Hilary Seabrook

Harmonious World

A Music Interviews , Music and Music Commentary podcast

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About the show

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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Jeff Beal and Kelly Hall-Tompkins share insights into Body in Motion

Nov 9, 2026 26 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I interviewed composer Jeff Beal in October 2022 and then again in February 2026. For this episode, he is joined by violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins to discuss their latest album - Body in Motion. Thanks to Jeff and Kelly for allowing me to play extracts from Body in Motion alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Wonderful vocal compositions and arrangements from Sophie Dunér

Nov 2, 2026 23 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Vocalist Sophie Dunér talks about her approach to Stockhausan’s Tierkreis with Steve Beck and Messed Up Stride with Anthony Coleman, as well as several of her other amazing projects and performances. You can listen to lots more of her music online. Thanks to Sophie for allowing me to play extracts from Messed-Up Stride alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Danny Keane discusses the dynamic ‘Kinesis’

Oct 26, 2026 21 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I’m joined by multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Danny Keane, who has just released Kinesis, a fascinating album. We discuss the album launch at Ronnie Scott’s, and that has just been confirmed for 6 January 2027: get tickets here. Thanks to Danny for allowing me to play extracts from Kinesis alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

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Jeff Beal and Kelly Hall-Tompkins share insights into Body in Motion

Nov 9, 2026 26 min

Wonderful vocal compositions and arrangements from Sophie Dunér

Nov 2, 2026 23 min

Danny Keane discusses the dynamic ‘Kinesis’

Oct 26, 2026 21 min

Discovering Nico Widdowson’s On Fools and Clowns

Oct 19, 2026 33 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist and composer Nico Widdowson joined me in the foyer at Kings Place in central London to chat about his new album On Fools and Clowns, which I have also reviewed. It was great to discover his journey in performing and composing music from first playing piano as a child to releasing this debut album. Thanks to Nico for allowing me to play extracts from On Fools and Clowns alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

A special for the 606 Club’s 50th anniversary

Oct 15, 2026 50 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Check out the incredible line-up for the 606 Club’s 50th anniversary and I hope you enjoy listening in to this special episode featuring conversations with 606 club owner Steve Rubie, as well as the superb guitarists Jim Mullen, John Parricelli, Nigel Price and Rob Luft. You can check out the JazzFM show Steve recorded and also find out more about future events at the Club. I interviewed Steve in October 2024, Nigel in October 2025. Rob was one of my earliest guests in July 2020 and then again live in July 2024. Thanks to Nigel and Rob for allowing me to play extracts from their latest albums alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discussing the K-Music Festival 2026 with Kyungso Park

Oct 12, 2026 23 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Renowned gayageum player Kyungso Park joined me to discuss the forthcoming K-Music Festival and her performance on 29 October at the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room with Swedish bass player Björn Meyer. We also discussed her latest album - Time of Water. Thank you to Kyungso for allowing me to play extracts from tracks on Time of Water alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discussing memory and music with Suzanna Lam

Oct 5, 2026 28 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Suzanna Lam - AKA SLAM - joins me for this episode, exploring Sunday, her latest work in a cinematic retelling of Handel’s Passacaglia. Thanks to Suzanna for allowing me to play extracts from Sunday alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Welcome to season 26 of Harmonious World

Oct 1, 2026 2 min

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Hilary Seabrook - writer, podcaster and musician. You can find out more at Hilary Seabrook.co.uk: you will also find there lots of album and gig reviews. Although I have had a difficult few months in my personal life, Harmonious World has continued to grow, with more and more listeners - now in 160 countries, so we really are creating a global community among musicians and listeners. As well as several live episodes in season 25, there are more booked in for season 26, plus many conducted online. Remember to subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode (it would be great if you could write a review, too!) Thanks once again to pianist Joe English for my theme tune, which you can hear now. I’d like to thank some of my supporters - Matt, Richard, Ray, Alex, Duncan, Julie, James, Steven, Ciaran and Daryl. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

