Gilles Peterson: The Man Who Named Acid Jazz

Before Gilles Peterson became the world’s most respected jazz DJ and broadcaster, he was a young music obsessive spinning records at London’s Dingwalls club. His passion for connecting jazz with dance music culture led him to coin the term acid jazz, launch Talkin’ Loud records, and eventually build Worldwide FM. This profile traces his journey from pirate radio to global tastemaker, and explores why his influence on modern music culture is immeasurable.