This one is for the Jazz lovers. For this Play That Beat I talk to Brisbane legend Jeff Usher. Jeff is a Jazz musician, composer, pianist, electronic keyboardist, actor, lecturer, blind cricketer and train freak. It has been said that what Jeff Usher doesn't know about Jazz isn't worth knowing. This podcast contains many snippets of music that we discuss over this long chat which covers the origins of his talent and obsession starting with a classical piano education before moving to his passion listening to and playing jazz, how he became a composer, his phd and ultimately lecturing at the Queensland Conservatory of Music. We cover his many influences including favourite Pop, Funk and Jazz artists and songs. "Jeff Usher has forgotten more about Jazz than most people know" - Wiley Reed. "Jeff Usher is like Amex, never leave home without him" - Herbie Armstrong reflecting on Jeff's live performing skills.
