Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: Monday, 24th October

BRAVE NEW WORLD

WW2 elongated the big band era but jump bands,bebop,R & B were all evolving in New York & Chicago.

Track List -

1. Five guys named Moe Louis Jordan 1942
2. Just a gigolo Louis Prima 1945/56
3. Johnny B Goode Chuck Berry 1956
4. Down under Woody Herman 1942
5. Cool blues Charlie Parker  1947
6. Relaxin with Lee Charlie Parker 1950
7. Straight no chaser Thelonius Monk 1952
8. The preacher Horace Silver Quartet 1955
9. Darn that dream Miles Davis Nonet  1949
10.Midnight sun June Christy 1953
11.Short stop Shorty Rogers 1953
12.Feelin fine Hampton Hawes 1955
13.Birks works Art Pepper  1957
14.C Jam blues Duke Ellington 1954
15.Loveless love Louis Armstrong AS 19541
6.Beale St blues Ellington/Hodges 1959
17.All the things you are Desmond/Mulligan 1962

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.