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30 episodes

Jazz 625 - Season 2 - 1965

First aired Jan 2, 1965Season 2

Season 2 ran from 2 January to 29 December 1965.

Episodes

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Episode 1

The Woody Herman Orchestra

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Jan 2, 1965

The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain the previous summer. Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 2

Buck Clayton

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Jan 9, 1965

Presenting the great American trumpet star Buck Clayton with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 3

Ben Webster

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Jan 16, 1965

Jazz 625 presenting the great American saxophone star Ben Webster with the Ronnie Scott Quartet.

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Episode 4

The Oscar Peterson Trio

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Jan 23, 1965

Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) in the second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 5

In Memoriam: Charlie Parker: Part 2

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Feb 6, 1965

A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring J. J. Johnson (trombone), Sonny Stitt (alto saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Walter Bishop (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 6

Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet

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Feb 13, 1965

Presenting vocal star Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 7

Erroll Garner

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Feb 20, 1965

Jazz 265 presents an evening with Erroll Garner.

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Episode 8

Benny Colson

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Feb 27, 1965

American composer and arranger Benny Colson directs an all-star 25-piece British Orchestra in the second of two programmes featuring his work. Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 9

'The Hawk' at Town Hall

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Mar 6, 1965

The second of two programmes featuring the great tenor saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall. with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass) and Jo Jones (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 10

The Newport All Stars

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Mar 13, 1965

In the second of two programmes featuring some of the Chicagostyle jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival. [Starring] Ruby Braff (cornet), Pee Wee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano) and British jazzmen: Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 11

Buck Clayton - Part 2

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Mar 24, 1965

The second of two programmes with the American trumpet star Buck Clayton. with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Steve Race.

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Episode 12

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers

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Mar 31, 1965

This 1965 concert featurs Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.

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Episode 13

Tubby Hayes Big Band

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Apr 7, 1965

The exciting sound of the Tubby Hayes Big Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 14

The Wes Montgomery Quartet

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Apr 14, 1965

First of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 15

The Thelonious Monk Quartet

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Apr 21, 1965

1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles and Charlie Rouse.

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Episode 16

Dixieland Revisited

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May 5, 1965

A new look at some of the older jazz tunes by Ronnie Ross (bari sax), Art Ellefson (tenor sax), Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet), Keith Christie (trombone), Bill Le Sage (piano), Spike Heatley (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 17

The Bill Evans Trio

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May 12, 1965

In 1965, the Bill Evans Trio stopped by the BBC studios in London to play a pair of sets on Jazz 625, the now-legendary program hosted by the British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton. The combo–which featured Evans on piano, Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums–played two sets, including most of the songs from their just-completed album, Trio ’65. The two 35-minute programs take us back in time to see and hear one of the most brilliant and influential jazz pianists of all time, at work in a tightly integrated trio.

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Episode 18

George Lewis and the Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band

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May 19, 196540 min

From the New Marquee Club in 1965, Humphrey Lyttelton introduces veteran New Orleans clarinettist George Lewis with Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band and Beryl Bryden. Later aired on 24 May 2013 on BBC Four.

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Episode 19

Victor Feldman

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Jun 2, 1965

Presenting the brilliant pianist and vibraharpist Victor Feldman in a session recorded during a recent visit to England by this young British musician who now works in America, together with Rick Laird (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums), and featuring guest artist Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton. Recorded at The New Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London, UK on 14 Feb 1965.

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Episode 20

The Zodiac Variations by Johnny Dankworth

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Jun 9, 1965

Presenting the first television performance of The Zodiac Variations Composed by Johnny Dankworth Featuring guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet), Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) and The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 21

Jazz from Kansas City

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Jun 16, 1965

First of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 22

Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer

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Oct 13, 1965

October 13, 1965 BBC Two Jazz 625 presenting guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet) and Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) with Laurie Holloway (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Allan Ganley (drums).

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Episode 23

The Jimmy Smith Trio

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Oct 20, 1965

The first of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist. With Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 24

The Wes Montgomery Quartet

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Oct 27, 1965

October 27, 1965 BBC Two The second of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 25

Jazz from Kansas City - Part 2

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Nov 3, 1965

The second of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 26

The Oscar Peterson Trio - 2

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Nov 10, 1965

Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 27

The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2

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Nov 17, 1965

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

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Episode 28

The Jimmy Giuffre Trio

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Nov 24, 1965

Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet and saxophone), Donald Friedman (piano) Barre Phillips (bass) in this session featuring one of America's leading exponents in Avant Garde Jazz. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 29

Al Cohn & Zoot Sims

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Dec 22, 1965

Presenting American tenor saxophone stars Al Cohn, Zoot Sims with Stan Tracey (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 30

The Bill Evans Trio - Part 2

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Dec 29, 1965

The second of two programmes recorded earlier this year by this brilliant American pianist. With Chuck Israel (bass), Larry Bunker (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.