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Hour 1

Come a day – Beth Hirsch
Terrapin – Bonobo
Flow – Maya Azucena
One hundred billion stars – Lux
Come together – Primal Scream
Talisman – Air
Damn – Nightmares on wax
Ocean games – Funk 4 Sale
No ordinary morning – Chicane
Acacia house – Rivergods

Hour 2

To the bass – Zimpala
Forever – Goldfrapp
Wink – Little Dragon
Paris – Groove Armada
Safe from harm – Massive Attack
I’ll be waiting – Full Intention
Drifting away – Faithless
wish you were here – Bliss
August day song – Bebel Gilberto
Adrift – Blues States
Put em high – Stonebridge

Hour 3

Addicted – waldeck
Stay with me till dawn – Fac 15
Everytime – Lustral
Round midnight – Nighthawks
Break it down – Yan Saquet
For what it’s worth – Sergio Mendes
Nicest thing – Kate Nash
Familiar ground – Cinematic Orchestra
Life in mono – Mono
Crazy world – DJ Majik and Wickerman

Pianist and composer Kit Downes is the jazz world’s newest and brightest star. He talks to mydeco about his music–filled home, the piano he can’t be without and why he loves living in Brixton.

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I live… in an old house in Brixton, South London. The house has lots of character and I love the mix of people and cultures the area has, and the live music that’s always going on. Brixton seems to be one of the few places in London that has managed to keep some of its identity.

My house is… full of musicians! We share the house but it’s big enough for us each to play music all day without annoying one another.

My most treasured possession is… my Rogers Ungelblut Uuright piano. It’s about a hundred years old, has a beautiful rose–wood finish and a lovely action that often only comes from older pianos that have been played a lot but taken good care of. Some upright pianos are really good finds. There is no rhyme or reason behind it – some handmade pianos are just really special.

If my house was burning down, I would grab… my phone, my guitar, some photos, some music and a cuddly toy. Don’t ask me to choose between them though – only the threat of a real fire could make me do that!

A home is… not made by the things you put in it, but the feeling you have when you return to it. Some people feel like they have many homes, others feel homesick in their own house, so I can’t accept that it’s just about what’s inside.

My favourite home pieces are… clocks and really nice tables.

I’d love to own… my own house or an island! Other than that I’d like a telescope and a loft to use it in.

Jazz and style… are both intuitive. I try not to think consciously about either, so I hope my house has the same natural feel as my jazz.

My music room is… minimal in style, with magnolia walls, one huge window, wooden floorboards and my piano. It’s pretty messy but is full of instruments, which is the important thing. It’s definitely not a room to look at, it’s a room to do things in.

I compose and practise… anywhere I can, although I really like doing both at my parents’ house in Norwich. I get to use the piano I grew up playing and in a very comfortable environment. The room has wooden floorboards, lots of bookcases with sheet music and a nice old wooden desk by the window. I’ve have written several pieces about the feeling I get when I’m there, one of which is called ‘homely’.

When I was little… my mum bought me an Oscar Peterson CD, ‘Night Train’, for my birthday. I was about thirteen and I didn’t stop listening to it until my next birthday when I received Keith Jarrett’s ‘Köln Concert’. I still listen to both a lot – they played a big part in my becoming a jazz composer and pianist.

The greatest thing in my life is… being among the people I love and the music I love. But I try not to think about it too much because it stops me enjoying it.

I’m inspired by… people that believe in and care about what they are doing.

Pride is… a bit of a funny word – I prefer ‘happy’. I am happy with the album I’ve just recorded, I am happy to play with the bands I play with, and I am happy to have such loving family and friends.

History’s most stylish musician was… Thelonius Monk. He had great style because he was unique. His personal and musical style was completely his own, without compromise – that’s what style is, right?

Check out Kit’s top ten  picks for his home, here.

Jazz FM’s Chief Executive Richard Wheatly has been passionate about jazz since his university days. He talks to mydeco about his growing art collection, the ingredients for a perfect kitchen, and the music that moves him to tears.

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I live… in Holland park in a Victorian villa with big rooms and lovely, high ceilings.

My style is… simple but atmospheric. I prefer white walls and a monochrome palette, but I add touches of deep, dark colour in the fabrics I choose. Our house is also full of books and gangster art by East London–based artist Ray Richardson, which add character and atmosphere.

My most treasured possession is… my black leather, B&B Italia sofa. I got it 5 years ago and have loved it ever since. It sits in my living room with some matching chairs.

My favourite room is… the kitchen because I love cooking and because it’s where we spend most of our time. It’s a big, long room with a stone centrepiece in the middle and black cabinets around the edges. We’ve got a huge, stainless steel, American oven and full wine rack on the wall. But my favourite thing about the room are the Ray Richardson pictures we have in there. I’m really very fond of his work.

If my house was burning down, I would grab… my music collection, a bottle of the best claret I could find, and an armful of back copies of Granta, which is a literary magazine started by Cambridge students back in 1889.

I’d love to own… a sculpture by Elisabeth Frink, preferably her ‘Man on Horse’ piece.

I fell in love with jazz… at Cambridge University. There was a brilliant jazz scene there and, I have to admit, I could more often be found listening to jazz than doing my work!

My love of jazz can be seen in my home décor through… its art. I used to work in Chicago, which has a big jazz scene. I picked up a lot of art over there and it is full of music and jazz influences. One of my favourites is a big picture of jazz legend John Coltrane. I’ve also had my house wired so that music plays in every room – even the loo!

My favourite place to listen to music is… in my late lounge. It has a very old and very beautiful Broadwood baby grand piano and plenty more jazz inspired art.

What makes a home is… music, art and a great kitchen.

I’m inspired by… Mozart, because his music engages with every emotion in the human soul. His celebratory pieces evoke pure joy, whilst some of his requiems are so profound they make you weep.

I’m most proud of… Jazz FM. I think it’s a wonderful, creative station and I’m very, very proud of it.

History’s most stylish musician was… Miles Davis. He’s changed a lot over the years but has always had great style. Even back in his pop era when things were starting to unravel for him and he was facing great personal difficulties, he was still a very stylish man.

Check out Richard’s top ten picks for his home, here.

Want more music–inspired interiors? Steal the style of jazz star Kit Downes and Jazz FM’s cool Late Lounge DJ, Claire Anderson.

I went down to Funky Sensation at Ronnie’s Bar on Saturday, and I have to say – what a cool night this is already… a must for your weekend leisure schedule! The first one was an absolute blast with Peter Young and Mike Vitti rocking the room and a very knowledgeable crowd. I was positioned conveniently close to the bar where I could hear roars of approval for the well picked floorfillers and see birthday boy Bob Sinfield give the younger element a masterclass in classic funky dance moves!

Cool Ralph Tee stood in the shadows no doubt reading the room for his star turn this weekend and when PY dropped some bombastic James Brown, the floor became a joyous heaving mass. If you’re in the West End of London on Saturday night I urge you to drop into Ronnie’s Bar upstairs at Ronnie Scotts for an old school, full on night of jazz funk. You may wish to put your osteopath on standby!

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