• Jazz South Spotlight on John K Miles with Kevin Le Gendre

  • Apr 25 2021
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast

Jazz South Spotlight on John K Miles with Kevin Le Gendre

  • Summary

  • In this special episode of Jazz South Spotlight, Kevin Le Gendre speaks to composer, instrumentalist and writer, John K Miles, about his new Radar Commission piece for Jazz South.

    River and Ash – Play a Mighty Groove is a reimagining of the myth of ‘Orpheus in the Underworld’ for 8-11 year olds, focussing on the themes of friendship and the power of music. It features John K Miles narrating and playing saxophone, flute and keys, with Winston Clifford on drums and Dave Manington on basses.

    The podcast explores John's background, influences and inspirations as well as playing excerpts from his new piece.

    Jazz South Spotlight is a podcast series shining a light on outstanding jazz talent from the South of England. Produced by 2 Degrees West for Jazz South.

    To listen to John K Miles' new piece, River and Ash – Play a Mighty Groove, in full, visit: https://johnkmiles.bandcamp.com/track/river-and-ash-play-a-mighty-groove.

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