The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast
Geoff Gascoyne chats to big-name (and upcoming) jazz soloists as they pick and play their favourite jazz standards and talk about their jazz lives.
A mix of candid discussion, technical insights and spontaneous improvisation, this weekly podcast is a must-listen for everyone that loves jazz.
Geoff is a renowned jazz bass player and prolific composer and producer with credits on over 100 albums and a book of contacts to die for! He is also executive producer of the best-selling Quartet jazz standards play-along app series for iOS.
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 18. Alan Skidmore (Saxophone) - 'Blues in E Flat'
In the tranquil setting of Hertfordshire, England, Geoff sits down with the legendary tenor saxophonist Alan Skidmore, a musical force whose extraordinary career spans nearly seven decades. At 83, Alan's recollections are sharp, his stories cap...
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Episode 17. Martin Hathaway (Saxophone) - 'How Deep Is The Ocean?'
Geoff has a visit from an old friend – the wonderful jazz saxophonist, composer and educator Martin Hathaway. What does it take to forge a path in jazz that spans performing, teaching, and leading one of the UK's most prestigious ja...
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Episode 16. Nigel Price (Guitar) - 'All The Things You Are'
In this episode Geoff catches up with the award-winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price.Nigel’s remarkable journey from infantry service to jazz mastery provides a fascinating window into the development of a truly unique musical voice.<...
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Episode 15. Steve Fishwick (Trumpet) - 'Stella By Starlight'
Geoff is on tour in Holland with the internationally renowned trumpet player Steve Fishwick. In a dressing room before the gig, they catch up on all things jazz improvisation.Growing up in Manchester during the UK's jazz boom of the late...
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Episode 14. Ian Shaw (Vocals) - Ain't Misbehavin'
Geoff is in London’s Waterloo district to meet with the multi award-winning jazz singer, broadcaster, producer, actor and comedian Ian Shaw.What does it take to build a career spanning jazz vocals, comedy, acting, and broadcasting? In th...
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