Black History Month Special: Reclaiming Narratives
Alyn marks Black History Month with a special edition featuring lesser-known black artists who deserve greater recognition, including Blanche Calloway, Hazel Scott & Myrtle Jones.
Alyn Shipton marks Black History Month with a special edition featuring some lesser-known black jazz artists who deserve greater recognition. We'll hear vocalist Blanche Calloway, sister of famous jazz singer Cab Calloway, pianist Hazel Scott’s tantalising mix of classical and jazz textures ; pioneering all-female big band the International Sweethearts of Rhythm plus a rare interview with the late saxophonist Benny Golson. Get in touch: jrr@bbc.co.uk or use #jazzrecordrequests on social.
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Hazel Scott
Prelude in C Sharp Minor
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Blanche Calloway
Just a Crazy Song (Hi Hi Hi)
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Bennie Green
Ain't Nothing But the Blues
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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Moanin'
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Richard Bona
Bisso Baba (Always Together}
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Irma Thomas
Back Water Blues
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Papa Celestin
Li'l Liza Jane
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Mary Lou Williams Girl Stars
Harmony Grits
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Gail Thompson
Burkina Faso
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Art Hodes Quartet with Jacques Butler
Royal Garden Blues
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Bunk Johnson
My Life Will Be Sweeter Some Day (feat. Myrtle Jones)
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm
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Broadcast
- Sun 6 Oct 2024 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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