Note that there are two Jazz Nows in this coming week.
Sat 5 November
4.00 Jazz Record Requests
Alyn Shipton with the full spectrum of jazz, including a track from a listener-owned album that is lost or no longer playable, in this case a sumptious saxophone solo by Ellington altoist Johnny Hodges.
5.00 Jazz Line-Up
Julian Joseph introduces a performance by vocalist Christine Tobin, featuring guitarist Phil Robson and bassist Dave Whitford, recorded in January at the South Coast Jazz Festival in Shoreham-by-Sea. And journalist Sebastian Scotney visits places around the UK where jazz and folk music meet and intersect, and highlights his point with music by Barb Jungr and the collaborative project Quercus.
12.00 Geoffrey Smith's Jazz
Showcasing performances by Tennessee-born world music pioneer Yusef Lateef (1920-2013).
This is a repeat.
Mon 7 November
11.00 Jazz Now
Soweto Kinch introduces a set recorded at Cooper Hall in Somerset by ensemble Dinosaur.
Don't be absurd - listen out for Ms Jurd!
Fri 11 Nov
4.30 In Tune
Suzy Klein's guests include jazz singer Kurt Elling, string orchestra the 12 ensemble, plus jazz multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier ahead of the London Jazz Festival opening.
Sorry - can't locate link
11.00 Jazz Now LIVE
Soweto Kinch, Emma Smith and Al Ryan present from the first night of the London Jazz Festival, featuring live music from Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho. Guests include the duo of pianist Michael Wollny and accordionist Vincent Pierani plus a set by pianist Joey Alexander and vocals from Lizz Wright and her band.
Sat 5 November
4.00 Jazz Record Requests
Alyn Shipton with the full spectrum of jazz, including a track from a listener-owned album that is lost or no longer playable, in this case a sumptious saxophone solo by Ellington altoist Johnny Hodges.
5.00 Jazz Line-Up
Julian Joseph introduces a performance by vocalist Christine Tobin, featuring guitarist Phil Robson and bassist Dave Whitford, recorded in January at the South Coast Jazz Festival in Shoreham-by-Sea. And journalist Sebastian Scotney visits places around the UK where jazz and folk music meet and intersect, and highlights his point with music by Barb Jungr and the collaborative project Quercus.
12.00 Geoffrey Smith's Jazz
Showcasing performances by Tennessee-born world music pioneer Yusef Lateef (1920-2013).
This is a repeat.
Mon 7 November
11.00 Jazz Now
Soweto Kinch introduces a set recorded at Cooper Hall in Somerset by ensemble Dinosaur.
Don't be absurd - listen out for Ms Jurd!
Fri 11 Nov
4.30 In Tune
Suzy Klein's guests include jazz singer Kurt Elling, string orchestra the 12 ensemble, plus jazz multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier ahead of the London Jazz Festival opening.
Sorry - can't locate link
11.00 Jazz Now LIVE
Soweto Kinch, Emma Smith and Al Ryan present from the first night of the London Jazz Festival, featuring live music from Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho. Guests include the duo of pianist Michael Wollny and accordionist Vincent Pierani plus a set by pianist Joey Alexander and vocals from Lizz Wright and her band.
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