Name: David Treharne
Show: The Edge of Jazz
When are you on?
I am on every Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm.
What type of music can we expect to hear on your show?
I play mainly jazz, though I have to admit that I have a sneaking love for what used to be called Soul.
How did you discover this music?
I’ve played saxophone since I was eleven, and got heavily into the music when I was at University. I went to UCL in London, and we got free tickets for Ronnie Scott’s, so I got to see a lot of jazz. I also had the opportunity to play with a whole series of bands in a variety of styles.
How long have you been DJ’ing?
I’ve been DJ’ing for over 35 years
How did you start DJ’ing?
I got my first show by blagging it and claiming experience that I didn’t have. However, everybody has to start somewhere, and with lots of help and encouragement from a lot of the Devon Air presenters I learned a lot. I hope Phonic FM will be useful in that way to lots of our presenters.
Do you DJ anywhere other than on Phonic FM?
No, but I have worked on a range of stations here and abroad.
My first show was on 2CR in Bournemouth, but almost as soon as I started I got a job with Devon Air. I also worked on what is now WSSJ in Sacramento California, and when I came back worked with Gemini and then Jazz FM. I also worked on all the Vibraphonic FM Restricted Service Licenses.
What has been your most embarrassing DJ’ing moment?
I had an interesting incident with the Radio Authority, which falls into the above category. However, other than that it was when I interviewed Nina Simone when she came off stage after a gig. It didn’t quite go as planned, as she seemed to have her mind on other things! It was very clear that with a bit of encouragement she would have taken me out the back and ‘performed’ for me! Out of an hour’s interview I ended up with about three and half minutes of stuff that was useable!
What has been your best DJ’ing moment?
I interviewed BB King and he sent his entourage out the room and kept his chauffeur waiting for 40 minutes whilst he reminisced about leading Blind Lemon Jefferson around the streets of Memphis.
Also realising that people were prepared to listen to the music I liked was pretty good as well..
Who is your favourite artist?
There are too many to say, but if push came to shove, James Carter. He has a technique and style on the Sax family that is second to none, plays in a range of genres and setting that make his playing outstanding
What is your all time favourite album?
My favourite album is Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes by Jimmy Buffet. It’s about a time a place and a set of truths.
Where do you shop for music?
Most of the music I need is deemed specialist so I mostly I buy online or by mail from Broad Street Jazz in Bath.
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