Jazz A Love affair 61.

Here is the play list for Jazz A Love Affair 61.
Some very long tracks so a short play list & here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Iain Ballamy - Convolution, 2007, Anorak.
Wrong Object - Hello Max, 2007, Platform One.
Nils Landgren/Joe Sample - Soul Shadow, 2005, Creole Love Call.
Monty Alexander Trio - Nite Mist Blues, 1976, Live At Montreux.
Andy Sheppard - Adventures In The Rave Trade, 1990, Soft On The Inside.
Part 2,
Terence Blanchard - Joe & O, 2000, Wandering Moon.

Three in A Row From The Vinyl Vaults.
Sarah Vaughan - Great Day, 1962, The Explosive Side Of Sarah Vaughan.
Sarah Vaughan - Rainy Days And Mondays, 1975, Japan Live.
Sarah Vaughan - Autumn Leaves, 1982, Crazy And Mixed Up.

Michel Legrand - Southern Routes, 1978, Michel Legrand And Company.
Cheers Ray

Merry Xmas. 2 new shows

A merry xmas to you all.I have 2 new shows on UK Jazz Radio this weekend. I have reworked show 45 after all the gremlins and this is being played on Xmas eve (UK time).On Xmas day I have a feast of Blue Note jazz for you.Andy's Blue Note Banquet is broadcast at 1pm (UK Time). Check out both shows,plenty of quality tracks.Playlists below.

Show 45

1. Walk tall / Mercy mercy mercy - Canonball Adderley
2. This is what you are - Mario Biondi
3.The hustler - Stanley Turrentine
4.Snowblower - B Baker Chocolate Factory
5.Hard Work - John Handy
6.So in love - Kenny Dorham
7.Welcome into my world - George Benson
8.Her silent Smile - Tom Browne
9.Too Damn Hot - Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
10.Back in the slot - Organic
11.New Found Land - Organic
12.Bit Too Hard - Organic
13.Castles made of sand / little wing - Tuck and Patti
14.Life's a one way ticket - Bluesiana Triangle
15.Stormy Monday - Renee Geyer
16.Seven Seas - Joe Farrell
17.Radar Love - Gordon Blue
18.I Wish - Urbie Green
19.Love Eyes - Art Webb
20.What does it take - Kenny G
21.Can't you see me - Roy Ayers

Great music,check out the threeplay from Organic and then buy the album,it's that good!

















straight no chaser- thelonious monk
peanut vendor - jack constanzo
hot dog - lou donaldson
chilli peppers - duke pearson
soul sauce - hank diamond
meatwave - stanley turrentine
chitlins con carne - kenny burrell
grits and gravy - fame gang
string bean - big john patton
sitting duck - gene harris
butter (for yo' popcorn) - jack mcduff
flying haggis - charlie hunter
cream puff - reuben wilson
brown sugar - freddie roach
fat cakes - jimmy mcgriff
cheesecake - dexter gordon
sweet cakes - don wilkerson
kumquat kids - eddie henderson
orange peel - reuben wilson
little green apples - monk higgins
sho nuff melon - reuben wilson
watermelon man - herbie hancock
mystic brew - ronnie foster

Have a feast of quality Blue Note jazz!

Comments appreciated,links by e-mail request.Have a Merry Xmas.

Jazz A Love Affair 60.

Here is the play list for Jazz A Love affair 60 and here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Nat Adderley - Sunshine Sammy, 1979, A Little New York Midtown Music.
Andy Farber & His Orchestra - It Is What It Is, 2010, This Could Be The Start Of Something Big.
Caecilier Norby - Never Let Me Go, 2002, First Conversation.
Cal Massey - Blues For Coltrane, 1961, Blues For Coltrane.
Dave Brubeck - I've Got Rhythm, 1999, 40th Anniversary Tour Of The UK.
Randy Weston Sextet - Afro Black, 1966, African Rhythm.

Part 2,
Nnenna Freelon - Better Than Anything, "008, Better Than Anything.

Three In A Row From The Vinyl Vaults.
Gerry Mulligan - Turnstile, 1957, Gerry Mulligan & Lee Konitz.
Gerry Mulligan & His Orchestra - For An Unfinished Womam, 1980, Walk On Water.
Gerry Mulligan - Bright Angel Falls, 1983, Little Big Horn.

