Jazz 625

10.0 Apr 1964 4 Seasons 93 Episodes

Returning Series

Overview

Jazz 625 is a BBC jazz music programme, featuring concerts by British and American jazz musicians, which was first broadcast between April 1964 and August 1966. The programme was created by Terry Henebery, a clarinetist by training, who was recruited back to television in 1963 as one of the new producer intake for the opening of BBC2. The title of the show referred to the fact that BBC2 was broadcast on 625-lines UHF rather than the 405-lines VHF system then used by the other channels.

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The Thelonious Monk Quartet

The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. featuring Charlie Rouse (tenor saxophone), Larry Gayles (bass), Ben Riley (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Jan 5, 1966 35m

Maynard Ferguson

Presenting virtuoso Canadian trumpet star Maynard Ferguson With Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Jan 19, 1966 35m

Willie 'The Lion' Smith

Presenting veteran American pianist Willie 'The Lion' Smith one of the originators of the 'Harlem stride' style with Brian Brocklehurst (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Jan 26, 1966 30m

The Tony Coe Quintet

Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Feb 2, 1966 35m

The Jimmy Smith Trio

The second programme featuring this great American jazz organist. with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Feb 9, 1966 35m

Jimmy Witherspoon

A return visit by this great American blues singer. Also featuring The Dick Morrissey Quartet Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Feb 16, 1966 35m

Alex Welsh and His Band

Featuring Guest star from America, Dickie Wells (trombone). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Feb 23, 1966 35m

The Modern Jazz Quartet

playing Porgy and Bess John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) A selection from George Gershwin's folk opera: Summertime, I Love You Porgy, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, My Man's Gone Now, It Ain't Necessarily So. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Mar 2, 1966 35m

Don Byas

presenting American tenor saxophone star Don Byas with Bruce Turner's Jump Band Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Mar 9, 1966 35m

E10

Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band

Presenting the veteran Chicago tenor-saxophone star Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Jul 6, 1966 35m

E11

Anita O'Day

Featuring this unique American vocal star who sings with The Peter King Quartet. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Jul 13, 1966 35m

E12

Yusef Lateef

presenting American multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Jul 20, 1966 35m

E13

Earl 'Fatha' Hines

one of America's greatest jazz pianists. with Ron Mathewson (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Jul 27, 1966 35m

E14

The Modern Jazz Quartet

playing the Blues. John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Aug 3, 1966 35m

E15

Mark Murphy

Presenting The American singer Mark Murphy with The Stan Tracey Trio and guest artist, Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Aug 10, 1966 35m

E16

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

In a restored and re-edited version of the 1960s jazz programme, Neneh Cherry introduces a session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.

Aug 17, 1966 35m

E17

Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band

Presenting Henry 'Red' Allen, one of the veterans of New Orleans jazz, making a return visit to the series. In company with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Aug 24, 1966 35m

E18

Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio

Presenting the American alto saxophone star Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Oct 6, 1966 35m

E19

'Fusions' of Jazz and Indian Music

with The Joe Harriott-John Mayer Double Quintet Joe Harriott (alto saxophone), Gordon Rose (trumpet and flugelhorn), Pat Smythe (piano and harpsichord), Coleridge Goode (bass), Allan Ganley (drums), John Mayer (harpsichord), Diwan Motihar (sitar), Keshav Sathe (tabla), Surendra Kamath (tambura), Chris Taylor (flute) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Oct 13, 1966 35m

E20

Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band

Jazz 625 presents the veteran American trumpet star Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

Oct 20, 1966 35m

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