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  1. Pee Wee Ellis, Madeleine Peyroux

    The late Pee Wee Ellis live in concert, plus Madeleine Peyroux’s musical inspirations.

  2. Mike Westbrook

    Pianist, composer and British jazz royalty Mike Westbrook shares his musical inspirations.

  3. Hiromi

    Pianist Hiromi shares her jazz influences. Plus live music from bassist Henri Texier.

  4. Alice Zawadzki in concert

    Live music from vocalist-violinist Alice Zawadzki. Plus Alyn Shipton’s jazz inspirations.

  5. Arun Ghosh in concert, Norma Winstone

    Live jazz from clarinettist Arun Ghosh. Plus vocalist Norma Winstone’s inspirations.

  6. Jazzmeia Horn in concert, Brandee Younger

    Live music from vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. Plus harpist Brandee Younger’s jazz inspirations.

  7. Terence Blanchard

    Acclaimed trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard shares his jazz inspirations.

  8. Melissa Aldana in concert

    Live music from Chilean jazz star Melissa Aldana. Plus drummer Anne Paceo’s inspirations.

  9. Jazz Re:Fest Highlights

    Live music from Jazz Re:Fest. Plus UK sax great John Surman’s inspirations.

  10. Tomorrow's Warriors at 30

    Jumoké Fashola celebrates influential jazz education initiative Tomorrow's Warriors.

  11. Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band in concert

    Live music from one of the great drummers in jazz. Plus Daniel Casimir's inspirations.

  12. Ravi Coltrane

    The US saxophonist shares music and stories about his parents, Alice and John Coltrane.

  13. Emerging Artists Special

    Kevin Le Gendre puts the spotlight on new jazz talent.

  14. Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner

    Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs live music alongside pianist Sullivan Fortner.

  15. Louis Armstrong

    Julian Joseph pays tribute to Pops. Plus Lauren Kinsella’s inspirations.

  16. Dave Holland

    Legendary jazz bassist Dave Holland shares some of the music that inspires him.

  17. Nnenna Freelon

    Vocalist Nnenna Freelon shares her inspirations. Plus Pablo Held and Loren Stillman.

  18. Shake Stew

    Kevin Le Gendre presents live music from fiery Austrian band Shake Stew.

  19. Shai Maestro

    Pianist Shai Maestro shares his musical inspirations, plus live music from Airelle Besson.

  20. Jason Rebello and Tim Garland in concert

    Two of the UK's finest players perform material in tribute to the late Chick Corea.

  21. Soweto Kinch in Concert

    Soweto Kinch at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2021, plus Shirley Tetteh’s inspirations.

  22. Cheltenham Jazz Festival Highlights

    Live music from Gary Husband, Tim Garland with Jason Rebello and more. Plus Corey Mwamba.

  23. Abdullah Ibrahim

    South African piano great Abdullah Ibrahimin in conversation. Plus, Cheltenham Jazz.

  24. South Africa focus with Thandi Ntuli

    Jumoké Fashola explores South Africa’s jazz scene. Plus Thandi Ntuli's inspirations.

  25. Stravinsky plus Jason Moran

    Julian Joseph on Stravinsky and jazz. Plus Jason Moran's inspirations.

  26. J to Z celebrates Live Music

    Jumoké Fashola celebrates live music and Miguel Zenón shares tracks that inspire him.

  27. Jason Vieaux Â鶹ԼÅÄ Session

    Live music from classical guitarist Jason Vieaux, plus Pat Metheny’s inspirations.

  28. Maria Schneider

    World-leading composer and bandleader Maria Schneider shares her inspirations.

  29. In tribute to Chick Corea

    Julian Joseph celebrates one of the all-time greats of jazz piano, the late Chick Corea.

  30. Jason Moran’s Harlem Hellfighters in concert, Theo Croker

    Jason Moran’s Harlem Hellfighters in concert, and trumpeter Theo Croker’s inspirations.

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