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Jazz Matters

Jazz Matters

Written by: NuDirections FM
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Jazz Matters is a not-for-profit hobby project that I’m extremely proud of.

It began life in May 2021 as NuDirections, a weekly radio show on a London community station. That spirit of discovery still runs through everything I do.

But today, Jazz Matters has evolved into a global podcast platform for Jazz and World music lovers — reaching over 40,000 open-minded listeners across 57 countries on more than 24 platforms.2025/6 marks a new era. My love of music has always gone beyond Jazz, so I’ve created two distinct but connected spaces here

Jazz Matters: Podcasts, Playlists and Music Videos.

Jazz Lines: Blogs, Interviews, Gallery & Pulse for Who's Shaping the Scene.

I’m also preparing a full digital relaunch from my new studio, from 1st May 2026, then every Jazz Matters podcast, mix, and special will stream exclusively from my website—no third-party platforms and no algorithms. Until then, you can listen here and on 24+ podcast platforms.

Alongside the music, you’ll find in Jazz Lines, my platform for blogs, interviews, gallery, and pulse that links to things that catch my ear and eye. A bold new chapter begins soon. New location. New music player. New studio.

Jazz Matters. Because the music — and everything around it — truly does.

Enjoy the music I love

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Episodes
  • Jazz Matter tribute to Eddie Palmieri - 289

    Jazz Matter tribute to Eddie Palmieri - 289
    Aug 18 2025

    I’ve just heard the sad news that Eddie Palmieri passed away on 6th August 2025. A true talent, electric on stage and a generous man off it, Eddie’s music has touched so many — including me. I’m paying tribute with a selection of his finest Latin jazz and salsa recordings, from Vamonos Pal’Monte to Revolt – La Libertad L6gico. Join me as we celebrate his genius, his rhythm, and his unforgettable spirit.

    Essential Info

    For all things Jazz Matters — from the music player and playlists to blogs, interviews, articles, videos, images, and what’s on my radar — head to: www.jazzmattersuk.com

    Playlist

    Eddie Palmieri - Vamonos Pal'Monte ''Live''

    Eddie Palmieri – Cafe

    Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Quintana - Puerto Rico

    Eddie Palmieri, Gilberto Santa Rosa - Tremendo Cumbån

    Eddie Palmieri – Azücar

    Eddie Palmieri – Muöeca

    Eddie Palmieri - Tiråndote Flores

    Eddie Palmieri - Oyelo Que Te Conviene

    Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri – Poinciana

    Eddie Palmieri - Prohibicion de Salida

    Eddie Palmieri - Revolt - La Libertad L6gico - Remastered 2024
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Jazz Matters - Summer Sun

    Jazz Matters - Summer Sun
    Jun 16 2025

    Summer Sun brings together spiritual jazz, global grooves, and modern jazz musicians for a mix that’s both cooling and uplifting. From Shigeto to Muriel Grossmann, let the rhythms shimmer through your summer soundtrack.

    Playlist

    • Shigeto – When We Low
    • Bill Laurance – First Light
    • Muriel Grossmann – Trane
    • Danielle Ponder & Bryce Dessner – See-Line Woman
    • Daniel Freedman – Determined Soul
    • Hiromi – In a Trance
    • Nat Birchall – Man From Varanasi
    • Michael Waldrop – Mouzon
    • Emmet Cohen – Uptown in Orbit
    • Joe Lovano & Marcin Wasilewski Trio – Golden Horn
    • Kendrick Scott Oracle – Nemesis

    Info

    Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com

    Supporting Blog -

    Social media and more visit my Linkhub - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub

    Jazz Matters Info - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/about

    Email - jazzmattersuk@mail.com

    Info about me - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/introducing-jazz-matters/introducing-ray

    #OnDemand #FreeToStream https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/music-player

    Big Changes are Underway. From November 1st, 2025, all Jazz Matters Shows, Mixes and Specials Will Stream Directly from my Website. New Location,

    New Player, New Studio, A bold new chapter for Jazz Matters. Try the Beta music player (under construction, but give it a try) and follow my journey - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/new-music-player-beta

    Enjoy the Music I Love
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Forgotten Treasures - Sounds I rediscovered and simply had to share.

    Forgotten Treasures - Sounds I rediscovered and simply had to share.
    Jun 5 2025

    Welcome along, my Forgotten Treasures" unearths soulful jazz, fusion classics, and spiritual grooves from deep in my collection, a rediscovery of music I’d almost lost.

    Forgotten Treasures series of mixes came about when I had some friends stay with me and they were going through my music collection of and looking at my collection of soulful jazz, fusion classics, global grooves, spiritual jazz, jazz nostalgia, deep cuts, and rare finds in my stored music.

    Someone said the words we are finding some Forgotten Treasures here and

    Forgotten Treasures was born.

    Featuring

    T. Kolai - Andalu

    Charles Earland, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson – Leaving this planet

    Steve Winwood & Carlos Santana “Why Can’t We Live Together” Live @ Montreux 2004.

    Nucleus with Leon Thomas - Echoes

    Curtis Lundy - Where Did it Go

    Pharoh Sanders - love is everywhere 'live'

    Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucía - Mediterranean Sundance & Rio Ancho.

    Citrus Sun, Valerie Etienne – Expansions

    Mathew Garrison – Family

    Herbie Hancock - St Louis Blues

    Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com

    Supporting Blog - being constructed

    Social media and more visit my Linkhub - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub

    Jazz Matters Info - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/about

    Email - jazzmattersuk@mail.com

    Info about me - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/introducing-jazz-matters/introducing-ray

    #OnDemand #FreeToStream https://pod.co/nudirections

    Please Stream in and Enjoy the Music I Love
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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