Season 2 - 1965
30 episodes · Jan 2, 1965
Season 2 ran from 2 January to 29 December 1965.
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- S2E1
The Woody Herman Orchestra
Jan 2, 1965The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain the previous summer. Introduced by Steve Race.
- S2E2
Buck Clayton
Jan 9, 1965Presenting the great American trumpet star Buck Clayton with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band Introduced by Steve Race.
- S2E3
Ben Webster
Jan 16, 1965Jazz 625 presenting the great American saxophone star Ben Webster with the Ronnie Scott Quartet.
- S2E4
The Oscar Peterson Trio
Jan 23, 1965Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) in the second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. Introduced by Steve Race.
- S2E5
In Memoriam: Charlie Parker: Part 2
Feb 6, 1965A 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.
- S2E6
Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet
Feb 13, 1965Presenting vocal star Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet Introduced by Steve Race.
- S2E8
Benny Colson
Feb 27, 1965American composer and arranger Benny Colson directs an all-star 25-piece British Orchestra in the second of two programmes featuring his work. Introduced by Steve Race.
- S2E9
'The Hawk' at Town Hall
Mar 6, 1965The second of two programmes featuring the 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.
- S2E10
The Newport All Stars
Mar 13, 1965In the second of two programmes featuring some of the Chicagostyle jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival. [Starring] Ruby Braff (cornet), Pee Wee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano) and British jazzmen: Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.
- S2E11
Buck Clayton - Part 2
Mar 24, 1965The second of two programmes with the American trumpet star Buck Clayton. with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Steve Race.
- S2E12
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Mar 31, 1965This 1965 concert featurs Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.
- S2E13
Tubby Hayes Big Band
Apr 7, 1965The exciting sound of the Tubby Hayes Big Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
S2E14The Wes Montgomery Quartet
Apr 14, 1965First of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E15
The Thelonious Monk Quartet
Apr 21, 19651960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles and Charlie Rouse.
- S2E16
Dixieland Revisited
May 5, 1965A new look at some of the older jazz tunes by Ronnie Ross (bari sax), Art Ellefson (tenor sax), Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet), Keith Christie (trombone), Bill Le Sage (piano), Spike Heatley (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E17
The Bill Evans Trio
May 12, 1965In 1965, the Bill Evans Trio stopped by the BBC studios in London to play a pair of sets on Jazz 625, the now-legendary program hosted by the British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton. The combo–which featured Evans on piano, Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums–played two sets, including most of the songs from their just-completed album, Trio ’65. The two 35-minute programs take us back in time to see and hear one of the most brilliant and influential jazz pianists of all time, at work in a tightly integrated trio.
S2E18George Lewis and the Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band
May 19, 196540mFrom the New Marquee Club in 1965, Humphrey Lyttelton introduces veteran New Orleans clarinettist George Lewis with Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band and Beryl Bryden. Later aired on 24 May 2013 on BBC Four.
S2E19Victor Feldman
Jun 2, 1965Presenting the brilliant pianist and vibraharpist Victor Feldman in a session recorded during a recent visit to England by this young British musician who now works in America, together with Rick Laird (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums), and featuring guest artist Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton. Recorded at The New Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London, UK on 14 Feb 1965.
- S2E20
The Zodiac Variations by Johnny Dankworth
Jun 9, 1965Presenting the first television performance of The Zodiac Variations Composed by Johnny Dankworth Featuring guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet), Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) and The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E21
Jazz from Kansas City
Jun 16, 1965First of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E22
Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer
Oct 13, 1965October 13, 1965 BBC Two Jazz 625 presenting guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet) and Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) with Laurie Holloway (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Allan Ganley (drums).
- S2E23
The Jimmy Smith Trio
Oct 20, 1965The first of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist. With Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E24
The Wes Montgomery Quartet
Oct 27, 1965October 27, 1965 BBC Two The second of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E25
Jazz from Kansas City - Part 2
Nov 3, 1965The second of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E26
The Oscar Peterson Trio - 2
Nov 10, 1965Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E27
The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2
Nov 17, 1965The second of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E28
The Jimmy Giuffre Trio
Nov 24, 1965Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet and saxophone), Donald Friedman (piano) Barre Phillips (bass) in this session featuring one of America's leading exponents in Avant Garde Jazz. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E29
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims
Dec 22, 1965Presenting American tenor saxophone stars Al Cohn, Zoot Sims with Stan Tracey (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S2E30
The Bill Evans Trio - Part 2
Dec 29, 1965The second of two programmes recorded earlier this year by this brilliant American pianist. With Chuck Israel (bass), Larry Bunker (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.