Best of 2014
Jez Nelson presents a review of the best jazz of 2014. The programme includes selections from Jez and studio guests, highlighting some of 2014's most memorable performances.
Jez Nelson presents a look back at the best albums and live recordings of 2014, featuring selections from studio guests Helen Mayhew and John Fordham.
Included in the playlist are highlights from several performances that have marked the biggest moments in the British jazz calendar, including the reunion of big band Loose Tubes, the 70th birthday of saxophonist Evan Parker and the Mercury Prize-nominated return of Polar Bear. Also on the billing are some of the most exciting albums to have emerged Stateside, including offerings from Steve Lehman's octet and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. And Jez, Helen and John mark your cards for 2015 with their discoveries of the year.
Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producer: Chris Elcombe.
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Sun Ra Presents The Qualities
It’s Christmas Time
Composer: Sun Ra
- Norton Records.
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John Fordham (The Guardian) and Helen Mayhew (Jazz FM) join Jez in the studio
Loose Tubes in concert at Ronnie Scott's, London on 8 May 2014
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Loose Tubes
Sunny
Composer: John Eacott
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Julian ArgΓΌelles
Triality
Composer: Julian ArgΓΌelles
- Circularity.
- CamJazz.
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David Virelles
µώΎ±²Ή²Τ°μ΄Η³ΎΓ©°μ΄Η
Composer: David Virelles
- ²Ρ²ϊΓ³°μΓ².
- ECM.
Jake Labazzi in concert at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Young Jazz Musician of the Year final
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Jake Labazzi
Anthropology
Composer: Charlie Parker
Michael Wollny Trio in concert at The Playhouse Theatre, Cheltenham Jazz Festival on 3 May 2014
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Michael Wollny Trio
Phlegma Phighter
Composer: Michael Wollny
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Steve Lehman Octet
Segregated and Sequential
Composer: Steve Lehman
- Mise en AbΓ®me.
- Pi.
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Norma Winstone
A Breath Away
Composer: Ralph Towner / Norma Winstone
- Dance Without Answer.
- ECM.
Evan Parker in session for Jazz on 3 at St Peter's Church, Whitstable on 8 October 2014
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Evan Parker
Reed Greed 3
Composer: Evan Parker
Polar Bear in concert at XOYO, London on 2 April 2014
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Polar Bear
Chotpot
Composer: Sebastian Rochford
Elliot Galvin Trio in concert as part of Pop-up Circus' 'Kitchen Sink Series' in London on 13 April 2014
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Elliot Galvin Trio
Azaro
Composer: Elliot Galvin
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Engines Orchestra & Phil Meadows Group
Strife of Life
Composer: Phil Meadows
- Lifecycles.
- Engines Imprint.
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Ambrose Akinmusire
Marie Christie
Composer: Ambrose Akinmusire
- The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint.
- Blue Note.
Kenny Wheeler Memorial - Order Of Service
Kenny Wheeler Memorial - Order of Service
Bottom: Kenny Wheeler and Evan Parker
Kenny Wheeler Memorial - Order of Service
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- Mon 22 Dec 2014 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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