Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20101114 | Join Claire Martin with a European Theme on this week's Jazz Line-Up featuring Belgian pianist Eric Legnini and Trio. Legnini has a fine talent as much as a writer as in interpreting the standards. Also appearing: Italian saxophonist Stefano Di Battista and Quartet - a man who credits Art Pepper as his inspiration to play jazz. And there's a solo spot from UK-based pianist Alex Wilson whose Latin piano style is both infectious and addictive. Claire Martin will present all these differing styles on Jazz Line-Up on the first of two exclusive programmes from this year's London Jazz Festival. Pianist Eric Legnini and saxophonist Stefano Di Battista at 2010's London Jazz Festival. Programme exploring jazz music | |
| Asaf Sirkis - 2010 London Jazz Festival | 20101128 | Drummer Asaf Sirkis is based in the UK. While developing his own compositions, Asaf formed the Asaf Sirkis Trio in 2007 which features Greek guitarist Tassos Spiliotopoulos and bassist Patrick Bettison on Electric Bass and Harmonica. The trio released their first album 'The Monk' in September, 2008 and on this exclusive broadcast for Jazz Line-Up will preview his latest release 'Letting Go'. Since his arrival in the UK from Israel, he has taken the British jazz scene by storm with his sensitive style and composition. Asaf's credentials include his band 'Inner Noise' with Steve Lodder, Tim Garland's ' Lighthouse Trio' and Gilad Atzmon's 'Orient House'. With Claire Martin. Featuring drummer Asaf Sirkis at the 2010 London Jazz Festival. Programme exploring jazz music |
| Brass Jaw, Cassandra Wilson | 20101212 | Two powerful voices on this weeks Jazz Line-Up, presented by Julian Joseph A powerful, highly mobile jazz quartet with a difference - Brass Jaw create resonant and impassioned modern jazz, whipping up a show stopping wall-of-brass sound. They are Ryan Quigley (Trumpet) Paul Towndrow (Alto Saxophone) Konrad Wiszniewski (Tenor Saxophone) and Allon Beauvoisin (Baritone Saxophone) And the powerful voice of Cassandra Wilson, who talks about her new CD new 'Silver Pony', a mix of live tracks and studio sessions. Julian Joseph presents a gig by Brass Jaw and an interview with singer Cassandra Wilson. Programme exploring jazz music |
| Shabaka Hutchings Trio, Arun Ghosh Sextet, Outhouse | 20101121 | Julian Joseph presents a special edition of the programme recorded at the Southbank Centre as part of this year's London Jazz Festival featuring music from BBC Radio 3 New Generation Jazz Artist Shabaka Hutchings with his Trio, the Arun Ghosh Sextet and Outhouse featuring guest guitarist Hilmar Jensson. Saxophonist /Clarinettist Shabaka Hutchings will be performing with his latest improv group featuring John Edwards on double bass and Mark Sanders on drums. Rising star Arun Ghosh will be playing his unique brand of high-octane driven Asian flavoured jazz featuring his evocative clarinet stylings and inventive quartet Outhouse will be performing with special guest star guitarist Hilmar Jennson. Julian Joseph with a special edition from 2010's London Jazz Festival. Programme exploring jazz music |
| Terence Blanchard | 20101205 | On this week's Jazz Line-Up presented by Julian Joseph, Terence Blanchard is featured. Acclaimed for his Grammy nominated film scores for Spike Lee, Terence Blanchard is one of the few contemporary horn players who can truly claim to inherit the legacy of jazz giants Miles Davis, Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard. Fast and furious post-bop from a latter-day New Orleans hero and a super-charged new band of : Brice Wilson - Tenor Sax Fabian Almazan - Piano Ben Williams - Bass Kendrick Scott - Drums. Julian Joseph presents trumpeter Terence Blanchard at 2010's London Jazz Festival. Programme exploring jazz music |