Jazz 625
Presented by Steve Race, "Jazz 625" was broadcast on BBC2 between April 1964 and August 1966. A pioneering show with a wide musical influence, "Jazz 625" assembled some of the giants of the genre, at the height of their powers.
- 1961-2006
- 1 season
- Music
Presented by Steve Race, "Jazz 625" was broadcast on BBC2 between April 1964 and August 1966. A pioneering show with a wide musical influence, "Jazz 625" assembled some of the giants of the genre, at the height of their powers.
Season 1 Episode Guide
28 Episodes 1964 - 1965
Episode 1
Ellington in Concert Part 1
The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The first of two programmes recorded during a recent visit to this country.
Episode 2
Ellington in Concert Part 2
The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The second of two programmes recorded during a recent visit to this country.
Episode 3
All Star Jam Session
An All-Star Jam Session featuring Kenny Baker, George Chisholm, Tony Coe, Roy Willox, Laurie Holloway, Jack Fallon, Lennie Hastings. Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 4
The Tubby Hayes Quintet
Featuring guest vocalist Betty Bennett Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 5
Chris Barber's Jazzband
featuring Chris Barber's Jazzband with Ottilie Patterson Guest artist, Champion Jack Dupree with his 'barrelhouse' blues from New Orleans Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 6
The Modern Jazz Quartet
The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida (guitar) Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 7
The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra
The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby Breen. Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 8
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderly Sextet
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley. Recorded during a recent visit to Britain. Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 9
Alex Welsh and His Band
A session of Dixieland Jazz with Alex Welsh and his Band. Guest trumpet star, Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. one of the veterans of New Orleans Jazz. Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 10
Bill Le Sage's Directions in Jazz Unit
Featuring the woodwind and saxophones of Ronnie Ross, Bob Burns, Johnny Scott and The Freddie Alexander Cello Ensemble. Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 11
Marian McPartland
The British jazz pianist, now living in America, in a session recorded during a recent visit to this country featuring Freddie Logan (bass), Allan Ganley (drums).
Episode 12
The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen
The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen in a programme of big band jazz.
Episode 13
The Art Farmer Quartet
Jazz 625 presenting from America The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall
Episode 14
Henry 'Red' Allen
A second appearance by the great American trumpet star Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band.
Episode 15
The Modern Jazz Quartet - Session two
A second appearance by The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) featuring the guitar of Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 16
The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet (session 2)
A second appearance by The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 17
Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Presenting Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band and Mose Allison. Recorded at the Fourth National Jazz Festival held last weekend at Richmond, Surrey.
Episode 18
Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet
The American jazz singer Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race
Episode 19
The Dave Brubeck Quartet - part one
Featuring Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 34
The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Part two
Jazz 625 presents a second appearance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. featuring Paul Desmond (alto-saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 35
All Star Jam Session 2
An All Star Jam Session. featuring Keith Christie (trombone), Eddie Blair (trumpet), Ronnie Scott (tenor sax), Art Ellefson (tenor-sax), Colin Purbrook (piano), Dave Green (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums).
Episode 37
The Johnny Scott Quintet
The Johnny Scott Quintet, featuring Britain's foremost jazz flautist, John Scott (as Johnny Scott) and his unique group, together with guest vocalist, Millicent Martin.
Episode 40
Ben Webster
Jazz 625 presenting the great American saxophone star Ben Webster with the Ronnie Scott Quartet.
Episode 44
Cleo Laine
Presenting vocal star Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race.
Episode 45
Errol Garner
Jazz legend Erroll Garner (piano) is joined by Eddie Calhoun (bass) and Kelly Martin (drums).
Episode 52
Wes Montgomery
First of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists, Wes Montgomery. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
Episode 53
Thelonious Monk Quartet
35 mins
Episode 55