The New Sounds
Donald Macleod and Guy Barker examine the more recent directions taken in big band jazz, from those rooted in the history of the form to contemporary contributions to the art form.
In the last of this week's programmes Donald Macleod and Guy Barker examine the more recent directions taken in big band jazz, from those rooted in the history of the form (Thad Jones played in Count Basie's orchestra) to contemporary contributions to the art form, and Guy picks out the arranger's arranger: Gil Evans.
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Nathaniel Adderley
Cyclops
Orchestra: Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley and his orchestra. Conductor: Oliver Nelson.- Capitol: T2203.
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Oliver Nelson
Black, Brown And Beautiful
Performer: Oliver Nelson.- Bluebird: ND 86993.
- Bluebird.
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Mel Jones
Fingers
Orchestra: Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.- Blue Note: BST 84346.
- Blue Note.
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Kenny Wheeler
The Cave of Montesinos
Orchestra: John Dankworth and His Orchestra. Performer: Johnny Dankworth & His Orchestra. Composer: John Dankworth.- Fontana: STL 5494.
- Fontana.
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Bob Brookmeyer
Get Well Soon - Tah-Dum!
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Maria Schneider
Sky Blue
Performer: Maria Schneider Orchestra.- Sky Blue.
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George Gershwin
Bess You Is My Woman Now
Performer: Gil Evans. Orchestra: Miles Davis and His Orchestra. Performer: Miles Davis.- Columbia: CK65141.
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