Our guest this time round is the incredible Charlotte Keeffe. I had a great time chatting with Charlotte, who is one of the most positive people ever, was a very inspiring chat. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. Website: https://www.charlottekeeffe.com/ Bandcamp: https://charlottekeeffe.bandcamp.com/ Support the Show.…

We have a new record! I chat with co-leader Jonathan Lindhorst about the album in today's episode. If you enjoy the episode, would be great if you were up for checking the album out! Bandcamp link; https://huwvwilliams1.bandcamp.com/album/constantly-moving-happiness-machines Streaming Hyperlink; https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/constantlymovinghap…

We're joined by drummer/improvisor Andrew Lisle this time around. Follow Andrew's music here; https://andrewlisle.bandcamp.com/ http://www.andrewlisle.com/ If you want to support the podcast and hear some extras, you can do so through our Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Enjoy! Support the Show.…

It's making a comeback! WE've got an episode with Andrew Lisle coming up next week, but here's some waffling in the meantime. Links below about what I mention; LJF Clonmell Jazz links: https://linktr.ee/clonmelljazz Bandcamp: https://huwvwilliams1.bandcamp.com/album/constantly-moving-happiness-machines Rise Of The Grumbletonians (streaming): https:…

Happy New Year! This episode is with the great Newcastle bass player John Pope. Despite being friends through twitter for a while and having a loads of mutual friends, this was out first meeting and really lovely to hang! Hope you enjoy as much as I did! Follow John on bandcamp here; https://johnpope.bandcamp.com/ If you want to support the podcast…

Hi all, I'm making my way back slowly to making an episode of the Improvised Music Agenda Podcast, it's been a tough year for it with all the lockdowns and Zooms, but now it's seeming to be safer, it's making a comeback! HON gig tickets; https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/huw-v-williams-hon Latvian Radio Show; https://klasika.lsm.lv/lv/rakst…

5 years since the release of HON! I've stolen an idea from another musician/podcaster and done an audio commentary! Here's the first part, the second part will be on my Patreon soon. If you want to check out the record you can find it on all the streaming, or even better, you can buy the record here; https://huwvwilliams1.bandcamp.com/album/hon Sup…

Welcome back/Happy New Year! Here's my interview with Brian Krock, composer/woodwindist/youtubist. All music used on today's show was by Brian, follow his bandcamp here; https://bigheartmachine.bandcamp.com/album/viscera His youtube channel is here; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIr0hSU_dXij7ZEnGSa2ew If you're enjoying the show, do feel free t…

It's been a while..... I'm pleased to be joined by singer/songwriter Emma Frank for this episode. If you're enjoying the interview, do please check out Emma's music (links below) http://emmafrankmusic.com/listen.html https://emmafrank.bandcamp.com/album/ocean-av-2 Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

Here's my interview with violinist Matt Holborn about life and music. Check out Matt's music here; https://www.londondjangocollective.com/ Grimaldi Quintet; https://grimaldicinematique.bandcamp.com/ Jazz Violin podcast; https://jazzviolin.podbean.com/ Locked in the green room podcast; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZj8Eimqex7Im0hsnlpox_3iY…

We talk to Ant Law for this month's episode, octatonic guitar scale necks, john coltrane, triplets and many other topics are covered. Here's Ant's new record; https://antlaw.bandcamp.com/album/the-sleeper-wakes Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda As mentioned, here are some worthwhile causes if you feel like giving some money; BL…

Bass brother Aidan Thorne is our guest this month! We had a fun chat, we talked the current global crisis (yes, that one) and also about his new record with his band Duski. Check it out here; https://duskimusic.co.uk/track/make-a-wish Also, feel free to donate to the patreon page and help the podcast out; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagen…

This week we have a very special guest, clarinetist/composer/improviser/podcaster Jeremiah Cymerman. Was a very fun talk, recorded in isolation mid March 2020, so some references might sound out of date if you are listening later on. Check out Jeremiah's music here: https://jeremiahcymerman.bandcamp.com/ All the music from today's show is from his …

Here's the interview with pianist/composer Elliot Galvin, recorded live at SET, Dalston on March 2nd 2020, pre-corona lockdown days! All the music used on the show today is from Elliot's solo album, "Live in Paris at Fondation Louis Vuitton." To learn more about Elliot music follow the links below; https://www.elliotgalvin.com/ https://elliotgalvin…

Very excited to post this one. One of my all time favourite musicians, Jim Black! Jim is an incredible improvisor and musician, who makes music at the very highest level. The music featured in the podcast are both from releases on the Intakt record label, Malamute and The Constant. Please do go out and buy these albums, they are killer. Jim's websi…

Here's my interview with the incredible Ruth Goller, recorded at the London Jazz Festival 2019, downstairs at the Vortex. Also, massive thank you to Callum Allbrow who recorded the audio for me during all the episodes we recorded at The Vortex. Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

