Program List

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents the New Year Round Table edition of the show, with comment and reviews from John Newey, Editor of Jazzwise Magazine, and journalist Jack Massarik.
Details : Claire Martin presents the New Year Round Table edition of the show, with comment and reviews from John Newey, Editor of Jazzwise Magazine, and journalist Jack Massarik.Claire Martin presents the New Year Round Table edition of the show from BBC Maida Vale Studios, with comment and reviews from John Newey, Editor of Jazzwise Magazine, and journalist Jack Massarik. Live music is provided by guitarist Martin Taylor, pianist Gwilym Simcock and saxophonist Stan Sulzmann.

Starts 2007-01-06 16:00:00, Ends 2007-01-06 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : A selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.
Details : A selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.

Starts 2007-01-13 16:00:00, Ends 2007-01-13 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.

Starts 2007-01-20 16:00:00, Ends 2007-01-20 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin talks to jazz pianist Dave Newton about his forthcoming album A Portrait of a Woman.
Details : Claire Martin talks to jazz pianist Dave Newton about his forthcoming album A Portrait of a Woman.

Starts 2007-01-27 16:00:00, Ends 2007-01-27 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Helen Mayhew presents a selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.
Details : Helen Mayhew presents a selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.

Starts 2007-02-03 16:00:00, Ends 2007-02-03 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Helen Mayhew presents a selection of new releases and looks ahead to forthcoming UK jazz festivals in spring 2007.
Details : Helen Mayhew presents a selection of new releases and looks ahead to forthcoming UK jazz festivals in spring 2007.

Starts 2007-02-17 16:00:00, Ends 2007-02-17 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and a UK gig guide.

Starts 2007-02-24 16:00:00, Ends 2007-02-24 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new jazz releases, previews the Aberdeen Jazz Festival, and talks to American pianist and composer Lola Perrin.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new jazz releases, previews the Aberdeen Jazz Festival, and talks to American pianist and composer Lola Perrin.

Starts 2007-03-03 16:00:00, Ends 2007-03-03 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents the show live from the Lemon Tree Aberdeen, as part of the Aberdeen Jazz Festival 07. He is joined by Gwilym Simcock and his quintet.
Details : Julian Joseph presents the show live from the Lemon Tree Aberdeen, as part of the Aberdeen Jazz Festival 07. He is joined by Gwilym Simcock and his quintet.Julian Joseph presents the show live from the Lemon Tree Aberdeen, as part of the Aberdeen Jazz Festival 07. He is joined by Radio 3 New Generation Artist Gwilym Simcock and his quintet, featuring saxophonist Stan Sulzmann and guitarist John Parricelli.

Starts 2007-03-10 16:00:00, Ends 2007-03-10 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph celebrates 25 years of Derby Jazz and previews Derby Jazz Week. He is joined by guitarist Phil Robson and saxophonist Dave O'Higgins, and by organiser Geoff Wright.
Details : Julian Joseph celebrates 25 years of Derby Jazz and previews Derby Jazz Week. He is joined by guitarist Phil Robson and saxophonist Dave O'Higgins, and by organiser Geoff Wright.Julian Joseph celebrates 25 years of Derby Jazz and previews Derby Jazz Week. He is joined in the studio by two of the week's artists, guitarist Phil Robson and saxophonist Dave O'Higgins, and by Derby Jazz Week organiser Geoff Wright.

Starts 2007-03-17 16:00:00, Ends 2007-03-17 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph talks to John Wilson, whose orchestra is about to play a programme in London including the big band repertoire of Woody Herman and Billy May.
Details : Julian Joseph talks to John Wilson, whose orchestra is about to play a programme in London including the big band repertoire of Woody Herman and Billy May.Julian Joseph talks to conductor and arranger John Wilson, who presents his Orchestra and Big Band in concert next week in London. Their programme includes the classic big band repertoire of Woody Herman and Billy May, as well as arrangements by trombonist Mark Nightingale and saxophonist Colin Skinner.

Starts 2007-03-24 16:00:00, Ends 2007-03-24 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : As part of Jazzwise magazine's 10th Birthday Festival, Julian Joseph presents a live edition of the show from Pizza Express in London's Dean Street with live jazz performances.
Details : As part of Jazzwise magazine's 10th Birthday Festival, Julian Joseph presents a live edition of the show from Pizza Express in London's Dean Street with live jazz performances.As part of Jazzwise magazine's 10th Birthday Festival, Julian Joseph presents a live edition of the show from Pizza Express in London's Dean Street. With live music from the Stan Tracey Quartet with trumpeter Guy Barker and the David Okumu Trio.

Starts 2007-03-31 15:00:00, Ends 2007-03-31 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin talks to multi-instrumentalist Byron Wallen about Meeting Ground, his new CD and first recording project for five years.
Details : Claire Martin talks to multi-instrumentalist Byron Wallen about Meeting Ground, his new CD and first recording project for five years.Claire Martin talks to multi-instrumentalist Byron Wallen about Meeting Ground, his new CD and first recording project for five years, and discusses his inspiration for the album that quotes Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard and Hugh Masekela.

Starts 2007-04-07 15:00:00, Ends 2007-04-07 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin has highlights of the Randy Weston Quartet with the BBC Big Band, recorded last November at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the 2006 London Jazz Festival.
Details : Claire Martin has highlights of the Randy Weston Quartet with the BBC Big Band, recorded last November at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the 2006 London Jazz Festival.Claire Martin presents highlights of the Randy Weston Quartet in concert with the BBC Big Band, recorded last November at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the 2006 London Jazz Festival.

Starts 2007-04-14 15:00:00, Ends 2007-04-14 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin previews the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards and announces the nominations. Plus there's a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, who would have celebrated her 90th Birthday this week.
Details : Claire Martin previews the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards and announces the nominations. Plus there's a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, who would have celebrated her 90th Birthday this week.Claire Martin previews the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards and announces the nominations for each of the categories. Plus there's a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, who would have celebrated her 90th Birthday this week.

Starts 2007-04-21 15:00:00, Ends 2007-04-21 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new jazz releases and previews what's on in the UK jazz scene in the week ahead.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new jazz releases and previews what's on in the UK jazz scene in the week ahead.

Starts 2007-04-28 15:00:00, Ends 2007-04-28 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Starts 2007-05-05 15:00:00, Ends 2007-05-05 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new jazz releases and is joined in the studio by vocalist Tina May.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new jazz releases and is joined in the studio by vocalist Tina May.

Starts 2007-05-12 15:00:00, Ends 2007-05-12 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new releases and talks to American harmonica virtuoso Toots Thielman.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new releases and talks to American harmonica virtuoso Toots Thielman.