An inspiring live conversation with Odaline de la Martinez

Sep 28, 2026 50 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Live conversations are always such a joy and this one with composer and conductor Odaline de la Martinez - in a cafe in Brighton - was simply wonderful. Editing it for the podcast has reminded me of the great topics we covered and I hope you enjoy listening to it. I’m grateful to Odaline for allowing me to play extracts from her Four Afro Cuban Poems alongside our conversation. This work is a recent recording by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, based on four poems from Motivos de Son (1930) by the prominent Cuban national poet Nicolás Guillén which had been influenced by the poet’s meeting with Langston Hughes. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Versatile musician Rufus Frowde joins me live

Sep 25, 2026 54 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this live episode, I was joined by organist, pianist, conductor, composer, arranger, choir master and teacher Rufus Frowde. Our conversation was also streamed on the Hitchin Creative YouTube channel, thanks to great work by Lucid Dream Pictures. It was great to hear some of Rufus’s music alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Chatting over tea with composer Alexander Zhurbin

Sep 21, 2026 35 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. There’s nothing quite like interviewing a guest in person, and this time it was an absolute delight to chat in London with prolific composer Alexander Zhurbin. Thanks to Alexander for allowing me to play extracts from his piano concert and symphonic work Vereteno alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Palladino’s bringing top-notch jazz to Cardiff

Sep 14, 2026 13 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I was joined by Marc Palladino, drummer and venue boss of Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar - now becoming the best location to experience live jazz in Cardiff. Marc is brother of award-winning songwriter, producer and bassist Pino Palladino. The track you can hear at the start and end of the show is the Harmonious World theme tune, composed and performed by pianist Joe English. *** On 24 September 2026, I will be recording an episode in front of an audience with pianist, organist and composer Rufus Frowde - you can get your tickets here! This event is part of Hitchin Creative's Online & IRL programme, bringing live creative events to audiences both in person and online. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Chatting with Kings Place jazz programmer Hannah Hutton

Sep 7, 2026 20 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. One of my favourite venues in London is Kings Place, and this week I’m joined by their jazz programmer Hannah Hutton. Last week’s chat with Matt Carmichael was just ahead of his upcoming appearance with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra. Thanks to Kings Place upcoming guest Emma Rawicz for allowing me to play extracts from Paintbox alongside our conversation. *** On 24 September 2026, I will be recording an episode in front of an audience with pianist, organist and composer Rufus Frowde - you can get your tickets here! This event is part of Hitchin Creative's Online & IRL programme, bringing live creative events to audiences both in person and online. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Matt Carmichael is coming to Kings Place and launching a new album

Aug 31, 2026 15 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I chatted with sax player Matt Carmichael back in March 2025 and it was great to speak with him again as he prepares to release his new album - Held in the Dark. Matt is beginning the new season at London’s Kings Place on Sunday 20 September, with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra. Thanks to Matt for allowing me to play extracts from Red Sky (the first single from Held in the Dark) alongside our conversation. *** On 24 September 2026, I will be recording an episode in front of an audience with pianist, organist and composer Rufus Frowde - you can get your tickets here! This event is part of Hitchin Creative's Online & IRL programme, bringing live creative events to audiences both in person and online. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Music as a force for connection - with Tobias Hoffmann

Aug 24, 2026 23 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Composer, arranger and saxophonist Tobias Hoffmann focuses on the relationship between composition and improvisation. His latest album - Innuendo - is an exciting collection of tracks performed by the Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra. Thanks to Tobias for allowing me to play extracts from Innuendo alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Conversations with musicians at the Great British Music Camp 2026

Aug 17, 2026 29 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I spent last week in the company of more than 100 young people and staff, all playing music and getting involved with the Great British Music Camp. This podcast features conversations with a few of them and I hope you get a flavour of what the week is all about. You can also listen to the episodes from 2024 and 2025. Thanks to Lawrence, Henry, Gracie and Lily for allowing me to play extracts from their compositions and improvisations alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Beatrice Nicholas and I discuss a classical/jazz fusion

Aug 10, 2026 29 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist Beatrice Nicholas spoke to me just ahead of her appearance Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s on 17 August. Thanks to Beatrice for allowing me to play extracts from Black and Classical alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Drummer Roan Anderson on being ‘jazz adjacent’

