Chatting with vibes player Anthony Kerr about live performance, wellbeing and all things jazz

In this week's bumper episode we take the time out to talk with Anthony Kerr, professor of jazz vibraphone at the Royal College of Music, and a long time vibist on the world jazz scene.We explore the importance of mental and physical well-being for musicians, the conditions for a perfect jazz gig, the Belfast, Dublin, New York and London jazz scenes, and take in a full 101 on the evolution of the vibes. It's super interesting!Anthony's album recommendations include:Transition by John Coltrane (1965) released on Impulse!The Art of the Trio by Brad Mehldau (1997) released on Warner BrosHere's to Life by Shirley Horn (1992) released on VerveKeep up to date with Anthony at his website: www.anthonykerrvibes.comSupportYou 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/ChrisNewsteadPresenter: Chris NewsteadTheme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.Recorded November 2021.