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Season 3 - 1966

20 episodes · 1966

The third and final original season ran from 5 January to 20 October 1966.

  1. 1The Thelonious Monk Quartet - 2

    05 Jan 1966

    The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. featuring Charlie Rouse (tenor saxophone), Larry Gayles (bass), Ben Riley (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  2. 2Maynard Ferguson

    19 Jan 1966

    Presenting virtuoso Canadian trumpet star Maynard Ferguson With Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  3. 3Willie 'The Lion' Smith

    26 Jan 1966

    Presenting veteran American pianist Willie 'The Lion' Smith one of the originators of the 'Harlem stride' style with Brian Brocklehurst (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  4. 4The Tony Coe Quintet

    02 Feb 1966

    Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  5. 5The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2

    09 Feb 1966

    The second programme featuring this great American jazz organist. with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  6. 6Jimmy Witherspoon

    16 Feb 1966

    A return visit by this great American blues singer. Also featuring The Dick Morrissey Quartet Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  7. 7Alex Welsh and His Band

    23 Feb 1966

    Featuring Guest star from America, Dickie Wells (trombone). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  8. 8The Modern Jazz Quartet

    02 Mar 1966

    Playing Porgy and Bess John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) A selection from George Gershwin's folk opera: Summertime, I Love You Porgy, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, My Man's Gone Now, It Ain't Necessarily So. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  9. 9Don Byas

    09 Mar 1966

    Presenting American tenor saxophone star Don Byas with Bruce Turner's Jump Band Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  10. 10Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band

    06 Jul 1966

    Presenting the veteran Chicago tenor-saxophone star Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  11. 11Anita O'Day

    13 Jul 1966

    Featuring this unique American vocal star who sings with The Peter King Quartet. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  12. 12Yusef Lateef

    20 Jul 1966

    Presenting American multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  13. 13Earl 'Fatha' Hines

    27 Jul 1966

    One of America's greatest jazz pianists. with Ron Mathewson (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  14. 14The Modern Jazz Quartet

    03 Aug 1966

    Playing the Blues. John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  15. 15Mark Murphy

    10 Aug 1966

    Presenting The American singer Mark Murphy with The Stan Tracey Trio and guest artist, Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  16. 16Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

    17 Aug 1966

    A session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.

  17. 17Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band

    24 Aug 1966

    Presenting Henry 'Red' Allen, one of the veterans of New Orleans jazz, making a return visit to the series. In company with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  18. 18Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio

    06 Oct 1966

    Presenting the American alto saxophone star Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  19. 19'Fusions' of Jazz and Indian Music

    13 Oct 1966

    With The Joe Harriott-John Mayer Double Quintet Joe Harriott (alto saxophone), Gordon Rose (trumpet and flugelhorn), Pat Smythe (piano and harpsichord), Coleridge Goode (bass), Allan Ganley (drums), John Mayer (harpsichord), Diwan Motihar (sitar), Keshav Sathe (tabla), Surendra Kamath (tambura), Chris Taylor (flute) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  20. 20Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band

    20 Oct 1966

    Jazz 625 presents the veteran American trumpet star Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.