• Premiered: Apr 1964
  • Episodes: 88
  • Followers: 1
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Season 1964
1964x1
Ellington in Concert: Part 1
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 21, 1964
The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The first of two programmes recorded during a recent visit to this country.
1964x7
Presenting from America: The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 02, 1964
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x8
A session of Dixieland Jazz with Alex Welsh and his Band
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 09, 1964
Guest trumpet star, Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. one of the veterans of New Orleans Jazz Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x9
Bill Le Sage's Directions in Jazz Unit
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 16, 1964
Featuring the woodwind and saxophones of Ronnie Ross, Bob Burns, Johnny Scott and The Freddie Alexander Cello Ensemble. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x10
Marian McPartland
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 30, 1964
The British jazz pianist, now living in America, in a session recorded during a recent visit to this country featuring Freddie Logan (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x11
The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 07, 1964
The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen in a programme of big band jazz. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x12
The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 14, 1964
presenting from America The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x13
Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 21, 1964
A second appearance by the great American trumpet star Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x14
The Modern Jazz Quartet 2nd Appearance
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 28, 1964
A second appearance by The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) featuring the guitar of Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x15
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 03, 1964
A second appearance by The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x16
Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 11, 1964
Presenting Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band and Mose Allison. Recorded at the Fourth National Jazz Festival held last weekend at Richmond, Surrey. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x17
Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 18, 1964
The American jazz singer Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x18
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 25, 1964
The legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme featuring Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x19
An all-star jam session
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 01, 1964
featuring: Lennie Felix (piano), Freddie Randall (trumpet), Bruce Turner (alto sax), Jimmy Skidmore (tenor sax), John Picard (trombone), Spike Heatley (bass), Derek Hogg (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x20
The Woody Herman Orchestra
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 08, 1964
Presenting from America The Woody Herman Orchestra recorded during a recent visit to Britain. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x21
Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 12, 1964
The American blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x22
Sandy Brown's Band
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 19, 1964
with Guest instrumentalist, Ernest Ranglin guitar Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x23
The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 26, 1964
Jazz 625 presents the second of two appearances by one of America's top small groups The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x24
Mel Torme
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 03, 1964
an evening with the great American singer Mel Torme. accompanied by The Bill Le Sage Dektette Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x25
Oscar Peterson
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 10, 1964
presents from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) Recorded during their visit to Britain earlier this year. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x26
Benny Golson
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 17, 1964
American composer and arranger Benny Golson directs an all-star 25-piece British orchestra playing his works. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x28
Erroll Garner
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 31, 1964
presenting the great American pianist Erroll Garner with Edward Calhoun (bass) and Kelly Martin (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x29
In Memoriam - Charlie Parker: Part 1
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 07, 1964
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), .. show full overview
1964x30
Derek Smith & Eddie Thompson
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 14, 1964
contrasts the styles of two British pianists now working in America who recently made a return visit to England. Derek Smith with Geoff Clyne (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums). and .. show full overview
1964x31
The Hawk at Town Hall
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 21, 1964
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.
1964x32
The Dave Brubeck Quartet - 2
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 28, 1964
presents a second appearance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. featuring Paul Desmond (alto-saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x33
An All Star Jam Session - 2
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 05, 1964
featuring Keith Christie (trombone), Eddie Blair (trumpet), Ronnie Scott (tenor sax), Art Ellefson (tenor-sax), Colin Purbrook (piano), Dave Green (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x34
The Newport All Stars
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 12, 1964
Some of the Chicago-style jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival, featuring Ruby Braff (cornet), Peewee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor-sax), George Wein .. show full overview
1964x35
The Johnny Scott Quintet
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 19, 1964
featuring Britain's foremost jazz flautist and his unique group together with guest vocalist, Millicent Martin. Introduced by Steve Race.
1964x36
American Stars
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 26, 1964
Steve Race introduces a special edition featuring some of the many American stars who have appeared in this series. Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. with Alex Welsh and his Band. The Dave .. show full overview

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