Starts 2007-05-19 15:00:00, Ends 2007-05-19 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a special live extended edition of the programme from the Bath International Music Festival's Jazz Weekend. Including live music from guitarist Martin Taylor.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a special live extended edition of the programme from the Bath International Music Festival's Jazz Weekend. Including live music from guitarist Martin Taylor.Julian Joseph presents a special live extended edition of the programme from the Bath International Music Festival's Jazz Weekend. Featuring live music from pianist Stefano Bollani and accordionist Stian Carstensen, guitarist Martin Taylor with vocalist Alison Burns, and the David Newton Trio.

Starts 2007-05-26 15:00:00, Ends 2007-05-26 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and looks at what's on in the UK jazz scene in the week ahead.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and looks at what's on in the UK jazz scene in the week ahead.

Starts 2007-06-02 15:00:00, Ends 2007-06-02 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and is joined in the studio by journalist Jack Massarik who has his monthly jazz column.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases and is joined in the studio by journalist Jack Massarik who has his monthly jazz column.

Starts 2007-06-09 15:00:00, Ends 2007-06-09 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin reveals the nominations for the BBC Jazz Awards 2007 and presents a set from the Post Modern Jazz Quartet, featuring Gerard Presencer on trumpet and flugelhorn.
Details : Claire Martin reveals the nominations for the BBC Jazz Awards 2007 and presents a set from the Post Modern Jazz Quartet, featuring Gerard Presencer on trumpet and flugelhorn.Claire Martin reveals the nominations for the BBC Jazz Awards 2007 and presents a concert set from the newly formed Post Modern Jazz Quartet, featuring Gerard Presencer on trumpet and flugelhorn, recorded in the newly renovated Radio Theatre in BBC Broadcasting House, London.

Starts 2007-06-16 15:00:00, Ends 2007-06-16 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a special live edition of the programme from the Glastonbury Music Festival. With Dennis Rollins' Bad Bone and Co, and singer Liane Carroll with her Trio.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a special live edition of the programme from the Glastonbury Music Festival. With Dennis Rollins' Bad Bone and Co, and singer Liane Carroll with her Trio.Julian Joseph presents a special live edition of the programme from the Glastonbury Music Festival. Joining Julian on stage at the Jazz Lounge are Dennis Rollins' Bad Bone and Co, and singer Liane Carroll with her Trio.

Starts 2007-06-23 15:00:00, Ends 2007-06-23 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents highlights from this year's Glastonbury Music Festival including backstage interviews with some of the musicians appearing on the Jazz Lounge stage.
Details : Julian Joseph presents highlights from this year's Glastonbury Music Festival including backstage interviews with some of the musicians appearing on the Jazz Lounge stage.Julian Joseph presents further highlights from this year's Glastonbury Music Festival including back stage interviews with some of the musicians appearing on the Jazz Lounge stage. Plus the 2007 European Youth Jazz Orchestra in concert.

Starts 2007-06-30 15:00:00, Ends 2007-06-30 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new releases and is joined by critic Jack Massarik with his monthly jazz column.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a selection of new releases and is joined by critic Jack Massarik with his monthly jazz column.

Starts 2007-07-07 15:00:00, Ends 2007-07-07 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin and Julian Joseph present highlights from the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards ceremony, including live music sets with the BBC Big Band, directed by Guy Barker.
Details : Claire Martin and Julian Joseph present highlights from the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards ceremony, including live music sets with the BBC Big Band, directed by Guy Barker.Claire Martin and Julian Joseph present highlights from the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards ceremony, including live music sets with the BBC Big Band, directed by Guy Barker. Plus exclusive backstage interviews with all of this year's Award Winners.

Starts 2007-07-14 16:00:00, Ends 2007-07-14 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents Norwegian vocalist Silje Nergarrd in concert with her Quartet, recorded earlier this year at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
Details : Julian Joseph presents Norwegian vocalist Silje Nergarrd in concert with her Quartet, recorded earlier this year at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.Julian Joseph presents Norwegian vocalist Silje Nergarrd in concert with her Quartet, recorded earlier this year at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Plus journalist Jack Massarik with his monthly jazz column.

Starts 2007-07-21 15:00:00, Ends 2007-07-21 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents American saxophonist Kenny Garrett in concert with his Quartet, recorded in Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket as part of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
Details : Julian Joseph presents American saxophonist Kenny Garrett in concert with his Quartet, recorded in Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket as part of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

Starts 2007-07-28 16:30:00, Ends 2007-07-28 17:30:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases, and previews the 2007 Brecon Jazz Festival.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new releases, and previews the 2007 Brecon Jazz Festival.

Starts 2007-08-04 15:45:00, Ends 2007-08-04 16:30:00 and is on for 45 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Presenter Claire Martin looks at what's happening in the UK jazz scene, and introduces a new regular feature, Red Hot and New.
Details : Presenter Claire Martin looks at what's happening in the UK jazz scene, and introduces a new regular feature, Red Hot and New.

Starts 2007-08-11 15:00:00, Ends 2007-08-11 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new jazz albums, and previews UK jazz gigs and events in the week ahead.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new jazz albums, and previews UK jazz gigs and events in the week ahead.

Starts 2007-08-18 15:45:00, Ends 2007-08-18 16:30:00 and is on for 45 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a selection of new jazz albums and is joined by journalist Jack Massarik for his monthly jazz column.
Details : Claire Martin presents a selection of new jazz albums and is joined by journalist Jack Massarik for his monthly jazz column.

Starts 2007-08-25 15:00:00, Ends 2007-08-25 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph talks to jazz musician and educator Frank Griffith about the many film music compositions by UK jazz legend John Dankworth, who marks his 80th birthday this month.
Details : Julian Joseph talks to jazz musician and educator Frank Griffith about the many film music compositions by UK jazz legend John Dankworth, who marks his 80th birthday this month.

Starts 2007-09-01 15:45:00, Ends 2007-09-01 16:30:00 and is on for 45 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph chats to pianist Ramsey Lewis who visited the UK recently for some live performances. Plus Jack Massarik presents his monthly round up of jazz news, views and reviews.
Details : Julian Joseph chats to pianist Ramsey Lewis who visited the UK recently for some live performances. Plus Jack Massarik presents his monthly round up of jazz news, views and reviews.Julian Joseph chats to legendary pianist Ramsey Lewis who visited the UK recently for some live performances. Plus jazz journalist Jack Massarik presents his monthly round up of jazz news, views, and reviews.

Starts 2007-09-08 15:00:00, Ends 2007-09-08 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph is joined by American vocalist Diana Krall who talks about her forthcoming album The Very Best of Diana Krall.
Details : Julian Joseph is joined by American vocalist Diana Krall who talks about her forthcoming album The Very Best of Diana Krall.

Starts 2007-09-15 15:00:00, Ends 2007-09-15 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph visits the home of John Dankworth, who celebrates his 80th birthday this year, to talk about his life and music.
Details : Julian Joseph visits the home of John Dankworth, who celebrates his 80th birthday this year, to talk about his life and music.

