Hugh Quarshie narrates the story of one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time. Charlie Parker was a pioneer of the postwar bebop school which changed the face of…
You don’t necessarily expect to be treated to the distinctive tones of Kirsty Young at the start of a marathon Shaw revival. Simon Godwin‘s remarkably assured and effervescent modern-dress production…
One of the most successful bandleaders of the swing era, Jimmie Lunceford was known for precise playing and adding an influential dose of showmanship to the proceedings. Related articles Swing…
The fabulous Les & Mary with a TV performance of one of their greatest hits from 1952 – ‘Tiger Rag‘. Related articles Above, the Dixieland jazz classic Tiger Rag played…
“Can Anyone Explain? (No! No! No!)” is a popular song written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss and published in 1950. The biggest hit version of the song was…
Sidney Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz (beating cornetist and…
This documentary tells the story of the extraordinary and legendary life of the man who is referred to as the greatest jazz guitar player of all times: Django Reinhardt. The…
