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Play S1 E1Jazz 625 is a BBC jazz music programme, featuring concerts by British and American jazz musicians, which was first broadcast between April 1964 and August 1966. The programme was created by Terry Henebery, a clarinetist by training, who was recruited back to television in 1963 as one of the new producer intake for the opening of BBC2. The title of the show referred to the fact that BBC2 was broadcast on 625-lines UHF rather than the 405-lines VHF system then used by the other channels.
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- 1. Ellington in Concert: Part 1 & 2The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The first of two programmes recorded during a recent visit to this country. Due to a fire at Battersea Power Station having blacked out all power at BBC Television Centre on the channel's opening night, the second part was aired five days later on 26 April.CCApr 21, 1964
- 2. An All-Star Jam SessionAn All-Star Jam Session featuring Kenny Baker, George Chisholm, Tony Coe, Roy Willox, Laurie Holloway, Jack Fallon, Lennie Hastings.CCApr 28, 1964
- 3. The Tubby Hayes QuintetFeaturing guest vocalist Betty Bennett.CCMay 5, 1964
- 4. Chris Barber's Jazzband with Ottilie PattersonGuest artist, Champion Jack Dupree with his 'barrelhouse' blues from New OrleansCCMay 12, 1964
5. The Modern Jazz QuartetThe Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida (guitar)CCMay 19, 1964- 6. The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby BreenThe Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby BreenCCMay 26, 1964
- 7. The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley SextetThe Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.CCJun 2, 1964
- 8. A session of Dixieland Jazz with Alex Welsh and his BandGuest trumpet star, Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. one of the veterans of New Orleans Jazz Introduced by Steve Race.CCJun 9, 1964
- 9. Bill Le Sage's New Directions in Jazz UnitFeaturing the woodwind and saxophones of Ronnie Ross, Bob Burns, Johnny Scott and The Freddie Alexander Cello Ensemble. Introduced by Steve Race.CCJun 16, 1964
- 10. Marian McPartlandThe British jazz pianist, now living in America, in a session recorded during a recent visit to this country featuring Freddie Logan (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCJun 30, 1964
- 11. The Humphrey Lyttelton FifteenThe Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen in a programme of big band jazz. Introduced by Steve Race.CCJul 7, 1964
- 12. The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim HallPresenting from America, the Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall Introduced by Steve Race.CCJul 14, 1964
- 13. Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His BandA second appearance by the great American trumpet star Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Steve Race.CCJul 21, 1964
- 14. The Modern Jazz Quartet - 2nd AppearanceA second appearance by The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) featuring the guitar of Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida Introduced by Steve Race.CCJul 28, 1964
- 15. The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley SextetA second appearance by The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.CCAug 3, 1964
- 16. Kenny Ball and his JazzmenPresenting Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band and Mose Allison. Recorded at the Fourth National Jazz Festival held last weekend at Richmond, Surrey. Introduced by Steve Race.CCAug 11, 1964
- 17. Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes QuintetThe American jazz singer Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race.CCAug 18, 1964
- 18. The Dave Brubeck QuartetThe legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme featuring Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCAug 25, 1964
- 19. An All-Star Jam SessionFeaturing: Lennie Felix (piano), Freddie Randall (trumpet), Bruce Turner (alto sax), Jimmy Skidmore (tenor sax), John Picard (trombone), Spike Heatley (bass), Derek Hogg (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCSep 1, 1964
- 20. The Woody Herman OrchestraPresenting from America The Woody Herman Orchestra recorded during a recent visit to Britain. Introduced by Steve Race.CCSep 8, 1964
- 21. Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott QuartetThe American blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet Introduced by Steve Race.CCSep 12, 1964
- 22. Sandy Brown's Bandwith Guest instrumentalist, Ernest Ranglin guitar Introduced by Steve Race.CCSep 19, 1964
- 23. The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim HallJazz 625 presents the second of two appearances by one of America's top small groups The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall. Introduced by Steve Race.CCSep 26, 1964
- 24. Mel Tormean evening with the great American singer Mel Torme. accompanied by The Bill Le Sage Dektette Introduced by Steve Race.CCOct 3, 1964
- 25. Oscar Petersonpresents from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) Recorded during their visit to Britain earlier this year. Introduced by Steve Race.CCOct 10, 1964
- 26. Benny GolsonAmerican composer and arranger Benny Golson directs an all-star 25-piece British orchestra playing his works. Introduced by Steve Race.CCOct 17, 1964
- 27. Annie Ross and Tony KinseyJazz 625 presenting vocal star Annie Ross with The Tony Kinsey Quintet.CCOct 24, 1964
- 28. Erroll GarnerPresenting the great American pianist Erroll Garner with Edward Calhoun (bass) and Kelly Martin (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCOct 31, 1964
- 29. In Memoriam - Charlie Parker: Part 1A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring: J. J. Johnson (trombone), Sonny Stitt (alto-saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Walter Bishop (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums) Introduced by Steve Race.CCNov 7, 1964
- 30. Derek Smith & Eddie ThompsonContrasts the styles of two British pianists now working in America who recently made a return visit to England. Derek Smith with Geoff Clyne (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums). and Eddie Thompson with Spike Heatley (bass), Tony Carr (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCNov 14, 1964
- 31. The Hawk at Town HallThe great tenor-saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall. with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass) and Jo Jones (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCNov 21, 1964
- 32. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - 2Presents a second appearance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Featuring Paul Desmond (alto-saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCNov 28, 1964
- 33. An All Star Jam Session - 2Featuring Keith Christie (trombone), Eddie Blair (trumpet), Ronnie Scott (tenor sax), Art Ellefson (tenor-sax), Colin Purbrook (piano), Dave Green (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCDec 5, 1964
- 34. The Newport All StarsSome of the Chicago-style jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival, featuring Ruby Braff (cornet), Peewee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor-sax), George Wein (piano) with British jazzmen Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.CCDec 12, 1964
- 35. The Johnny Scott QuintetFeaturing Britain's foremost jazz flautist and his unique group together with guest vocalist, Millicent Martin. Introduced by Steve Race.CCDec 19, 1964
- 36. American StarsSteve Race introduces a special edition featuring some of the many American stars who have appeared in this series. Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. with Alex Welsh and his Band. The Dave Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond (alto sax), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Erroll Garner with Eddie Calhoun (bass), Kelly Martin (drums). The Coleman Hawkins Quintet featuring Harry Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass), Jo Jones (drums). The Woody Herman Orchestra The Newport All Stars featuring Peewee Russell (clarinet), Ruby Braff (cornet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano), Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Mel Torme with The Bill Le Sage Dektette. Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet.CCDec 26, 1964
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Jazz 625 is a BBC jazz music programme, featuring concerts by British and American jazz musicians, which was first broadcast between April 1964 and August 1966. The programme was created by Terry Henebery, a clarinetist by training, who was recruited back to television in 1963 as one of the new producer intake for the opening of BBC2. The title of the show referred to the fact that BBC2 was broadcast on 625-lines UHF rather than the 405-lines VHF system then used by the other channels.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Terry Henebery
- Studio
- BBC
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Audio languages
English
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