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On the occasion of Billy Strayhorn’s 110th birthday, The Hairpin Turn celebrates the life and work of one of jazz’s great geniuses. Strayhorn’s career is inextricably linked to that of Duke Ellington. With the exception of a two-year period in the early 1950s and a single solo album recorded in 1961, all of Strayhorn’s surviving [...]

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Joe Camilleri, the Maltese-born Australian music legend of bands such as The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and the Revelators has had a profound impact on the nation’s music scene. His unique style of soul, rhythm and blues and rock n’ roll had captured the attention of Australia and New Zealand for [...]

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Once upon a time in 1970s Zambia, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) turned fuzz pedals and freedom into a movement. Their blend of psychedelic rock, garage funk, blues, and Zambian rhythms defined Zamrock – raw, rebellious, and alive. Now, decades later, original frontman Jagari Chanda and keyboardist Patrick Mwondela return with a fierce new [...]

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Vivid Live is the accompanying music program that supports the spectacular light festival Vivid held annually across winter in Sydney. It comprises a multitude of performances at both Carriageworks and the Sydney Opera House as well other prominent locations such as City Recital Hall and Tumbalong Park to name a few. Julian Ramundi from Destinations [...]

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In this episode, Tony speaks with filmmaker Ben de Hoedt about his striking new film Disappear Here, launching this week at The Ritz. They delve into the film’s gritty inspirations, its subversive take on modern Australian identity, and why it’s already generating buzz as a future cult classic. A must-listen for cinephiles and curious creatives [...]

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Join Matthew Ottignon as he celebrates Marshall Allen and his new album from 2025 New Dawn. Marshall Belford Allen (born May 25, 1924) is an American free jazz and avant garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo, and the EWI. Allen is best known for his work with Sun Ra, having recorded and performed mostly in this context since the late 1950s, [...]

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Allison Russell is one of the outstanding musicians of our time. The multi award winning and multiinstrumental has produced two solo albums and has worked with many other artists and groups including Joni Mitchell. She recently played Persephone in the broadway version of Hadestown. She will be playing at the City Recital Hall on 17 [...]

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The wonderful Karen Lee Andrews sits down to talk about her life as well as her latest musical gig with Jade Macrae at the Factory Theatere. She talks about her musical influences and what she’s been up to lately and also her new album titled “Survival” Listen now! [...]

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Jazz musician, Flora Carbo talks with Tony about her career, the gigs she’s played, and the next generation of musicians she sees and how her crowds inspire her. She also delves into how her own musical journey began in Melbourne, picking up the sax in high school, and her musical education. Listen to learn more. [...]

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Tony sits down with soul singer Jade MacRae to talk about her newest album since 2020 called “In my Veins”. She talks about her experience during Covid, how she began to write songs with others during lockdown and eventually returned to Australia to create the album. Listen to learn more! [...]

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Tony interviews Alice Papademtriou from the summer team at the Open Academy at Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She talk about all the different programs at the Open Academy the public can access such as short courses for children and adults and more. [...]

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Join us for an exclusive conversation with the talented Dave MacRae. From his journey in the music industry to creative inspirations and behind-the-scenes stories, Dave shares his insights, experiences, and the passion that drives his work. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just love a great interview, this is one you don’t want to miss! [...]

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Michael Franti is an American singer-songwriter known not only for his energetic hip-hop music, but also for his political and social activism. He has an extensive musical career of almost 40 years, playing with numerous musicians and bands, his current band being Spearhead. In this interview, Michael Franti reminisces about his music, life, and fellow [...]

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In this interview, Gay Bryant joins the program to discuss an upcoming event in Australia featuring Cuban musician Elio, who will be performing his latest album, “Standing by the Crossroads”, in Sydney and Melbourne in November. Sponsored by Eastside Radio, the album reflects Elio’s journey as a musician, highlighting the influence of his time spent [...]

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Interview with the prominent Australian jazz guitarist and composer, founding member of the band D.I.G., Tim Rollinson. We are offered an insight into the writing and inspirations behind his new album Chiromancy, launching Wednesday October 16th at Butchers Brew, 499 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill. Take a deeper dive into his experiences writing throughout the past [...]

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Australian jazz music legend James Morrison has a career spanning four decades. He has earned a claim as a trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator and conductor.  James sat down to discuss his musical background and share some stories on Monday Drive with Alan Field ahead of his concert at the City Recital Hall with piano virtuoso [...]

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On Saturday 21 September it would have been Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday. How will you remember one of the most poetic and humanitarian musicians of the 20th century? In this interview, Monsieur Camembert vocalist, Yaron Hallis, draws on his memories of discovering the singer who went by the same name as his father. Hallis recalls [...]

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You’ve been to a Cabaret, but it’s likely you’ve never experienced a Cabarave! This September, Brendan de la Hay is performing The Philosopher’s Strip in Darlinghurst’s The Emerald Room. The Emerald Room is a unique cabaret restaurant in Darlinghurst. In this interview, hear from from Brendan de la Hay about his magical, outwandish, and legally [...]

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On what would have been Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday (September 21), Monsieur Camembert is putting on a show at the State Theatre to celebrate Cohen’s music, poetry, and his profound influence on the arts. In this episode, we welcome one of the show’s special guests, Australian singer Abby Dobson, as she shares her enthusiasm for [...]

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On what would have been Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday (21 September), Monsieur Camembert is hosting a show at the State Theatre to celebrate Cohen’s music, poetry, and his overall impact on the arts.  In this episode, we are joined by one of the show’s special guests, Australian singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell, as she explores how her [...]

