A long way from the block
Stories of how passion and craft take us to different corners of the world.@alongwayfromtheblock@dialoguesofjazz
Podcasting since 2021 • 129 episodes
A long way from the block
Latest Episodes
Ep. 128-Divine principles-my conversation with Xhosa Cole
Critically acclaimed saxophonist, flautist and composer, Xhosa Cole is an embodiment of the success of numerous community outreach arts programmes in Birmingham, UK. Holding his spirituality at the center of his creative practice, Cole has been...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 128
•
1:42:02
Ep. 127-Traveling Shoes-my conversation with Tongo Eisen-Martin
In my second interview with Tongo Eisen-Martin, former Poet Laureate of San Francisco. We sat down to discuss his latest project "Traveling Shoes" which features composer Damani Rhodes and vocalist Vadia.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 127
•
1:32:55
Ep. 126-Life lessons on the hardwood-my conversation with Nicole "Colie" Anderson
In this first installment of my coach's series, I sat down with San Diego girls basketball legend Nicole “Colie” Anderson. We discuss her days growing up and honing her skills at Memorial Gym. Being the young sister of four older broth...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 126
•
1:29:12
Ep. 125-Break the tonal center-my conversation with Tumi Mogorosi
Last summer 2025 I made my first ever trip to South Africa, specifically Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. I went there to make connections, interview local jazz artists, elders and community leaders. One of the very talented artists I ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 125
•
1:02:54
Ep. 124-Changing culture one frame at a time-my conversation with Simon Frederick
In my latest episode I sat with Simon Frederick to discuss his journey as a self-taught photographer, filmmaker, writer, director and producer. We talk about his upbringing in the UK with roots in Grenada. He talks about his mother's influence ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 124
•
1:45:05