Podcast: Edward Seckerson Meets... Bradley Jaden

For this Musicals Magazine Podcast, Edward Seckerson talks to Bradley Jaden, possessor of one of the most recognisable baritones in Musical Theatre.

Jaden has, in a relatively short space of time, established himself as the go-to heroic baritone of the UK’s Musical Theatre scene. He’s stormed the barricades of Boublil and Schonberg’s Les Misérables, rising through the revolutionary ranks to assume his place as the darkest and swarthiest of Javerts now sharing the role with Michael Ball on the show’s epic arena world tour. His forthcoming debut album for Westway Music was recorded live at London’s Cadogan Hall and finds him carving a path through some of Musical Theatre’s most iconic outsiders, from Shrek to Phantom. He talks to Edward Seckerson about the journey so far and the way ahead.

‘Bradley Jaden: Live in London’ is released on Westway Records on 29 November 2024 – visit westwaymusic.com; for tickets to the arena tour of Les Mis, visit concert.lesmis.com; for tickets to the show at the Sondheim Theatre, visit london.lesmis.com

The musical excerpts are taken from ‘Bradley Jaden: Live in London’ on Westway Records – visit westwaymusic.com; the opening and closing musical excerpts featured in this podcast are from the Overture to Gypsy (film version), taken from Jule Styne’s ‘Overtures Vol 2’, courtesy of JAY Records.

Westway Music is currently celebrating its third year as an independent record label and talent agency. Launched in October 2021, Westway have released a number of records from many of the West End's much loved stars. Releases to date include Craig Revel Horwood, Rachel Tucker, Tom Ball, Jamie Lambert, Ramin Karimloo, Kerry Ellis, Rachel John, Samantha Barks and most recently, Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas. Looking ahead to 2025, they are excited to announce future releases with Hadley Fraser, Lucie Jones and Jamie Muscato.

They are proud sponsors of this podcast with Bradley Jaden.