Meet our Jazz FM presenters

Listen live to your favourite music and presenters at Jazz FM

Author: Poppy DavenportPublished 18th Jun 2024

Here at Jazz FM, we play the world’s greatest jazz, soul and blues by the world’s greatest artists. Our musical output is unique and is a colourful mixture of truly eclectic new music and well-known pieces by the legends of jazz

Our music is selected by the UK’s finest presenters, each an expert in their field. Find out more about our brilliant presenters below.

Meet the Jazz FM presenters

Nigel Williams

Nigel Williams - 'Jazz FM Breakfast' - 6.30am-10am every weekday
A bright and upbeat jazzy start to your day with the world's greatest jazz, soul and blues from the world's greatest artists.


Nigel Williams' Saturday Show - 10am every Saturday
The perfect Saturday soundtrack with upbeat music and top guests every week.

Danielle Perry

Danielle Perry - 'Midmornings' - 10-2pm every weekday


Join Danielle for a relaxed, informed, soulful and enlightening serving of jazz and soul to lift your morning off the page.

Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips - 'Afternoons' - 2-6pm every weekday
A perfect selection of jazz, soul and blues to lift your mood and get you home in style. Four hours of hand-picked musical selections, blissful grooves, new music features, and so much more.

Mark Walker

Mark Walker - 'Jazz FM's Greatest' - 6-7pm Monday-Friday
An hour of the very best Jazz from the greatest to ever do it.


Mark Walker - 'Dinner Jazz' - 7-9pm Monday-Friday
The perfect show for unwinding after a long day featuring the greatest jazz of all time.

Tony Minvielle

Tony Minvielle - 10-1pm every Sunday
Tony Minvielle takes you on a journey through jazz, soul and eclectic grooves, with some of the hottest guests from each side of the Atlantic.

China Moses

China Moses - 'Late Night China Moses' - 10pm-12am Monday-Thursday


China provides a cool and sophisticated sound to weeknights.

Helen Mayhew

Helen Mayhew - 'True Brit' - 9-10pm every Thursday
Celebrating the thriving British jazz industry with the latest and the greatest UK jazz.


Helen Mayhew - 'Late Night Jazz' - 10pm-1am every Friday
Helen Mayhew plays classic music and new releases for a Friday night

Ian Shaw

Ian Shaw - 'Ronnie Scott's Radio Show' - 9-10pm every Friday


The Ronnie Scott's Radio Show takes us backstage at the world-famous jazz club with Ian Shaw bringing us interviews, special moments and live recordings from the club.

YolanDa Brown

YolanDa Brown - 'YolanDa Brown on Saturday' - 2-6pm each Saturday


YolanDa Brown showcases some of the world's greatest jazz, soul and blues performers with her inimitable style, full of passion, personality and fun.

Sarah Ward

'The Sarah Ward Collection' - 6-9pm each Saturday


Each Saturday, Sarah showcases the coolest of jazz from her extensive collection.


Jazz Travels with Sarah Ward - 9pm each Tuesday


With a musical spin of the globe, Sarah Ward takes in a unique journey filled with international sounds and stories.

Chris Philips

Chris Philips - 'The Blueprint' - 10pm-1am every Saturday
The Blueprint is Chris Philips' Saturday Night maraud through new jazz heat, grooves and free sounds.

Ruth Fisher

Ruth Fisher - 'Full Circle' - 1-3am every Thursday


A broad spectrum of new and contemporary jazz and interviews with today's most inventive music makers.


Ruth Fisher - 'The Performance Series' - 9-10pm every Monday


Ruth Fisher plays music recorded in session or in concert for Jazz FM along with great and legendary recorded concerts.

Robbie Vincent

Robbie Vincent - 1-3pm each Sunday
Robbie is in his music garden every Sunday showcasing smashing mature tunes and super fresh rhythms - "If it moves, funk it!"

John Osborne

John Osborne - 3-5pm every Sunday


John brings you a soulful Sunday afternoon.

David Freeman

David Freeman - 'Blues 'n' Boogie' - 5-7pm every Sunday


During Blues & Boogie David shares his enthusiasm for all flavours of the blues and features some stunning live sessions.

Clare Teal

'The Clare Teal Show' - 7-9pm each Sunday


Acclaimed musician and broadcaster Clare Teal presents the finest in big band and swing music every Sunday.

Jez Nelson

Jez Nelson - 'Somethin' Else' - 10pm-1am each Sunday
Musically eclectic and open-minded, discovering and sharing great sounds.

Rouhangeze

Rouhangeze - 'Jazz Odyssey with Rouhangeze' - 12am-2am every Wednesday
Mauritius-born singer-songwriter, composer and producer Rouhangeze celebrates unity in diversity - exploring musical cross-pollination of jazz and beyond.

How to listen to Jazz FM:

Listen to Jazz FM across the UK on your digital radio, the free Rayo app, via the play button below and by asking your smart speaker to "play Jazz FM".