Tony Allen in concert
A concert from pioneering afrobeat drummer Tony Allen in tribute to drummer Art Blakey. Plus young UK saxophonist Camilla George shares the music that has inspired her.
A concert from pioneering afrobeat drummer Tony Allen. Alongside the Nigerian star Fela Kuti, Allen was responsible for developing the rhythmic genre known as afrobeat back in the 1970s. He's remained true to the style ever since and in this concert pays tribute to one of his greatest influences and another drumming great, Art Blakey.
Later in the programme, saxophonist Camilla George, a rising UK star, unravels tracks that have inspired her, including an epic tenor sax battle between Branford Marsalis and Michael Brecker. And, presenter Jumok茅 Fashola plays a mix of jazz classics and the best new releases.
Produced by Dominic Tyerman for Somethin' Else.
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Music Played
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Eldar Djangirov
Blink
- Breakthrough.
- Mot茅ma Music.
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Charles Lloyd & The Marvels
Ballad of the Sad Young Men
- Vanished Gardens.
- Blue Note.
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Maurice Brown
Moroccan Dancehall
- The Mood.
- Ropeadope.
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Valaida Snow
High Hat, Trumpet and Rhythm
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Tony Allen
On Fire
- Recorded live at Tampere Jazz Happening 2017.
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Anne Paceo
Myanmar Folk Song
- Fables of Shwedagon.
- Laborie Jazz.
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Kiefer
Thinkin of
- Happysad.
- Stones Throw.
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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Free For All
- Free For All.
- Blue Note.
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Camilla George
Song for Reds
- Isang.
- Ubuntu.
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Camilla George reveals her inspirations
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Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt & Sonny Rollins
On the Sunny Side of the Street
- Sonny Side Up.
- Verve.
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Kenny Garrett
Sing a Song of Song
- Songbook.
- Warner Bros..
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Jeffrey 鈥淭ain鈥 Watts, Branford Marsalis & Michael Brecker
Mr. JJ
- Bar Talk.
- Sony.
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Stanley Turrentine
My Shining Hour
- Dearly Beloved.
- Blue Note.
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Tony Allen
The Drum Thunder Suite
- Recorded live at Tampere Jazz Happening 2017.
Broadcast
- Sat 21 Jul 2018 18:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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