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Geoffrey Smith presents a selection of listeners' jazz requests.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 16 Oct 2010 17:00

Music Played

  • Wynton Marsalis

    Oh, but on the Third Day (Happy Feet Blues) (JRR Signature Tune)

    Composer: Wynton Marsalis Performers: Wynton Marsalis (tp), Marcus Roberts (p), Todd Williams (ts), Dr Michael White (cl), Danny Barker (bj), Teddy Riley (tp), Freddie Lonzo (tb), Reginald Veal (b), Herlin Riley (d) Recorded: 28 October 1988

    • The Majesty of the Blues.
    • 1989 CD CBS 465129 2.
  • Henry Allen

    Sticks and Stones

    Composer: Cavanaigh, Razsf, Palmer Performers: Henry Allen (tp, v) Glyn Paque (cl) Tab Smith (as) Harold Arnold (ts) Luis Russell (p) Danny Barker (g) John Williams (b) Paul Barbarin (d) Recorded: 29 April 1937 (2:25)

    • Henry Allen & His Orchestra.
    • LP Collector’s Classics CC 54.
  • Fats Waller

    Your Feet's Too Big

    Composer: Fisher, Benson Performers: Fats Waller & His Rhythm: John ‘Bugs’ Hamilton (tp) Gene ‘Honeybear’ Sedric (cl, ts) Fats Waller (p, v) John Smith (g) Cedric Wallace (b) Wilmore ‘Slick’ Jones (d), vb) Recorded: 3 November 1939 (3:06)

    • Ain’t Misbehavin’.
    • 1995 CD Past Perfect PPCD 78118.
  • Joe Marsala

    Joe-Joe Jump

    Composer: Joe Marsala Performers: Joe Marsala and his Orchestra: Joe Thomas (tp) Joe Marsala (cl) Adele Girard (harp) Charlie Queener, Leonard Feather (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Irving Lang (b) Buddy Christian (d) Linda Keene (v) Recorded: 29 November 1944 (4:05)

    • Joe Marsala 1944 - 1945.
    • 1996 CD Classics Classics902(1).
  • Wardell Gray

    Sweet and Lovely

    Composer: Arnheim, Tobias, Lemare Performers: Wardell Gray (ts) Art Farmer (tp) Hampton Hawes (p) Harper Cosby (b) Robert Collier (conga) Lawrence Marable (d) Recorded: December 1951 (3:14)

    • Wardell Gray memorial Album Vol. 2.
    • LP Stateside SL 10145.
  • Lester Young

    Up 'N' Adam

    Composer: Lester Young Performers: Lester Young (ts) Hank Jones (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d) Recorded: March 1950 (3:48)

    • Lester Young & The Piano Giants.
    • 1988 CD Verve 8353162 (1).
  • Benny Goodman

    Oh, Baby

    Composer: Murphy Performers: Benny Goodman Sextet: Benny Goodman (cl, v) Louis Bellson (d) Mel Powell (p) Teddy Wilson, Red Norvo (vb) Slam Stewart (b) Recorded: 14 May 1946 (8:01)

    • Rides Again….
    • 1999 CD Vocalion CDUS3001 (1).
  • Art Blakey

    Cubano Chant

    Composer: Ray Bryant Performers: The Art Blakey Percussion Ensemble: Art Blakey, Jo Jones (d) Candido Sabu (bongos) Ray Bryant (p) Oscar Pettiford (b, cello) Charles Wright (drums, tympani, gong) Recorded: 1956 (3:57)

    • Drum Suite.
    • CD Columbia 480882(1).
  • Johnny Coles

    Mister B

    Composer: Johnny Coles Performers: Johnny Coles (flghorn) Harace Parlan (p) Reggie Johnson (b) Billy Hart (d) Recorded: 19 December 1982 (6:48)

    • New Morning.
    • 1982 Criss Cross Jazz. Criss1005CD(1).
  • Abbey Lincoln

    Bird Alone

    Composer: Abbey Lincoln Performers: Abbey Lincoln (v) Stan Getz (ts) Hank Jones (p) Charlie Haden (b) Mark Johnson (d) Maxine Roach (viola) Recorded: 1991 (8:30)

    • Abbey Lincoln – Stan Getz: you gotta pay the band.
    • 1991 CD Verve 5111102(1).
  • Gary Burton & Keith Jarrett - Moonchild / In Your Quiet Place

    Composer: Keith Jarrett Performers: Gary Burton (vb) Keith Jarrett (p) Sam Brown (g) Steve Swallow (b) Bill Goodwin (d) Recorded: 23 July 1970 (7:18)

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  • Sat 16 Oct 2010 17:00

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