This is Clark Terry towards the end of his career playing the Fugelhorn. He had been a brilliant player on the trumpet as well as a composer. If you want his CV he played with the best – Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar...
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Mark O’Connor on the violin is amazing. Indeed every player on this rendition of a Jazz classic is outstanding. They create a lovely energy and the interplay is simply world class. Who is your favourite soloist?
This is Tuba Skinny, a New Orleans Street band, who play to a very high standard. Here they are with a great rendition of Cocquette which has enthused the dancers in Philadelphia.
Joan Armatrading has a great voice, a great band and has written great songs. In case you need some proof, watch this video.
This is a great song with a long history It is designed to guide slaves to escape recapture from plantations in the brutal period of slavery in the USA. This excellent group are based in London, U.K.
A hypnotic version of George Gershwin’s classic by the incredible Keith Jarrett.
What can go wrong, when these two wonderful singers deliver a racous version of the Lady is a Tramp. Frank and many in the Jazz world reckoned that Ella was the top of the tree for vocalists. Enjoy…
The Norwegian, Tine Thing Helseth is a marvellous trumpet player, here assisted by the harp of Birgitte Volan Håvik and the violin of Elise Båtnes. Winter is never bleak with music like this…
We have a strong and vibrant music scene in Scotland with lots of young talent coming through. Here is a an older piece, now considered a classic, by the hugely talented Dougie MacLean. St Andrew’s Day is the 30th of...
This clip brings a whole film and genre to life. Ennio Morricone deserves a tribute for a massive contribution to our collective musical landscape.