Charles Tolliver Big Band - Round Midnight, 2006, With Love.
Ray Charles - Every Saturday Night, 2006, Ray Sings Basie Swings.
Idris Muhammad - Loran's Dance, 1974, Power Of Soul.

Cheers Ray.

Back for Xmas!

Andy's Jazz Show returns Xmas Eve on Uk Jazz Radio
featuring a threeplay from one of the hottest new bands on the Jazz scene Organic.Full playlist to follow.

Jazz A Love Affair 59.

Here is the play list for Jazz A Love affair 59 & here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Dave O'Higgins/Eric Alexander - Frith Street Blues, 2009, Sketchbook.
Kurt Elling - A New Body And Soul, 2007, Nightmoves.
Semuta - Tres Palabras, 1978/2005, Take 1.
Jimmy Smith/Joey Defrancesco - Dot Com Blues, 2005, Legacy.
John Mayer Indo Jazz Fusion - Goud Sarang, 2000, Inja.
Johnny Griffin/David Newman - Oh Gee, 1984/2007, In Copenhagen.
Part 2,
Sonny Clark - Midnight Mambo, 1962, Leapin' And Lopin'

Three In A Row From The Vinyl Vaults,
Stan Kenton - 90% Celsius, 1976, Journey Into Capricorn.
Gene Harris All Star Big Band - Dejection Blues, 1988, Tribute To Count Basie.
Mel Lewis Orchestra - Dearly Beloved, 1986, 20 Years At The Village Vanguard.
Rene Marie - Moonray, 2001, Vertigo.
Elliott Caine Quintet - El Nuevo Dia, 2006, Blues From Mars.
James Carter/Gerrard Gibbs - Soul Street, 2004, Live At Bakers Keyboard Lounge.
Cheers Ray

Jazz A Love Affair 58.

Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/ and here is the play list for the new show "Jazz A Love Affair 58"
Part 1,
Pete Calandra - The Dreamcatcher, 2003, Sunrise Over New York.
Barbara Dennerlein - Fata Morgana, 1995, Take off.
Dianne Reeves - I Hadn't Anyone Till You, 2001, The Calling.
Christian Scott - Angola, L A & The 13th Amendment, 2010, Yesterday You Said Tomorrow.
Dafnis Prieto - Afrotango, 2006, Absolute Quintet.
Tommy Smith - The Lady Is A Tramp. 2000, Spartacus.
Part 2,
Barbara Thompson - Fanaid Grove, 1990, Songs From The Centre Of The Earth.
Hersh Hamel/Art Pepper - Mr Yes, 1975, Hersh Hamels Songbook.

Three In A Row From The Vinyl Vaults.
Lee Morgan - Who Do You Love I Hope, 1959, Candy.
Sarah Vaughan - Tree's, 1960, Dreamy.
Lee Morgan - The Murphy Man, 1966, Charisma.

David Fathead Newman - Pharaoh's Gold, 2006 Cityscape.
Etta Jones - Second Time Around, 2000, Singing Sammy Cahn.
Sonny Rollins - Blossom, 2008, Road Trips Vol 1.
Cheers Ray.

Computer Down!

Hi, I had a major computer glich this morning,it looks like the beast is dead!
I will know more after wallet busting surgery!
Hopefully Andys Jazz Show back very soon!

Cheers Andy

Jazz A Love Affair 57.

Here is the new show "Jazz A Love affair 57" play list and here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Shan Arsenault - Below Sea Level, 2008, Below Sea Level.
Charles Mingus/Eric Dolphy - Stormy Weather, 1960, Plays it Cool.
Maria Muldaur - Some Cats Know, 2003, A Woman Alone with The Blues.
T K Blue - Wise One, 2001, Eyes Of The Elders.
Cadence - Hit The Jive Jack, 2005, Twenty For One.
Stan Tracey Trio - Perdido, 2006, For All We Know.
Part 2,
The Candid Jazz Masters - Milestones, 1995, For Miles.
Three In A Row From The Vinyl Vaults.
Joe Harriott Quintet - Shepherds Serenade, 1962, Jazz For Moderns.
Joe Harriott Quintet - Variations On Monk, 1962, Jazz For Moderns.
Joe Harriott - Saga, 1968, Personal Portrait.
Steve Waterman Quartet - Destination Unknown, 1995, Destination Unknown.
Stanley Turrentine - If You Don't Believe, 1971, Night Wings.
Gladys Knight - Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me, 2006, Before Me.
Kenny Wheeler - Verona, 2004, What Now.
Cheers Ray

Gremlins!

