05/10/2009
Clare Teal presents the first part of Big Band Special's 30th anniversary concert. Recorded at the Town Hall, Birmingham, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band are joined by guest singer Matthew Ford.
Clare Teal presents the first part of Big Band Special's 30th anniversary concert. Recorded at the Town Hall, Birmingham the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band and conductor Jiggs Whigham are joined on stage by guest singer Matthew Ford.
Including arrangements written especially for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band over the past 30 years by writers such as Bob Florence, Allan Ganley and Steve Gray.
Originally commissioned as a 12 week run of programmes, Big Band Special has become one of Radio 2's longest running specialist music series. Featuring the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band in concert and in session, Big Band Special has travelled to every corner of the British Isles and beyond.
Over the past 30 years, featured guests have ranged from home grown emerging jazz talents to international stars including George Shearing, Ray Charles, George Benson, Van Morrison, Michael Buble, Dr John, Natalie Cole and Amy Winehouse.
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Music Played
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Big Band SFB
Birth Of A Band
Composer: Quincy Jones Arranger: Quincy Jones
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Big Band SFB
"Bill's Blues"
Composer: Bill Stapleton Arranger: Bill Stapleton
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Big Band SFB
"Evidence"
Composer: Thelonius Monk Arranger: John Clayton
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & Matthew Ford
"Moondance"
Composer: Van Morrison
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & Matthew Ford
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco"
Composer: George Cory & Douglas Cross
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & Matthew Ford
It Had Better Be Tonight
Composer: Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Oct 2009 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2