Creative Coaching by Val

Even if you're not a jazz fan, this interview with the magnificent Norah Jones is an absolute master class in improvisation and risk-taking. She is in the studio from 23:17 into the show and plays live on air for the first time one of her new songs on the piano instead of the guitar as she composed and recorded it. The relaxed repartee between them, especially about not overthinking, creative choices and the importance of silence are delightful and relevant to anyone, not just jazz lovers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001y8p8

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones in session Norah joins Jamie in studio to chat about new album Visions

Last year's BPA Conference Gala Dinner in Malvern on the cusp of inviting bookings for the 2024 Conference Being Human