Apologies for the poor sound quality on Show 44,and for those of you who received advance copies of show 45 and 46.I will get rid of the Gremlins and redo the shows.The music is fine but voice quality is poor,new and improved shows coming soon!

Coming Soon...................................

Andy's Jazz Show is pleased to promote a new band on the Jazz scene. The bands name is Organic and if you like my show you will dig the sound of this band.I will feature them very soon on UK Jazz Radio in my Threeplay slot.

Here's a bit about the band,you can also check out their website Here

Organic – Band Biography

John-Paul Gard – Hammond Organ

John-Paul is well known on the British jazz circuit, and has recently played live with such stellar guitarists as Andreas Oberg and Alex Hutchings. He is influenced by players such as Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff, as well as modern burners like Joey DeFrancesco.

Dominic Norcross – Tenor and Baritone Saxophone

Dominic is a regular on the jazz scene and has shared the stage with Dave Weckl, Mornington Locket, and Don Weller, to name a few. Digby Fairweather has compared his playing to that of Zoot Sims.

Nigel Williams – Drums

Nigel played for Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames for a number of years and has toured North America drumming for Van Morrison. He has played with the likes of Guy Barker, George Melly, Herb Ellis, Red Rodney and many others.

Johnny Davies – Guitar

Johnny has played in various bands at Brecon Jazz Festival, Birmingham Jazz festival and North Devon Jazz Festival. He has played at major clubs such as the 100 Club in London and is a regular at Cardiff’s Café Jazz, both with Organic and with his jump-jive band, The Numbers Racket.

All members of Organic are experienced players with a great feel for the music.
Track List:

1 Back In The Slot
2 Bit Too Hard
3 Carys
4 ‘Nother One Later
5 54, 34
6 New Found Land
7 H, As In Heavy
8 Stratosphere
9 Big Easy
10 BB’s Blues

Andy's Jazz Shows #43 & #44

Show 43

Cubano Chant - Art Taylor
Dr Feelgood - Stan T
Goodtime Ride - Ronnie Laws
Monster - Takeshi Inomoto
Wizard Island -Jeff Lorber
Footprints - Ahmad Jamal
SKJ - Wes Montgomery and Milt Jackson
Kamakucha - Norman Connors

Keeper of the flame/Harold's house of jazz/New York Afternoon - Richie Cole

Sister Sadie - Jimmy Smith
Only so much oil in the ground - Tower Of Power
Fire and rain - Phil Upchurch
Where is the love - Grover Washington Jr
You send me - Rachelle Ferrell
Martha - Tom Browne
Sky Dive - George Benson
Waiting for Marvin - Shamek Farrah
Tutu - Marcus Miller






















Lizard Island - Airborne
Looking up to you - Blackness all stars
Sconsolato - Nathan Davis
Hi fly - Monty Alexander
Pick up the pieces - Akiri Ishikawa
Warp factor 8 - Charles Earland
I don't know - First Cosins Jazz Ensemble

Jimmy Smith Fourmost

Midnight special / Main stem / Summertime

Peter Gunn - Deodato
The crickets sing - Dee Felice Trio
Glass - Jeff Resnick
Dancer - Gregory Charles Royal
Frankie - Iain Mackenzie
Grab this / Don't get around much anymore - Johnny Griffin
All the things you are - Andy Bey
People make the world go round - Grant Green Jr
Something Different - Canonball Adderley
Soul Sauce - Cal Tjader

Jazz A Love Affair 56.

Here is the play list for my new show Jazz A Love Affair 56 and here is the link. http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Von Freeman - Blues For Sunnyland, 2009, Vonski Speaks.
Junior Mance Trio - Blue Monk, 1995, Blue Mance.
Etta Jones - But Not For Me, 1962, Lonely And Blue.
Charles Lloyd Quartet - Ruby My Dear, 2010, Mirror.
Eric Gale - Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, 1977, Multiplication.
Herb Geller/Ruth Price - Mr Music, 1996, The Al Cohn Songbook.
Herb Geller - Mr George, 1996, The Al Cohn Songbook.
Part 2,
James Carter - Free And Easy, 2004, Live At Baker's Keyboard Lounge.
Gloria Lynne - Whispering Grass, 1963, Gloria Marty And Strings.
Three In A Row From The Vinyl Vaults + One.
Al Cohn - I'm Tellin' Ya, 1958, Cohn's Tones.
Al Cohn/Zoot Sims - Yardbird Suite, 1975, Motoring Along.
Al Cohn/Zoot Sims - Improvisation For Unaccompanied Saxophones, 1960, You-N-Me.
Janice Joplin - Summertime, 1972, Greatest Hits.
Tubby Hayes Quartet - What Is This thing Called Love, 2010, Lament.
Cheers Ray.

