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'Jazz en Baie', a whining guitar sound, and the baritone voice of Big Daddy Wilson are the perfect recipe for an emotional and melancholy blues concert. As a young man, Big Daddy Wilson never saw a real blues concert before he walked into a Bremen club as a young soldier. This...

In 1964 Louis Armstrong recorded his biggest-selling record, Hello, Dolly! He made assorted television appearances, especially in the 1950s and 1960s – the recorded film was a TV Show in Australia when Armstrong was at the peak of his career. Following a highly successful...

In 2017, Cuban pianist and vocalist Roberto Fonseca performed at Jazz a Vienne. Blending jazz, Afro-Cuban soul, hip-hop, and electro, Fonseca embraces both the past and future in this stimulating concert that will expose you to some exciting new sounds. Jazz a Vienne is one of...

Pianist John Lewis wrote history with the Modern Jazz Quartet. His ability to blend classical forms and jazz improvisations singled him out as a unique artist. This program, recorded in studio conditions, features him in a spellbinding solo performance. Pianist John Lewis,...

This broadcast from the North Sea Jazz Archives presents a compilation with music of George Benson & Kenny G. The world-renowned North Sea Jazz Festival features a wide variety of genres, including traditional New Orleans jazz, swing, bop, free jazz, fusion, avant-garde and...

Explore the music of one of the most influential and innovative saxophonists in jazz history: John Coltrane! Immerse yourself in this collection of remarkable performances from the early 1960s that showcase Coltrane's unparalleled artistry. Explore the music of one of the most...

Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés brought his band 'Jazz Batá 2' to the Malta Jazz Festival on July 19, 2019. They delivered a performance that reverberated through the historic island. Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés brought his band 'Jazz Batá 2' to the Malta Jazz...

The concert shows a brilliant interplay between the two musicians and combines the several worlds of jazz, Malian, and classical music. Hailing from a long tradition of Malian kora players, Ballake Sissoko has worked with renowned musicians such as Toumani Diabaté and Taj Mahal....

The legendary hard-bop group Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers performed in Olympia Hall in Paris, France on March 16, 1963. The line up included up-and-coming jazz legends Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller, Reggie Workman, and Cedar Walton. The legendary hard-bop group...

At Münchner Klaviersommer 1997, American pianist Chick Corea performed a duo concert with his longtime duet partner Gary Burton on vibraphone. This 1997 set was the first of many more joint performances in the decades to come. 'Münchner Klaviersommer' was an annual concerts...

Innovation is at the heart of the approach of VEIN, a bold Swiss ensemble composed of brothers Michael and Florian Arbenz, and bassist Thomas Lähns, for whom the term "piano trio" has long been too restrictive. A sound support with provocative combinations, a modern music...

Legendary jazz pianist Horace Silver's groundbreaking fusion of hard bop, blues, soulful grooves and Cape Verdean influences have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. Legendary jazz pianist Horace Silver's groundbreaking fusion of hard bop, blues, soulful grooves and...

In 1979, legendary big band leader and pianist Count Basie brought his famous big band to the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague to perform two sets. Basie was popular for his minimalist pianism and blues-oriented swing style. This is the first set. The North Sea Jazz Festival...

In 1958, American jazz titan Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performed at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Among the many talents in the Orchestra were trumpeter Clark Terry, trombonist Quentin Jackson, saxophonist Johnny Hodges and violinist Ray Nance. The Royal Concertgebouw...

Jazzed Out proves that a jazz session can take place anywhere. In this episode, Oslo serves as a backdrop for sets by pianists Tord Gustavsen, and Bugge Wesseltoft. Jazzed Out proves that a jazz session can take place anywhere. Unusual locations, such as garage buildings,...

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn's 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz's future, infused with the soul of its past. Horn's concert was a truly spellbinding experience. Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn's 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz's...

Legendary bluesman Lucky Peterson, master of the blues guitar and Hammond organ, celebrates 50 years on stage. He is accompanied by his band, augmented by talented vocalist Tamara Tramell, who offers a fascinating mix of southern soul and modern R&B. Every year since 1970, the...