Starts 2007-09-22 15:00:00, Ends 2007-09-22 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph's special guest is legendary American pianist and composer Herbie Hancock who talks about his latest recording project, a collection of songs by Joni Mitchell.
Details : Julian Joseph's special guest is legendary American pianist and composer Herbie Hancock who talks about his latest recording project, a collection of songs by Joni Mitchell.

Starts 2007-09-29 15:00:00, Ends 2007-09-29 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : With Claire Martin. At the re-opening of the newly refurbished Birmingham Town Hall, Jazz Line-Up sets up at the neighbouring Symphony Hall, to join in the celebrations.
Details : With Claire Martin. At the re-opening of the newly refurbished Birmingham Town Hall, Jazz Line-Up sets up at the neighbouring Symphony Hall, to join in the celebrations.A live edition of Jazz Line-Up presented by Claire Martin. On the occasion of the re-opening of the newly refurbished Birmingham Town Hall, Jazz Line-Up sets up at the neighbouring Symphony Hall, to join in the celebrations. Live music will be provided by Birmingham saxophonist Andy Hamilton with his Blue Note Band, as well as the vibrant and creative talents of guitarist Phil Robson with his quartet.

Starts 2007-10-06 15:00:00, Ends 2007-10-06 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin introduces a concert by Annie Ross given at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, as part of the 2007 Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
Details : Claire Martin introduces a concert by Annie Ross given at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, as part of the 2007 Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

Starts 2007-10-13 15:00:00, Ends 2007-10-13 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a recording by Empirical, winners of the first European Broadcast Union Jazz Competition. Plus a round-up from Phil Jackson of newly released jazz CDs.
Details : Claire Martin presents a recording by Empirical, winners of the first European Broadcast Union Jazz Competition. Plus a round-up from Phil Jackson of newly released jazz CDs.Claire Martin presents a recording by Empirical, winners of the first European Broadcast Union Jazz Competition, made recently at the BBC's Maida Vale studios. Plus a round-up from Phil Jackson of newly released jazz CDs.

Starts 2007-10-20 15:00:00, Ends 2007-10-20 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a round-up of UK jazz news and chats to American close harmony jazz group New York Voices and pianist Trevor Watkiss about their new albums.
Details : Claire Martin presents a round-up of UK jazz news and chats to American close harmony jazz group New York Voices and pianist Trevor Watkiss about their new albums.

Starts 2007-10-27 15:00:00, Ends 2007-10-27 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a live studio session from Saxophonist Paul Towndrow playing tracks from his new CD, Six by Six.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a live studio session from Saxophonist Paul Towndrow playing tracks from his new CD, Six by Six.

Starts 2007-11-03 16:00:00, Ends 2007-11-03 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin and Jack Massarick preview this year's London Jazz Festival, and saxophonist Tim Garland talks about his latest CD with the Northern Underground Orchestra.
Details : Claire Martin and Jack Massarick preview this year's London Jazz Festival, and saxophonist Tim Garland talks about his latest CD with the Northern Underground Orchestra.

Starts 2007-11-10 16:00:00, Ends 2007-11-10 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : From the BBC Radio Theatre, London, as part of the London Jazz Festival, Julian Joseph presents live music from drummer Asaf Sirkis, organist Steve Lodder and guitarist Mike Outram.
Details : From the BBC Radio Theatre, London, as part of the London Jazz Festival, Julian Joseph presents live music from drummer Asaf Sirkis, organist Steve Lodder and guitarist Mike Outram.

Starts 2007-11-17 16:00:00, Ends 2007-11-17 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : From the Ballroom Floor of London's Royal Festival Hall, Claire Martin presents a live broadcast from the 2007 London Jazz Festival, featuring Sax Mafia and the Alboran Trio.
Details : From the Ballroom Floor of London's Royal Festival Hall, Claire Martin presents a live broadcast from the 2007 London Jazz Festival, featuring Sax Mafia and the Alboran Trio.From the Ballroom Floor of London's Royal Festival Hall, Claire Martin presents a live broadcast from the 2007 London Jazz Festival. Performing live will be Sax Mafia, a hard-blowing foursome of virtuoso reedman from the former Soviet Union, and the Alboran Trio, who bring Mediterranean warmth to their lyrical music. Plus a unique performance from bassist Geoff Gascoigne and his new quintet.

Starts 2007-11-24 16:00:00, Ends 2007-11-24 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin returns to the studio with a selection of new jazz releases. Including saxophonist and jazz CD producer Jason Yarde and trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
Details : Claire Martin returns to the studio with a selection of new jazz releases. Including saxophonist and jazz CD producer Jason Yarde and trumpeter Hugh Masekela.Claire Martin returns to the studio with a selection of new jazz releases. Including saxophonist and jazz CD producer Jason Yarde, who has been commissioned by the LSO to compose a flugelhorn concerto for legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.

Starts 2007-12-01 16:00:00, Ends 2007-12-01 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Recorded at Barbican Hall as part of the 2007 London Jazz Festival, Julian Joseph presents a tribute to keyboard giant Joe Zawinul, from the BBC Big Band.
Details : Recorded at Barbican Hall as part of the 2007 London Jazz Festival, Julian Joseph presents a tribute to keyboard giant Joe Zawinul, from the BBC Big Band.Recorded at Barbican Hall as part of the 2007 London Jazz Festival, Julian Joseph presents a tribute to keyboard giant Joe Zawinul - by the BBC Big Band, conducted by Jules Buckley. Featuring the rhythm section of Django Bates (keyboards), Victor Bailey (bass), Martin France (drums) and Bosco (percussion).

Starts 2007-12-08 16:00:00, Ends 2007-12-08 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : With Claire Martin. Including a look at new releases and an exclusive interview with iconic jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, who performed in London recently.
Details : With Claire Martin. Including a look at new releases and an exclusive interview with iconic jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, who performed in London recently.With Claire Martin. Including a look at new releases and an exclusive interview with iconic jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, who performed in London recently. Claire focuses on his current CD Nightmoves, while he chats about his famous scat and hard swinging style.

Starts 2007-12-15 16:00:00, Ends 2007-12-15 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin's Christmas Stockings: Claire comes up with ideas for last minute jazz CD presents, and calls up a few UK jazz stars who are preparing for the festive season.
Details : Claire Martin's Christmas Stockings: Claire comes up with ideas for last minute jazz CD presents, and calls up a few UK jazz stars who are preparing for the festive season.Claire Martin's Christmas Stockings Claire comes up with ideas for last minute jazz CD presents, and calls up a few UK jazz stars who are preparing for the festive season and chatting about the gig year ahead. Claire also reveals some of the shows you can attend in the coming year.

Starts 2007-12-22 16:00:00, Ends 2007-12-22 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : After the success of BBC Radio 3's commission dZf (a reincarnation of the Magic Flute), composer and trumpeter Guy Barker returns to record more music inspired by Mozart's operas.
Details : After the success of BBC Radio 3's commission dZf (a reincarnation of the Magic Flute), composer and trumpeter Guy Barker returns to record more music inspired by Mozart's operas.After the success of BBC Radio 3's commission dZf (a reincarnation of the Magic Flute), composer and trumpeter Guy Barker returns to record more music inspired by Mozart's operas, which can be heard on his current tour entitled The Amadeus Project.

