Few people did more to promote the cause of jazz in Britain than Graham Collier, who died on September 9th. He led a succession of pioneering ensembles over the last 45 years, and was a key figure in Jazz Education. Collier was still actively writing and composing right up until the time of his death. In this special memorial edition of Jazz Library, Alyn Shipton presents an archive interview with Collier, who selected highlights from his long career, from early triumphs such as Down Another Road to his last issued album Directing 14 Jackson Pollocks.
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Folge vom 05.12.2009Graham Collier
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Folge vom 28.11.2009Lionel HamptonCritic and pianist Brian Priestley joins Alyn Shipton to select recording highlights from the career of drummer, vibraphonist and pianist Lionel Hampton, one of the greatest musicians of the swing era. Including his work with Benny Goodman, his many studio recordings from the 1930s and the regular working bands he led from the 1940s for the rest of his life.
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Folge vom 21.11.2009John SurmanRecorded in front of an audience at the 2009 London Jazz Festival, British saxophonist John Surman joins Alyn Shipton to look back over his recording career. As one of the country's finest saxophonists, Surman's copious output since the 1960s includes many gems, and among those discs explored in the programme are those by his long-running quartet, his partnership with drummer Jack DeJohnette, and his work with the Norwegian singer Karin Krog.
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Folge vom 14.11.2009Cleo LaineLooking forward to her appearance at the 2009 London Jazz Festival, Cleo Laine joins Alyn Shipton to select some of the finest recorded performances from her distinguished career.DISC 1 Title: Just a Sittin' and A Rockin' Artist: Cleo Laine Composer: Ellington, Strayhorn, Gaines Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo (Union Square) Number BX403 CD3 Track 13 Personnel: Cleo Laine (vocals), Clark Terry (trumpet), Mark Whitfield (guitar) John Dankworth Orchestra.DISC 2 Title: Mr and Mississippi Artist: Cleo Laine with the Johnny Dankworth Seven Composer: Gordon Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo (Union Square) Number: BX403 CD1 Track 8 Personnel: Cleo Laine (vocals), Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet), John Dankworth (alto sax), Don Rendell (tenor sax), Bill Le Sage (vibes), Joe Muddell (bass), Eddie Taylor (drums). 4 March 1952.DISC 3 Title: Easy Living Artist: Cleo Laine with the Johnny Dankworth Seven Composer: Rainger/Robin Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo (Union Square) Number: BX403 CD1 Tr 6 Personnel: as above. 6 May 1953.DISC 4 Title: A Child Is Born Artist: Cleo Laine Composer: Jones/Wilder Album: Christmas at the Stables Label: Audio B Number: 5011 Personnel: Cleo Laine, voc; John Dankworth, ss; John Horler, p; Malcolm Creese, b; Allan Ganley, d; Andy Panayi, fl; Chris Garrick, vn; Matt Skelton, perc. 1999.DISC 5 Title: PIerrot Lunaire Artist: Cleo Laine, Nash Ensemble - Elgar Howarth (conductor) Composer: Schoenberg Album: Cleo Laine sings Pierrot Lunaire and songs by Charles Ives Label: RCA Number: LRL1 5058 Personnel: Cleo Laine, voc; Nash Ensemble - Elgar Howarth (conductor)DISC 6 Title: Summertime Artist: Cleo Laine and Ray Charles Composer: George and Ira Gershwin, Heyward and Hayward Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo Number BX 403 CD 3 Track 10 Personnel: Cleo Laine and Ray Charles, with studio orchestra from the original RCA album Porgy and Bess.DISC 7 Title: He Was Beautiful Artist: Cleo Laine and John Williams Composer: Myers, Laine Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo Number BX 403 CD 3 Track 12 Personnel: Cleo Laine, voc; John Williams, g. 1976.DISC 8 Title: Shall I Compare thee to a Summer's Day Artist: Cleo Laine Composer: Shakespeare, Laine, Dankworth Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo Number: BX 403 CD 3 Track 5 Personnel: Cleo Laine, voc. Personnel not listed.DISC 8 Title: Oh Tell me The Truth About Love Artist: Cleo Laine Composer: Auden/Dankworth Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo Number BX 403 CD 3 Track 6 Personnel: Cleo Laine, voc; John Dankworth, cl, arr., dir. Personnel not listed.DISC 9 Title: Bill Artist: Cleo Laine Composer: Kern/Wodehouse/Hammerstein Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo Number: BX 403 CD 3 Track 8 Personnel: Cleo Laine and John Dankworth Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, 1974.DISC 10 Title: No One Is Alone Artist: Cleo Laine and Jacqui Dankworth Composer: Sondheim Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo Number: BX 403 CD 4 Track 2 Personnel: Cleo Laine, voc; Jacqui Dankworth, voc; ensemble arr and cond. John Dankworth.DISC 11 Title: It was a Lover and His Lass Artist: Cleo Laine Composer: Shakespeare/Young Album: I Hear Music Label: Salvo Number: BX 403 CD 3 Track 10 Personnel: as for disc 8.