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Clare Teal presents an hour of the best in big band, jazz and swing, from the earliest recordings to the latest releases.  A barrowful of big brass and classic songs.

Clare Teal presents an hour of the best in big band, jazz and swing, from the earliest records to the latest releases. From Count Basie to Kansas Smitty’s; big brass, stunning arrangements and the best of the Great American Songbook. Featuring the ’Nightcap’ track to soothe you into the new week, and ‘Without That, You Wouldn’t Have This’ - a chance for Clare to share the stories behind the songs, connecting the dots between your favourite contemporary artists and those who inspired them.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    Love Me or Leave Me

    • Decca.
  • k.d. lang

    Love for Sale

    • Nonesuch.
  • Billy May

    In a Persian Market

    • Time Life.
  • Pink Martini

    Let's Be Friends

    • Heinz.
  • Nina Simone

    My Baby Just Cares For Me

    • Bethlehem Records.
  • Roberto Fonseca

    Aggua

    • Wagram Music.
  • Count Basie

    Straight Life

    • Clef.
  • Shirley Horn

    Here's to Life

    • Verve.
  • Tony Bennett

    The Shadow of Your Smile

    • Columbia.
  • Steve Tyrell

    Taking a Chance on Love

    • Concord Records.
  • Ella Fitzgerald

    How's Chances?

    • Verve.
  • Dame Vera Lynn

    Two Sleepy People

    • Prestige.
  • Sy Oliver

    Zonky

    • Black And Blue.

Broadcast

  • Sun 5 Jul 2020 22:00