Jazz 625 Season 1, Episode 33: An All Star Jam Session - 2

1

Ellington in Concert: Part 1 & 2

The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The first of two programmes recorded during a recent visit to this country. Due to a fire at Battersea Power Station having blacked out all power at BBC Television Centre on the channel's opening night, the second part was aired five days later on 26 April.

2

An All-Star Jam Session

An All-Star Jam Session featuring Kenny Baker, George Chisholm, Tony Coe, Roy Willox, Laurie Holloway, Jack Fallon, Lennie Hastings.

3

The Tubby Hayes Quintet

Featuring guest vocalist Betty Bennett.

4

Chris Barber's Jazzband with Ottilie Patterson

Guest artist, Champion Jack Dupree with his 'barrelhouse' blues from New Orleans

5

The Modern Jazz Quartet

The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida (guitar)

6

The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby Breen

The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby Breen

7

The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet

The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.

8

A session of Dixieland Jazz with Alex Welsh and his Band

Guest trumpet star, Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. one of the veterans of New Orleans Jazz Introduced by Steve Race.

9

Bill Le Sage's New Directions in Jazz Unit

Featuring the woodwind and saxophones of Ronnie Ross, Bob Burns, Johnny Scott and The Freddie Alexander Cello Ensemble. Introduced by Steve Race.

10

Marian McPartland

The British jazz pianist, now living in America, in a session recorded during a recent visit to this country featuring Freddie Logan (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

11

The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen

The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen in a programme of big band jazz. Introduced by Steve Race.

12

The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall

Presenting from America, the Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall Introduced by Steve Race.

13

Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band

A second appearance by the great American trumpet star Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Steve Race.

14

The Modern Jazz Quartet - 2nd Appearance

A second appearance by The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) featuring the guitar of Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida Introduced by Steve Race.

15

The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet

A second appearance by The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.

16

Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen

Presenting Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band and Mose Allison. Recorded at the Fourth National Jazz Festival held last weekend at Richmond, Surrey. Introduced by Steve Race.

17

Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet

The American jazz singer Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race.

18

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

The legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme featuring Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

19

An All-Star Jam Session

Featuring: Lennie Felix (piano), Freddie Randall (trumpet), Bruce Turner (alto sax), Jimmy Skidmore (tenor sax), John Picard (trombone), Spike Heatley (bass), Derek Hogg (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

20

The Woody Herman Orchestra

Presenting from America The Woody Herman Orchestra recorded during a recent visit to Britain. Introduced by Steve Race.

21

Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet

The American blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet Introduced by Steve Race.

22

Sandy Brown's Band

with Guest instrumentalist, Ernest Ranglin guitar Introduced by Steve Race.

23

The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall

Jazz 625 presents the second of two appearances by one of America's top small groups The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall. Introduced by Steve Race.

24

Mel Torme

an evening with the great American singer Mel Torme. accompanied by The Bill Le Sage Dektette Introduced by Steve Race.

25

Oscar Peterson

presents from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) Recorded during their visit to Britain earlier this year. Introduced by Steve Race.

26

Benny Golson

American composer and arranger Benny Golson directs an all-star 25-piece British orchestra playing his works. Introduced by Steve Race.

27

Annie Ross and Tony Kinsey

Jazz 625 presenting vocal star Annie Ross with The Tony Kinsey Quintet.

28

Erroll Garner

Presenting the great American pianist Erroll Garner with Edward Calhoun (bass) and Kelly Martin (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

29

In Memoriam - Charlie Parker: Part 1

A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring: J. J. Johnson (trombone), Sonny Stitt (alto-saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Walter Bishop (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums) Introduced by Steve Race.

30

Derek Smith & Eddie Thompson

Contrasts the styles of two British pianists now working in America who recently made a return visit to England. Derek Smith with Geoff Clyne (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums). and Eddie Thompson with Spike Heatley (bass), Tony Carr (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

31

The Hawk at Town Hall

The great tenor-saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall. with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass) and Jo Jones (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

32

The Dave Brubeck Quartet - 2

Presents a second appearance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Featuring Paul Desmond (alto-saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

33

An All Star Jam Session - 2

Featuring Keith Christie (trombone), Eddie Blair (trumpet), Ronnie Scott (tenor sax), Art Ellefson (tenor-sax), Colin Purbrook (piano), Dave Green (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

34

The Newport All Stars

Some of the Chicago-style jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival, featuring Ruby Braff (cornet), Peewee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor-sax), George Wein (piano) with British jazzmen Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

35

The Johnny Scott Quintet

Featuring Britain's foremost jazz flautist and his unique group together with guest vocalist, Millicent Martin. Introduced by Steve Race.

36

American Stars

Steve Race introduces a special edition featuring some of the many American stars who have appeared in this series. Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. with Alex Welsh and his Band. The Dave Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond (alto sax), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Erroll Garner with Eddie Calhoun (bass), Kelly Martin (drums). The Coleman Hawkins Quintet featuring Harry Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass), Jo Jones (drums). The Woody Herman Orchestra The Newport All Stars featuring Peewee Russell (clarinet), Ruby Braff (cornet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano), Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Mel Torme with The Bill Le Sage Dektette. Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet.