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20 episodes

Jazz 625 - Season 3 - 1966

First aired Jan 5, 1966Season 3

The third and final original season ran from 5 January to 20 October 1966.

Episodes

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Episode 1

The Thelonious Monk Quartet - 2

NR
Jan 5, 1966

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.

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Episode 2

Maynard Ferguson

NR
Jan 19, 1966

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

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Episode 3

Willie 'The Lion' Smith

NR
Jan 26, 1966

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.

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Episode 4

The Tony Coe Quintet

NR
Feb 2, 1966

Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

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Episode 5

The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2

NR
Feb 9, 1966

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

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Episode 6

Jimmy Witherspoon

NR
Feb 16, 1966

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

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Episode 7

Alex Welsh and His Band

NR
Feb 23, 1966

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

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Episode 8

The Modern Jazz Quartet

NR
Mar 2, 1966

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.

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Episode 9

Don Byas

NR
Mar 9, 1966

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

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Episode 10

Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band

NR
Jul 6, 1966

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

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Episode 11

Anita O'Day

NR
Jul 13, 1966

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

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Episode 12

Yusef Lateef

NR
Jul 20, 1966

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

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Episode 13

Earl 'Fatha' Hines

NR
Jul 27, 1966

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

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Episode 14

The Modern Jazz Quartet

NR
Aug 3, 1966

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

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Episode 15

Mark Murphy

NR
Aug 10, 1966

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

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Episode 16

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

NR
Aug 17, 1966

A session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.

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Episode 17

Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band

NR
Aug 24, 1966

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.

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Episode 18

Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio

NR
Oct 6, 1966

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

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Episode 19

'Fusions' of Jazz and Indian Music

NR
Oct 13, 1966

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.

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Episode 20

Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band

NR
Oct 20, 1966

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