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Geoffrey Smith presents a selection of listeners' jazz requests.

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 6 Nov 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.
  • Harry Parry’s Radio Rhythm Club Sextet

    I've Found a New Baby

    Composer: Palmer, Williams Performers: Harry Parry’s Radio Rhythm Club Sextet - Harry Parry (cl) Roy Marsh (vb) George Shearing (p) Joe Deniz (g) Tommy Bromley (b) Ben Edwards (d) Recorded: 28 January 1941 (2:50)

    • Parry Opus.
    • LP World Records EG2602941.
  • Blossom Dearie

    Rhode Island is Famous for You

    Composer: Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz Performers: Blossom Dearie (v) Russell Garcia (arr, conductor) Russ Garcia's Orchestra Recorded: 19 February 1960 (2:09)

    • Blossom Dearie - Jazz Masters 51.
    • 1996 CD Verve 5299062(1).
  • Count Basie

    Jumpin' at the Woodside

    Composer: Count Basie Performers: Count Basie, Buck Clayton, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Ed Lewis (tp) Dan Minor, Benny Morton, Dicky Wells (tb) Earl Warren (as) Jack Washington (bs, as) Herschel Evans, Lester Young (ts, cl) Freddie Greene (g) Walter Page (b) Jo Jones (d) Recorded: 22 August 1938 (3:06)

    • Ken Burns Jazz - Count Basie.
    • 2000 CD Verve 549 090 2.
  • Chico Hamilton

    Buddy Boo

    Composer: Buddy Collette Performers: Chico Hamilton Quintet – Buddy Collette (fl, cl, ts, as) Jim Hall (g) Fred Katz (cello) Carson Smith (b) Chico Hamilton (d) Recorded: 1955 (5:10)

    • Chico Hamilton Quintet Featuring Buddy Collette.
    • LP Vogue LAE 21039.
  • Dave Brubeck

    The Song is You

    Composer: Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern Performers: Bob Bates (b) Dave Brubeck (p) Paul Desmond (as) Joe Dodge (d) Recorded: 1954 (5:38)

    • Jazz Goes to College.
    • 1989 CD CBS 4656822.
  • Mark Murphy

    Never Let Me Go

    Composer: R Evans, J Livingston Performers: Gary Schunk (keyboards) Joe Lo Duca (guitar) Bob Magnusson (bass) Mark Murphy (vocals) Recorded: 1 November 1983 (3:22)

    • Mark Murphy Sings Nat’s Choice - The Complete Nat King Cole Songbook, Volumes 1 & 2.
    • 1986 CD Muse MCD6001.
  • John Scofield

    Philiopiety

    Composer: Scofield, Bortnick, Hess, Deitch, Lateef Performers: John Scofield (electric guitar) Craig Handy (fl, bcl, ts) Gary Smulyan (bs) Earl Gardner (tp) Jim Pugh (tb) Adam Deitch (d) Avi Bortnick (loops, sampler) Andy Hess (b) Samson Olawale (samples) Recorded: 2002 (6:12)

    • Up All Night.
    • CD Verve 0655962(1).
  • Gene Norman

    Blue Lou

    Composer: Sampson, Mills Performers: Wardell Gray (ts) Erroll Garner (p) Irving Ashby (g) Red Callender (b) Jackie Mills (d) Recorded: 29 April 1947 (9:18)

    • Gene Norman’s Just Jazz Concerts.
    • LP Vogue VJT 3003/A.

Broadcast

  • Sat 6 Nov 2010 17:00

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