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Last broadcast on Tue, 8 Feb 2011, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2.
Synopsis
Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz, and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to the future.
This week, Jamie remembers the legendary UK jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Sir John Dankworth one year after his death (on February 6th 2010).
His long-time trombonist Bill Geldard speaks about working with Sir John Dankworth and Jamie plays an archive recording of one of his performances from the 1950s.
Sir John Dankworth
Music played
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Mel Tormé
— Too Close For ComfortMel Tormé Swings Shubert Abbey, Verve -
Dosh — Don’t Wait For The Needle To Drop
Wolves And Wishes, Anticon -
Lorez Alexandria — Baltimore Oriole
For Swingers Only, Argo -
Archive Session Track
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The John Dankworth Big Band — Anniversaire
Live BBC Recording, 1955
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Johnny Dankworth Seven — Moby Dick
Live BBC Recording, 1956
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Lizzy Parks — This And That
Shapes, Tru Thoughts -
Magnus Öström — Piano Break Song
Thread Of Life, Act -
Terry Callier
— You’re Goin’ Miss Your CandymanWhat Color Is Love, MCA -
Hank Mobley
— East Of The VillageThe Turnaround!, Blue Note -
Steely Dan
— Black CowAja, ABC
Broadcast
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Tue 8 Feb 201119:00