Jazz A Love affair 55.

Here is the play list for the new show "Jazz A Love Affair 55" and here is the linkhttp://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Jazz Jamaica All Stars - Dolphin Dance, 2001, Massive.
Don Braden - You Can't Hide Love, 2006, Workin'.
Callie Cardamon - Love Jazz, 2010, Easy Street.
Seamus Blake - Subterfuge, 2009, Bellwether.
Pete Letanka Trio - In Your Own Sweet Way, 2005, Afrostocrazy.
Charles McPherson - Nostalgia In Times Square, 1994, First Flight Out.
Liane Carroll/Brian Kellock - Lover Come Back, 2008, Live At The Lampie.
Part 2,
Archie Shepp/Horace Parlan - Swing Low Sweet Chariot, 1992, Swing Low.
Three In A Row From The Vinyl Vaults.(Drummers)
The Dave Baily Sextet - Blues For J P, ?, Gettin' Into Somethin'.
Clark Tracey Quintet - Deesamundo, 1986, Suddenly Last Tuesday.
Buddy Rich - Birdland, 1977, Class Of 78.
Rachelle Ferrell - You Don't Know What Love Is, 1995, First Instrument.
Blue Mitchell - Blue Funk, 1971, Graffiti Blues.
Cheers Ray

Andy's Jazz Show #42

Well first off a big thanks to Aja and Mark Robinson who identified
'Clouds' as in fact being All Night Long by Cloud,cheers guys.

This weeks show is another cracker with plenty of funky jazz,some classic uk jazz and a threeplay from Donald Byrd.There is also another track from the idea 6 album.Licks and Brains have reworked an old Quincy Jones number and called it Quincy convince me,good stuff all round,enjoy it.

i thought it was you - herbie hancock
rahsaan - freddie hubbard
toledo - judy bailey quartet
dancin' love affair - wayne henderson
dear limmeritz - azymuth

loving you / lansana's priestess / dominoes - donald byrd

buddy rich - richie cole
for mods only - chico hamilton
sunday lunch / storm warning - dick morrissey
silver and gold - dan adler
the train won't wait - ramsey lewis
quincy convince me - licks and brains
taboo - idea 6
a deeper blue - deep blue organ trio
what it is - spyro gyra

Andy's Jazz Show # 41

Well I have finally managed to get my dates right and this is the current show.Plenty of good stuff throughout,the threeplay is an excellent one featuring joe sample and lalah hathaway.If anyone can remember who the artist is on clouds feel free to let me know,either by leaving a comment or by e-mail andysjazzshow@gmail.com
I am pretty sure Ray Carless features on the track.Cheers Andy


going out of my head - willie bobo
clouds - ?
whistle bump - deodato
west end dancer - jay hoggard
can't hide love - jimmy smith
red beans and rice - Keb mo & the jazz crusaders
speak low - joe farrell
when the world turns blue / when your life was low / one day i'll fly away - joe sample / lalah hathaway from the album The song lives on.
wildlife - donald byrd
inner circles - pacific eardrum
valsa for us - azymuth
intuit - fenytola featuring doug carn
black is the colour - wilbert longmire
batman - nelson riddle orchestra / neal hefti
mares - jimena fama
nuther'n like thuther'n - willis jackson
let there be love - nat king cole
it's your love - cargo

Jazz A Love Affair 54,

Here is my new shows play list, which includes three in a row from my vinyl vaults.
Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

