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Sarah Vaughan at 100: Judi Jackson

In the second of a series of tributes celebrating the centenary of 'Sassy' Sarah Vaughan, vocalist Judi Jackson performs a cover of Come Rain or Come Shine at Maida Vale.

To mark what would have been the 100th birthday of singer Sarah Vaughan, this month Jamie is celebrating the legacy of one of jazz鈥檚 most influential singers. He鈥檒l be playing a selection of tracks, both classics and deeper cuts, from her enormous catalogue, and inviting some leading contemporary artists to record special covers of songs made famous by Vaughan.

In this second of three special programmes, the London-based American vocalist Judi Jackson joins Jamie. She talks about the musical lessons she's learnt from Vaughan and performs two tracks - Come Rain or Come Shine and Black Coffee at the 大象传媒's Maida Vale studios.

Plus, there's music from Lennie Tristano, Norah Jones, Fergus McCreadie, Vic Lewis, Jimi Tenor, Shabaka, Joe Henderson and Michael Franks.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Sarah Vaughan

    Bye Bye

    • Sarah Vaughan Sings The Mancini Songbook.
    • Mercury.
  • Lennie Tristano

    Blue Boy

    • Keynote.
  • Norah Jones

    All This Time

    • Visions.
    • Blue Note.
  • Fergus McCreadie

    Snowcap

    • Edition Records.
  • Vic Lewis

    Last Minute Bossa Nova

    • Vic Lewis Plays Bossa Nova At Home And Away.
    • HMV.
  • Jimi Tenor

    Love Is The Language

    • Philophon.
  • Sarah Vaughan

    Misty

    • Vaughan and Violins.
  • shabaka

    End Of Innocence

    • Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace.
    • Impulse!.
  • Joe Henderson

    Lazy Afternoon (Remastered 2024)

    • Craft Recordings.
  • Michael Franks

    Sometimes I Just Forget To Smile

    • The Art Of Tea.
    • Reprise.

Broadcast

  • Tue 19 Mar 2024 21:00