The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The first of two programmes recorded during a recent visit to this country.
An All-Star Jam Session featuring Kenny Baker, George Chisholm, Tony Coe, Roy Willox, Laurie Holloway, Jack Fallon, Lennie Hastings.
Featuring guest vocalist Betty Bennett
Guest artist, Champion Jack Dupree with his 'barrelhouse' blues from New Orleans
The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida (guitar)
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.
Guest trumpet star, Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. one of the veterans of New Orleans Jazz Introduced by Steve Race.
Featuring the woodwind and saxophones of Ronnie Ross, Bob Burns, Johnny Scott and The Freddie Alexander Cello Ensemble. Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen in a programme of big band jazz. Introduced by Steve Race.
presenting from America The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall Introduced by Steve Race.
A second appearance by the great American trumpet star Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
A second appearance by The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
The American jazz singer Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
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.
Presenting from America The Woody Herman Orchestra recorded during a recent visit to Britain. Introduced by Steve Race.
The American blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet Introduced by Steve Race.
with Guest instrumentalist, Ernest Ranglin guitar Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
an evening with the great American singer Mel Torme. accompanied by The Bill Le Sage Dektette Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
American composer and arranger Benny Golson directs an all-star 25-piece British orchestra playing his works. Introduced by Steve Race.
Jazz 625 presenting vocal star Annie Ross with The Tony Kinsey Quintet.
presenting the great American pianist Erroll Garner with Edward Calhoun (bass) and Kelly Martin (drums). 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.
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 Eddie Thompson with Spike Heatley (bass), Tony Carr (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
presents a second appearance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. featuring Paul Desmond (alto-saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
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.
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 (piano) with British jazzmen Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
featuring Britain's foremost jazz flautist and his unique group together with guest vocalist, Millicent Martin. Introduced by Steve Race.
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 Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond (alto sax), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Erroll Garner with Eddie Calhoun (bass), Kelly Martin (drums). The Coleman Hawkins Quintet featuring Harry Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass), Jo Jones (drums). The Woody Herman Orchestra The Newport All Stars featuring Peewee Russell (clarinet), Ruby Braff (cornet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano), Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Mel Torme with The Bill Le Sage Dektette. Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet.
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. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. 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.
The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. featuring Charlie Rouse (tenor saxophone), Larry Gayles (bass), Ben Riley (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Presenting virtuoso Canadian trumpet star Maynard Ferguson With Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Presenting veteran American pianist Willie 'The Lion' Smith one of the originators of the 'Harlem stride' style with Brian Brocklehurst (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The second programme featuring this great American jazz organist. with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
A return visit by this great American blues singer. Also featuring The Dick Morrissey Quartet Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Featuring Guest star from America, Dickie Wells (trombone). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
playing Porgy and Bess John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) A selection from George Gershwin's folk opera: Summertime, I Love You Porgy, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, My Man's Gone Now, It Ain't Necessarily So. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
presenting American tenor saxophone star Don Byas with Bruce Turner's Jump Band Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Presenting the veteran Chicago tenor-saxophone star Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Featuring this unique American vocal star who sings with The Peter King Quartet. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
presenting American multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
one of America's greatest jazz pianists. with Ron Mathewson (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
playing the Blues. John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Presenting The American singer Mark Murphy with The Stan Tracey Trio and guest artist, Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
In a restored and re-edited version of the 1960s jazz programme, Neneh Cherry introduces a session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.
Presenting Henry 'Red' Allen, one of the veterans of New Orleans jazz, making a return visit to the series. In company with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Presenting the American alto saxophone star Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
with The Joe Harriott-John Mayer Double Quintet Joe Harriott (alto saxophone), Gordon Rose (trumpet and flugelhorn), Pat Smythe (piano and harpsichord), Coleridge Goode (bass), Allan Ganley (drums), John Mayer (harpsichord), Diwan Motihar (sitar), Keshav Sathe (tabla), Surendra Kamath (tambura), Chris Taylor (flute) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Jazz 625 presents the veteran American trumpet star Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Jazz 625 Live: For One Night Only is a special 90-minute live show paying tribute to the iconic 1960s BBC Two jazz show of the same name. Broadcast live from the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and hosted by Andi Oliver the programme will feature a house band and special guests including Gregory Porter, Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones , Joshua Redman, Jacqui Dankworth and Cleo Laine. There will also be classic archive from the original series and interviews and features looking back at a classic time in Jazz.
The BBC’s 1960s jazz programme returns for a one-off special celebrating the recent resurgence of the genre by a community of young Londoners, largely educated through grassroots organisations rather than conservatoire traditions. Presented by drummer Moses Boyd and DJ Jamz Supernova, the Jazz 625 studio hosts performances from saxophonist Nubya Garcia, groups Ezra Collective and Sons of Kemet, and singer Poppy Ajudha.
Vintage 1960s British jazz from the BBC's archives, presented by Steve Race. Featured performers include John Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Victor Feldman with Ronnie Scott, the Tubby Hayes Big Band, the Johnny Ross Quartet, Annie Ross with the Tony Kinsey Quintet and Bill Le Sage's Directions in Jazz.
Programme celebrating the archive of this legendary BBC jazz concert show from the mid 1960s, so titled because the newly launched BBC 2 was broadcasting on 625-UHF lines (the HD of the time) unlike the 405-VHF of BBC 1 and ITV. It features classic performances from legends such as Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and Dizzy Gillespie and the Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet, alongside rarely seen sessions from the likes of Wes Montgomery, Marian McPartland, Chris Barber's Jazz Band and Willie 'The Lion' Smith.
