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A celebration of jazz piano

Alyn Shipton presents a piano-focused edition of the programme, journeying from the hard-swinging stride of the big bands to contemporary British releases.

Alyn Shipton presents a piano-focused edition of the programme, journeying from the hard-swinging stride of the big bands to contemporary British releases. The playlist highlights historical live sets, including Count Basie's legendary "Atomic" era line-up and a rare 1943 Hollywood recording of Fats Waller from the film Stormy Weather, alongside timeless trio dates from Sonny Rollins and Kirk Lightsey.

Listeners also share unique musical connections, featuring a request inspired by a jazz stamp collection tracking Michel Petrucciani, an overdue addition to the summer solstice playlist from trumpeter Fats Navarro, and new music from pianists Kate Williams and Zoe Rahman that explores deeply personal family histories.

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Yesterday16:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Count Basie

    The Kid From Red Bank

  • Victor Feldman

    Serpent's Tooth

  • Gerry Mulligan

    Darn That Dream

  • Kirk Lightsey, Tibor Elekes & Famoudou Don Moye

    Footprints

  • Sonny Rollins

    You Don't Know What Love Is

  • Fats Navarro

    The Things We Did Last Summer

  • Fats Waller

    Ain't Misbehavin'

  • Michel Petrucciani

    Memories of Paris

  • Juliet Kelly

    When You Believe In Love

  • Kate Williams

    On the Wing of a Dragonfly

  • Zoe Rahman

    Piano Story

Broadcast

  • Yesterday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

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