Starts 2007-12-29 16:00:00, Ends 2007-12-29 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin welcomes in the jazz New Year with journalists Keith Bruce and Tony Augard. Pianist Gwilym Simcock and Scottish saxophonist Laura McDonald perform live.
Details : Claire Martin welcomes in the jazz New Year with journalists Keith Bruce and Tony Augard. Pianist Gwilym Simcock and Scottish saxophonist Laura McDonald perform live.

Starts 2008-01-05 16:00:00, Ends 2008-01-05 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : An exclusive concert given by international saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi recorded in Edinburgh during November 2007.
Details : An exclusive concert given by international saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi recorded in Edinburgh during November 2007.An exclusive concert given by international saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi recorded in Edinburgh during November 2007. In this recording we hear him with the rhythm section of pianist Renato Chicco, bassist Dave Santoro and drummer Andrewa Michelutti.

Starts 2008-01-12 16:00:00, Ends 2008-01-12 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Featuring a session with the Jef Neve Trio recorded at the London Jazz Festival 2007. With music from their latest CD Nobody is Illegal and other tracks such as Soul in a Picture.
Details : Featuring a session with the Jef Neve Trio recorded at the London Jazz Festival 2007. With music from their latest CD Nobody is Illegal and other tracks such as Soul in a Picture.Recorded during the London Jazz Festival 2007 in association with BBC Radio 3, the programme features a session with the Jef Neve Trio. With music from their most recent album Nobody is Illegal as well as other tracks including Soul in a Picture and A Waterfall Never Comes Alone.

Starts 2008-01-19 16:00:00, Ends 2008-01-19 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : With a preview of the Jazz on a Winter's Weekend festival, plus an in-depth conversation with Stan Tracy to coincide with his 81st birthday and his recent receipt of a CBE.
Details : With a preview of the Jazz on a Winter's Weekend festival, plus an in-depth conversation with Stan Tracy to coincide with his 81st birthday and his recent receipt of a CBE.Presented by Julian Joseph. Including a preview of Jazz on a Winter's Weekend, which takes place in Southport. Plus Stan Tracey at 81, featuring an in-depth conversation with Stan, who was recently awarded a CBE in the New Year's Honours list.

Starts 2008-01-26 16:00:00, Ends 2008-01-26 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph introduces more tracks from a recording by Empirical, winners of the first European Broadcast Union Jazz Competition held recently at the BBC Maida Vale studios.
Details : Julian Joseph introduces more tracks from a recording by Empirical, winners of the first European Broadcast Union Jazz Competition held recently at the BBC Maida Vale studios.

Starts 2008-02-02 16:00:00, Ends 2008-02-02 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents tracks from the London Jazz Festival 2007 in tribute to the late keyboardist Joe Zawinul. With the BBC Big Band, Joe's bassist Victor Bailey and Django Bates.
Details : Julian Joseph presents tracks from the London Jazz Festival 2007 in tribute to the late keyboardist Joe Zawinul. With the BBC Big Band, Joe's bassist Victor Bailey and Django Bates.Julian Joseph presents previously unbroadcast tracks from a concert given at the London Jazz Festival 2007 in tribute to the late jazz keyboard player Joe Zawinul. Featuring the BBC Big Band, with Joe's own bass player Victor Bailey and keyboardist Django Bates taking Joe's part.

Starts 2008-02-09 16:00:00, Ends 2008-02-09 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : A live performance from the refurbished One Touch Theatre in Inverness, with music from the BBC Big Band's lead trombonist, Gordon Campbell, and Colin Steele on trumpet.
Details : A live performance from the refurbished One Touch Theatre in Inverness, with music from the BBC Big Band's lead trombonist, Gordon Campbell, and Colin Steele on trumpet.The programme comes live from the One Touch Theatre in Inverness to celebrate the re-opening of the newly refurbished complex, and also in memory of the Highland Jazz Promoter and News Editor Jim Love. With music from the BBC Big Band's lead trombonist Gordon Campbell and fellow Scotsman Colin Steele on trumpet.

Starts 2008-02-16 16:00:00, Ends 2008-02-16 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin introduces a session by Israeli-born pianist Yaron Herman from the London Jazz Festival 2007. Plus an interview with guitarist Pat Metheny, who talks about his new CD.
Details : Claire Martin introduces a session by Israeli-born pianist Yaron Herman from the London Jazz Festival 2007. Plus an interview with guitarist Pat Metheny, who talks about his new CD.Claire Martin introduces a session by Israeli-born pianist Yaron Herman given at the London Jazz Festival 2007. Plus an interview with guitarist Pat Metheny, who talks about his new CD Daytrip.

Starts 2008-02-23 16:00:00, Ends 2008-02-23 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : With Claire Martin. Jack Massarik presents a round-up of gig news and his pick of the new releases.
Details : With Claire Martin. Jack Massarik presents a round-up of gig news and his pick of the new releases.

Starts 2008-03-01 16:00:00, Ends 2008-03-01 17:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin introduces a performance given at the Southport Jazz Winters Weekend by guitarist Russell Malone, considered to be one of the most promising artists of his generation.
Details : Claire Martin introduces a performance given at the Southport Jazz Winters Weekend by guitarist Russell Malone, considered to be one of the most promising artists of his generation.

Starts 2008-03-08 16:00:00, Ends 2008-03-08 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents the programme from the renovated Eden Court complex in Inverness, with the BBC Big Band plus special guests Carol Kidd and guitarist-accompanist Nigel Clark.
Details : Claire Martin presents the programme from the renovated Eden Court complex in Inverness, with the BBC Big Band plus special guests Carol Kidd and guitarist-accompanist Nigel Clark.Claire Martin presents a programme to celebrate the refurbishment of the Eden Court complex in Inverness, with the BBC Big Band, conducted by Barry Forgie, playing the venue for the first time in ten years. The special guests are Carol Kidd and her guitarist-accompanist Nigel Clark. Plus a celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the famous Benny Goodman concert at Carnegie Hall, New York.

Starts 2008-03-15 16:00:00, Ends 2008-03-15 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph selects recent classic jazz releases, including music by John Coltrane, Horace Silver and Wynton Kelly.
Details : Julian Joseph selects recent classic jazz releases, including music by John Coltrane, Horace Silver and Wynton Kelly.