Jazz A Love Affair 54,
Part 1,
Jazz Warriors - Abolition Day, 2008, Afropeans.
John Lewis - Almost Like Being In Love, 1956, Grand Encounter.
Greg Alper Band - Five Verses For, 1978/2010, Fat Doggie.
Abbey Lincoln - Bird Alone, 1991, Gotta Pay The Band.
Ben Clatworthy - Mode For Joe, 2001, Seven 4 Nica.
Steve Turre/Ray Charles - Misty, 2000, In The Spur Of The Moment.
Stan Tracey Quartet - Benology, 2009, Senior Moment.
Part 2,
Benet McLean - Truth, 2005, Cliches For Another Day.
Vinyl Three In A Row,
George Masso - So Danco Mambo, 1981, A Swingin Case Of Masso-ism.
Bill Harris - It Might As Well Be Spring, 1957, Bill Harris And Friends.
Jimmy Knepper/Pepper Adams - Hellure, 1978, Hot Knepper And Pepper.
Diane Schurr - Besame Mucho, 2001, Swingin For Schurr.
Simon Spillett - Oleo, 2008, Sienna Red.
Bob Mintzer Big Band - Go Go, 2006, Old School New Lessons.
Cheers Ray.

Andy's Jazz Show #40

Life begins at 40 .....er...right!
Here's a great line up for my 40th show on UK Jazz radio.Keep the e-mails coming,I appreciate your comments.The threeplay this week is from Freddie Hubbard.







playlist show 40

maiden voyage - kaleidoscope
sunrise in tokyo - joe henderson
promises,promises - the jazz crusaders
you'll never find another love like mine - stanley turrentine

Without a song / things we did last summer / hub tones - Freddie Hubbard
Piano - Sir Roland Hanna
Bass - Ron Carter
Drums - Louis Hayes


fever - joe sample / lalah hathaway
cool days,jazz nights - joe augustine
gica's dance / tokyo dream - gerardo frisina
junior is black! - idea 6
sunday afternoon - janet lawson quintet
bucket o'blues - jeff lofton quartet
naptown blues - project g5
a child runs free - mario biondi

Jazz A Love Affair 53.

Here is the play list for the new show, Jazz A Love Affair 53, contains the new feature, Vinyl-Three in a Row, to help advertise Those Old Records and here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Stan Tracey Octet - Humberto's Dream, 2010, The Later Works.
Zoe Gilby - Way Down In The Hole, 2010, Looking Glass.
Zoe Gilby - I'm Beginning To See The Light, 2010, Looking Glass.
Art Ensemble Of Chicago - Barnyard Scuffel Shuffel, 1973, Fanfare For The Warrior.
Bobby Wellins - The End Of A Love Affair, 1996, The Satin Album.
Brook Benton/Dinah Washington - Baby You Got What It Takes, 1960, The Two Of Us.
Pharoah Sanders - The Creator Has A Master Plan, 1969, Karma.
Andy Summers - Round Midnight, 1999, Green Chimney.
Part 2,
Acv - A Line Made By Walking, 2010, Fail In Wood.
Three In A Row (Vinyl)
Art Pepper - Over The Rainbow, 1980, Landscape.
Art Pepper - Yardbird Suite, 1979, 5 Birds And A Monk.
Art Pepper - Mambo Koyama, 1979, Today.
New York Voices - Love You Madly, 2007, A Day Like This.
Jesse Davis - J's Idea, 1998, First Insight.
Ronnie Cuber - Maiden Voyage, 1986, The Best Of.
Cheers Ray.

Andy's Jazz Show #39

Sneakin up behind you/Oh my stars - Brecker Brothers
I didn't ask to be - Blue Mitchell
Fiesta - Buddy Rich
Maki Mannami - Lotus Sun
All or nothing at all - Jose James
Oleo - Grp all star big band

The threeplay this week; 3 tracks from the Kirk Whalum album,Voices Inside,the music of Donny Hathaway


Someday we'll all be free
We're still friends (Musiq starchild)
Love love love (Rick Braun)

Little Sunflower - Freddie Hubbard
Raspberry Beret - The Deep Blue Organ Trio
The Panther - Dexter Gordon
Play with Fire - Joe Pass
Lover Man - Etta James
Senor Blues / Poinciana - David Sanborn
Out of this world - The Latin Jazz Quintet
Spiderman - Freddie McCoy
Blues for dad - Dmitri Kolesnik


UK Jazz Radio moves into the Autumn with a great line up,quality Jazz 24/7.
Andy's jazz show will now feature a regular threeplay before the mid way break.
Tune in to hear 3 tracks in a row from great artists and albums.Something you'd like to hear? Drop me a line andysjazzshow@gmail.com,all e mails answered.
Cheers Andy

