Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Dezron Douglas's Inspirations

US bassist Dezron Douglas shares his musical inspirations, plus concert highlights from jazz harpist Alina Bzhezhinska.

Kevin Le Gendre hears from US bassist and educator Dezron Douglas. A protΓ©gΓ© of the great Jackie McLean, Dezron has established himself as a highly creative composer and formidable bander, and has worked alongside the likes of Pharaoh Sanders, Ravi Coltrane, Geri Allen and Louis Hayes, to name a few. A leading player in the jazz world, he has been recorded on more than 100 albums, and is also active educator on the Jazz Studies faculty at NYU Steinhardt. Here Dezron shares some of the music and artists that have inspired him, including a joy-raising track by UK acid-jazz band, The Brand New Heavies.

Also in the programme, concert highlights from London-based, Ukrainian/Polish jazz harpist Alina Bzhezhinska and her HipHarp Collective recorded live at the Barbican for J to Z, as they blend jazz, hip hop and the ever-ethereal sounds of the harp together to create new and innovative compositions.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Mar 2023 17:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

More episodes

Previous

International Women’s Day Special

Next

Terri Lyne Carrington in concert

See all episodes from J to Z

Music Played

  • Sultan Stevenson

    Safe Passage

    • Faithful One.
    • Whirlwind Recordings.

  • Charlie Hunter

    Oakland

    • Right Now Move.
    • Ropeadope Records.

  • Alina Bzhezhinska

    For Carroll (live for J to Z)

    • Live from the Barbican for J to Z.

  • Wes Mongomery

    Cariba

    • Full House.
    • Riverside Records.

  • Mette Henriette

    i villvind

    • Drifting.
    • ECM Records.

  • Simon Moullier

    Isla

    • Isla.
    • self-released.

  • Alina Bzhezhinska

    Fire (live for J to Z)

    • Live from the Barbican for J to Z.

  • Kevin G. Davy

    Dakeyne Street

    • 81 Miles Via Hulme.
    • Jump Recordings.

  • Wes Montgomery Trio

    'Round Midnight

    • The Wes Montgomery Trio.
    • Riverside Records.

  • Dezron Douglas

    More Coffee Please

    • ATALAYA.
    • International Anthem.

  • Pharoah Sanders

    Greeting to Saud (Brother McCoy Tyner)

    • Elevation.
    • Impulse!.

  • Joe Henderson

    Tetragon

    • Tetragon.
    • Milestone.

  • Tito Puente and His Orchestra

    Mambo Inn

    • Mamborama.
    • Tico Records.

  • Geri Allen

    Joy and Wonder

    • The Gathering.
    • Verve Records.

  • The Brand New Heavies

    Brother Sister

    • Brother Sister.
    • FFRR.

  • Alina Bzhezhinska

    Paris Sur Le Toit (live for J to Z)

    • Live from the Barbican for J to Z.

Broadcast

  • Sat 11 Mar 2023 17:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3