Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hermeto Pascoal In Concert | 20191116 | Al Ryan hosts a night of jazz gems to celebrate the 2019 London Jazz Festival, from classic artists to the coolest sounds, opening with a set by Brazilian legend Hermeto Pascoal. Recorded at the 2018 Copenhagen Jazz Festival featuring Itibere Zwarg , electric bass, percussion ; Andr退 Marques, piano, flute, percussion ; Jota P, saxophones, flutes ; Fကbio Pascoal, percussion ; Ajurin Zwarg, drums, percussion and the ever flamboyant Hermeto Pascoal, on keyboard, accordion, bass flute and assorted percussion. Al Ryan hosts a night of jazz to mark the opening night of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 02 | Jazz Fix | 20191116 | If you fancy giving jazz a go, start here. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 03 | Godfathers Of Jazz, Herbie Hancock | 20191116 | Julian Joseph profiles pianist/composer Herbie Hancock in the company of fellow pianist Jason Rebello including tracks and interviews from the archive. Herbie Hancock, performs at the 2019 London Jazz Festival and is famous for his Grammy-award winning instrumental single 'Rockit' along with his collaborations with trumpeter Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Joni Mitchell and the Headhunters. Julian Joseph profiles pianist Herbie Hancock in the company of Jason Rebello. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 04 | Nyos Jazz Orchestra With Yazz Ahmed | 20191116 | Exotic sounds from hip British-Bahraini trumpeter Yazz Ahmed in collaboration with the young players of the NYOS Jazz Orchestra mixing Arabic sounds and jazz. Recorded at the New Auditorium, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of the celebrations for NYOS's 40th Anniversary and conducted by Malcolm Edmonstone. Saxophones: Euan Gudgeon (alto) Tallulah Molleson (alto) Ruairidh Jones (tenor) Josh Landsburgh (tenor) Alicia Gardener-Trejo (bari) Trumpets: Alan Hunter Iain McWhinnie Saif Khalid Anna Wood Trombones Angus Grierson Symone Hutchison Jossy Nwokoye Jamie Philip (bass) Neil McCracken (keys) Ross Taylor (keys) Jacques Carroll (guitar) Ewan Hastie (bass) Mark Sandford (bass) Andrew Duncan (drums/perc) Chun-Wei Kang (drums/perc) GUEST ARTIST: Yazz Ahmed (trumpet, flugel and electronics) NYOS Jazz Orchestra Directors: Malcolm Edmonstone & Andrew Bain Hip British-Bahraini trumpeter Yazz Ahmed in collaboration with the young players of NYOS. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 05 | Godfathers Of Jazz, Sonny Rollins | 20191116 | Julian Joseph celebrates the music of saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins in the company of fellow saxophonist Tony Kofi, including interviews and essential cuts from the sax master. Rollins has recorded over 60 albums as a leader and many of his compositions, including Doxy' and St.Thomas' are now jazz standards performed by jazz artists across the world. Rollins has worked with the cream of jazz talent, including trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, pianist Thelonious Monk and drummer Max Roach. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 06 | New Generation Artist, Rob Luft | 20191116 | Music from award-winning jazz guitarist and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Rob Luft Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 07 | Future Jazz Mixtape | 20191116 | A must-have mixtape featuring young, cutting-edge artists mixing jazz with elements of electronics, hip-hop and rap including selections by Nerija, Snarky Puppy, Jaimie Branch, Bryony Jarman-Pinto, Graham Costello's Strata, Ashley Henry and Thundercat in collaboration with Flying Lotus & BadBadNotGood. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 08 | Jazz Masterclass With Tim Garland | 20191116 | Curious about jazz? Saxophonist Tim Garland sits in with Kevin Le Gendre to explain why the sax has become such a cornerstone instrument in the world of jazz. As well as performing examples, including a stunning solo rendition of the well-known standard 'Body and Soul', Tim brings in a collection of great recordings by the likes of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker to illustrate his points. Curious about jazz? Tim Garland and Kevin Le Gendre explore the secrets of the saxophone. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 09 | New Generation Artist Misha Mullov-abbado | 20191116 | Music from jazz bassist, composer, and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Misha Mullov-Abbado. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |
| 10 | Jazz Fm Presents (...) | 20191116 | Jazz FM presents interviews with artists taking part in the 2019 EFG London Jazz Festival. Al Ryan presents six hours of jazz, marking the opening of the 2019 London Jazz Festival. |