We are joined by Mark Holub of the band Led Bib this week, we talk, life music and Channel 4. To learn more about the recent Led Bib record, check out this mini documentary; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvN4OZ6H6Es&t=142s Here's the podcast's patreon page; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Enjoy! Support the Show.…

This was recorded on November 18th 2019 during the London Jazz Festival. It was a fun chat with Moss, hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If you want to give some money to the podcast, you can do so here; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

Very excited to have Baritone Saxophonist Cath Roberts as our guest today. She's a real creative, makes music, makes art and also makes things happen. If you would like to hear more of Cath's music, you can do so through her bandcamp page; https://slothracket.bandcamp.com/ This was the first of the live podcast recordings, I couldn't have asked for…

Here's an episode to promote the Live episodes I'll be doing at The London Jazz Festival, downstairs at The Vortex Jazz Club. Guests will include Mark Holub, Ruth Goller, Cath Roberts and Moss Freed. Help spread the word! Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

We're joined by one of my favourite pianists on the London Jazz scene, Sam Leak. Fun chat! Here's Sam's website if you want to catch up on any of his activity https://www.samleak.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast, do please consider giving in a few quid on the patreon page; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Support the Show.…

Welcome everyone! Had a fun chat with pianist/improvisor/composer Liam Noble for this week's podcast. We talked about music, John Stevens, Brian May, his new album and more. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Website: https://www.liamnoble.co.uk/ Bandcamp: https://liamnoble.bandcamp.com/releases and https://liamnoblemusic.bandcamp.com Support the …

Today's episode is with trumpeter/improvisor/bandleader/composer Laura Jurd. Today's chat was great, hope you enjoy it as much as I did. All the music used on today's show is from Laura's latest album Stepping Back Jumping In. To check in with Laura's musical activities, her website is here; https://www.laurajurd.com/ And if you want to buy the rec…

Today's episode is a good one. We chat to Oliver Weindling about Life, Babel Label and The Vortex Jazz Club, hope you enjoy as much as I did! Here's a link to Babel's Bandcamp page; https://babel-label.bandcamp.com/ So much great music there, buy a record! Get Huw Warren's Hundred Things a Boy Can Make here; https://amzn.to/2Utwt3L Dice Factory; ht…

Really excited to talk to drum legend Jeff Williams this week. If you want to follow Jeff online, you can do so here; Website: http://www.willfulmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffWdrums Buy Bloom here; https://amzn.to/2Lm2kR1 If you'd like to chip in to the patreon, here's the link; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Support th…

This week's guest is harpist, improviser and fellow welshman Rhodri Davies. If you want to learn more about Rhodri, follow the link below; http://www.rhodridavies.com/ https://rhodridavies.bandcamp.com/ Hen Ogledd; https://amzn.to/2ZO0cVZ More of Rhodri's music; https://amzn.to/2ZLfAm9 Patreon link; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Sup…

Hi everyone, here's a one off podcast. I'm releasing a new single today (23rd June 2019) called "Vague Means Vague". As I'm writing this mid 2019, politics is in a funny place at the moment. It has been 3 years since the EU referendum and we still have no idea what Brexit actually means, Theresea May once said that "Brexit means brexit", but what d…

We talk to american trumpeter Glen Whitehead this week. We talk about music, life and also climate change. Was a very fun chat! If you want to learn more about Glen, follow the links below; website: http://www.glenwhitehead.com/ bandcamp: https://glenwhitehead1.bandcamp.com/releases If you're enjoying the podcast, feel free to donate to the patreon…

Very excited about today's episode, it's Michael Formanek! I've been a big fan for a while, I managed to steer off the nerdy bass questions, but we talked life and music. Hope you enjoy as much as I did! If you want to keep in touch with what Michael is up to, here's a few links you can follow; Website: http://www.amibotheringyou.com/ Bandcamp, for…

Today is Brigitte Beraha day! Had a lot of fun chatting with Brigitte for this episode, we talked babelfish, death metal, current music scenes and I edited out half the food talk (might do a stand alone podcast for the pre Vortex jazz club restaurant choices). If you want to learn more about Brigitte you can find her website here; http://www.brigit…

This week's guest is Olie Brice, one of my favourite bass players here in the UK. We talk, life, music and the London jazz/improvised music scene. If you want to learn more about Olie his website is here; https://oliebrice.com/ Music played on the show is from Olie's last quintet release Day After Day and also at the end is Somersaults. https://two…

This week we are joined by vibraphonist Corey Mwamba. We talk about his retirement from public performance, his background as a musicians and many more things. If you like what you hear, follow these links; website: https://www.coreymwamba.co.uk/ Bandcamp: https://coreymwamba.bandcamp.com/ Rhizome: https://www.coreymwamba.co.uk/resources/rhizome/ P…

