I am a jazz broadcaster, writer, and former promoter with a passion for groove-driven sounds. As host of the Jazz First podcast, my selections are an eclectic mix of cutting-edge jazz from around the globe, focusing on fresh releases that redefine the genre. My journey began in hospital radio in the 1980s, later presenting on BBC Essex Radio and promoting major jazz events. My podcasts and album reviews for AllAboutJazz.com reflect a lifetime of experiences and a deep love for jazz dance and fusion, with an ear tuned to the rhythms that move both mind and body. Read more about my journey in Mark ´Snowboy' Cotsgrove's book 'From Jazz Funk & Fusion To Acid Jazz", the History of the Jazz Dance scene,' and in the National Jazz Archive. Connect with JAZZ FIRST >>> https://linktr.ee/tonypoole1956more