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Harmonious World

Hilary Seabrook

Find new music you’re going to love on Harmonious World and hear interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between.Hilary Seabrook is a writer and musician: at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown she found inspiration from Quincy Jones: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at."Thanks for listening.

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24:24

A third interview with vocalist and composer Laila Biali

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2024/11/18

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For the third time, I enjoyed chatting with pianist, composer and vocalist Laila Biali, who has just released Wintersongs. I'm very much looking forward to catching up with Laila when she brings her tour to London next week.Thanks to Laila for letting me play tracks from the album alongside our conversation and I hope you enjoy listening to them.Get in t...

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27:16

Pianist Joel Lyssarides and I chat about 'Arcs and...

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2024/11/12

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 joy to chat with pianist Joel Lyssarides. His latest album is Arcs and Rivers, in collaboration with bouzouki player Georgios Prokopiou: as usual, this is a classy album from ACT Music. You can read my review of Arcs and Rivers here.Thanks to Joel for letting me play tracks from the album alongside our conversation and I hope you enjoy listening...

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39:11

Starting Christmas early with Ashley Slater and...

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2024/11/09

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.Although I don't usually mention Christmas until December, there are a couple of great albums out that will help us all get into the spirit of the season. My first features an old friend, trombonist, singer and composer Ashley Slater. His album Merry Jazzmas is out now and you can read my review of it here.This is the second appearance for Ashley - the f...

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32:46

Chatting with Playtime's Tom Bancroft

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2024/11/04

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 epiosde, I was joined by drummer Tom Bancroft from Playtime, whose album Morse Code Through The Lights I reviewed a couple of weeks ago. It's a brilliant album and I hope you enjoy listening to 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...

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50:46

A delightful third episode with composer Michael Shapiro

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2024/10/29

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 an extended conversation with my dear friend Michael Shapiro, who I wouldn't know if it wasn't for an introduction from Crossover Media's Amanda back at the start of Harmonious World. As well as our previous two interviews in 2020 and 2021, I have spent time with Michael in Milan (where his Frankenstein score was performed) and seve...

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26:27

A chat with jazz vocalist Patrisha Thomson

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2024/10/26

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 interviewed jazz vocalist Patrisha Thomson about her recent album Wild is the Wind and especially about her extraordinary and inspirational project Imagine and Uplift.There is lots more in the pipeline from Patrisha - as we discuss - so please do keep an eye on her website for news!Alongside our conversation, you can hear extracts fro...

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19:37

Bass player Matt Booth joins me for a chat about 'Sun...

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2024/10/21

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 interviewed bass player and composer Matt Booth. I spoke to Matt as part of Extended Trio in 2022 for episode 120 and it was good to chat with him this time about his own album of tracks, many of which were written during lockdown.Alongside our conversation, you can hear extracts from tracks from Sun Prints.Get in touch to let me know...

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24:38

Chatting with singer, songwriter and pianist Philippa...

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2024/10/15

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 interviewed singer, songwriter and pianist Philippa Healey. A successful and impressive performer on London's West End stage and in classical crossover, Philippa has new recordings out now that show her funky side. There's a humorous side to her lyrics and it was great fun to chat with her.Alongside our conversation, you can hear...

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24:26

A second conversation with Grammy-winning guitarist...

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2024/10/12

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 interviewed Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin for the second time. The first was way back in August 2020, and she's been busy since then, creating wonderful music and working tirelessly with the Aspen Music Festival, which this year celebrated its 75th anniversary.Sharon shared with me her album Live in Aspen, featuring her guitar...

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38:38

A chat with Steve Rubie at London's 606 Club

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2024/10/08

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 visited club owner Steve Rubie at the fabulous 606 Club in London's Chelsea. Steve is also a sax player, and I have known him for MANY years, since he kindly allowed me to practise in the basement club when it was originally on the Kings Road.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Pleas...

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2:08

Season 18 trailer

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2024/10/01

Welcome to the trailer for season 18 of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Hilary Seabrook and I’m a writer, podcaster and musician (with a little teaching thrown in).You can find out more about me on my blog - just search for Hilary Seabrook blog and you’ll find it, plus there’s a link in the show notes. You will also find there lots of album and gig reviewsSeason 17 ...

