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Not Even Music

Not Even Music

By Ian Shaw

Multi award-winning jazz singer, comedian, actor and broadcaster, Shaw, returns for Series 3 of his much loved podcast, 'Not Even Music' - funny and often very moving highly personal stories from an excessively colourful life.

Each episode contains a diary musing, portraits of icons, past and present, an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir - and a *NEW FEATURE*

Ian chats to a special guest, face-to-face, from the worlds of music, comedy, film, theatre, telly, books and politics.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy" The Guardian.

Produced by Jamie Safir

Original music Tristan Ryder
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S3: Episode 2 - Paul O'Grady, Sweep & The Christmas Otters - Ian visits Susan George’s Somerset home

Not Even MusicDec 27, 2021

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S3: Episode 2 - Paul O'Grady, Sweep & The Christmas Otters - Ian visits Susan George’s Somerset home

S3: Episode 2 - Paul O'Grady, Sweep & The Christmas Otters - Ian visits Susan George’s Somerset home

'Multi award-winning jazz singer, comedian, actor and broadcaster, Shaw, returns for Series 3 of his much loved podcast, 'Not Even Music' - funny and often very moving highly personal stories from an excessively colourful life.

Each episode contains a diary musing, portraits of icons, past and present, an excerpt  from his forthcoming memoir - and a *NEW FEATURE*

Ian chats to a special guest, face-to-face, from the worlds of music, comedy, film, theatre, telly, books and politics.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy" The Guardian.

Produced by Jamie Safir

Original music Tristan Ryder

Dec 27, 202121:60
S3: Episode 1 - Jay Rayner talks to Ian - Big waves and best behaviour in Barbados

S3: Episode 1 - Jay Rayner talks to Ian - Big waves and best behaviour in Barbados

'Multi award-winning jazz singer, comedian, actor and broadcaster, Shaw, returns for Series 3 of his much loved podcast, 'Not Even Music' - funny and often very moving highly personal stories from an excessively colourful life.

Each episode contains a diary musing, portraits of icons, past and present, an excerpt  from his forthcoming memoir - and a *NEW FEATURE*

Ian chats to a special guest, face-to-face, from the worlds of music, comedy, film, theatre, telly, books and politics.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy" The Guardian.

Produced by Jamie Safir

Original music Tristan Ryder

Dec 12, 202129:36
Ep 12: Identity Crisis / Nowhere To Go But Everywhere

Ep 12: Identity Crisis / Nowhere To Go But Everywhere

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

May 13, 202120:41
Ep 11: Furniture Gate at Frowning Street / Catherine Deneuve Ate My Peanuts / Code

Ep 11: Furniture Gate at Frowning Street / Catherine Deneuve Ate My Peanuts / Code

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"
The Guardian

Produced by Jamie Safir

Original Music by Tristan Ryder

May 07, 202118:39
Ep 10: Hidden - Syria to Soho / Victoria Wood

Ep 10: Hidden - Syria to Soho / Victoria Wood

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian


'My Brother' - Ian Shaw, The Theory Of Joy, Jazz Village / Harmonia Mundi



Apr 22, 202123:28
Ep 9 - Prelude to a Fascinating Day / Conversion Therapy

Ep 9 - Prelude to a Fascinating Day / Conversion Therapy

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

Apr 15, 202121:49
Ep 8: Life After Lockdown / Molly Parkin & Me

Ep 8: Life After Lockdown / Molly Parkin & Me

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

Apr 09, 202123:05
Ep 7: Shit Singer / I Found Your Blue Frisbee Today

Ep 7: Shit Singer / I Found Your Blue Frisbee Today

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

Apr 03, 202119:44
Ep 6: Lover Man, Where Can You Be? / When Zoom Was An Ice Lolly

Ep 6: Lover Man, Where Can You Be? / When Zoom Was An Ice Lolly

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

Mar 24, 202122:39
Ep 5 - Precious Moments / A Brave New World

Ep 5 - Precious Moments / A Brave New World

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

Featured Music: 'Brave' - The London Gay Big Band featuring Ian Shaw

Available to purchase here: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/brave/1051354321?i=1051354456



Mar 19, 202121:20
Ep 4: All Our Lives / My Eyes, My Eyes

Ep 4: All Our Lives / My Eyes, My Eyes

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian


Featured Music - 'All My Life' from the album 'Quiet Is The Star' by Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent, Roomspin Records 2020

