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  1. Fergus McCreadie in session

    Live music from pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie, plus Renee Rosnes’s inspirations.

  2. Lionel Loueke in session

    Guitarist Lionel Loueke plays a home session. James Brandon Lewis shares his inspirations.

  3. Tori Handsley in session

    A home session from harpist Tori Handsley, plus vibraphonist Lewis Wright's inspirations.

  4. Georgia Anne Muldrow

    The LA multi-instrumentalist and producer shares some of the music that inspires her.

  5. Light in the Darkness Special

    Live music from singer Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft and a guest mix from Jasper Høiby

  6. Highlights of 2020

    Standout albums, memorable session tracks and Mary Halvorson’s inspirations.

  7. Tigran Hamasyan

    The Armenian piano star’s inspirations. Plus Maria Chiara Argirò and Jamie Leeming.

  8. Brubeck at 100

    Kevin Le Gendre presents a Dave Brubeck special with guest Darius Brubeck.

  9. Â鶹ԼÅÄ Young Jazz Musician and Sheila Maurice-Grey

    Highlights from this year’s competition. Plus Sheila Maurice-Grey’s inspirations.

  10. London Jazz Festival Highlights

    Julian Joseph presents music from Sarathy Korwar and more. Plus Gary Crosby's inspirations

  11. J to Z Late... live from the London Jazz Festival

    A late-night edition of J to Z with live music from Kansas Smitty’s and special guests.

  12. Ashley Henry in concert and Matthew Halsall

    Live music from UK pianist Ashley Henry plus trumpeter Matthew Halsall's inspirations.

  13. John Scofield

    The guitar great shares his musical inspirations. Plus Anat Cohen and Trio Brasileiro.

  14. Aaron Diehl in concert and Regina Carter

    Live music from pianist Aaron Diehl and his trio, plus Regina Carter’s inspirations.

  15. Jason Moran in concert

    Live music from pianist Jason Moran, plus Greg Foat’s inspirations.

  16. Verneri Pohjola in concert and Jaga Jazzist

    Live music from trumpeter Verneri Pohjola, plus Jaga Jazzist’s influences.

  17. GoGo Penguin in session

    Live music from Manchester trio GoGo Penguin. Plus Rudresh Mahanthappa's inspirations.

  18. Y-OTIS in session, Delfeayo Marsalis

    Live music from Berlin-based Swedish saxophonist Otis Sandsjö and the group Y-OTIS.

  19. Bird at 100

    A Charlie Parker centenary special featuring Sheila Jordan, Django Bates and more.

  20. John Scofield in concert

    Live music from guitar great John Scofield. Plus Alice Zawadzki’s inspirations.

  21. Ant Law in concert

    British guitarist Ant Law in concert just before lockdown with music from his new album.

  22. Andrew McCormack Â鶹ԼÅÄ Session

    UK pianist Andrew McCormack in session, plus Cécile McLorin Salvant's inspirations.

  23. Hackney Colliery Band in concert

    Live music from the brass mavericks, plus trumpeter Jay Phelps shares his inspirations.

  24. Carla Bley in concert

    Live music from piano great Carla Bley and her trio. Plus Maxine Gordon's inspirations.

  25. Brandee Younger and Dezron Douglas Â鶹ԼÅÄ Session

    Live music from the harp and bass duo. Plus A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad.

  26. Daniel Herskedal Â鶹ԼÅÄ Session

    Tuba virtuoso Daniel Herskedal in session, plus pianist Aaron Parks’s inspirations.

  27. Jazz for the Struggle

    Dedicated to victims of racism and all those fighting for racial equality around the world

  28. Nduduzo Makhathini home session

    Live music from the South African piano star, plus Art Themen’s inspirations.

  29. Live From Our Living Rooms - Highlights

    Â鶹ԼÅÄ concerts from Bill Frisell and more. Plus Ambrose Akinmusire’s inspirations.

  30. Terence Blanchard in concert

    Live music from trumpeter Terence Blanchard, plus Nubya Garcia’s inspirations.

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