Lionel Loueke in concert
Kevin Le Gendre presents concert highlights from jazz fusion guitarist Lionel Loueke, plus award-winning pianist Nikki Iles shares her musical inspirations.
Kevin Le Gendre presents concert highlights from jazz fusion guitarist Lionel Loueke performing with Germany’s WDR Big Band. Described by his mentor Herbie Hancock as 'a musical painter', Loueke has a style of his own, informed by a deep knowledge of African music and his roots in Benin.
Also in the programme, we hear from award-winning pianist, composer and educator Nikki Iles, a key figure in the UK jazz scene, who shares some of the music that inspires her.
Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else
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ARTEMIS
Lights Away From Home
- In Real Time.
- Blue Note Records.
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Lionel Loueke & WDR Big Band Köln
Virgin Forest (Live In Cologne)
- Live In Cologne, December 2021.
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Peter Somuah
The Sky
- Letter To The Universe.
- ACT.
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Mabgate
I Asked
- Mabgate.
- Bridge The Gap.
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Bill Evans
In A Sentimental Mood
- Treasures: Solo, Trio and Orchestra Recordings from Denmark (1965-1969).
- Elemental Music Records.
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Adele Sauros
Smokey Dokey
- I Paint You.
- Fresh Sound New Talent.
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Lionel Loueke & WDR Big Band Köln
Freedom Dance (Live in Cologne)
- Live in Cologne, December 2021.
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Chet Baker
Old Devil Moon
- Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions in Holland.
- Jazz Detective.
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The Printmakers
The Glide
- Westerly.
- Basho Records.
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Bill Evans Trio
Autumn Leaves
- Portrait In Jazz.
- Fantasy.
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Norma Winstone, John Taylor & Tony Coe
Tea For Two
- Somewhere Called Home.
- ECM Records.
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Keith Jarrett
Southern Smiles
- Mysteries: The Impulse Years 1975-1976.
- Verve Reissues.
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Kenny Wheeler, John Abercrombie & John Taylor
Part 5 - Know Where You Are
- Music For Large & Small Ensembles.
- ECM Records.
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Lionel Loueke
Vi Gnin (Live In Cologne)
- Live In Cologne, December 2021.
Broadcast
- Sat 8 Apr 2023 17:00Â鶹Éç Radio 3