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Best of 2014

Jazz on 3

Jez Nelson presents a review of the best jazz of 2014. The programme includes selections from Jez and studio guests, highlighting some of 2014's most memorable performances.

Jez Nelson presents a look back at the best albums and live recordings of 2014, featuring selections from studio guests Helen Mayhew and John Fordham.

Included in the playlist are highlights from several performances that have marked the biggest moments in the British jazz calendar, including the reunion of big band Loose Tubes, the 70th birthday of saxophonist Evan Parker and the Mercury Prize-nominated return of Polar Bear. Also on the billing are some of the most exciting albums to have emerged Stateside, including offerings from Steve Lehman's octet and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. And Jez, Helen and John mark your cards for 2015 with their discoveries of the year.

Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producer: Chris Elcombe.

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1 hour, 30 minutes

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Mon 22 Dec 2014 23:00

BBC Radio 3

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Loose Tubes in concert at Ronnie Scott's, London on 8 May 2014
- Loose Tubes
  
  Sunny
  
  Composer: John Eacott
Julian Argüelles

Triality

Composer: Julian Argüelles
- Circularity.
- CamJazz.
David Virelles

Biankoméko

Composer: David Virelles
- Mbókò.
- ECM.
Jake Labazzi in concert at the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year final
- Jake Labazzi
  
  Anthropology
  
  Composer: Charlie Parker
Michael Wollny Trio in concert at The Playhouse Theatre, Cheltenham Jazz Festival on 3 May 2014
- Michael Wollny Trio
  
  Phlegma Phighter
  
  Composer: Michael Wollny
Steve Lehman Octet

Segregated and Sequential

Composer: Steve Lehman
- Mise en Abîme.
- Pi.
Norma Winstone

A Breath Away

Composer: Ralph Towner / Norma Winstone
- Dance Without Answer.
- ECM.
Evan Parker in session for Jazz on 3 at St Peter's Church, Whitstable on 8 October 2014
- Evan Parker
  
  Reed Greed 3
  
  Composer: Evan Parker
Polar Bear in concert at XOYO, London on 2 April 2014
- Polar Bear
  
  Chotpot
  
  Composer: Sebastian Rochford
Elliot Galvin Trio in concert as part of Pop-up Circus' 'Kitchen Sink Series' in London on 13 April 2014
- Elliot Galvin Trio
  
  Azaro
  
  Composer: Elliot Galvin
Engines Orchestra & Phil Meadows Group

Strife of Life

Composer: Phil Meadows
- Lifecycles.
- Engines Imprint.
Ambrose Akinmusire

Marie Christie

Composer: Ambrose Akinmusire
- The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint.
- Blue Note.