
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 • 26 episodes
The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 25. Mark Lockheart (Saxophone) - 'It Could Happen To You'
Geoff is in Greenwich, London to meet with the renowned saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart.Mark's story begins with the heartwarming image of waking up to his father's jazz records and following his dad into saxophone playing at age...
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Episode 24. Simon Wallace (Piano) - 'Autumn Leaves'
Geoff travels to Honor Oak Park in South London to meet with an old friend – the British composer and pianist Simon Wallace. Simon opens a portal into jazz's rich tapestry through personal stories that span from his childhood in Sou...
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Episode 23. Andrea Vicari (Piano) - 'On Green Dolphin Street'
Geoff gets a visit from the wonderful pianist and composer Andrea Vicari who opens up about her rich musical journey inspired by her jazz pianist father and a house filled with the sounds of jazz legends like Louis Armstrong.Andrea share...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22. Sebastiaan de Krom (Drums) - 'I Got Rhythm'
Geoff is at the Troubadour club in London with the highly acclaimed jazz drummer Sebastiaan de Krom.When a jazz bassist and drummer have played together for 25 years, there's a musical telepathy that can't be taught—it can only be earned...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21. Anita Wardell (Vocals) - 'Autumn Leaves'
Geoff sits down with the award-winning jazz vocalist Anita Wardell.In this intimate conversation, Anita shares how music became her sanctuary during a difficult childhood and continues to be her healing force while recovering from a stro...
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