Starts 2008-03-22 16:00:00, Ends 2008-03-22 16:30:00 and is on for 30 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a concert from vibraphonists Roger Beaujolais and Jim Hart at the Southport Winters Weekend of Jazz. Plus keyboardist/composer Django Bates in conversation.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a concert from vibraphonists Roger Beaujolais and Jim Hart at the Southport Winters Weekend of Jazz. Plus keyboardist/composer Django Bates in conversation.Julian Joseph presents a concert given by two of the UK's most famous vibraphonists, Roger Beaujolais and Jim Hart, at the Southport Winters Weekend of Jazz in February. And keyboardist and composer Django Bates talks about his nomination for the PRS society New Music Award 2008.

Starts 2008-03-29 16:00:00, Ends 2008-03-29 17:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Jazz pianist Neil Cowley talks to Julian Joseph about his new album Loud Louder Stop and his career so far. With an exclusive studio performance that includes tracks from the album.
Details : Jazz pianist Neil Cowley talks to Julian Joseph about his new album Loud Louder Stop and his career so far. With an exclusive studio performance that includes tracks from the album.Jazz pianist Neil Cowley talks to Julian Joseph about his second album Loud Louder Stop as well as his career so far. With music performed exclusively for the programme, including tracks from the album.

Starts 2008-04-05 15:00:00, Ends 2008-04-05 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents highlights of a concert given at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh in April by New Generation Artist Gwilym Simcock and jazz pianist John Taylor.
Details : Julian Joseph presents highlights of a concert given at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh in April by New Generation Artist Gwilym Simcock and jazz pianist John Taylor.

Starts 2008-04-12 15:00:00, Ends 2008-04-12 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Kevin LeGendre talks to jazz vocalists Iain Shaw and Norma Winstone about their newly released CDs.
Details : Kevin LeGendre talks to jazz vocalists Iain Shaw and Norma Winstone about their newly released CDs.

Starts 2008-04-19 15:00:00, Ends 2008-04-19 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin previews the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival and chats with singer Lizz Wright about her third album. Plus a section of new and re-released classic jazz CDs.
Details : Claire Martin previews the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival and chats with singer Lizz Wright about her third album. Plus a section of new and re-released classic jazz CDs.Claire Martin previews the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival and chats with New York-based singer Lizz Wright about her third album, which contains mainly original writing. Plus a section of new and re-released classic jazz CDs.

Starts 2008-04-26 15:00:00, Ends 2008-04-26 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a regular look back and look forward to the month with news, views and CDs from journalist Jack Massarick. Plus an exclusive session by the Teak Project.
Details : Claire Martin presents a regular look back and look forward to the month with news, views and CDs from journalist Jack Massarick. Plus an exclusive session by the Teak Project.

Starts 2008-05-03 15:00:00, Ends 2008-05-03 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : With Claire Martin. Including blind American singer and pianist Diane Schuur in conversation plus Brazilian pianist and singer Elaine Elias in concert at Ronnie Scott's.
Details : With Claire Martin. Including blind American singer and pianist Diane Schuur in conversation plus Brazilian pianist and singer Elaine Elias in concert at Ronnie Scott's.Claire Martin talks to American singer and pianist Diane Schuur who was born blind, learned to play the piano by ear and developed her voice at a very early age. She made her first recording at age 10 with a Dinah Washington song and her latest CD Some Other Times has just been released. Also featured is Brazilian pianist and singer Elaine Elias, playing music from her current CD Plays Bill Evans, in concert at Ronnie Scott's. In her teens, Elaine carefully transcribed all of Bill Evans's musical notes, from which she drew inspiration for this disc.

Starts 2008-05-10 15:00:00, Ends 2008-05-10 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : The Chopin Experience: Claire Martin presents a special Chopin edition of the programme, with pianist Jacques Loussier on his approach to playing Chopin, plus pianist Huw Warren.
Details : The Chopin Experience: Claire Martin presents a special Chopin edition of the programme, with pianist Jacques Loussier on his approach to playing Chopin, plus pianist Huw Warren.The Chopin Experience Claire Martin presents a special edition of the programme dedicated to the jazz interpretation of Fryderyk Chopin's music. With acclaimed classical jazz pianist Jacques Loussier talking to journalist Kevin LeGendre about his approach to playing Chopin and discussing his Nocturnes CD from 2004. Plus pianist and composer Huw Warren with a specially-commissioned short jazz piano work that emulating the Chopin style and structure. Part of Radio 3's The Chopin Experience.

Starts 2008-05-17 15:00:00, Ends 2008-05-17 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph with a concert from the 2008 Coventry Jazz Festival by the BBC Big Band for its 10th birthday. The line-up includes saxophonist Alan Barnes and pianist Liane Carroll.
Details : Julian Joseph with a concert from the 2008 Coventry Jazz Festival by the BBC Big Band for its 10th birthday. The line-up includes saxophonist Alan Barnes and pianist Liane Carroll.Julian Joseph presents a special concert given yesterday at the 2008 Coventry Jazz Festival by the BBC Big Band in celebration of its 10th birthday. The line-up features two BBC Jazz Award winners: saxophonist Alan Barnes and pianist Liane Carroll, as well as conductor Barry Forgie. The programme includes the premiere of Julian's new work Mountain of Hope, while Liane Carroll, who gave an acclaimed performance at last year's Glastonbury festival, performs items from her current album Slowdown, specially arranged for big band. Alan Barnes is considered to be one of the UKs foremost multi-reed jazz players, and is a prolific artist with dozens of albums to his credit. He is much in demand as a raconteur as well as a musician and one of his most recent projects was a collaboration with playwright Alan Plater to write and narrate The Sherlock Holmes Suite.

Starts 2008-05-24 15:00:00, Ends 2008-05-24 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents the programme from Inventions Studios as part of the Bath International Festival. Featuring this year's BBC Jazz Award Rising Star, guitarist Bob Brozman.
Details : Claire Martin presents the programme from Inventions Studios as part of the Bath International Festival. Featuring this year's BBC Jazz Award Rising Star, guitarist Bob Brozman.Claire Martin presents the programme direct from the Inventions Studios as part of the Bath International Festival 2008. Including this year's BBC Jazz Award Rising Star playing live with his quartet, a unique performance from guitarist Bob Brozman, and a guest appearance from the festival's artistic director Joanna MacGregor.

Starts 2008-05-31 15:00:00, Ends 2008-05-31 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : An exclusive concert from Maida Vale Studies featuring celebrated pianist and composer Michael Garrick, who performs with his re-assembled classic 60s sextet.
Details : An exclusive concert from Maida Vale Studies featuring celebrated pianist and composer Michael Garrick, who performs with his re-assembled classic 60s sextet.An exclusive concert given at Maida Vale Studies featuring celebrated jazz pianist and composer Michael Garrick, who celebrates his 75th birthday with his re-assembled classic 60s sextet. The line-up includes vocalist Norma Winstone, drummer Trevor Tompkins, bassist Dave Green, saxophonist Art Thieman and trumpeter Henry Lowther. Plus a special appearance by Don Rendell, who participates in a couple of the numbers.

