Chatting with Miles Ashton, sound director of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London about his career including Amy Winehouse's first ever gig

Miles Ashton - sound director at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - looks back over a lifetime in live jazz.His stories include Amy Winehouse's first ever gig in front of a live audience, being hired by Ronnie Scott & Pete King, and touring with Shri Sriram.He also chooses the inaugural line-up for our podcast's fantasy house band!Miles's album listing includes:The Nightfly by Donald Fagan (1982) Prd. Gary Katz. Released on Warner Bros.Heavy Weather by Weather Report (1977) Prd. Joe Zawinal, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter. Released on Colombia.The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie and his Orchestra (1958) Prd. Teddy Reig. Released on Roulette.Shadows and Light by Joni Mitchell (live album (1980). Prd. Joni Mitchell. Released on Asylum.SupportYou can help support the podcast and keep us ad free. Especially useful if you’d like to support the podcast and want to keep it ad free. Plus it makes Chris feel very happy indeed! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChrisNewsteadShow infoPresenter: Chris NewsteadTheme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.Recorded 5 November 2020.