Night jam jars given that we've had a few repeats of the below announcements:
Sat 24 Sept
5.30pm - J to Z
Kevin Le Gendre pays tribute to innovative trumpeter and composer Jaimie Branch, who died last month, aged 39. Featuring highlights of an interview she recorded for J to Z in 2019, in which she discussed her influences and her philosophy on music. Plus highlights of a concert given by Chicago percussionist and spiritual jazz giant Kahil El'Zabar recorded last month at the We Out Here festival.
Half an hour later than usual start time.
12midnight - Freeness
Corey Mwamba with new jazz and improvised music. Plus guests, today with US drummer Jason Nazary discussing his musical journey. He also talks about Pink Dolphins - the recent release from Anteloper, his avant-garde duo with New York trumpeter Jaimie Branch, who died last month, aged 39, and to whom Corey pays tribute by revisiting his interview with her from last year.
Sun 25 Sept
4pm - Jazz Record Requests
Alyn Shipton includes recordings by saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, pioneering fusion group Weather Report, and bassist Ron Carter.
11pm - The Voice of the Vibraphone - 3/3
In this final instalment Corey Mwamba showcases the lyrical possibilities of the vibraphone. With music by Stravinsky and recordings by Milt Jackson, Marjorie Hyams and Bobby Hutcherson, plus the reggae stylings of Lennie Hibbert.
Sat 24 Sept
5.30pm - J to Z
Kevin Le Gendre pays tribute to innovative trumpeter and composer Jaimie Branch, who died last month, aged 39. Featuring highlights of an interview she recorded for J to Z in 2019, in which she discussed her influences and her philosophy on music. Plus highlights of a concert given by Chicago percussionist and spiritual jazz giant Kahil El'Zabar recorded last month at the We Out Here festival.
Half an hour later than usual start time.
12midnight - Freeness
Corey Mwamba with new jazz and improvised music. Plus guests, today with US drummer Jason Nazary discussing his musical journey. He also talks about Pink Dolphins - the recent release from Anteloper, his avant-garde duo with New York trumpeter Jaimie Branch, who died last month, aged 39, and to whom Corey pays tribute by revisiting his interview with her from last year.
Sun 25 Sept
4pm - Jazz Record Requests
Alyn Shipton includes recordings by saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, pioneering fusion group Weather Report, and bassist Ron Carter.
11pm - The Voice of the Vibraphone - 3/3
In this final instalment Corey Mwamba showcases the lyrical possibilities of the vibraphone. With music by Stravinsky and recordings by Milt Jackson, Marjorie Hyams and Bobby Hutcherson, plus the reggae stylings of Lennie Hibbert.
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