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Geoffrey Smith presents a selection of listeners' jazz requests beginning with Donald Lambert romping through Wagner, and Buck Clayton and pals swinging all the way to the end.

To make your Jazz Record Request, email jazz.record.requests@bbc.co.uk.

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Sat 25 Jun 2011 16:45
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Music Played

  • Wynton Marsalis

    Oh, but on the Third Day (Happy Feet Blues) (JRR Signature Tune)

    Composer: Wynton Marsalis Performers: Wynton Marsalis (tp), Marcus Roberts (p), Todd Williams (ts), Dr Michael White (cl), Danny Barker (bj), Teddy Riley (tp), Freddie Lonzo (tb), Reginald Veal (b), Herlin Riley (d) Recorded: 28 October 1988

    • The Majesty of the Blues.
    • 1989 CD CBS 465129 2.

  • Donald Lambert

    Donald Lambert - Pilgrim's Chorus

    Composer: Wagner Performers: Donald Lambert (piano) Recorded: 1941

  • Red Onion Jazz Babies

    Cake Walking Babies from ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ

    Composer: C. Smith-H. Troy-C. Williams Performers: Louis Armstrong (c), Sidney Bechet (ss), Charlie Irves (tb), Lil Hardin Armstrong (p), Buddy Christian (bj), Alberta Hunter, Clarence Todd (v) Recorded: December 1924

    • Riverside History of Classic Jazz.
    • Riverside RBCD0052.
    • 16 3’23”.

  • Fats Waller

    When Somebody Thinks you're wonderful

    Composer: Woods Performers: Fats Waller (v & p), Herman Autry (tp), Gene β€˜Honeybear’ Sedric (cl/ts), James Smith (g), Charles Turner (b), Yank Porter (d) Recorded: 29 November 1935

    • Fats Waller Ain’t Misbehavin’.
    • Past Perfect PPCD 78118.
    • 4 3’40”.

  • Benny Goodman

    After You've Gone

    Composer: Creamer-Layton Performers: The Benny Goodman Sextet: Benny Goodman (cl), Teddy Wilson (p), Red Norvo (vib), Mike Bryan (g) Slam Stewart (b), Morey Feld (d) Recorded: 1945

    • Benny Goodman Combos.
    • Philips BBE 12189.

  • Bill Evans

    Bill Evans - Porgy (I Loves You, Porgy)

    Composer: Gershwin Performers: Bill Evans (p), Scott LaFaro (b), Paul Motian (d) Recorded: New York, 25 June 1961

  • Dizzy Gillespie & The Double Six

    Dizzy Gillespie & The Double Six - Con Alma

    Composer: Gillespie Performers: Dizzy Gillespie (tp), James Moody (as), Kenny Barron (p), Chris White (b), Rudy Collins (d) & The Double Six Recorded: 1963

  • Weather Report

    Teen Town

    Composer: J. Pastorius Performers: Wayne Shorter (ss), Josef Zawinul (Fender Rhodes Electric Piano & Synth), Jaco Pastorious (b), Alex Acuna (d) Manolo Badrena (p) Recorded: 10 September 1977

    • Weather Report Live and Unreleased.
    • Columbia Legacy 5080582.

  • Buck Clayton

    Undecided

    Composer: C. Shavers Performers: Buck Clayton, Joe Thomas (tp), Urbie Green, Trummy Young (tp), Lem Davis (as), Coleman Hawkins (ts), Charles Fowlkes (b), Billy Kyle (p), Freddie Green (g), Jo Jones (d) Recorded: 13 August 1954

    • Buck Clayton – Complete Legendary Jam Sessions Master Takes.
    • Lonehill Jazz LHJ 10115.

Broadcast

  • Sat 25 Jun 2011 16:45
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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