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in the second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last summer.
Introduced by Steve Race.
presenting the great American trumpet star Buck Clayton
with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band
Introduced by Steve Race.
Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio
featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums)
in the second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year.
Introduced by Steve Race.
A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him.
featuring J. J. Johnson (trombone), Sonny Stitt (alto saxophone), Howard McGhee
(trumpet), Walter Bishop (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums).
Introduced by Steve Race.
presenting vocal star Cleo Laine
with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet
Introduced by Steve Race.
American composer and arranger Benny Colson directs an all-star 25-piece British Orchestra in the second of two programmes featuring his work.
Introduced by Steve Race.
The second of two programmes featuring the great tenor saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall.
with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass) and Jo Jones (drums).
Introduced by Steve Race.
in the second of two programmes featuring some of the Chicagostyle jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival.
[Starring] Ruby Braff (cornet), Pee Wee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax),
George Wein (piano) and British jazzmen: Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums).
Introduced by Steve Race.
The second of two programmes with the American trumpet star Buck Clayton.
with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band.
Introduced by Steve Race.
1965 concert featuring Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.
The exciting sound of the Tubby Hayes Big Band.
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
First of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists.
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles and Charlie Rouse.
A new look at some of the older jazz tunes by Ronnie Ross (bari sax), Art Ellefson (tenor sax), Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet), Keith Christie (trombone), Bill Le Sage (piano), Spike Heatley (bass), Allan Ganley (drums).
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
On March 19, 1965, the Bill Evans Trio stopped by the BBC studios in London to play a pair of sets on Jazz 625, the now-legendary program hosted by the British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton. The combo–which featured Evans on piano, Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums–played two sets, including most of the songs from their just-completed album, Trio ’65. The two 35-minute programs take us back in time to see and hear one of the most brilliant and influential jazz pianists of all time, at work in a tightly integrated trio.
From the New Marquee Club in 1965, Humphrey Lyttelton introduces veteran New Orleans clarinettist George Lewis with Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band and Beryl Bryden.
presenting the brilliant pianist and vibraharpist Victor Feldman in a session recorded during a recent visit to England by this young British musician who now works in America.
together with Rick Laird (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums)
and featuring guest artist Ronnie Scott
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Presenting the first television performance of The Zodiac Variations
Composed by Johnny Dankworth
Featuring guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet), Bob Brookmeyer (trombone)
and The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
First of two programmes.
Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band.
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Jazz 625 presenting guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet) and Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) with Laurie Holloway (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Allan Ganley (drums).
The first of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist.
With Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums).
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The second of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists.
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio
featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums).
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The first of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums).
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet and saxophone), Donald Friedman (piano) Barre Phillips (bass) in this session featuring one of America's leading exponents in Avant Garde Jazz.
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
presenting American tenor saxophone stars Al Cohn, Zoot Sims
with Stan Tracey (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums).
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The second of two programmes recorded earlier this year by this brilliant American pianist.
With Chuck Israel (bass), Larry Bunker (drums).
Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
