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John Humphrys: My Kind of Jazz

John Humphrys plays a selection of his favourite jazz artists, from Sinatra and Nat King Cole, to Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

It might surprise you that one of the big beasts of political journalism, not only likes to crunch his teeth on the political issues of the day, but is more than happy to bite down on the best in jazz.

Listen in as John Humphrys plays a selection of his favourite artists, from Sinatra and Nat King Cole, to Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

John also reveals there are others in the parliamentary jungle who know a swing vocal from a swing vote, and to whom a fascinating rhythm is more appealing than a political tap dance. To find out more, join John for this festive jazz cracker on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sun 30 Dec 2012 11:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

Music Played

  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    Love Me Or Leave Me

    • The Ultimate Sammy Davis Jr Collection.
    • WSM.
    • 8122-76442.

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Manhattan

    • Forever Ella.
    • Universal.
    • 984-8373.

  • Count Basie

    April In Paris

    • Compact Jazz Count Basie.
    • VERVE.
    • 831-364 2.

  • Cole, Nat King Trio

    Route 66

    • Hits Of '46.
    • ASV.
    • CDAJA-5246.

  • Ella Fitzgerald and Ellis Larkins

    Someone To Watch Over Me

    • Cool Couples.
    • Castle Pulse.
    • PLSCD 632.

  • The Oscar Peterson Trio

    In The Still Of The Night

    • Piano Moods.
    • NA.
    • NA-NA.

  • Madeleine Peyroux

    Careless Love

    • Careless Love.
    • ROUNDER.
    • 060249-8235836.

  • Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges

    St Louis Blues

    • Duke Elliington Jazz Masters 4.
    • Verve.
    • 516 3382.

  • Billie Holiday

    Blue Moon

    • The Complete Verve Studio Master Tapes.
    • VERVE.
    • PROMO-001.

  • Bennett, Tony & K.D. Lang

    Exactly Like You

    • A Wonderful World.
    • RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA.
    • CK-86734.

  • Matt Monro

    One Morning In May

    • The Best Of Matt Monro.
    • EMI.
    • CDP-7 95411 2.

  • Diana Krall

    I Can't Give You Anything But Love

    • When I Look In Your Eyes.
    • VERVE.
    • IMP3P-90137.

  • Duke Ellington

    Take The "A" Train

    • The Dule Ellington Collection.
    • HMV.
    • 72435208642.

  • Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

    Charpoy

    • ...And his Mother called him Bill.
    • Bluebird.
    • 86-287.

  • Louis Armstrong

    Weather Bird

    • His Greatest Years.
    • Parlophone.
    • PMC-1150.

  • Sinatra, Frank & Billy May Orchestra

    Luck Be A Lady

    • Guys & Dolls.
    • REPRISE.
    • 2-47775.

  • Claude Thornhill & His Orchestra

    Arab Dance

    • The Early Cool A Memory Of Claude Thornill.
    • EMBER.
    • CJS-828.

  • Miles DAVIS (1926)

    Bess You Is My Woman Now

    • Porgy And Bess.
    • CBS.
    • 450985-24-2.

  • Sarah Vaughan

    Just One Of Those Things

    • Jazz Masters 18.
    • VERVE.
    • 518-199 2.

  • Mel TormΓ©

    A Shine On Your Shoes

    • Mel Torme's Finest Hour.
    • VERVE.
    • 549-673-2.

  • James TormΓ©

    Comin' Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Baby

    • Love For Sale.
    • Entertainment One music.
    • EOMCD4537.

  • Peggy Lee

    The Folks Who Live On The Hill

    • The Man I Love / If You Go.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 7243 8 55389-2 6.

  • Michael BublΓ©

    The Best Is Yet To Come

    • Call Me Irresponsible.
    • 143/REPRISE.
    • 9362-499989.

Broadcast

  • Sun 30 Dec 2012 11:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2