Starts 2008-06-07 15:00:00, Ends 2008-06-07 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents a session from the Glasgow Jazz Festival's launch earlier this year, featuring pianist Brian Kellock. Plus music from Dave Smith and his Outhouse project.
Details : Julian Joseph presents a session from the Glasgow Jazz Festival's launch earlier this year, featuring pianist Brian Kellock. Plus music from Dave Smith and his Outhouse project.In the run-up to the Glasgow Jazz Festival, Julian Joseph presents a session from the festival's launch earlier this year featuring Brian Kellock, a pianist regarded as one of the most talented in Scottish jazz today. Brian performs with drummer Kenny Ellis and Portuguese bassist Mario Caribe. Also in the programme is an exclusive session with drummer Dave Smith and his Outhouse project. Outhouse came about when Dave merged Gambian drummers with straight-ahead jazz, fusing cross-rhythms from five sabar drums in a variety of pitches with original writing from rising star Mark Hanslip on tenor sax.

Starts 2008-06-14 15:00:00, Ends 2008-06-14 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph introduces a live edition of programme, with sets from two of Scotland's most prolific performers - pianist Brian Kellock and guitarist Kevin MacKenzie.
Details : Julian Joseph introduces a live edition of programme, with sets from two of Scotland's most prolific performers - pianist Brian Kellock and guitarist Kevin MacKenzie.Taking to the piano himself, Julian Joseph introduces a live edition of the programme from the BBC Scotland studios at Pacific Quay, Glasgow, featuring sets from two of Scotland's most prolific performers - pianist Brian Kellock and guitarist Kevin MacKenzie. Brian Kellock has established his position as one of the top piano players in the UK jazz scene, working with such figures as Red Rodney, Sheila Jordan and Art Farmer. Kevin Mackenzie is one of Scotland's most in-demand musicians with projects ranging from Trio AAB and the Scottish Guitar Quartet to the Finlay Macdonald Band and Jenna Reid.

Starts 2008-06-21 15:00:00, Ends 2008-06-21 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents an exclusive session from the BBC's Maida Vale studios, featuring Arnie Somogyi's Ambulance, with a guest appearance from American trumpeter Eddie Henderson.
Details : Julian Joseph presents an exclusive session from the BBC's Maida Vale studios, featuring Arnie Somogyi's Ambulance, with a guest appearance from American trumpeter Eddie Henderson.Julian Joseph presents an exclusive session from the BBC's Maida Vale studios, featuring Arnie Somogyi's Ambulance, a group who made their debut in 2005 at Ronnie Scott's jazz club. Comprised of young UK jazz musicians, used to improvising in similar styles, Ambulance perform with American trumpeter Eddie Henderson, with whom they have appeared on several previous occasions. The line-up features Arnie Somogyi on double bass, Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Rob Townsend on tenor and soprano saxophones, Tim Lapthorn on piano and electric piano and Dave Smith on drums.

Starts 2008-06-28 15:00:00, Ends 2008-06-28 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph talks to jazz composer and arranger Maria Schneider on the eve of her appearance at London's Barbican Centre with her award-winning New York big band.
Details : Julian Joseph talks to jazz composer and arranger Maria Schneider on the eve of her appearance at London's Barbican Centre with her award-winning New York big band.Julian Joseph talks to jazz composer and arranger Maria Schneider on the eve of her appearance at London's Barbican Centre with her award-winning New York big band the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra. Born in Minnesota, Schneider moved to New York in 1985 and worked with celebrated jazz arranger Gil Evans during the last couple of years of his life. Evans's influence can be clearly heard in her band, which was formed in 1993 and has gone on to be one of the most famous large groups in jazz today.

Starts 2008-07-05 15:00:00, Ends 2008-07-05 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin talks to saxophonist Tom Richards whose 23-piece orchestra has just released its debut album Smoke and Mirrors, for which he has written all but one of the tracks.
Details : Claire Martin talks to saxophonist Tom Richards whose 23-piece orchestra has just released its debut album Smoke and Mirrors, for which he has written all but one of the tracks.Claire Martin talks to saxophonist Tom Richards, whose 23-piece orchestra has just released its debut album Smoke and Mirrors, for which he has written all but one of the tracks. The TRO is comprised of some of London's most sought-after young musicians including Gareth Lockrane (flutes), conductor Jules Buckley and BBC Jazz Awards winners Gwilym Simcock (piano) and Jim Hart (vibes).

Starts 2008-07-12 15:00:00, Ends 2008-07-12 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin previews this year's BBC Jazz Awards and discusses the key figures in the nominations. Kevin LeGendre talks to double bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding.
Details : Claire Martin previews this year's BBC Jazz Awards and discusses the key figures in the nominations. Kevin LeGendre talks to double bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding.Claire Martin previews this year's BBC Jazz Awards and discusses the key figures in the nominations. Journalist Kevin LeGendre talks to double bassist and mulitilingual vocalist Esperanza Spalding about her recent appearance in London and her debut album Esperanza.

Starts 2008-07-19 15:00:00, Ends 2008-07-19 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents highlights from the BBC Jazz Awards 2008, with the best of the live peformances and a discussion about the UK jazz scene with Cleo Laine and John Dankworth.
Details : Claire Martin presents highlights from the BBC Jazz Awards 2008, with the best of the live peformances and a discussion about the UK jazz scene with Cleo Laine and John Dankworth.Claire Martin presents highlights from the BBC Jazz Awards 2008, recorded at the Mermaid Theatre, London. Featuring the best of the live peformances and a discussion about the British jazz scene with Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, who are receiving Special Gold Awards. There are contributions from iconic American jazz bassist Charlie Haden, who has this year gained the International Award, jazz journalist Jon Newy, and comedy writer and broadcaster Bob Sinfield, who, as the backstage mole, finds the off-beat stories and comments from behind the curtain.

Starts 2008-07-26 15:00:00, Ends 2008-07-26 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents the programme from the Scarborough Jazz Festival, now in its 6th year. Featuring bassist Laurence Cottle and trumpeter Tom Arthurs in session.
Details : Claire Martin presents the programme from the Scarborough Jazz Festival, now in its 6th year. Featuring bassist Laurence Cottle and trumpeter Tom Arthurs in session.

Starts 2008-09-28 22:30:00, Ends 2008-09-29 00:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents Acoustic Triangle in concert at Worcester Cathedral as part of the 2008 Three Choirs Festival.
Details : Claire Martin presents Acoustic Triangle in concert at Worcester Cathedral as part of the 2008 Three Choirs Festival.Claire Martin presents Acoustic Triangle in concert at Worcester Cathedral as part of the 2008 Three Choirs Festival. The acclaimed trio of Malcolm Creese (double bass), Tim Garland (bass clarinet, saxophones, flute) and Gwilym Simcock (piano, French horn) is joined by Sacconi Quartet members Ben Hancox and Hannah Dawson (violins), Robin Ashwell (viola) and Cara Berridge (cello), and violinists Charlotte Scott and Emma Parker. Acoustic Triangle is touring the UK's cathedrals and abbeys in a celebration of sound and inspiring architecture, and in 15 three-dimensional performances, musicians appear from all around - their sounds echoing, developing and surprising.

