Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: Monday, 27 January 2025

An A to Z of Jazz part two: B to Z - Maggie Balshaw

Intro tracks from Sydney Bechet The Fabulous Sidney Bechet 1951

Track List

Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue 1967
Miles Davis Tutu 1988
Ella Fitzgerald How High the Moon 1947 (replacing I Get a Kick out of You 1956)
Herbie Hancock Watermelon Man 1962
J J Johnson Viscosity 1955
Humphrey Littleton Bad Penny Blues 1955
Marius Neset The Place of Welcome 2012
Bud Powell Un Poco Loco 1949
Alison Rayner Croajingolong Bushwalk 2019
McCoy Tyner Search for Peace 1967
Sarah Vaughn Shulie-A-Bop 1954 (replacing Summertime 1949)
X Mystery Track! (revealed as Count Basie Orchestra Quince 1959)
Joe Zawinul Doctor Honores Causa 1971

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.