We are joined by guitarist/composer and former mayor of Clapton, Hannes Riepler. If you want to learn more about Hannes, here's his website; https://www.hannesriepler.com/ And also, if you're ever in London, Hannes hosts a session every sunday night at the Empire Bar in Hackney, come down, it's great! Support the Show.…

Adrian is a killer clarinetist and great story teller. Check out his happenings here; https://www.adriancoxmusic.net/ Also if you're a fan of the podcast and would like to help out financially, you can do so here; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

Our guest this week is drummer Will Glaser. He's a very dedicated musician and an absolute force on the drums. Follow the link below, buy the record, Climbing Circles, it's killer! https://matthewherdwillglaser.bandcamp.com/album/climbing-in-circles?fbclid=IwAR0PF6atFYLvp2z1lFtm7TdzUgjBS0zs4-kO8-kij8I6hNE2YBt8MrGI9UA Also, feel free to give to the …

This episode we talk to Clarinetist/Guitarist/Improviser/Composer Alex Ward about life and music. To learn more about Alex, follow the links below; Bandcamp: https://alexward.bandcamp.com/music Website: https://sites.google.com/site/alexwardmusician/home Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

This week's episode is with Sam Amidon, killer musician and all around nice guy. Follow Sam's music and activity here; http://www.samamidon.com Also, if you would like to help the podcast, here's the Patreon page; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

This week's episode, I talk to Rick Simpson about life, music and more! If you want to know more about Rick, follow the links below; Website: https://www.ricksimpsonjazz.com/ Bandcamp: https://ricksimpsonjazz.bandcamp.com/ and https://tworiversrecords.bandcamp.com/album/klammer Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

This week we talk to guitarist Mike De Souza about life music and more. Follow Mike up on all social media platforms and also here's some links for you! Website: https://mikedesouza.co.uk/ Bandcamp: https://mikedesouzatrio.bandcamp.com/releases Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

Episode 17! Can't believe I've made 17 of them! This week I talk to Irish/Dublin based guitarist Chris Guilfoyle about life and music. Music played on the show is from Umbra's EP. If you want to know more about Chris and his music follow the links below (also buy his music). Bandcamp; https://umbradublin.bandcamp.com/ Website; https://www.chrisguil…

This episode I talk to Dave De Rose about life and music. Website: https://www.davederosemusic.com/ Bandcamp: https://davederosemusic.bandcamp.com/ Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

We talk to Devin Gray this week about his new release, Dirigo Rataplan II. bandcamp: https://devingraymusic.bandcamp.com/ website: http://devingraymusic.com/ Please help the show via our patreon page; https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

Kim is a killer trumpet player and composer! Also, she's been busy booking for the vortex and getting Scotland on the jazz map. Here are link to her website and to the vortex go fund me page; website: https://kimmacari.wordpress.com/ Vortex GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/help-give-the-vortex-a-makeover/thankyou?d=3I8r5fotXAboCHxTyIID%2F9TI…

This week we chat to Jonathan Chung about music and life. Check out his latest video release here; Fourteen Wolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oadbUfDWKg Website: http://www.glasshoppermusic.com/ Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

We talk to George Crowley about life and music, to hear more from George follow the links below; https://www.georgecrowleymusic.com/ https://music.whirlwindrecordings.com/album/can-of-worms https://www.concellarjazz.com/ Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

This week we talk to Rob Cope of "The Jazz Podcast" about music and life. Keep in touch with Rob's music and happenings here; http://robcopemusic.com/ And listen to the Jazz podcast here; https://thejazzpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy! Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

Our guest this episode is composer/pianist/vocalist Sorana Santos. We talk music and life! Check out more of Sorana's music and news here; http://soranasantos.com/ https://soranasantos.bandcamp.com/ Music played is from Our Lady of Stars; Abigail and Lilith Support the Show.By Huw V Williams

Today's chat is with Jonathan Lindhorst, Canadian tenor saxophonist based in Berlin via Brooklyn. We talk music, life and sunglasses in February. Hope you enjoy! Follow the links below for more information on Jonathan. https://www.jonathanlindhorst.com/ https://jonathanlindhorst.bandcamp.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/improvisedmusicagenda I…

Today's guest is tenor saxophonist Matt Anderson. We talk ska punk bands, Wayne Shorter and musicians who are literally on fire. All the music is from Matt's latest album 'Rambling', the tracks featured on the show are 'The Ayes Have It' and 'Norrebro'. You can follow Matt on his website; http://www.matt-anderson.org.uk/ If you'd like to donate to …

This week I talk to Dave Manington about life and music. It features clips from Dave's latest album "Challenger Deep", you can buy here https://loopcollective.bandcamp.com/album/challenger-deep Enjoy! Support the Show.By Huw V Williams