Starts 2008-10-05 22:30:00, Ends 2008-10-06 00:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a concert given in April at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh, featuring young pianist/composer Gwilym Simcock alongside leading jazz keyboardist John Taylor.
Details : Claire Martin presents a concert given in April at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh, featuring young pianist/composer Gwilym Simcock alongside leading jazz keyboardist John Taylor.Claire Martin presents part of a concert given in April at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh, featuring young pianist and composer Gwilym Simcock alongside leading jazz keyboardist John Taylor. Their repertoire ranges from original tunes by Simcock to a version of the jazz standard On Green Dolphin Street.

Starts 2008-08-02 15:00:00, Ends 2008-08-02 16:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin talks to jazz composer and performer Django Bates about his new CD, his current residence in Copenhagen and the formation of his band Stormchaser.
Details : Claire Martin talks to jazz composer and performer Django Bates about his new CD, his current residence in Copenhagen and the formation of his band Stormchaser.Claire Martin talks to jazz composer and performer Django Bates about his new CD, his current residence in Copenhagen and the formation of his band Stormchaser. Plus the weekly digest of new jazz CDs.

Starts 2008-08-09 15:00:00, Ends 2008-08-09 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin introduces alto-saxophonist Lee Konitz at the 2008 Glasgow International Jazz Festival, performing alongside pianist Frank Frank Wunsch and bassist Henning Gailing.
Details : Claire Martin introduces alto-saxophonist Lee Konitz at the 2008 Glasgow International Jazz Festival, performing alongside pianist Frank Frank Wunsch and bassist Henning Gailing.Claire Martin introduces celebrated alto-saxophonist Lee Konitz in concert at the 2008 Glasgow International Jazz Festival, performing alongside pianist Frank Frank Wunsch and bassist Henning Gailing in a programme featuring mainly jazz standards. With a career that has lasted more than 50 years, Konitz is known for going against the grain, determined to forge his own style of playing and not follow that of the great Charlie Parker. He gained early popularity playing with pianist Lennie Tristano and later as a member of Miles Davis's famous Birth of the Cool nonet. After virtually giving up performing in the 1960s, Konitz re-emerged with a burst of recording and concert activity in the 1970s. He has remained a sought-after headliner and sideman.

Starts 2008-08-16 15:00:00, Ends 2008-08-16 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a special all-CD edition of the programme, with a discussion with saxophonist Tony Kofi about his new album The Silent Truth.
Details : Claire Martin presents a special all-CD edition of the programme, with a discussion with saxophonist Tony Kofi about his new album The Silent Truth.Claire Martin presents a special all-CD edition of the programme, with a discussion with saxophonist Tony Kofi about his new album The Silent Truth. A graduate of the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Tony has studied with musical figures such as Andy Magee, Ernie Watts and Billy Pierce and was also a member of the noted UK jazz group The Jazz Warriors.

Starts 2008-08-23 15:00:00, Ends 2008-08-23 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a concert given at the BBC's Maida Vale studios paying tribute to Allan Ganley, one of the UK's most influential drummers, who died in March this year.
Details : Claire Martin presents a concert given at the BBC's Maida Vale studios paying tribute to Allan Ganley, one of the UK's most influential drummers, who died in March this year.Claire Martin presents a tribute to Allan Ganley, one of the UK's most influential drummers, who died in March this year. In a concert given at the BBC's Maida Vale studios in West London, saxophonist Andy Panayi directs an all-star band of musicians - who regularly worked with Alan both in studio and on tour - performing a selection of his arrangements and compositions. Ganley came into professional music as the era of the dance band faded away and Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie were heralding the arrival of modern jazz. In autumn 1953, he began an association with John Dankworth that was to last for the rest of his life, playing in the very first gigs of the famous pianist's Big Band. He also played in Kenny Baker's Dozen, perhaps the most popular broadcasting jazz group ever, and co-led his own band, the New Jazz Group, with pianist Derek Smith.

Starts 2008-08-30 15:00:00, Ends 2008-08-30 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents a set at the Roundhouse given by Basquiat Strings, a band inspired by a combination of traditional Hungarian string groups, Brahms sextets and Charles Mingus.
Details : Claire Martin presents a set at the Roundhouse given by Basquiat Strings, a band inspired by a combination of traditional Hungarian string groups, Brahms sextets and Charles Mingus.Claire Martin presents a set at London's Roundhouse given by the award-winning Basquiat Strings, a band whose inspiration derives from a combination of the raucous traditional Hungarian string groups of Transylvania, Brahms sextets, and the wild, at times unruly compositions and workshop arrangements of Charles Mingus. They are also joined by drummer Seb Rochford, known for his work with the band Polar Bear.

Starts 2008-09-06 15:00:00, Ends 2008-09-06 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph talks to bass player Peter Ind, who turned 80 in July and who recently appeared alongside saxophonist Lee Konitz for his birthday celebrations at London's 606 club.
Details : Julian Joseph talks to bass player Peter Ind, who turned 80 in July and who recently appeared alongside saxophonist Lee Konitz for his birthday celebrations at London's 606 club.Julian Joseph talks to veteran bass player Peter Ind, who turned 80 in July and who earlier this week appeared for the first time alongside saxophonist Lee Konitz for his birthday celebrations at London's 606 club. Ind established his own recording studio in 1957, and four years later started his own record company, Wave. His 1958 album Looking Out includes solos, duos with Joe Puma and drummer Dick Scott, as well as tracks recorded with a trio and a quartet. While living in Big Sur, California, he became the first double bass player to give concerts and broadcasts as an unaccompanied soloist. Thereafter, he returned to the UK and continued to perform, teach and manage Wave. He toured with Konitz and Marsh, and in 1984 opened the Bass Clef in London, which became one of the city's most popular clubs.

Starts 2008-09-13 15:00:00, Ends 2008-09-13 16:30:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents music from the Armagh Jazz Weekend, including the BBC Big Band conducted by Barry Forgie and with trumpeter Bruce Adams, plus percussionist Anthony Kerr.
Details : Julian Joseph presents music from the Armagh Jazz Weekend, including the BBC Big Band conducted by Barry Forgie and with trumpeter Bruce Adams, plus percussionist Anthony Kerr.Julian Joseph presents the programme from the Armagh Jazz Weekend. Including the BBC Big Band conducted by Barry Forgie, with special guest soloist Bruce Adams on trumpet, plus Enniskillen-born percussionist Anthony Kerr performing an original score by Barry Forgie. Bruce Adams comes from a showbiz family and was part of his father's stage act from an early age. For many years he co-led a critically successful and award-winning quintet with saxophonist Alan Barnes, and now either leads his own band or plays as a featured artist. His Recent recordings include Always and Forever with Dave Cliff and Good Bait, recorded at Ronnie Scott's.

