Hot Flavours #41
Tue 26th Feb '19, 7:30pm
A broad acoustic mix from either end of the spectrum - with Mississippi John Hurt and, Joe Bonamassa. Jimmy Smith coaxes Stardust from the Hammond, as only he can.
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Hot Flavours #40
Tue 22nd Jan '19, 7:30pm
he feast tonight centres on exquisite pairings - we have Oscar Peterson & Lionel Hampton, plus - Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson (again)
Hot Flavours #39
Tue 27th Nov '18, 7:30pm
Join James with the latest Hot Flavours filled with some of the best classic blues and jazz tracks around.
Hot Flavours #38
Tue 23rd Oct '18, 7:30pm
‘Wheels within wheels’. Tonight’s show features a short but exciting collection from Wynton Marsalis, and, Thelonious Monk - with (early) Dinah Washington earthy blues
Hot Flavours #37
Tue 25th Sep '18, 7:30pm
In keeping with autumn’s approach we switch from light to dark - to Moonglow, as the new season features Hampton, Shearing, Rollins and Tatum.
Hot Flavours #36
Tue 26th Jun '18, 7:30pm
This month's show has a distinct New Orleans flavour courtesy of our very own Chris Barber - and friends - including Muddy Waters & Mark Knopfler to name but two
Hot Flavours #26
Tue 22nd May '18, 7:30pm
A classic episode of Hot Flavours from our old website including a special interview with Steve Crocker
Hot Flavours #35
Tue 24th Apr '18, 7:30pm
Tonight we regale you with the acclaimed Jacques Loussier Trio’s unique working of J.S. Bach. We take a trip down memory lane with the delightful Clark Terry & Bob Brookmeyer
Hot Flavours #34
Tue 27th Mar '18, 7:30pm
Spring might just be with us - finally, so let’s celebrate with a tasty mixed platter.
Hot Flavours #33
Tue 23rd Jan '18, 7:30pm
A rare feast tonight, indeed! To carry you warm into this chilly New Year we bring to the table live - on live.
Hot Flavours #32
Tue 28th Nov '17, 7:30pm
This month’s show features Nice Work from Thelonious Monk, hot sax from Sonny Stitt - plus the easy sounds of Ramsey Lewis, Illinois Jacquet, Howard McGhee and the wonderful Paul Gonsalves. Vocals are from the hard hitting Koko Taylor, the velvet voiced Jimmy Scott, and delightful duo Dinah Washington & Brook Benton. Roland Kirk comes at you - nicely, from left field, and Don Byas walks you home with a bounce in your step - and why not. Come join us for 90 minutes of Hot Flavoured pleasure.
Hot Flavours #31
Tue 24th Oct '17, 7:30pm
With Autumn fast closing in we kick up some leaves and bring you music to snuggle up to: Art Tatum will warm your toes, before Hawkins, Smith, and Shearing spread heat all around. Mehldau laments August ending, and Ahmad Jamal completes the seasonal circle. Dr John brings some polished gruff to proceedings – with double tog vocals from Helen Merrill, Sarah Vaughan and Nina Simone – and Louis Armstrong to walk you home – feeling good.
Hot Flavours #30
Tue 26th Sep '17, 7:30pm
Come feast on our sumptuous September spread, including Garner, Goodman and Getz – with some very early Armstrong & Calloway. Dessert will delight with a double helping of Tom Waits – topped off with smooth Joe Pass and Ella. Plus, a treat to tease – a track from ‘Marseille’ – the latest release from Ahmad Jamal, topped off with the cream of Joe Pass and Ella.
Hot Flavours #29
Sat 5th Aug '17, 5:00pm
More deep cuts from James Fernie.
Hot Flavours #21
Tue 27th Sep '16, 7:30pm
We’re back and we’re ‘Feelin’ All right’! September finds us mixing stalwarts and strangers – Herbie Hancock, Cannonball Adderley, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Dinah Washington… The southern spice of The Blind Boys of Alabama. And a piquant pepper will linger on your tongue from a mini-tribute to the late Joe Cocker….