Chatting with pianist Chris Ingham, about Dudley Moore, Hoagy Carmichael, MOJO and more

This week's guest in pianist, writer and all round music-man, Chris Ingham.We chat about his writing gigs with MOJO and interviewing Paul Simon, researching the songbooks of Hoagy Carmichael and Gil Evans, and of course, his October 2021 gig in Watford shining a light on the jazz of the brilliant Dudley Moore.We also find time to explore the influence of Prefab Sprout, the genius of Benny Green and the struggles of being 'musically dyslexic'.Chris's album recommendations include:A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra by Oscar Peterson (1959) released on VerveChet Baker Sings by Chet Baker (1954) released on Pacific Jazz RecordsThe Dave Frishberg Songbook Volume 1 by Dave Frishberg (1981) released on Omni Sound JazzSupportYou 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 August 2021.