girl

Blue-in-Green Podcast#11: GetToKnow_ DJ Jazzy Jeff

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Welcome to Episode 13 of our 'GetToKnow: the producer' series showcasing the work of some of our favourite producers and musicians.  This month we're revisiting the excellent production and drumming wizardry of Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson - we were brimming with leftovers for Episode #5 that we had to collect them all up, along with a few new discoveries, and repackage them for you good people here.

Below is the tracklist for the show and feel free to check our the show's accompanying website and radio station Blue-in-Green:RADIO [www.blueingreenradio.com/]

'Old Songs' - Betty Wright & The Roots
'Lay Away' - Nigel Hall
'Too Much Love For Me' [Extended Mix] - Al Green
'The Charade' - D'Angelo
'Loving You' - Larry Gold featuring Carol Riddick
'Montara' [The Roots Remix] - Bobby Hutcherson
'What Kind of Cool' [Questlove Remix] - Cody ChesnuTT
'I Really Like You Girl' [Yezzirs Redux] / 'That Girl' [Yezzirs Redux] - Pharrell Williams
'Last Breath' [Questlove Remix] - Donn T
'So Have I For You' - Nikka Costa
'Goodbye Isaac' - Questlove

Blue-in-Green Podcast#13: GetToKnow_Questlove (Pt2)

The30minuteMixes air every Friday at 4pm(UK) on Blue-in-Green:RADIO and feature music-only mixes of some of our heroes.

For this episode, we delve into the solo catalogue of the incredible musician/producer/songwriter, Raphael Saadiq.

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The30minuteMix: Raphael Saadiq

The30minuteMixes air every Friday at 4pm(UK) on Blue-in-Green:RADIO and feature music-only mixes of some of our heroes.

For this episode, we delve into the catalogue of the incredible jazz-fusion band, Robert Glasper Experiment.

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The30minuteMix: Robert Glasper Experiment

The30minuteMixes air every Friday at 4pm(UK) on Blue-in-Green:RADIO and feature music-only mixes of some of our heroes.

For this episode, we delve into the catalogue of the brilliant soul artist, Aloe Blacc.

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The30minuteMix: Aloe Blacc

The30minuteMixes air every Tuesday at 6pm(UK) on Blue-in-Green:RADIO and feature music-only mixes of some of our heroes.

For this episode, we delve into the catalogue of singer/songwriter, Gretchen Parlato.

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The30minuteMix: Gretchen Parlato

The30minuteMixes air every Friday at 4pm(UK) on Blue-in-Green:RADIO and feature music-only mixes of some of our heroes.

For this episode, we delve into the catalogue of the neo-soul icon, Erykah Badu.

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The30minuteMix: Erykah Badu

Welcome to Episode #66 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with singer and songwriter, Georgie Sweet.

With her debut album due for release later this month through the UK's revered future soul label, Futuristica Music, Georgie Sweet's 'Misunderstood' is a versatile, confident and self-assured album serving as a genuine highlight for an already fantastic year in music for Futuristica.  Having initially come up under the guidance of the inimitable Deborah Jordan, the boundless talents of Georgie Sweet have actually been bubbling away on Futuristica for a couple of years now having chalked up scene-stealing guest appearances on DJ Simon S's 'Music 4 Alternative Souls' (2018) and later how own solo singles 'Here' and 'Sorry', paving the way for the 'Misunderstood' full-length.

The news of 'Misunderstood' finally securing a release date would surely excite those completely taken in by the personality exuded by Sweet's incredible vocal.  Her natural versatility as a vocalist, creative penmanship and her overall presentation make her such a natural fit for Futuristica so it's with great pleasure that we're able to secure time with Georgie to discuss the new album, developing the art of songwriting and having the fantastic Deborah Jordan and Simon S as musical mentors.

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The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#66_Georgie Sweet

Thanks for checking us out.  The podcasts & mixes here run in conjunction with Blue-in-Green:RADIO (http://www.blueingreenradio.com/) - an independent and contemporary funk, soul, jazz & Latin radio station.  

The station is home to a team of super passionate & insanely talented presenters and DJs who create shows from all over the world including London, the US, Japan and Australia.  The plan is/was/and always will be to hopefully put people on to something fantastic and new in the world of soul music.  If you've never heard of them, and like what you hear, then that's great; if it makes you want to get in touch and pitch things my way, then that's even better.

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