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20:12

An interview with flautist Stathis Karapanos

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2024/09/30

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 interviewed flautist Stathis Karapanos, who has new music out now - both Hindemith's Complete Works for Flute and also Michael Shapiro's sublime 'In the Light of the Sun' concerto for flute and orchestra, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road studios earlier this year.Thanks to Stathis for allowing me to share c...

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26:34

An interview with award-winning vocalist Deelee Dube

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2024/09/23

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This time, I am joined by award-winning vocalist Deelee Dube, who I chatted with in a coffee bar in South East London. It was a joy to find out about her musical journey and I hope you enjoy listening in.Thanks to Deelee for allowing me to share some of her tracks alongside our conversation.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listeni...

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36:27

A live conversation with pianist Simon Mulligan

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2024/09/17

Pianist Simon Mulligan joins me for the latest episode of Harmonious World. A transatlantic performer, Simon is British but lives in the United States. It was a delight to be introduced to him by friend of the podcast William Susman, and I interviewed Simon just around the corner from the 606 Club in London's Chelsea Harbour.Thanks to Simon for allowing me to share some of his tracks alongside our conversation.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious Wo...

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18:46

Chatting with pianist and composer Phil Merriman

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2024/09/09

Get in touch to let me know what you think!For the latest episode of Harmonious World, I'm joined by pianist and composer Phil Merriman: his album The Roots Beneath came out in the spring and it's a loely collection of tunes that sit somewhere between instrumental contemporary jazz and modern classical music.Thanks to Phil for allowing me to share some of his tracks alongside our conversation.Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and sub...

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31:12

I tracked down Bjorn Arko after hearing his sax with...

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2024/09/04

Get in touch to let me know what you think!Saxophonist Bjorn Arko is extraordinary and - after hearing him play with legendary drummer Billy Cobham at Love Supreme in July - I tracked him down and asked for an interview. The latest episode of Harmonious World is the result.Thanks to Bjorn, you can hear a couple of his most recent tracks alongside our conversation and he tells me there's a new album in the pipeline.Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: cli...

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32:58

Norman Krieger plays Gershwin and tells me all about...

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2024/08/30

Get in touch to let me know what you think!The latest episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with pianist Norman Krieger, discussing his new album - Norman Krieger plays Gershwin. wIt's a stunning album and it was a pleasure to discuss it with Norman, particularly as it celebrates the centenary of Rhapsody in Blue.Thanks to Norman for allowing me to include some clips from Norman Krieger plays Gershwin alongside our conversation.Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please...

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22:50

Chatting with Glenn Hartman about 'Tipish'

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2024/08/28

Get in touch to let me know what you think!Welcome to Harmonious World where, as usual, I'm asking my guest to share some of what they're good at, in the hope of making the world more harmonious.This time, I'm joined by accordionist Glenn Hartman, one of the founding members of the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars. Their new album - Tipish - is out now.Thanks to Glenn for allowing me to include some clips from Tipish alongside our conversation.Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please ...

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41:00

A delightful second conversation with Danae Xanthe...

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2024/08/23

Send us a Text Message.This was my second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse, a composer who is simply extraordinary. Her album Mythologies won a Grammy in 2022 and now Mythologies II is out, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, sopranos Sangeeta Kaur and Hila Plitmann, tenor Omar Najmi and pianist Robert Thies.I was so fortunate in being present at Abbey Road studios when some of this album was recorded, thanks to Danae and Maestro Michael Shapiro, my dear friend who invited me alo...

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18:11

Live chat with tutors and campers at the Great...

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2024/08/19

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to a very special episode of Harmonious World, in which I speak to the team behind the Great British Music Camp, as well as tutors and campers. GBMC is a very special place and if the quality of recording is not always perfect, I make no apology for the background noise of young people having fun and making music.GBMC is all about collaboration and creativity and I hope this helps you get a taste of how amazing the last week has been.Thank you for listening to H...

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