A Third Interview With Vocalist And Composer Laila Biali Harmonious World podcast

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode features the highly talented jazz singer and songwriter Mette Juul . I interviewed her in September 2023 for episode 174 , discussing her previous album Celeste. Her new album - Thank You & Other Stories - is essentially about luck. It´s also about how we are all connected and the significant impact we can have on each others' lives. She also sings about trying to accept some of the darker sides of life and embracing our imperfections. Thanks to Mette for allowing me to play tracks from Thank You & Other Stories alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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An interview with saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael 19:04

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was fortunate in meeting this week's guest - saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael - before we spoke for the podcast. He was performing as part of Ensemble C with my guest from episode 263 Claire Cope and hearing him live and with a different group of musicians was fascinating. You can read my review of that gig here . Thanks to Matt for allowing me to play tracks from his latest album - out on 28 March - Dancing with Embers alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Vocalist Emily Masser joins me to discuss 'Songs With My Father' 16:04

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It's always good to speak to artists at the start of their musical journey - Emily Masser is still studying, while performing professionally around the UK. In this conversation, we discuss her album Songs With My Father , which is out now. There is a maturity to Emily's singing style that promises much and delivers in spades with her father on sax (hence the title) and an all-star rhythm section. Thanks to Emily for allowing me to play tracks from Songs With My Father alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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An engaging conversation with pianist Jeffrey Biegel 40:19

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. A few months ago, I interviewed composer Peter Boyer in a second conversation, this time about his composition Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue . The man behind that recording - and the 50-state 'Rhapsody National Initiative' - is the fabulous pianist Jeffrey Biegel and it was a delight to interview him for this latest episode. Thanks to Jeffrey for allowing me to play tracks from his many performances, as well as a clip from the opening of Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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A special episode for International Women's Day 2025 with Claire Cope 36:21

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Welcome to a special International Women's Day 2025 episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I'm delighted to be joined by pianist and composer Claire Cope - her Ensemble C has a new album out today, called Every Journey . Thanks to Claire for allowing me to play tracks from Every Journey alongside our conversation. I hope you enjoy those tracks, and particularly Home , which ends the podcast and which really encapsulates that feeling of being where you feel most at home, or the people that bring that feeling. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Chatting with guitarist Pritesh Walia about 'Hopetown' 23:27

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Guitarist Pritesh Walia joins me today from California, to discuss his debut album - Hopetown . This is an impressive first album, with original compositions and an inventive arrangement of The Beatles' Blackbird , a clip of which you can hear as we discuss the tune. Thanks to Pritesh for allowing me to play tracks from Hopetown alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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A fascinating conversation with author and music expert Thomas W Morris 41:15

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It's always interesting to talk to someone with a passion for a specific musical topic and I'm joined here by Thomas J Morris , who has an incredible history alongside some of the world's finest orchestras: his book Always the Music: How a Lifelong Passion Framed a Future for Orchestras is well worth a read and we discuss some of the ideas within it. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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In conversation with bassist Adam Ben Ezra 14:32

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I was joined by bassist Adam Ben Ezra , who has a new album out at the end of February. Heavy Drops is a fascinating creative collection of ten original tunes that focus on the double bass. Thanks to Adam for allowing me to share tracks from his album alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Chatting with violinist and composer Petra Onderuf about her new album 'An Odd Time of Day' 11:57

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a delight to chat with violinist and composer Petra Onderuf for this episode, and I love her new album - An Odd Time of Day . Thanks to Petra for allowing me to share tracks from her album alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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The nomadic Marina Albero joins me to chat about 'A Nomad of Sound' 22:22

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. From New Orleans, I'm joined for this episode by Barcelona-born jazz pianist Marina Albero . Her story is fascinating and her latest album - A Nomad of Sound - is gorgeous. Thanks to Marina for allowing me to share tracks from her album alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Discovering the Watford Jazz Junction Festival with Chris Newstead 29:52

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. In this case, it's a clarinettist who also helps many of us hear more great music - Chris Newstead is festival director of the Watford Jazz Junction Festival . Chris goes through the many musical delights that are on offer from 10 to 18 May 2025 and if you're anywhere near London in that period, there will be something worth catching when you're free, so grab your tickets now. Thanks to Chair of the Festival Orphy Robinson MBE , for providing one of his tracks - Chunky But Funky - to bookend my conversation with Chris. As part of the fundraising for the festival, Orphy is bringing musicians from the Royal Academy of Music to the Watford Pump House on 28 February, so get your tickets now ! Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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In conversation with Ineza on the release of her album 'Women's Words, Sisters' Stories' 15:51

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a pleasure to interview Ineza , discussing her latest album, Women's Words, Sisters' Stories with pianist, composer and arranger Alex Webb and a great band. I first saw Ineza and Alex perform this repertoire back in October 2023 and you can read a review of that gig here . I've also reviewed the album here . This album also features Charlie Pyne on bass, whose own album Nature is a Mother is reviewed here (Charlie is on my list for a live podcast episode soon!) Thanks to Ineza for giving me permission to play extracts from Women's Words, Sisters' Stories alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Discussing storytelling with singer-songwriter Avery Hill 17:32

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. In this episode, I chat with singer-songwriter Avery Hill about her latest album: The One Who Remembers . The art of storytelling is important to Avery and that comes across in her music. Thanks to Avery for giving me permission to play extracts from her The One Who Remembers alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Starting season 19 - and 2025 - in conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz 20:57

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Happy New Year! Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This first episode of season 19 features a conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz , who I saw twice at the end of 2024 - once with her own band at Kings Place and once at Ronnie Scott's with Laila Biali (who you can also hear on episode 246 ). It was great to chat with Emma about her experiences as a musician and also about her forthcoming projects, particularly a duo with pianist and composer Gwilym Simcock . More of that to come! Thanks to Emma for giving me permission to play extracts from her 2023 album Chroma alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Interviewing Pete Chambers from the Coventry Music Museum 19:26

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