Aug 3, 2026 32 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I met drummer Roan Anderson while at the Jazzahead! 2026 Trade Show and Festival in Bremen. We chatted then and it was great to have a proper conversation for this episode in the cafe at Kings Place in London. Roan won the BBC Scotland Jazz Musician of the Year competition in 2025 and has already - just two years out of the Glasgow Conservatoire - been playing with lots of exciting new ensembles. There’s clearly great things to come in his musical future. Thanks to Roan for allowing me to play extracts from his two latest singles - Swept Away and Emotionally Intelligent - alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

“Intense feelings of belonging” on Mark Tonelli’s ‘Brasiliana’

Jul 27, 2026 31 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. “My heart was still in Brazil” - it was a real pleasure to chat with composer and guitarist Mark Tonelli, following my review of his album Brasiliana. Thanks to Mark for allowing me to play extracts from Brasiliana alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Sean Imboden joins me to discuss ‘Uncharted Realms’

Jul 20, 2026 30 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Sean Imboden has released Uncharted Realms, his second album for large ensemble. It was great to chat with him about the compositions and recording process. Thanks to Sean for allowing me to play extracts from Uncharted Realms alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discussing ‘Tether’ with Herbie Hancock Institute graduate Alden Hellmuth

Jul 13, 2026 20 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was great to be joined by sax player Alden Hellmuth just prior to the release of Tether. I reviewed her album just before our conversation and it captivated me straight away. Thanks to Alden for allowing me to play extracts from Tether alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

New music - past and future guests at Love Supreme 2026

Jul 6, 2026 6 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I’ve just come back from a weekend at Love Supreme 2026 and it was great to catch so many artists. You can read my reviews on the website. Along the way, I had a second chat with pianist Sultan Stevenson, who I featured on Harmonious World in April 2025. Thanks to Sultan, you can hear the title track of his 2025 album El Roi alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Welcome to season 25 of Harmonious World

Jul 1, 2026 2 min

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Hilary Seabrook - writer, podcaster and musician. You can find out more at Hilary Seabrook.co.uk, plus there’s a link in the show notes. You will also find there lots of album and gig reviews. Season 24 was great and Season 25 promises more interviews with extraordinary musicians, some already recorded and more scheduled in for the next couple of months. I’m off to Love Supreme this weekend, and am looking forward to catching up with past guests and finding new ones. Thanks once again to pianist Joe English for my theme tune, which you can hear now. I’d like to thank some of my supporters - Matt, Richard, Alex, Duncan, Julie, James, Steven, Ciaran and Daryl. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Chatting with Heidi Vogel about Ronnie Scott’s and new music

Jun 29, 2026 21 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Vocalist Heidi Vogel joins me ahead of her 23 July show upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s and talks about her forthcoming album (review to follow in due course!) Thanks to Heidi for allowing me to play extracts from her music alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Music, nature and inspiration with composer Jan Swafford

Jun 22, 2026 37 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I had the opportunity to interview Maestro Swafford in person and then attend a recording of his tone poem Late Autumn-First Snow at Abbey Road. The orchestra that day was formed from members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the marvellous Michael Shapiro. Our conversation includes some of Jan’s thoughts behind the composition, including the inclusion of the Robert Frost poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Thanks to Jan for allowing me to play extracts from Midsummer and River alongside our conversation. Jan gave us an insight into how he comes up with ideas for his music and their titles. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Stunning solo acoustic piano from Peter Manning Robinson

Jun 15, 2026 28 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Peter Manning Robinson has become a regular piece of my life online, as we’ve connected on social media since our original chat in January 2021. Peter is a fabulous pianist, Emmy Award–winning and multi–BMI Award–winning composer and inventor of the Refractor Piano™. With his latest music, he’s going back to solo acoustic piano and it’s great to chat with him. Thanks to Peter for allowing me to play extracts from Pure Heartbreak and Bent Out of Shape alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

