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 • 45 episodes
The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 44. Nick Smart (Trumpet) - 'Who's Standing In My Corner'
We're at the Royal Academy of Music in London with the internationally renowned jazz educator, trumpeter and conductor Nick Smart. Geoff talks to Nick about what it takes to run a top jazz course, why small intakes are designed around real work...
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Episode 43. Larry Koonse (Guitar) - 'Whisper Not'
Tokyo is the backdrop for a relaxed but deep jazz guitar conversation between host Geoff and Los Angeles-based, world-renowned guitarist and educator Larry Koonse, hours before they play at the Blue Note.We talk about how a life in jazz ...
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Episode 42. Harry Greene (Saxophone) - 'Bernie's Tune'
In this episode, Geoff catches up with the super-talented saxophonist, guitarist, composer and arranger Harry Greene - a recent graduate of the Royal Academy of Music who is already making a big name for himself on the London jazz scene....
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Episode 41. Geoffrey Keezer (Piano) - 'Along Came Betty'
Geoff sits down with American Grammy-winning pianist, composer, arranger and former Jazz Messenger Geoffrey Keezer who is in London for a series of concerts.He begins by describing playing jazz clubs as a teenager, playing piano for Art ...
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Episode 40. Romero Lubambo (Guitar) - 'Alone Together'
Geoff has travelled to Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London’s Soho district to meet with the legendary Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo.In a candid interview between his run of shows with Dianne Reeves, Romero contemplates what chan...
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