Mar 11, 202120:04
Ep 3: Panic / Adventures Of You Before Me / Column Inches

Ep 3: Panic / Adventures Of You Before Me / Column Inches

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

Mar 04, 202123:22
Ep 2: I Fell Asleep In A Jazz Club Toilet / Veronica Is My Bike / Corn On The Cob

Ep 2: I Fell Asleep In A Jazz Club Toilet / Veronica Is My Bike / Corn On The Cob

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

Feb 24, 202121:38
Ep 1: I Want To Be In A Room With You / Daffodils / Mary Wilson

Ep 1: I Want To Be In A Room With You / Daffodils / Mary Wilson

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

Feb 17, 202124:24
Ep 12: Christmas in Rome / A Good & Simple Man / Kate Bush & Me

Ep 12: Christmas in Rome / A Good & Simple Man / Kate Bush & Me

Written and read by Ian Shaw

Original music composed/performed by Tristan Ryder

Produced by Jamie Safir

Dec 26, 202021:12
Ep 11 - Life of The Party / Claire Martin & Ronnie Scott / Stealing Time

Ep 11 - Life of The Party / Claire Martin & Ronnie Scott / Stealing Time

Written and read by Ian Shaw

Original music composed/performed by Tristan Ryder

Produced by Jamie Safir

Dec 17, 202019:43
Ep 10: Snow In Brockley / I Can’t Play Tennis

Ep 10: Snow In Brockley / I Can’t Play Tennis

Written and read by Ian Shaw

Original music composed/performed by Tristan Ryder

Produced by Jamie Safir

Dec 10, 202017:40
Ep 9: Laura Nyro & Me in New York / The Cathedral Mouse / Home Is A Strange Place

Ep 9: Laura Nyro & Me in New York / The Cathedral Mouse / Home Is A Strange Place

Written and read by Ian Shaw

Original music composed/performed by Tristan Ryder

Produced by Jamie Safir

Dec 03, 202017:28
Ep 8 - You Don't Look Like A Jazz Singer / Hunky Dory / Alice in France

Ep 8 - You Don't Look Like A Jazz Singer / Hunky Dory / Alice in France

Written and read by Ian Shaw

Original music composed/performed by Tristan Ryder

Produced by Jamie Safir

Nov 25, 202023:01
Ep 7: Love In A Pandemic / Emerys Presley / Sister Mary From Chicago

Ep 7: Love In A Pandemic / Emerys Presley / Sister Mary From Chicago

Written and read by Ian Shaw

Original music composed/performed by Tristan Ryder

Produced by Jamie Safir

Nov 18, 202020:26
Ep 6 - Teddy & Maud / Bermuda

Ep 6 - Teddy & Maud / Bermuda

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

Thanks to Jill Lloyd for filling in the gaps.



Nov 11, 202019:02
Ep 5 - Jazz & Salad / Seaside Garage / Poppies Parts 1 & 2

Ep 5 - Jazz & Salad / Seaside Garage / Poppies Parts 1 & 2

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

Excerpt from 'A Good And Simple Man' written and performed by Ian Shaw from the album Lifejacket (Linn Records 2009)



Nov 06, 202015:38
Ep 4 - Flowers in Cars / Snacks

Ep 4 - Flowers in Cars / Snacks

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"
The Guardian

Produced by Jamie Safir

Original Music by Tristan Ryder

Oct 28, 202019:55
Ep 3 - When Amy Met Fran / Thinktank / Bonfire

Ep 3 - When Amy Met Fran / Thinktank / Bonfire

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"
The Guardian

Produced by Jamie Safir

Original Music by Tristan Ryder

Oct 21, 202022:48
Ep 2: Dear Julian Clary / Of Mice and Men and Dogs / Wedding Dresses in Lewisham

Ep 2: Dear Julian Clary / Of Mice and Men and Dogs / Wedding Dresses in Lewisham

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.


"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"
The Guardian

Produced by Jamie Safir

Original Music by Tristan Ryder

Oct 14, 202023:21
Ep 1: A Mouse Called Keyring / I Am Italian Man / A Portrait of Murph

Ep 1: A Mouse Called Keyring / I Am Italian Man / A Portrait of Murph

BBC Award-winning vocalist, actor and broadcaster presents his funny and often moving highly-personal stories from an excessively colourful life. Each episode contains a current diary musing, a portrait of icons present and past, and an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir.

"A master of quietly fearless intimacy"  The Guardian

'A Portrait of Murph' - Mark Murphy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Murphy_(singer)


Oct 06, 202022:35