Jordi Pujol celebrates 30 years of "Fresh Sound New Talent" on Kofifi FM 97.2

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Our guest this sunday is Jordi Pujol he is the founder and executive producer from the jazz label Fresh Sound New Talent, a label that has had the privilege of recording some of the best contemporary jazz musicians.

Renowned artists like Brad Mehldau, The Bad Plus, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jeremy Pelt, Robert Glasper, and Avishai Cohen are some of the names on their catalog.

Jordi joins us on Sunday and we take a walk with him, to reflect on 30 years of this label and also get to listen to some of his favorite music from the label.

30 Jul 2023 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews Ngwako Malakalaka

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