Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: Monday, 15th January

1951 WAS A GOOD YEAR FOR JAZZ ??

ARTISTS BORN IN 1951

Jaco Pastorius Continuum
Rebecca Parris Weaver of Dreams
Sting Consider Me Gone
Barry Finnerty Shout (Guitar with Miles Davis)
Bill Frisell Strange Meeting
Kenny Werner Interloper (Piano with The Mel Lewis Orchestra)
Sue Evans Something you got (with Art Farmer)
Warren Vache Purple Gazelle

ARTISTS THAT DIED IN 1951

Cyril Blake Cyril’s Blues

Mildred Bailey It’s a Womans Perogative

Charlie Creath Tulsa Blues

RELEASED 1951

Stan Kenton Incident in Jazz

Shorty Rogers Popo

LesterYoung I Cover the Waterfront

Miles Davis Ladybird

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.