19 June 2019 — Jazz on the Tube
Tag: jazz
Miles Davis and Gil Evans From Studio 61 in NYC
20 May 2019 — Jazz on the Tube
Exemplary television program with the Miles Davis Quintet featuring John Coltrane, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb, and including the Gil Evans Orchestra.
‘Harlem River Drive’ Revisited – Eddie Palmieri
29 September 2018 — Jazz on the Tube
The magnificent Eddie Palmieri, now in his 80th year! A replay of his groundbreaking 1971 (I think) composition, ‘Harlem River Drive’, in a live performance in E. Harlem.
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Duke Ellington – V.I.P. Boogie/Jam With Sam
2 May 2018 —Jazz on the Tube
“Ellington in 1962 performs a medley of two numbers”
In 1962, the Goodyear Tire Company sponsored a series of half-hour shows that showcased swing-oriented performers.
This color excerpt from the Duke Ellington program features baritonist Harry Carney and clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton in the spotlight during the medium-tempo blues “V.I.P. Boogie.”
Remembering Bra Hugh Masekela
26 January 2018 — Jazz on the Tube
Hugh Masekela (April 4, 1939 – January 23, 2018)
Hugh Masekela “Grazing In The Grass” live at the Kuumbwa, March 24th, 2014
I had the pleasure, and the honour of hanging out with Bra Hugh on a number of occasions when I lived Johannesburg as well as here in London when he visited here. A modest and honest human being, who was the same offstage as we was on, and who dedicated his life, not only to the wonderful music of South Africa but to the struggle to free its people from the evil of Apartheid.
As they say in SA, Hamba Kahle Bra Hugh, you are forever in our memory Continue reading
Andrew Hill
4 January 2018 — Jazz on the Tube
One of my all-time favourite pianists, who I once met at a friend’s house in Brooklyn in 1975. Continue reading
Bolero at Sunrise: Gilad Atzmon/Ravel, Arr. Callum Au
20 December 2017 — Youtube
Beautiful! Performed by Konse Big Band led by Prof. Johannes Berauer at Klagenfurt Jazz Club 20.12.1017
Soundies: Black Music from the 1940s
13 October 2017 — Youtube
A compilation of Black American music including Fats Waller. Wonderful stuff!
Video: 15th London African Music Festival presents: LEKAN BABALOLA’S SACRED FUNK
15 September 2017 — Vortex Jazz Club
28 September 2017 – Book Online
Twice Grammy award winning Nigerian percussionist Lekan Babalola is well known for his innovative musical style, using his native Yoruba tongue infused with traditional music, Afrobeat and funky dance overtones. Awarded his first Grammy in 2006 for performances on the late Ali Farka Toure’s album ‘In the Heart of the Moon’, he was awarded a second at the 49th Grammy awards in 2009 for his work as Associate Producer on the American jazz diva Cassandra Wilson’s album. World press has given him rave reviews for his percussive ‘wizardry’ and infectious grooves.
You ain’t gonna know me ‘cos you think you know me – Louis Moholo-Moholo
13 April 2017 — Youtube
I can’t get enough of this music, so here’s a very famous song, dedicated to former Blue Notes trumpeter, Mongezi Feza and written in his memory. From the album Spirits Rejoice! 1978 (Ogun).
Louis Moholo – drums
Harry Miller – bass
Johnny Dyani – bass
Nick Evans – trombone
Radu Malfatti – trombone
Evan Parker – tenor sax
Keith Tippet – piano
Kenny Wheeler – trumpet
An Interview with Louis Moholo-Moholo
13 April 2017 — Cafe Oto
My friend, the fabulous, and apparently immortal Bra Louis Moholo-Moholo is performing at Cafe Oto tomorrow, Friday 14 April. It’s been nine months since he was here, so all you London bods who are into SA music should try and make it. He will be joined by longtime music partners The Four Blokes (now upgraded to The Five Blokes), Jason Yarde and Shabaka Hutchings (saxophones), John Edwards (bass), and Alexander Hawkins (piano) and of course, Bra Louis on drums.
Here’s an interview with Bra Louis recorded, recorded I think, sometime ago. Enjoy Continue reading
Video: Interview with NC Heikin, director of “The Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story”
30 November 2015 — Jazz on the Tube
Interview with NC Heikin, director of “The Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story”
NC called in from the set of “Boss” where Episode #8 was being filmed.
“The Sound of Redemption” was conceived and co-produced by novelist and jazz fan Michael Connelly
The film is openning in NYC on December 2, 2015 and in LA on December 18, 2015.
Click here for more information about “The Sound of Redemption”
