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Maisha in session

One of London鈥檚 most exciting young bands perform music from their new album. Plus pianist and MONK鈥檈stra bandleader John Beasley on his influences and inspirations.

Spiritual jazz outfit Maisha, one of London鈥檚 most exciting young bands, perform music from their new album, which takes its cue from greats like saxophonist Pharoah Sanders as well as the infectious grooves of West Africa.

Also in the programme, pianist John Beasley 鈥� known for his work with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and for his imaginative MONK鈥檈stra big band project 鈥� reveals his formative influences. And presenter Jumok茅 Fashola plays a mix of classics and new releases 鈥� including an enchanting vocal duet by Betty Carter and Carmen McRae.

Produced by Dominic Tyerman for Somethin' Else.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Sep 2018 17:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Maisha

    Kaa

    • Live in session for J to Z.
    • Brownswood.

  • Stefano Bollani

    Galapagos

    • Que Bom.
    • Alobar.

  • 窜颈尘辫别濒/窜颈辞艂别办

    Wrens

    • Recorded by Late Junction at End of The Road.
    • Instant Classic.
    • 2.

  • Tord Gustavsen Trio

    O Traurigkeit

    • The Other Side.
    • ECM.

  • Jaki Byard

    Mellow Septet

    • Here's Jaki.
    • New Jazz.
    • 2.

  • John Coltrane

    You Don't Know What Love Is

    • Ballads.
    • Impulse!.

  • Maisha

    Osiris

    • Live in session for J to Z.
    • Brownswood.

  • Betty Carter & Carmen McCrae

    Stolen Moments

    • Duets: Live at the Great American Music Hall.
    • Verve.

  • Monk'estra

    Played Twice

    • MONK鈥檈stra vol 2.
    • Mack Avenue Records.

  • Thelonious Monk Trio

    Work

    • Blue Monk Vol 2.
    • Prestige.

  • John Coltrane Quartet

    Crescent

    • Crescent.
    • Impulse!.

  • Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra

    The Little Pixie

    • Live at the Village Vanguard.
    • Solid State.

  • Maisha

    There Is A Place

    • Live in session for J to Z.

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 Sep 2018 17:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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