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Alyn Shipton's selection of music suggested by listeners includes music on unusual instruments, including pieces by baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and harpist David Snell.

1 hour

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Sat 13 Jul 2013 17:00

Music Played

  • Gerry Mulligan

    One To Ten In Ohio

    Composer: Mulligan Performers: Gerry Mulligan, bs; Bob Brookmeyer, vtb; Tom Scott, ts; Howard Roberts, g; Roger Kellaway, p; Chuck Domanico, b; Emil Richards, Joe Porcaro, perc. 1971.

    • The Age of Steam.
    • A&M.
    • 0804 Track 1 (4.15).
  • John Harle, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Ivor Bolton

    Bean Rows and Blues Shots (Part 1)

    Composer: Mike Westbrook Performers: John Harle, s; Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Ivor Bolton, conductor. July 1991.

    • Works by Nyman / Bryars / Westbrook.
    • Argo.
    • 4338472 Track 3 (6.14).
  • Woody Herman

    The Crickets

    Composer: Marais Performers: Ernie Royal, Al Porcino, Stan Fishelson, Charlie Walp, Shorty Rogers, tp; Earl Swope, Bill Harris, Ollie Wilson, Bart Varsalona, tb; Woody Herman, cl, as, v; Sam Marowitz, as; Gene Ammons, Buddy Savitt, Jimmy Giuffre, ts; Serge Chaloff, bs; Lou Levy, p; Oscar Pettiford, b; Shelly Manne, d; Terry Gibbs, vib; Mary Ann McCall, v. 26 May 1949

    • The Woody Herman Story.
    • Proper.
    • Properbox 15 CD 4 Track 13 (3.14.
  • Teddy Wilson

    Honeysuckle Rose

    Composer: Waller, Razaf Performers: Teddy Wilson, p; Hugo Rasmussen, b; Ed Thigpen, d.v. Copenhagen, 21 May 1979

    • In Copenhagen.
    • Storyville.
    • 1018516 Track 1 (5.00).
  • Rod Mason / Chris Barber

    West End Blues

    Composer: Oliver Performers: Rod Mason, c; Chris Barber, tb; Helm Renz, cl; Udo Jagers, bj; Ansgar Bergmann, p. 1985.

    • Jazz Holiday.
    • Timeless.
    • 524 Track 6 (3.20).
  • Sammy Rimington

    Little Girl

    Composer: Henry, Hyde Performers: Sammy Rimington, cl; Andy Finch, p; John Coles, bj; Annie Hawkins, b; Alan Sticky Wickett d. 11 May 1980.

    • Â鶹Éç Jazz from the 70 and 80s vol 1.
    • Upbeat.
    • URCD 152 Track 7 (4.39).
  • David Snell

    Invention in A Minor

    Composer: J S Bach Performers: David Snell, hp, arr; Frank Clarke b; Alan Parker, Eric Ford, g; Barry Morgan, d. 1971.

    • Harp Transplant.
    • PRT.
    • 7771 Track 8 (1.34).
  • Bix Beiderbecke

    In a Mist

    Composer: Beiderbecke Performers: Bix Beiderbecke, p. 1927.

    • In a Mist.
    • Phoenix.
    • 131535 Track 22 (2.47).
  • Erroll Garner

    Blue Lou

    Composer: Sampson, Mills Performers: Erroll Garner, p; Eddie Calhoun, b; Kelly Martin, d. 1959

    • Dreamstreet / One World Concert.
    • Telarc.
    • 83350 Track 3 (5.01).
  • Anita O’Day

    I'm Not Supposed to Be Blue Blues

    Composer: Garner Performers: Anita O’Day v; Cal Tjader, vib; Bob Corwin, p; Freddie Schreiber, b; Johnny Rae, d. 1962.

    • Jazz ‘Round Midnight.
    • Verve.
    • 537703, Track 10 (2.29).
  • Billie Holiday

    I Wished on the Moon

    Composer: Dorothy Parker / Ralph Rainger Performers: Billie Holiday, v; Roy Eldridge, t; Benny Goodman, cl; Ben Webster, cl; Teddy Wilson, p; John Truehart, g; John Kirby, b; Cozy Cole, d. 1935.

    • The Lady Sings.
    • Proper.
    • 26, CD 1 Track 1 (3.08).
  • Red Rodney

    Superbop

    Composer: Rodney, Noto Performers: Red Rodney, t; Sam Noto, t; Jimmy Mulidore, as, ss; Dolo Coker, p; Ray Brown, b; Shelly Manne, d. 26 March 1974

    • Superbop.
    • Muse.
    • MR5046, S1 T 1 (6.04).
  • Charlie Ventura Septet

    Birdland

    Composer: Gene Roland / Charlie Ventura Performers: Conte Candli, t; Bennie Green, tb; Boots Mussulli, as, bar; Charlie Ventura, ts; bar; Roy Kral, p, v; Kenny O’Brien, b; Ed Shaughnessy, d; Jackie Kain, v. 1949

    • From Swing to Be-Bop.
    • RCA.
    • PM45350 S4 T6 (2.59).

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  • Sat 13 Jul 2013 17:00

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