Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: December 2015

Jazz Tributes: John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Don Rendell

John Taylor

JohnTaylor and Charlie Haden, “Chairman Mao” recorded in 2003. From the 2004 LP/CD “Nightfall” on the Naim label.

John Taylor and Kenny Wheeler, “Dance” from the Camjazz 2004 CD “Where do we go from here”.

Kenny Wheeler

Graham Collier Septet “El Mikos” from the 1967 LP “Deep Dark Blue Centre”.

Kenny Wheeler and the John Dankworth Orchestra, “Preamble” and “Don the Dreamer” from the 1968 LP “Windmill Tilter”.

Stan Sulzmann, “Everybody’s song but my own?” the title track of an 1987 LP on the Loose Tubes label.

Kenny Wheeler Quartet, “Nicolette” from the 1996 ECM CD “Angel Song”.

Don Rendell

The new Don Rendell Quartet, “Manumission” from the 1961LP “Roarin”.

The Don Rendell/Ian Carr Quintet, “Shades of Blue” title track from the LP of 1964.

Jazz On A Monday Afternoon (MUS 07)

Day and time: Monday 2.00 - 3.30

Venue: via Friends Meeting House Jesus Lane
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 80
Start date: 7th October 2024

Jazz was born in the early 20th century in and around New Orleans. It then spread North and West coming to Europe in the 1920’s. In the autumn term we will illustrate this history through the music and accompanying commentary. In addition we will use the latest Penguin guide to help members build a collection of the best Jazz recordings. In the spring term we will freewheel but will include at least one session of bring your own favourite recording. We aim to give programmes that are enjoyable and entertaining for the new and the experienced listener. Suggestions for reading include The Rough Guide to Jazz, The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia and A New History of Jazz by Alyn Shipton.

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