The Missing Bits
Jez Nelson presents a selection of previously un-broadcast music recorded for the show, including pieces from Herbie Hancock's 2008 London Jazz Festival gig.
Jez Nelson presents a selection of previously un-broadcast music recorded for the show, including pieces from Herbie Hancock's 2008 London Jazz Festival gig, featuring Benin guitarist Lionel Loueke. Taking centre stage with two of his own compositions, Seven Teens and Virgin Forest, Loueke performs both guitar and baritone solos. The set features Herbie Hancock (piano), Terence Blanchard (trumpet), Gregoire Maret (harmonica), James Genus (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums).
Studio guest: John L Walters
Excerpt from Nikki Yeoh interview (details below)
Herbie Hancock Sextet recorded at the Barbican on November 19, 2008, during the London Jazz Festival
Line-up:
Herbie Hancock (piano)
Terence Blanchard (trumpet)
Gregoire Maret (harmonica)
Lionel Loueke (guitar and vocals)
James Genus (bass)
Kendrick Scott (drums)
Set list:
1. Actual Proof (Hancock)
2. Seven Teens (Loueke)
Lionel Loueke tour dates in 2009:
15 and 16 Mar - JJ Smyth's, Dublin
18 Mar - Glee Club Studio, Birmingham
19 Mar - St Georges, Bristol
20 Mar - The Sage, Gateshead
21 Mar - The Vortex, London 8.30pm SOLD OUT 11.30pm extra show
Herbie Hancock tour date in 2009:
11 July - Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang with the Philharmonia Orchestra and The Royal Albert Hall, London
LINKS:
http://www.lionelloueke.com/
http://www.herbiehancock.com/
Tribute to Ian Carr featuring interviews with Geoff Castle, Jon Hiseman, Ashley Kahn and Nikki Yeoh, plus John L Walters talking to Jez in the studio
CD TRACKS (excerpts featured during tribute to Ian Carr)
Artist: Nucleus (Ian Carr - trumpet; Brian Smith - saxophone; Geoff Castle - keyboards; Billy Kristen - bass guitar; Roger Sellers - drums)
Track Title: Lady Bountiful
Composer: Ian Carr
Album Title: Out of the Long Dark
Label: Capitol Records
Artist: Nucleus (Ian Carr - trumpet; Phil Todd - saxophone; Mark Wood - guitar; Geoff Castle - keyboards; Dill Katz - bass guitar; John Marshall - drums)
Track Title: Old Heartland
Composer: Ian Carr
Album Title: Old Heartland
Label: EMI
Artist: Nucleus (Ian Carr - trumpet; Brian Smith - saxophone; Geoff Castle - keyboardsl; Billy Kristen - bass guitar; Roger Sellers - drums)
Track Title: For Liam
Composer: Ian Carr
Album Title: Out of the Long Dark
Label: Capitol Records
LINKS:
http://www.iancarrsnucleus.net/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/28/obituary-ian-carr-jazz
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5810825.ece
Brotzman/Kondo/Pupillo/Nilssen-Love recorded at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam on September 6, 2008
Line up:
Peter Brotzman (saxophone)
Toshinori Kondo (trumpet)
Massimo Pupillo (electric bass)
Paal Nilssen-Love (drums)
Set list:
South
LINKS:
www.myspace.com/peterbrotzmann
www.myspace.com/toshinorikondo
www.myspace.com/zuband.