A contemporary take on the wind quintet with Jeff Lederer

Jun 8, 2026 23 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I’m joined for this episode by saxophonist, clarinettist and composer Jeff Lederer to discuss his latest album - There’s a Yearnin’ - this intensely interesting album is a historic first recording of long-buried works by Eric Dolphy, Ornette Coleman and Oliver Nelson. Thanks to Jeff for allowing me to play extracts from There’s a Yearnin’ alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Sixth anniversary - exploring improvisation with violinist Ariana Kim

Jun 1, 2026 27 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode celebrates Harmonious World's sixth anniversary with award-winning violinist Ariana Kim, who has a brilliant album out. uncommon thread: Exploring improvisation from Mozart to Macedonia came out just a few days after our conversation. Ariana’s work takes us from Western classical music and Americana, including world premiere recordings of compositions by Shane Shanahan. Thanks to Ariana for allowing me to play extracts from uncommon thread alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discovering singer songwriter Ntjam Rosie

May 25, 2026 21 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a real pleasure to speak to such an informed musician about her work - Ntjam Rosie is a Cameroonian-Dutch artist who really seems to have discovered her purpose and her sound. Her self-titled album is actually her ninth studio recording and it was fascinating to hear her thoughts on why now. Thanks to Rosie for allowing me to play extracts from her self-titled album alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Chatting with Todd Mosby about ‘American Heartland’

May 18, 2026 26 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I first spoke to Todd Mosby in April 2021 and I was delighted to hear his latest album - American Heartland when it was released a few weeks ago. Thanks to Todd for allowing me to play extracts from American Heartland alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discovering more about the score of ‘Frankenstein’ with Sara Karloff

May 11, 2026 26 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode is unusual, in that Sara Karloff is not a musician. She is the only daughter of Boris Karloff, star of many films but famously the 1931 adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Sara will join composer Michael Shapiro in London on 25 October as his original score is performed in London together with a screening of Frankenstein: commissioned in 2001, it has been presented in over 75 sold-out productions worldwide. I travelled to Milan in November 2021 and the experience of hearing Michael’s music while watching such a genre-defining and ground-breaking film from nearly a century ago was extraordinary. I chatted with Michael in October 2020, April 2021 and October 2024. The music I’m playing alongside my conversation with Sara Karloff is from Michael Shapiro’s In the Light of the Sun, performed by members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Stathis Karapanos (flute). I was fortunate in being in the studio when this was recorded. Enjoy Frankenstein and Michael Shapiro’s score, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

My third chat with bassist Mark Wade

May 4, 2026 19 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This is the third episode featuring bassist Mark Wade - the first was in July 2020 and the second in person in April 2024. It was great to talk in person again about Mark’s new album - New Stages - which I have also now reviewed. I also saw Mark live at The Cowshed a few days after our chat. If you’d like to find out more about the courses and concerts at Benslow Music, click here. Thanks to Mark for allowing me to play extracts from New Stages alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

International Jazz Day special with music professional AJ Haseley from Influential

Apr 30, 2026 43 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode is a special one for International Jazz Day, featuring a conversation with music business professional and agent AJ Haseley, who I bumped into a few months ago at Bill Laurence’s gig at Cadogan Hall. AJ has a lot to share about contemporary British jazz, so 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

A selection of chats with great musicians at jazzahead! 2026

Apr 27, 2026 48 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. While spending four days at jazzahead! In Bremen last week, I chatted with several musicians and you can hear extracts from those chats here. I have also started including transcripts, if you would prefer to read what we have talked about. This episode begins with a tiny clip of Sahad’s set, before our conversation begins. Sahad is from Senegal - a musician and an activist and it was so inspirational to chat with him.I spoke to Polish composer and singer Hania Derej in the conference centre itself, so I apologise for the background noise.Santa Sillere is a Latvian jazz vocalist and it was a pleasure to chat about her music, and especially her work with Latvian poets.Canadian trumpeter Rachel Therrien has a new album out called Mi Hogar and we chatted about her music in the conference centre.My chat with Martin Fabricius was another one where we caught up in the hustle and bustle of jazzahead! He’s a Danish vibraphone player and we had lots to talk about.I first came across another Danish musician, Kristoffer Rosing-Schow, when listening to the music of The Counterfictionals. I hadn’t realised that Kristoffer is responsible for the art behind that sextet and he shared some of that with me alongside our chat.My final guest took me back into the Radio Bremen recording studio to chat with Swedish vocalist Sara Alden, who has just released Force of Nature.Thanks to the team at jazzahead! for giving me such great access to amazing musicians, and a huge thank you to Radio Bremen (and especially engineer and producer Michael) for allowing me to use their recording facilities for three of these interviews. In the background of Sara Alden’s interview and my conclusion, you can hear Jasmine Myra’s soundcheck. You can also read my reviews of the four days I spent listening to music on my website. Get in touch to let me know what you think! T...

