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Gretchen Parlato’s Flowers

Soweto Kinch presents a new week of ‘Round Midnight, sharing the best jazz from the UK and around the world. And American singer Gretchen Parlato is his guest on Flowers.

This week, Soweto welcomes celebrated American jazz singer Gretchen Parlato as his Flowers guest. Known for her melodic and luminous voice, Parlato is a notable bandleader and has performed with artists including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, and Robert Glasper.

From Monday to Thursday, Gretchen is giving Flowers to some of the artists that continue to inspire her. To begin, she gives her first bouquet to a long-time collaborator and multi-instrumentalist that she deeply appreciates.

Also in the programme, there is music from Lee Morgan, Hana Amaya, and Nikki Yeoh.

‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

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Mon 17 Aug 202623:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gianni Gebbia

    Osso Di Seppia

    • Gianni Gebbia (Self-Titled 1985 LP).
    • Utopia Records / Objet-a.

  • Henry Lowther & London Jazz Orchestra

    Emona

    • Primetime.
    • Jazz in Britain.

  • Ivan Lins

    Abre Alas

    • Modo Livre.
    • RCA Victor / Nettwerk Music Group.

  • jizue

    Sneakpeak (feat. Shing02)

    • SNEAKPEAK.
    • Victor Entertainment.

  • Ivo Neame

    For The Best

    • Glimpses of Truth.
    • Whirlwind Recordings.

  • Tao

    Swept Away (feat. Harry Weir)

    • Swept Away.
    • Tao Music.

  • Lee Morgan

    Tom Cat

    • Tom Cat.
    • Blue Note Records.

  • Gretchen Parlato

    Never Come Down (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello & Mark Guiliana)

    • Flor.
    • Edition Records.

  • Alan Hampton

    Every Living Part

    • Origami for the Fire.
    • Alan Hampton Music.

  • Linda Sikhakhane

    Days Begin To Sing (feat. Omagugu)

    • LINDA.
    • Blue Note Records.

  • Nikki Yeoh

    Perfectidd

    • Solo Gemini.
    • Infinitum Records.

Broadcast

  • Mon 17 Aug 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3