Seasons & Episodes
Ellington in Concert: Part 1 & 2
The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The first of two programmes recorded durin
An All-Star Jam Session
An All-Star Jam Session featuring Kenny Baker, George Chisholm, Tony Coe, Roy Willox, Laurie Holloway, Jack Fallon, Lenn
The Tubby Hayes Quintet
Featuring guest vocalist Betty Bennett.
Chris Barber's Jazzband with Ottilie Patterson
Guest artist, Champion Jack Dupree with his 'barrelhouse' blues from New Orleans
The Modern Jazz Quartet
The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Guest arti
The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby Breen
The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby Breen
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by S
A session of Dixieland Jazz with Alex Welsh and his Band
Guest trumpet star, Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. one of the veterans of New Orleans Jazz Introduced by Steve Race.
Bill Le Sage's New Directions in Jazz Unit
Featuring the woodwind and saxophones of Ronnie Ross, Bob Burns, Johnny Scott and The Freddie Alexander Cello Ensemble.
Marian McPartland
The British jazz pianist, now living in America, in a session recorded during a recent visit to this country featuring F
The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen
The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen in a programme of big band jazz. Introduced by Steve Race.
The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall
Presenting from America, the Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall Introduced by Steve Race.
Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band
A second appearance by the great American trumpet star Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Ste
The Modern Jazz Quartet - 2nd Appearance
A second appearance by The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet
A second appearance by The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to
Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen
Presenting Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band and Mose Allison. Recorded at the Fourth National
Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet
The American jazz singer Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
The legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme featuring Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), E
An All-Star Jam Session
Featuring: Lennie Felix (piano), Freddie Randall (trumpet), Bruce Turner (alto sax), Jimmy Skidmore (tenor sax), John Pi
The Woody Herman Orchestra
Presenting from America The Woody Herman Orchestra recorded during a recent visit to Britain. Introduced by Steve Race.
Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet
The American blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet Introduced by Steve Race.
Sandy Brown's Band
with Guest instrumentalist, Ernest Ranglin guitar Introduced by Steve Race.
The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall
Jazz 625 presents the second of two appearances by one of America's top small groups The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring J
Mel Torme
an evening with the great American singer Mel Torme. accompanied by The Bill Le Sage Dektette Introduced by Steve Race.
Oscar Peterson
presents from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) Recorded during their visit
Benny Golson
American composer and arranger Benny Golson directs an all-star 25-piece British orchestra playing his works. Introduced
Annie Ross and Tony Kinsey
Jazz 625 presenting vocal star Annie Ross with The Tony Kinsey Quintet.
Erroll Garner
Presenting the great American pianist Erroll Garner with Edward Calhoun (bass) and Kelly Martin (drums). Introduced by S
In Memoriam - Charlie Parker: Part 1
A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring: J. J. Johnson (
Derek Smith & Eddie Thompson
Contrasts the styles of two British pianists now working in America who recently made a return visit to England. Derek S
The Hawk at Town Hall
The great tenor-saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall. with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (tru
The Dave Brubeck Quartet - 2
Presents a second appearance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Featuring Paul Desmond (alto-saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass),
An All Star Jam Session - 2
Featuring Keith Christie (trombone), Eddie Blair (trumpet), Ronnie Scott (tenor sax), Art Ellefson (tenor-sax), Colin Pu
The Newport All Stars
Some of the Chicago-style jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival, featuring Ruby Braff (cornet),
The Johnny Scott Quintet
Featuring Britain's foremost jazz flautist and his unique group together with guest vocalist, Millicent Martin. Introduc
American Stars
Steve Race introduces a special edition featuring some of the many American stars who have appeared in this series. Henr
The Woody Herman Orchestra
The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain the previous summer. Introduced by Steve Race.
Buck Clayton
Presenting the great American trumpet star Buck Clayton with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band Introduced by Steve Race.
Ben Webster
Jazz 625 presenting the great American saxophone star Ben Webster with the Ronnie Scott Quartet.
The Oscar Peterson Trio
Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) in the second of two prog
In Memoriam: Charlie Parker: Part 2
A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring J. J. Johnson (t
Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet
Presenting vocal star Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet Introduced by Steve Race.
Erroll Garner
Jazz 265 presents an evening with Erroll Garner.
Benny Colson
American composer and arranger Benny Colson directs an all-star 25-piece British Orchestra in the second of two programm
'The Hawk' at Town Hall
The second of two programmes featuring the great tenor saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Tow
The Newport All Stars
In the second of two programmes featuring some of the Chicagostyle jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz
Buck Clayton - Part 2
The second of two programmes with the American trumpet star Buck Clayton. with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduc
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
This 1965 concert featurs Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.