Aaron Jensen joins me to discuss Countermeasure’s ‘Guest Sessions Vol II’

Apr 20, 2026 14 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This was a delightful conversation with Countermeasure’s Aaron Jensen, on the recent release of their fifth studio album, Guest Sessions Vol II. This is our second episode, following our original chat in August 2024. Thanks to Aaron for allowing me to play extracts from Guest Sessions vol II alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

‘Where in the World’ with Tom Ollendorff

Apr 13, 2026 37 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Guitarist Tom Ollendorff joins me for a conversation as he is set to tour his 2025 album Where in the World around the world. I’ve heard him play with a number of different ensembles, including with Germana Stella La Sorsa and Tina Mildmay and it’s always a delight. I can highly recommend checking out one of his tour dates when he comes anywhere near you. This is our second episode, following our original chat in June 2023. Thanks to Tom for allowing me to play extracts from Where in the World alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

A little taste of Latin jazz with Eliane Correa

Apr 6, 2026 17 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was delighted to be joined by pianist and composer Eliane Correa, who is presenting Las Salseras: A Tribute to Celia Cruz at London’s Jazz Cafe, to celebrate the centenary of the legendary Cuban singer who inspired her. There are still tickets available for this one-off gig on Saturday 25 April. Thanks to Eliane for allowing me to play extracts from Signo de Fuego alongside our conversation. You can hear more of her music on Bandcamp. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Welcome to this trailer for season 24 of Harmonious World

Apr 1, 2026 2 min

This year’s Harmonious World episodes are stacking up fast and I’m delighted that there are so many brilliant musicians creating music and talking to me about it. I was pleased to be recognised as one of the top 15 jazz podcasts by PodRanker. Season 24 is already getting booked up with real musicians joining me for interviews. I’m an independent podcaster and getting to gigs, spending time on interviews, editing etc takes a lot of my resources. If you’re able to help with just the price of a cup of tea once a month, please check out my Patreon site: the link is in the show notes and there are lots of goodies available as a thank you. Please keep listening to Harmonious World and share, rate and review wherever you find me. It really does help. For now, thank you for listening - especially those of you who I meet in real life or send me messages - and I hope you stay happy, safe and well. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discussing ‘This is Nowhere. This is Everywhere’ with Earth-o-Naut

Mar 30, 2026 25 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I have wanted to chat with Terry Shaughnessy, AKA Earth-o-Naut, for several months. It was great to have a chat with him, particularly as his album This is Nowhere. This is Everywhere comes out at the end of May. Earth-o-Naut is also in the running for one of the prized Jazz FM awards. Nick Pitts, Jazz FM and Magic Classical Content Director: “The nominees for 2026 perfectly capture the breadth of today’s thriving jazz landscape. In the last year, jazz as an artform has really broken ground and not only continued to innovate in its own creative universe but has also heavily influenced the mainstream music world with the likes of Ezra Collective and RAYE. It’s brilliant that our esteemed judging panel have recognised their talents alongside some of the new and established jazz artists who are making a massive impact across the community. Good luck to them all!” Thanks to Terry for allowing me to play extracts from This is Nowhere. This is Everywhere alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Aynur and I discuss ‘Rabe’ and her upcoming UK tour

Mar 23, 2026 15 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Vocalist Aynur is preparing to visit Bristol (27 March) Birmingham (28 March), Edinburgh (30 March) Dublin (31 March) and London (2 April) to present her acclaimed album, Rabe. Thanks to Aynur for allowing me to play extracts from Rabe alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

A second chat with Kim Cypher, ahead of Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026