Starts 2008-09-21 22:30:00, Ends 2008-09-22 00:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents alto saxophonist Bobby Watson in concert at the Glasgow International Jazz Festival in June 2008, a performance recorded exclusively for the programme.
Details : Claire Martin presents alto saxophonist Bobby Watson in concert at the Glasgow International Jazz Festival in June 2008, a performance recorded exclusively for the programme.

Starts 2008-10-12 23:00:00, Ends 2008-10-13 00:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents the programme from the Scarborough Jazz Festival. With Clare Teal and the BBC Big Band under Barry Forgie plus specially arranged music by Barry Forgie.
Details : Claire Martin presents the programme from the Scarborough Jazz Festival. With Clare Teal and the BBC Big Band under Barry Forgie plus specially arranged music by Barry Forgie.Claire Martin presents the programme from the sixth Scarborough Jazz Festival. Featuring vocalist and BBC presenter Clare Teal singing with the BBC Big Band under Barry Forgie in the Spa Grand Hall, and specially arranged music by Barry Forgie.

Starts 2008-10-19 22:30:00, Ends 2008-10-20 00:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Tom Arthurs in conversation and in concert at the Roundhouse Theatre in London.
Details : Julian Joseph presents trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Tom Arthurs in conversation and in concert at the Roundhouse Theatre in London.Julian Joseph is in conversation with trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer and current Radio 3 New Generation Artist Tom Arthurs, who also features in a special concert given in August at the Roundhouse Theatre in London with his group. Tom has collaborated with a range of artists including pianist John Taylor, with whom he performed at the BBC Electric Proms. He has also been nominated three times in the BBC Jazz Awards and has been a previous winner of the Peter Whittingham Award. He is a core member of two of London's most innovative groups of musicians, the F-IRE Collective, and the Not Applicable artists, and studied with Dave Douglas, Joe Lovano and Jim Black at Banff Centre for the Arts (Canada) in 2001.

Starts 2008-10-26 23:30:00, Ends 2008-10-27 01:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents the programme with gig news reflecting the UK jazz scene and a mix of new releases. Featuring an interview with double bassist Michael Janisch.
Details : Julian Joseph presents the programme with gig news reflecting the UK jazz scene and a mix of new releases. Featuring an interview with double bassist Michael Janisch.Julian Joseph presents the programme with gig news reflecting the UK jazz scene and a mix of new releases. Featuring an interview with double bassist Michael Janisch, a prominent new exponent of electric and acoustic bass. An alumnus of Boston's Berklee College of Music, he has studied privately and institutionally with some of the world's top bassists, including Ray Brown, Christian McBride, Abraham Laboriel, Bertrum Turetzsky and Dave Santoro. Still in his twenties, Michael has had the honour of recently being awarded the Young Jazz Musician of the Year Award, and he is a professor of acoustic jazz bass at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Starts 2008-11-03 00:00:00, Ends 2008-11-03 01:00:00 and is on for 60 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph previews this year's London Jazz Festival in the company of journalist Kevin LeGendre, and interviews pianist, composer and academic Tom Cawley.
Details : Julian Joseph previews this year's London Jazz Festival in the company of journalist Kevin LeGendre, and interviews pianist, composer and academic Tom Cawley.Julian Joseph previews this year's London Jazz Festival in the company of journalist Kevin LeGendre, and interviews pianist and composer Tom Cawley. Winner of the Jazz Line-Up Band of the Year with his group Curios, Cawley's writing is informed by romantic classical music as much as by jazz, and his piano playing betrays influences such as Phineas Newborn, Brad Mehldau and all points in between. He has written for many types of ensemble, plays an important role in jazz education and holds a professorship in jazz piano at the Royal Academy of Music.

Starts 2008-11-09 23:30:00, Ends 2008-11-10 01:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Julian Joseph presents the programme from the London Jazz Festival. With sets from BBC New Generation Jazz Artist Tom Arthurs, guitarist Martin Taylor and saxophonist David Sanchez.
Details : Julian Joseph presents the programme from the London Jazz Festival. With sets from BBC New Generation Jazz Artist Tom Arthurs, guitarist Martin Taylor and saxophonist David Sanchez.Julian Joseph presents the programme from the Radio Theatre at London's Broadcasting House as part of this year's London Jazz Festival. Featuring the Jazz Line-Up debut of Radio 3 New Generation Jazz artist Tom Arthurs (trumpet and flugel), performing with pianist Julian Sassoon and Stu Richie on drums. Plus sets from versatile jazz guitarist Martin Taylor, of Spirit of Django and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, and saxophonist Sanchez.

Starts 2008-11-16 23:30:00, Ends 2008-11-17 01:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : Claire Martin presents concerts sets from the London Jazz Festival 2008 given by the Alec Dankworth Sextet, with the bassist's Spanish project, and the Neil Cowley Trio.
Details : Claire Martin presents concerts sets from the London Jazz Festival 2008 given by the Alec Dankworth Sextet, with the bassist's Spanish project, and the Neil Cowley Trio.Claire Martin presents a concert given yesterday at London's Southbank Centre, featuring sets from the Alec Dankworth Sextet, with the bassist's Spanish project, and the Neil Cowley Trio, all performing in the London Jazz Festival. Dankworth's unsusual sextet features a mix of leading British players: guitarist Phil Robson, saxophonist Julian Arguelles and Chris Garrick on violin, with the typically Spanish drumwork of Barcelona-based Marc Miralta and drone-work from French bagpipe expert Jean-Pierre Rasle. Three tracks include singing from the youngest member of the Dankworth dynasty, Emily, as well as the great Cleo Laine. The Neil Cowley Trio's gig is part of an intensive schedule of five performances in 24 hours, including sets at the Natural History Museum and The Vortex. Known for their strong rapport with their audience, helped by Cowley's often hilarious and always amusing chat, the trio's live shows have led many shows on their tour to attract full houses and standing ovations.

Starts 2008-11-23 23:30:00, Ends 2008-11-24 01:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

Jazz Line-Up
Summary : In a London Jazz Festival 2008 concert from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Julian Joseph presents the BBC Big Band conducted by and featuring trumpeter Roy Hargrove.
Details : In a London Jazz Festival 2008 concert from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Julian Joseph presents the BBC Big Band conducted by and featuring trumpeter Roy Hargrove.In a concert given at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, as part of the 2008 London Jazz Festival, Julian Joseph presents the BBC Big Band conducted by and featuring trumpeter Roy Hargrove. Hargrove is known for his inventive jazz writing, and in this exclusive concert - recorded for BBC Radio 3 and his only UK appearance on his current tour - he performs with the BBC Big Band brass and reeds, incorporating Roy Hargrove's own rhythm section.

Starts 2008-11-30 23:30:00, Ends 2008-12-01 01:00:00 and is on for 90 minutes and on BBC Radio 3

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