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Julian Joseph hears from British jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine. In the 1980s, Pine co-founded the black British band, The Jazz Warriors, which featured musicians such as Steve Williamson, Gary Crosby, Dennis Rollins and Julian Joseph. The group offered a space for black British artists to showcase their jazz musicianship, at a time when music avenues for such musicians had previously been limited to reggae and funk. Following the band’s later dispersal, Pine has continued to be a pioneer in the UK jazz world and beyond, receiving accolades including a Mercury Music Award nomination and MOBO award, as well as supporting the next generation through his work as an educator. Here he shares some of the music that has inspired him over his musical journey so far. He will be performing at this year’s Love Supreme festival, which takes place from Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July.

Also in the programme, concert highlights from The Euroradio Jazz Orchestra, which features talented young musicians from across the continent. This year’s UK representative is rising star saxophonist and bandleader, Emma Rawicz.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin' Else