Mar 16, 2026 19 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I last spoke to saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher back in 2024. Since then, she has issued LIVE and Smiling, an album recorded at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Peggy’s Skylight. Kim is now preparing for an appearance at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026, which runs from 29 April to 4 May. Thanks to Kim for allowing me to play extracts from LIVE and Smiling alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Chatting about ‘Filin’ with Melissa Aldana

Mar 9, 2026 27 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I chatted with Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana: her new ballads album Filin presents songs drawn from Cuba’s Filin music tradition and has just been released on Blue Note Records. Thanks to Melissa for allowing me to play extracts from Filin alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discussing ‘Realms’ with Rachel Sutton

Mar 2, 2026 31 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a pleasure to chat just last week to singer songwriter and lyricist Rachel Sutton. Her new album - Realms - is out on 33 Jazz Records at the end of March. Thanks to Rachel for allowing me to play extracts from Realms alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Memories and new music with Alyn Shipton

Feb 23, 2026 34 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I’ve chatted with jazz legend Alyn Shipton. Alyn is a UK journalist and broadcaster, with the regular Jazz Record Requests show on BBC Radio 3. He is also a musician and we discussed his new release with Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends - The Oxford Concert - which is due for release on 6 March 2026. We also discussed our mutual friends and influences, especially across British jazz, including Adrian Cox, who I interviewed in 2025. Thanks to Alyn for allowing me to play extracts from The Oxford Concert alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Swedish big band jazz with Joakim Milder

Feb 17, 2026 22 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Joakim Milder has been the artistic director of the Norrbotten Big Band since 2013 and I’m looking forward to hearing the band play live at the opening concert of the Jazzahead! music festival in April. It was good to chat with him about his own musical background and also the collaborations that make the Norrbotten Big Band such an exciting ensemble. For anyone intending to come along to Jazzahead!, you can get a sneak preview of the opening concert. Thanks to Joakim for allowing me to play extracts from performances by the Norrbotten Big Band alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Sarah McKenzie and I discuss her love letter to San Francisco

Feb 9, 2026 14 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I first interviewed Sarah McKenzie for Harmonious World episode 21 in November 2020, when life was very different for us all. Now she has a new single out - City By the Bay - which is effectively the composer and singer’s love letter to San Francisco. Thanks to Sarah for allowing me to play extracts from City By the Bay alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Jeff Beal discusses volume 2 of his New York Etudes

Feb 4, 2026 31 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was fortunate to be able to interview Jeff Beal in 2022 for episode 128 of Harmonious World and now we’re chatting about what he’s been up to since, and especially his new album. Thanks to Jeff for allowing me to use clips from the two singles from New York Études, volume 2 - New Leaf and Nocturne - alongside our conversation. The whole album will be released on 27 March. 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Joachim Horsley takes Bach to Havana

Jan 28, 2026 28 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This conversation with Joachim Horsley gives an insight into the composer’s reimagining of Bach with rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean. His album Afro Bach comes alongside the work he does writing the music we hear on TV shows, combining inspiration from many styles of music. Thanks to Joachim for allowing me to play extracts from Afro Bach alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Discovering the legacy of Holly and Valens with Joshua Josué

Jan 23, 2026 22 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Joshua Josué’s new album - Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom - and reviewed it. Now I’ve had the chance to chat with him about what moved him to create this fascinating collection of tunes based around music left behind by Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. Thanks to Joshua for allowing me to play extracts from Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

A third chat with conductor Garrett Keast

Jan 12, 2026 54 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I spoke to American conductor Garrett Keast first in 2021 and then in 2022 and it’s been a pleasure to chart the development of the Berlin Academy of American Music. It’s also interesting to hear about his other conducting work. It was good to also talk about our mutual friend, pianist and composer Craig Urquhart, who I have met in person while visiting Berlin. He features as a guest in episodes from 2022 and then our live chat in 2024. Thanks to Garrett for allowing me to play extracts from various BAAM performances alongside 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 and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

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Created by: Hilary Seabrook
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Latest episode: Nov 9, 2026
Episodes: 374
Release period: Several times a week
Avg. episode length: 26 min
Explicit: No
Language: English

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