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Geoffrey Smith presents a selection of listeners' jazz requests.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 12 Nov 2011 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.
  • Claire Martin

    Get Happy

    Composer: Koehler and Arlen Performers: Gareth Williams (p), Laurence Cottle (b), Clark Tracey (d), Nigel Hitchcock (s) Recorded: June 2004

    • Secret Love.
    • Linn AKD246.
    • 8 3鈥25鈥.
  • Stefano Bollani

    Maple Leaf Rag

    Composer: Joplin Performers: Stefano Bollani (p) Recorded: 2005

    • Piano Solo.
    • ECM 9877372.
    • 14 2鈥30鈥.
  • Archie Shepp & Joachim Kuhn

    Drivin' Miss Daisy

    Composer: Shepp Performers: Archie Shepp (ts), Joachim Kuhn (p) Recorded: November 2010

    • Wo! Man.
    • Harmonia Mundi ARCH 1102.
    • 3 4鈥25鈥.
  • Sarah Vaughan

    Shulie a Bop

    Composer: Vaughan/Treadwell Performers: Sarah Vaughan (v), John Malachi (p), Joe Benjamin (b), Roy Haynes (d) Recorded: 2 April 1954

    • A Proper Introduction to Sarah Vaughan.
    • Proper Intro CD 2082.
    • 2 2鈥45鈥.
  • Louis Armstrong

    St James Infirmary

    Composer: Primrose Performers: Louis Armstrong (tp & v), Fred Robinson (tb), Jimmy Strong, Don Redman (cl), Earl Hines (p), Mancy Carr (bjo), Zutty Singleton (d) Recorded: 12 December 1928

    • West End Blues.
    • Proper Intro P1472.
    • 15 3鈥10鈥.
  • Stan Tracey

    Overture to Times Past (Reprise)

    Composer: Tracey Performers: Stan Tracey (p), Simon Allen (ts), Andy Cleyndert (b), Clark Tracey (d) Recorded: 10 January 2011

    • A Child鈥檚 Christmas 鈥 Jazz Suite.
    • Resteamed RSJ 111.
    • 15 4鈥54鈥.
  • Ray Anderson/Han Bennink

    Just Squeeze Me

    Composer: Ellington Performers: Ray Anderson (tb & tuba), Han Bennink (d) Recorded: April 1994

    • Azurety.
    • Hat Hut HATARTCD6165.
    • 6 3鈥24鈥.
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

    Bra Timing from Phomolong

    Composer: Ibrahim Performers: Carlos Ward (as & fl), Ricky Ford (ts), Charles Davis (bs), Dick Griffin (tb), Cecil McBee/David Williams (b), Ben Riley (d) Recorded: 1980

    • The Mountain.
    • KAZ KAZCD7.
    • 2 5鈥14鈥.
  • Ern谩n L贸pez-Nussa

    Contradanza

    Composer: Vitier Performers: Ernan Lopez-Nussa (p), Jorge Sagua (b), Emilio del Monte (Timbales), Tata Guines (Tumbadoras) Don Pancho Terry (Chekere) Recorded: 2000

    • From Havanna to Rio.
    • Velas VLS 20062.
    • 4 5鈥01鈥.
  • Jacqui Dankworth

    Blame it on my Youth

    Composer: Levant/Heyman Performers: Jacqui Dankworth (v), Malcolm Edmonstone (p) Recorded: 2011

    • It Happens Quietly.
    • Specific SPEC014.
    • 4 5鈥01鈥.
  • Gil Evans

    Sunken Treasure

    Composer: Levant/Heyman Performers: The Gil Evans Orchestra: Gil Evans (p), Johnny Coles, Phil Sunkel (tp), Keg Johnson, Jimmy Knepper (tb), Tony Studd (btb), Bill Barber (tuba), Eddie Caine (as, fl, & Pic), Budd Johnson (ss), Bob Tricarico (bassoon), Ray Crawford (g), Ron Carter (b), Charlie Persip/ Elvin Jones (d) Recorded: 1960

    • Out of the Cool.
    • Impulse IMP11862.
    • 5 4鈥15鈥.
  • Chris Potter

    The Wheel

    Composer: Potter Performers: Chris Potter (ts), Adam Rogers (g), Craig Taborn (Fender Rhodes), Nate Smith (d) Recorded: 2006

    • Underground.
    • Universal 983 5155.
    • 6 6鈥55鈥.

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  • Sat 12 Nov 2011 17:00

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