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“What is it about live music that you just can’t find on a digital recording?” The interaction. The audience. The tangible energy.  Join us in this podcast with our special guest, Australian singer Nicky Bomba, where he delves into his experiences touring with the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, balancing multiple music projects at once, and sharing [...]

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Virginia Lowe spoke with Jody Sternberg and David Lewis during Tuesday’s Lowedown about their work and upcoming shows across Australia. Both Paris-based Australians, Lewis’ melodic, colourful trumpet and flugelhorn interweave effortlessly with Sternberg’s warm voice and feeling for lyric, playfully mixing languages and musical styles.  They will join forces with outstanding Sydney pianist Chris Cody [...]

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In this podcast you can listen to Alan Field interview me (Clara, Intern) about my experience at the station. And because when one intern leaves another arrives, the radio station welcomes Kate, who also speaks into Alan’s microphone. In French we say “Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin”. This can be translated into “All [...]

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Clayton Doley is an Australian musician and singer-songwriter, and an internationally renowned organist/keyboard player. For the last 10 years he has been touring around the world with his own projects as well as backing up others’. You can catch him and many other musicians playing at the Cronulla Jazz and Blues Festival from the 29th [...]

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David Theak is a respected saxophonist, composer and bandleader on the Australian Jazz Scene. He is a lecturer in the jazz unit at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In his free time, he is also the artistic director of the Sydney Con Jazz Festival. David joined Matt McMahon and Dan Barnett from Blow to speak about the organisation of [...]

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Mario Biondi is Italy’s number one soul singer and he is set to make his inaugural Australian tour in May 2024. He approached music at a very young age, debuting at 12, singing around Sicily. Later on he discovered his passion for Black Music in the albums of James Brown; Aretha Franklin; Earth Wind and Fire; Lou [...]

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Our own Aussie Winnie Su found her love for the piano at the age of 7 by listening to her neighbours playing next door. She was awarded her Licentiate Lmus.A Diploma at the age of 14, having made her concerto debut at 12. She has numerous awards to her name, not least of which is [...]

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Rémi Marchand is the guitar player of Cone Of Confusion group and the organizer of the PsyconFest festival. During lockdown, Rémi was really missing music live performance, he also regretted that artists did not collaborate more together… So he created from scratch the festival Psyconfest! Rémi joined Peter from One Size Fits All to speak [...]

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Neil James Murray is one of the founding member of the Warumpi band that has performed for 20 years and produced 3 ground breaking albums and held down a successful solo career since 1989. He was awarded the 2017 Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year and is regarded as one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters. Neil [...]

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Australian vocalist and composer Gregg Arthur follows in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, and Tony Bennett as one of the great interpreters of The Great American Songbook. He joined Eric Gyors and Virginia Lowe from Wenesday Drive to speak about his experience on stage, his last album and artists with whom he has [...]

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Rebecca Scott combines a busy schedule of working as a music therapist and teaching privately with her role as a tutor for the Open Academy. She joined Dan Barnett from Blow to speak about the Open Academy program and her career as a musician and encourages anyone who wants to make music to sign up ! [...]

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PJ Morton is an uncommonly versatile soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is known for his own R&B, gospel, and pop albums, as well as extensive studio work for other performers. PJ Morton joined Joe Johnson from Love Soul to speak about his music mantra, his fascination with Prince and [...]

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Hamed Sadeghi is a Multi-ARIA award nominee composer and Tar (Iranian lute) virtuoso. With his band comprised of 6 world-class musicians, they create a soft and gentle music inspired by the Persian philosophy of sophism. Hamed joined Trevor and Ben from Found Sounds Lost Horizons to explain why his show is called Empty Voices, how [...]

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Patterson Hood is one of the founding member alongside Mike Cooley of the alt-country rock band Drive-By Truckers. Patterson began writing his songs at the age of eight and found much of his inspiration in his father’s, the famous David Hood, extensive record collection. Drive-By Truckers take to the stage at Bluesfest Festival on Thursday [...]

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When Annette Brown was 15 years old, she was desperate to get on stage. One day, she finally met a “special teacher” that believed in her and let her took the stage of the Sydney Opera House. Since then, she has never forgotten that day. That is exactly what Sydney Eisteddfod is about. The cultural [...]

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On this episode of Changing the Face of Jazz, Mick Paddon is in conversation with Jodie Michael. Jodie Michael was the recipient of the 2013 Jann Rutherford Memorial Award. After gaining experience playing in jazz ensembles at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, Jodie earned multiple scholarships. After touring the USA with her local Jazz Orchestra, [...]

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On this episode of Changing the Face of Jazz, Mick Paddon speaks with Ellen Kirkwood. Ellen Kirkwood is an award-winning composer, trumpeter, bandleader and educator. She an Australian-born person of British heritage, living on unceded Wangal Country in Sydney’s Inner West. [...]

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On this episode of Changing the Face of Jazz, Mick Paddon speaks with Hilary Geddes. Hilary Geddes is a guitarist, improviser and composer based in Eora/Sydney on Gadigal Land. She is the 2021 Freedman Jazz Fellow, a 2021 ABC Jazz Scholarship, and the 2019 recipient of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award. Hilary is the bandleader [...]

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We follow up each episode of The Intersection with an interview with an expert on the topic. Our special guest for Episode 4 is historian and musicologist Kay Dreyfus. Her 2013 book,,’Silence and Secrets – the Weintraub Syncopators in Australia’, introduced many people to this extraordinary story. [...]

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The Weintraub Syncopators were the hottest jazz band in Weimar Germany. But after the Nazi party passed the first anti-Jewish laws, the Syncopators decided to embark on what was perhaps the longest world tour by any band in history. It ended in an internment camp in rural Australia. This episode traces an epic journey of [...]

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