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Cerys Matthews' Jazz Pioneers

Cerys Matthews plunders her jazz vinyl collection so we can enjoy some rare recordings from the likes of Jabbo Smith and James P Johnson.

1 hour

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Jabbo Smith鈥檚 Rhythm Aces

    A Jazz Battle

  • 00:04

    George Lewis

    Careless Love

  • 00:11

    Sachal Studios Orchestra

    Take Five

  • 00:14

    Jimmy Smith

    Back at the Chicken Shack

  • 00:19

    Ahmad Jamal

    Poinciana (Live at The Perishing Lounge)

    • Live At the Perishing and Spotlight Club.
    • Jazz Hour.
    • 006.
  • 00:29

    Mulatu Astatke

    Yekermo Sew

  • 00:34

    E.S.T.

    Believe, Beleft, Below

    • Seven Days of Falling.
    • ACT.
    • 006.
  • 00:40

    The Jazz Corps, Rahsaan Roland Kirk & Tommy Peltier

    Another Plum

    • Pacific Jazz.
  • 00:47

    Bunk Johnson

    Tiger Rag

    • Bunk Johnson and The New Orleans Revival 1942-1947.
    • Jasmine Records.
    • 018.
  • 00:52

    King Oliver and His Dixie Syncopators

    Every Tub

    • King Oliver Vol 2 1927 to 1930.
    • 大象传媒 Enterprises.
    • 002.
  • 00:56

    Sweet Emma Barrett and Her Bell Boys

    When The Saints Go Marching In

    • Mardi Gras Day 1960 - Live.
    • 594 Records.
    • 016.

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