NEWS
22.01.2010
Ladies & Gentlemen, it's a pleaseure to inform you that The Jazz Crusade is BACK - With a brand new time and location. The Jazz Crusade now broadcasts from KRUI Radio in Iowa City, IA, USA! Over 4000 miles from the old digs in Lancaster, England. Listen in for the best of Jazz from the Jazz Crusade, from 6-8pm every Friday. LISTEN ONLINE HERE
17.06.2009
That's it from The Jazz Crusade for now! Thanks to all the listeners, and everyone who's been involved!
11.05.2009
On the 13th March 2009, The Jazz crusade will feature an interview with the UK Pianist Jason Rebello. Widely regarded as one of the best jazz pianists the UK has to offer, Jason has worked an immense number of artists, including Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey, Branford Marsalis and Sting, to name but afew. He is currently on the road accompanying Jeff Beck on his US Tour. For more information, check out his website JasonRebello.com
See Jason in action:
18.03.2009
That's it from The Jazz Crusade for this term. We'll be back on the 29th of April with new guests, interviews, and a whole bunch of competitions - Along with The Best Jazz in Lancaster. Until then, check out our Podcasts!
07.03.2009
On the 11th March 2009, The Jazz crusade will feature an interview with the legendary Walter Beasley. A Saxophonist, Vocalist, and Educator; Walter Beasley is widely regarded to be one of the best smooth jazz musicians Ever. For more information, check out his website WalterBeasley.com
See Walter in action:
03.02.2009
On the 4th March 2009, The Jazz Crusade will feature an interview with The Soothsayers; a London-based afrobeat/funk/reggae/jazz collective who have been kicking up a musical storm for over a decade now!
Noted for their blistering shows, South London collective Soothsayers have been kicking up a musical storm with their organic mix of reggae, funk, afrobeat, and jazz for over a decade. But where their first album, Lost City, drew on jazz and african music, their latest album One More Reason brings their love of dub to the fore - Harnessing some deep dub grooves to perfectly compliment their mighty horn arrangement.
Led by trumpeter Robin Hopcraft and Saxophonist Idris Rahman, both of whom were interviewed by Jazz Crusade presenter David La Rosa. The Soothsayers also features Brit Nominated (and sister of Idris) Zoe Rahman on keys, guitarists Phil Dawson and Derek Johnson, bassist Kodjovi Kush, drummer Patrick Illingworth, percussionist Satin Singh and a host of guest musicians.
Check out their Myspace Page for the latest on The Soothsayers.
See The Soothsayers in Action
25.02.2009
We have just added a Competition section to the website, so if you miss competition announcements on the show you can still find out how to enter