Season 3 - 1966
20 episodes · Jan 5, 1966
The third and final original season ran from 5 January to 20 October 1966.
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- S3E1
The Thelonious Monk Quartet - 2
Jan 5, 1966The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. featuring Charlie Rouse (tenor saxophone), Larry Gayles (bass), Ben Riley (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E2
Maynard Ferguson
Jan 19, 1966Presenting virtuoso Canadian trumpet star Maynard Ferguson With Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E3
Willie 'The Lion' Smith
Jan 26, 1966Presenting veteran American pianist Willie 'The Lion' Smith one of the originators of the 'Harlem stride' style with Brian Brocklehurst (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E4
The Tony Coe Quintet
Feb 2, 1966Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E5
The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2
Feb 9, 1966The second programme featuring this great American jazz organist. with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E6
Jimmy Witherspoon
Feb 16, 1966A return visit by this great American blues singer. Also featuring The Dick Morrissey Quartet Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E7
Alex Welsh and His Band
Feb 23, 1966Featuring Guest star from America, Dickie Wells (trombone). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E8
The Modern Jazz Quartet
Mar 2, 1966Playing Porgy and Bess John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) A selection from George Gershwin's folk opera: Summertime, I Love You Porgy, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, My Man's Gone Now, It Ain't Necessarily So. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E9
Don Byas
Mar 9, 1966Presenting American tenor saxophone star Don Byas with Bruce Turner's Jump Band Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E10
Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band
Jul 6, 1966Presenting the veteran Chicago tenor-saxophone star Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E11
Anita O'Day
Jul 13, 1966Featuring this unique American vocal star who sings with The Peter King Quartet. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E12
Yusef Lateef
Jul 20, 1966Presenting American multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E13
Earl 'Fatha' Hines
Jul 27, 1966One of America's greatest jazz pianists. with Ron Mathewson (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E14
The Modern Jazz Quartet
Aug 3, 1966Playing the Blues. John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E15
Mark Murphy
Aug 10, 1966Presenting The American singer Mark Murphy with The Stan Tracey Trio and guest artist, Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E16
Dizzy Gillespie Quintet
Aug 17, 1966A session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.
- S3E17
Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band
Aug 24, 1966Presenting Henry 'Red' Allen, one of the veterans of New Orleans jazz, making a return visit to the series. In company with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E18
Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio
Oct 6, 1966Presenting the American alto saxophone star Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E19
'Fusions' of Jazz and Indian Music
Oct 13, 1966With The Joe Harriott-John Mayer Double Quintet Joe Harriott (alto saxophone), Gordon Rose (trumpet and flugelhorn), Pat Smythe (piano and harpsichord), Coleridge Goode (bass), Allan Ganley (drums), John Mayer (harpsichord), Diwan Motihar (sitar), Keshav Sathe (tabla), Surendra Kamath (tambura), Chris Taylor (flute) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.
- S3E20
Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band
Oct 20, 1966Jazz 625 presents the veteran American trumpet star Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.