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Hilary SeabrookExplicit
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2020/05/22
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2026/10/15
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30 min.
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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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A special for the 606 Club’s 50th anniversary
2026/10/15
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."
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Discussing the K-Music Festival 2026 with Kyungso Park
2026/10/12
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."
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Discussing memory and music with Suzanna Lam
2026/10/05
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."
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Welcome to season 26 of Harmonious World
2026/10/01
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
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An inspiring live conversation with Odaline de la Martinez
2026/09/28
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
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Versatile musician Rufus Frowde joins me live
2026/09/25
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
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Chatting over tea with composer Alexander Zhurbin
2026/09/21
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
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Palladino’s bringing top-notch jazz to Cardiff
2026/09/14
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
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Chatting with Kings Place jazz programmer Hannah Hutton
2026/09/07
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
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Matt Carmichael is coming to Kings Place and launching a new album
2026/08/31
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
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Music as a force for connection - with Tobias Hoffmann
2026/08/24
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."
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Conversations with musicians at the Great British Music Camp 2026
2026/08/17
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."
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Beatrice Nicholas and I discuss a classical/jazz fusion
2026/08/10
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
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Drummer Roan Anderson on being ‘jazz adjacent’
2026/08/03
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
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“Intense feelings of belonging” on Mark Tonelli’s ‘Brasiliana’
2026/07/27
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
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