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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band Graham Collier Tribute

Julian Joseph presents members of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band in a special tribute concert, celebrating the music of the late bassist, bandleader and composer Graham Collier.

Julian Joseph presents a special tribute concert to celebrate the music of the late British bandleader & composer Graham Collier. It features members of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band plus many of Collier's closest associates, including musical director Geoff Warren. Graham Collier was a key member of a seminal generation of British jazz composers in the 60s, and his creative spirit continued until his untimely death in 2011. 2012 would have marked his 75th birthday and tonight's performance, recorded at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Maida Vale Studios, includes the British premiere of Graham's penultimate work, The Blue Suite, as well as a selection of his and the musicians' personal favourites from the Collier canon.
Band are:- Steve Waterman, Martin Shaw, Mike Lovatt (Trumpets); Jonathan Williams (French Horn); Andy Grappy (Tuba); Gordon Campbell (Trombone); Art Themen, Andy Panayi, Graeme Blevins, Julian Siegel (Reeds); Roger Dean (Piano/Laptop); Roy Babbington (Bass); John Marshall (Drums); Ed Speight (Guitar); Geoff Warren (Musical Director).

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Nov 2012 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Graham Collier Tribute Band, Geoff Warren (Musical Director)

    The Blue Suite

    Composer: Graham Collier Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording, recorded at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Maida Vale Studios, London on Wednesday 14th November 2012.

  • Graham Collier

    Lullaby For A Lonely Child

    Composer: K Jenkins

    • Impressed with Gilles Peterson.
    • Universal Jazz.

  • Graham Collier Tribute Band, Geoff Warren (Musical Director)

    Under the Pier

    Composer: Graham Collier Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording, recorded at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Maida Vale Studios, London on Wednesday 14th November 2012. 12.55

  • Graham Collier Tribute Band, Geoff Warren (Musical Director)

    Hackney Five

    Composer: Graham Collier Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording, recorded at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Maida Vale Studios, London on Wednesday 14th November 2012.

  • Graham Collier Tribute Band, Geoff Warren (Musical Director)

    Tinted Autumn – 3rd Movement from Winter Oranges

    Composer: Graham Collier Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording, recorded at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Maida Vale Studios, London on Wednesday 14th November 2012.

  • Graham Collier Tribute Band, Geoff Warren (Musical Director)

    Aberdeen Angus

    Composer: Graham Collier Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording, recorded at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Maida Vale Studios, London on Wednesday 14th November 2012.

Broadcast

  • Sun 25 Nov 2012 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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