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Alyn Shipton's selection of listeners' requests includes music by Count Basie, the Modern Jazz Quartet and a track from a newly released set from the 1970s by the British trio SOS, namely Alan Skidmore, Mike Osborne and John Surman.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 24 Aug 2013 17:00

Music Played

  • Count Basie

    Love Jumped Out

    Composer: Buck Clayton Performers: Buck Clayton, Harry Edison, Al Killian, Ed Lewis, t; Vic Dickenson, Dan Minor, Dicky Wells, tb; Earl Warren, Buddy Tate, Lester Young, Jack Washington, reeds; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Walter Page, b; Jo Jones, d. 19 Nov 1940.

    • Four To A Bar.
    • Parade.
    • 2030 Track 4 (3.15).
  • Louis Armstrong

    I'm A Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas

    Composer: Baxter Performers: Louis Armstrong, t, v; Leon Elkins, t; Lawrence Brown, tb; Leon Herriford, Willie Stark, William Franz, reeds; Harvey Brooks, p; Ceele Burke, g; Reggie Jones, b; Lionel Hampton, d. 21 July 1930.

    • Hotter Than That.
    • Marshall Cavendish.
    • JAZZ CD03 Track 1 (3.12).
  • The Modern Jazz Quartet

    Django

    Composer: Lewis Performers: John Lewis, p; Milt Jackson, vib; Percy Heath, b; Kenny Clarke, d. 15 May 1953.

    • The Quintessence.
    • Fremeaux.
    • FA 285 CD 1 Track 4 (7.06).
  • S.O.S.

    Country Dance

    Composer: Surman / Osborne / Skidmore Performers: John Surman, ss, bar, bcl; Mike Osborne, as; Alan Skidmore, ts. 14 Sep 1975.

    • Looking For The Next One.
    • Cuneiform.
    • Rune 360/361 CD 1 Track 4 (7.43).
  • Billie Holiday

    I'll Be Seeing You

    Composer: Kahal, Fain Performers: Billie Holiday, v; Doc Cheatham, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Lem Davis, as; Eddie Heywood, p; John Simmons, b; Sid Catlett, d. 1 April 1944.

    • The Lady Sings.
    • Proper.
    • Properbox 26 CD 3 Track 25 (3.32.
  • Sam Price and His Texas Bluesicians

    Lead me Daddy Straight To The Bar

    Composer: Unknown Performers: Sam Theard, v; Shad Collins, t; Don Stovall, as; Lester Young, ts; Sam Price, p; Duke Jones, b; Harold β€œDoc” West, d. 3 April 1941.

    • n/a.
    • Decca.
    • 8649 Side A (2.52).
  • Buck Clayton

    All The Cats join In

    Composer: Sauter / Wilder / Gilbert Performers: Buck Clayton, Billy Butterfield, t; Ruby Braff, c; J C Higginbotham, tb; Tyree Glenn, tb, vib; Coleman Hawkins, Julian Dash, ts; Ken Kersey, p; Steve Jordan, g; Walter Page, b, Bobby Donaldson, d. 5 March 1956.

    • Complete Legendary Jam Sessions Master Takes.
    • Lonehill.
    • 10115 CD 3 Track 7 (7.25).
  • Herb Ellis

    Mitch's Lament

    Composer: Ellis Performers: Harry Sweets Edison, t; Plas Johnson, ts; Herb Ellis, g; George Duke, p; Ray Brown, b; Jake Hanna, d. 1975.

    • In The Pocket.
    • Concord.
    • CCD2-2154-2, CD 1 Track 2 (7.45.
  • Dave Holland

    Equality

    Composer: Holland Performers: Antonio Hart, as; Alex Sipiagin, t; Robin Eubanks, tb; Mulgrew Miller, p; Dave Holland, b; Eric Harland, d. 2008.

    • Pass It On.
    • Dare 2 / Emarcy.
    • Number 0600753106679, Track 5 (9.

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  • Sat 24 Aug 2013 17:00

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