Season 2 - 1965
30 episodes · 1965
Season 2 ran from 2 January to 29 December 1965.
1The Woody Herman Orchestra
The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain the previous summer. Introduced by Steve Race.
2Buck Clayton
Presenting the great American trumpet star Buck Clayton with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band Introduced by Steve Race.
3Ben Webster
Jazz 625 presenting the great American saxophone star Ben Webster with the Ronnie Scott Quartet.
4The Oscar Peterson Trio
Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) in the second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. Introduced by Steve Race.
5In Memoriam: Charlie Parker: Part 2
A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring J. J. Johnson (trombone), Sonny Stitt (alto saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Walter Bishop (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
6Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet
Presenting vocal star Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet Introduced by Steve Race.
7Erroll Garner
Jazz 265 presents an evening with Erroll Garner.
8Benny Colson
American composer and arranger Benny Colson directs an all-star 25-piece British Orchestra in the second of two programmes featuring his work. Introduced by Steve Race.
9'The Hawk' at Town Hall
The second of two programmes featuring the great tenor saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall. with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass) and Jo Jones (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
10The Newport All Stars
In the second of two programmes featuring some of the Chicagostyle jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival. [Starring] Ruby Braff (cornet), Pee Wee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano) and British jazzmen: Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
11Buck Clayton - Part 2
The second of two programmes with the American trumpet star Buck Clayton. with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Steve Race.
12Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
This 1965 concert featurs Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.
13Tubby Hayes Big Band
The exciting sound of the Tubby Hayes Big Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
14The Wes Montgomery Quartet
First of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
15The Thelonious Monk Quartet
1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles and Charlie Rouse.
16Dixieland Revisited
A new look at some of the older jazz tunes by Ronnie Ross (bari sax), Art Ellefson (tenor sax), Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet), Keith Christie (trombone), Bill Le Sage (piano), Spike Heatley (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
17The Bill Evans Trio
In 1965, the Bill Evans Trio stopped by the BBC studios in London to play a pair of sets on Jazz 625, the now-legendary program hosted by the British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton. The combo–which featured Evans on piano, Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums–played two sets, including most of the songs from their just-completed album, Trio ’65. The two 35-minute programs take us back in time to see and hear one of the most brilliant and influential jazz pianists of all time, at work in a tightly integrated trio.
18George Lewis and the Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band
From the New Marquee Club in 1965, Humphrey Lyttelton introduces veteran New Orleans clarinettist George Lewis with Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band and Beryl Bryden. Later aired on 24 May 2013 on BBC Four.
19Victor Feldman
Presenting the brilliant pianist and vibraharpist Victor Feldman in a session recorded during a recent visit to England by this young British musician who now works in America, together with Rick Laird (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums), and featuring guest artist Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton. Recorded at The New Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London, UK on 14 Feb 1965.
20The Zodiac Variations by Johnny Dankworth
Presenting the first television performance of The Zodiac Variations Composed by Johnny Dankworth Featuring guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet), Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) and The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
21Jazz from Kansas City
First of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
22Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer
October 13, 1965 BBC Two Jazz 625 presenting guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet) and Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) with Laurie Holloway (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Allan Ganley (drums).
23The Jimmy Smith Trio
The first of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist. With Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
24The Wes Montgomery Quartet
October 27, 1965 BBC Two The second of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
25Jazz from Kansas City - Part 2
The second of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
26The Oscar Peterson Trio - 2
Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
27The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2
The second of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
28The Jimmy Giuffre Trio
Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet and saxophone), Donald Friedman (piano) Barre Phillips (bass) in this session featuring one of America's leading exponents in Avant Garde Jazz. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
29Al Cohn & Zoot Sims
Presenting American tenor saxophone stars Al Cohn, Zoot Sims with Stan Tracey (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
30The Bill Evans Trio - Part 2
The second of two programmes recorded earlier this year by this brilliant American pianist. With Chuck Israel (bass), Larry Bunker (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