Tubby Hayes Big Band
The exciting sound of the Tubby Hayes Big Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The Wes Montgomery Quartet
First of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The Thelonious Monk Quartet
1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles and Charlie Rouse.
Dixieland Revisited
A new look at some of the older jazz tunes by Ronnie Ross (bari sax), Art Ellefson (tenor sax), Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet),
The Bill Evans Trio
In 1965, the Bill Evans Trio stopped by the BBC studios in London to play a pair of sets on Jazz 625, the now-legendary
George Lewis and the Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band
From the New Marquee Club in 1965, Humphrey Lyttelton introduces veteran New Orleans clarinettist George Lewis with Acke
Victor Feldman
Presenting the brilliant pianist and vibraharpist Victor Feldman in a session recorded during a recent visit to England
The Zodiac Variations by Johnny Dankworth
Presenting the first television performance of The Zodiac Variations Composed by Johnny Dankworth Featuring guest stars
Jazz from Kansas City
First of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphr
Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer
October 13, 1965 BBC Two Jazz 625 presenting guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet) and Bob Brookmeyer (trombon
The Jimmy Smith Trio
The first of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist. With Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums
The Wes Montgomery Quartet
October 27, 1965 BBC Two The second of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey
Jazz from Kansas City - Part 2
The second of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with H
The Oscar Peterson Trio - 2
Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Introduced by Humphrey L
The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2
The second of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums
The Jimmy Giuffre Trio
Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet and saxophone), Donald Friedman (piano) Barre Phillips (bass) in this session featuring one of A
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims
Presenting American tenor saxophone stars Al Cohn, Zoot Sims with Stan Tracey (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Jackie Dougan
The Bill Evans Trio - Part 2
The second of two programmes recorded earlier this year by this brilliant American pianist. With Chuck Israel (bass), La
The Thelonious Monk Quartet - 2
The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. featuring Charlie Rouse (tenor saxophone)
Maynard Ferguson
Presenting virtuoso Canadian trumpet star Maynard Ferguson With Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra. Introduced by Humphr
Willie 'The Lion' Smith
Presenting veteran American pianist Willie 'The Lion' Smith one of the originators of the 'Harlem stride' style with Bri
The Tony Coe Quintet
Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2
The second programme featuring this great American jazz organist. with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Intr
Jimmy Witherspoon
A return visit by this great American blues singer. Also featuring The Dick Morrissey Quartet Introduced by Humphrey Lyt
Alex Welsh and His Band
Featuring Guest star from America, Dickie Wells (trombone). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
The Modern Jazz Quartet
Playing Porgy and Bess John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) A selection
Don Byas
Presenting American tenor saxophone star Don Byas with Bruce Turner's Jump Band Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band
Presenting the veteran Chicago tenor-saxophone star Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lytt
Anita O'Day
Featuring this unique American vocal star who sings with The Peter King Quartet. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Yusef Lateef
Presenting American multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Earl 'Fatha' Hines
One of America's greatest jazz pianists. with Ron Mathewson (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey L
The Modern Jazz Quartet
Playing the Blues. John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Introduced by Hu
Mark Murphy
Presenting The American singer Mark Murphy with The Stan Tracey Trio and guest artist, Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphr
Dizzy Gillespie Quintet
A session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.
Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band
Presenting Henry 'Red' Allen, one of the veterans of New Orleans jazz, making a return visit to the series. In company w
Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio
Presenting the American alto saxophone star Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
'Fusions' of Jazz and Indian Music
With The Joe Harriott-John Mayer Double Quintet Joe Harriott (alto saxophone), Gordon Rose (trumpet and flugelhorn), Pat
Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band
Jazz 625 presents the veteran American trumpet star Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band. Introduced by Humphrey Ly
Oscar Peterson [Restored]
Flora Purin introduces a restored and re-edited version of a session by jazz pianist Oscar Peterson from October 1964.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet [Restored]
Steve Race introduces the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme, featuring Paul Desm
Dizzy Gillespie Quintet [Restored]
In a restored and re-edited version of the 1960s jazz programme, Neneh Cherry introduces a session by trumpeter Dizzy Gi
Modern Jazz Quartet [Restored]
1964 performance by the Modern Jazz Quartet, featuring members John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay wit
The Thelonious Monk Quartet [Restored]
1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles, and Charlie Rouse.
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers [Restored]
1965 concert featuring Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.
BBC Four Compilation [Restored]
Vintage 1960s British jazz from the BBC's archives, presented by Steve Race. Featured performers include John Dankworth
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