Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: Monday, 13 October 2025

The 50s Cool & Blue - Alan Murphy

Track list

Prelude - Birth of the Cool Brubeck/Davis

Something Cool June Christy 1952
Short Stop Shorty Rogers Giants 1952
I'll Remember April Konitz/Mulligan 1953
Ad Lib Blues Lester Young 1952
Funky Blues Parker/Hodges/Carter 1952
Memphis Blues Armstrong All Stars 1954
Blues for Bird Modern Jazz Sextet 1956
Red Pepper Blues Art Pepper and the Rhythm Section 1957
Night & Day Tatum/Webster 1956
Summertime Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong 1957
The Preacher Horace Silver 1955
St Thomas Sony Rollins 1956 *
Blue Rondo à la Turk Dave Brubeck 1959

* Not played at the session.

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: 6th October 2025

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.