Jazz A Love Affair 52,

Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

Jazz A Love Affair 52.
Part 1,
Charles Lloyd Quartet - The Water Is Wide, 2010, Mirror.
Max Ionata Quartet - Fragile, 2010, Inspiration.
New York Voices - On A Clear Day, 2008, A Day Like This.
Froy Aagre - Neverending Journey, 2010, Cycle Of Silence.
Dudu Pukwana/Bob Stuckey - Night In Brentwood, 1967/2010, Night Time Is The Right Time.
Phil Woods Six - Little Niles, 1977, Live from The Showboat.
Greg Alper Band - Huevos Nuevos, 1977/2010, Fat Dog.
Part 2,
Charles Lloyd Quartet - Go Down Moses, 2010, Mirror.
Max Ionata/Gege Telesford - Hey Rookie, 2010, Inspiration.
Roberto Gatto Quintet - Nightingale, 2010, Remembering Shelly.
Tim Garland/Geoff Keezer/Joe Locke - Breath Of The Volcano, 2001, Storms & Nocturnes.
Surgeo De Gennaro Sextet - Insolito Insonnia, 2010, All Improvviso.
Asaf Sirkis Trio - Waltz For Renovot, 2010, Letting Go.
Peter Fraise - Soloman's House Of Freaks, 2009, Organic Matter.
Cheers Ray

Andy's Jazz Show Playlists 37 & 38

Show 37
Come together - George Colligan
Down South - Jared Gold
Nica's Tempo/Moanin' - Jan Lundgren Trio
Smooth/Inner Urge/Mr Twilight - Chris Massey
Catalan Cakewalk - Jon Mayer Trio
Lagos - Soul Cycle
Let's take a ride - Norman Brown
Rough and ready/Stop/Blues grinder - Ronny Jordan
Tabu - Andy Martin - Jan Lundren Quartet
S'Wonderful/Someday my Prince will come - Andy Martin Quartet
Evening in Paris / Have you met Miss Jones - Hod O'Brien Trio
Up the middle - Willie Jones the 3rd

Ronny Jordan








Show 38
the groover - mike le donne
speakin with the deacon - reuben wilson
put it where you want it - everette harp
nature boy - greg osby
creepin - don byron
lady be good - sonny stitt
one for five - charlie rouse
don't even go there - herbie hancock
walk a soul mile - johnny lytle
jeannine - mel rhynne
fever - the three sounds
sweet georgia brown - gene harris
Corazon - hank crawford
function at the junction - james taylor quartet
eleanor rigby - mal waldron
you got what it takes - michael buble
the switch - kenny burrell
killer joe - tommy chase


Sonny Stitt

Jazz A Love Affair 51.

Here is my new shows play list, It is all vinyl and I mention "Those Old Records" quite a lot and give out their net address. This is because they are the sponcers of my shows on UK Jazz Radio.
Jazz A Love Affair 51.
Part !,
Dexter Gordon - In Case You Havn't Heard, 1977, Homecoming.
Richie Cole/Phil Woods - Save Your Love For Me, 1980, Side By Side.
Sarah Vaughan - Rainy Days And Mondays, 1975, From Japan Live.
Charles Lloyd - East Of The Sun, 1967, Forest Flowers.
Dakota Staton - The Late Late Show, 1964, The Late Late Show.
Ted Curson - Nublu, 1966, The New Thing And The Blue Thing.
Part 2,
Tommy Whittle Quintet - The Finisher, 1955, More Waxing With Whittle.
Ella Fitzgerald - The Man I Love, 1974, Ella In London.
Don Cherry - Chenrezig, 1976, Don Cherry.
Nat Adderley & The Big Sax Section - That's Right, 1960, That's Right.
Gloria Lynne - It Never Entered My Mind, 1968, Gloria Lynne.
Terence Blanchard/Donald Harrison - Dorchester House, 1986, Discernment.
Cheers Ray

Jazz A Love affair 50.

Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

Jazz A Love Affair 50, to celebrate my fiftieth show for UK Jazz Radio, I have put together a fun show, not to serious but still some very good jazz. More the sort of thing that I would sit down, have a drink and listen to these tracks.
Part 1,
Vujade - Loco Motif, 2002, Mistura.
Ipswich Musicians Union Big Band - Cruisin For A Bluesin, 1999, Cruisin For A Bluesin.
Mina Agossi - Undecided, 2005, Zaboum.
Cannonball Adderley Sextet - Gemini, 1063, In Europe.
Duke Ellington - Diminuendo & Crescendo In Blue, 1956, Live At Newport.
Part 2.
Dr John - Gonna Go Fishing, 1999, Duke Elegance.
Andy Sheppard - Sofa Safari, 1993, Rhythm Method.
Lavern Butler - Send Me Someone To Love, 1999, Blues In The City.
Ron Holloway - Everywhere Calypso, 1996, Scorcher.
Ray Bryant - Take The A-Train, 1977, Montreux 77.
Bernard Purdie - Iko Iko, 1996, Soul To Jazz.
Alan Barnes - The Cape Verdean Blues, 2005, Yeah !.
Have a Good Time with me.
Cheers Ray.

Andy's Jazz Show #36

Here is the playlist for this weeks show,plenty of great tracks throughout.
I start off with a killer track from Johnny Hammond and feature new artists that may well produce future classics. Check out Kirk Whalum's brilliant new album 'Everything is everything'.As usual download link by request.


shifting gears - johnny hammond
blow - the jazz invaders
distant land / step into tomorrow - donald byrd
benign beginning - lamont johnson
ain't no sunshine - sivuca
ayola / hipsters in the zone - hipsters in the zone
bopsolete / deep blue - mike le donne
burning spear - S.O.U.L
just play - barbara dennerlein
valdez in the country / you had to know / voices inside - kirk whalum
out of the hub - suzanne pittson
first love - richard tee
sambita - mongo santamaria
round town - elvin jones
hang up your hang ups - herbie hancock
preachin' - jared gold

Andy's Jazz Show #35

Renee Geyer
















Normal service resumes at last! On leave for a few days so here is last weeks playlist.I will fill in the gaps over the next 48hrs and post this weeks show before I fly back to Australia.As usual download link by e-mail request.

bags groove - hank jones,ray brown,jimmie smith
the thrill is gone - renee geyer
everything's gonna be alright - king curtis & jack dupree
doot dude (remix) - nathan haines
liberated fantasies -george duke
blues inn - essence all stars
cariba - gene ammons
aftermath - ahmad jamal
ven a gozar - fishbelly black
maiden voyage - brian auger
i shot the sherriff - deodato
give me the sunshine/i'm back for more - leo's sunshipp
smokin in the backyard - martin van iterson
love letters - ny hardbop quintet
papaia- alex malheiros
samba to remember - sam most & joe farrell
prince of peace - galliano
sun runner - bob james

New show, Jazz A Love Affair 48.

Here is the new show "Jazz A Love Affair 48" the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/ and the play list.
Part 1,
Stan Getz/Stan Tracey - Six Nix Quix Flix, 1964, Getz In London.
Bobby Hutcheson - Jitterbug Waltz, 2006, For Sentimental Reasons.
Miles Davis Quintet - On Green Dolphin Street, 1960, Davis & Coltrane.
Al Haig Trio - Linear Motion, 1974, Invitation.
Bud Shank/Phil Woods - Carousels, 2005, Bouncing With Bud & Phil.
Part 2,
Milt Jackson - 3000 Mile Ago, 1978, Soul Fusion.
Dizzy Gillespie - Bella Bella, 1971, Blues People.
John Funkhouser Trio - Alone Together, 2010, Time.
Virginia Mayhew - Good Morning Heartache, 1997, Nini Green.
Tim Collins - Every Little She Does, 2007, Valcour.
Gerard Presencer - Still Moanin', 1998, Platypus.
Cheers Ray

Jazz A Love Affairv 47.

Here is the new podcast show link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/ and here is the play list, I hope you enjoy the show,

Jazz A Love Affair 47 play list.
Part 1,
David Buchbinder - Monkfish, 2005, Shurum Burum Jazz Circus.
Erroll Garner - Don't Worry Bout Me, 1955, Contrasts.
Jesse Davis - Jetlagged, 1998, First Insight.
Joe Coughlin - Totally, 2007, Things Turn Out That Way.
Fat Cat Big Band - Subway Soliloquy, 2009, Angels Praying For Freedom.
Alfredo Rodriguez - Qbafrica, 2010, Sounds Of Space.
Tim Whitehead/Giovanni Mirabassi Quartet - Imagine, 2006, Lucky Boys.
Part 2,
Anita Wardell - Parkers Mood, 2008, Kinda Blue.
Andy Ballantyne Large Ensemble - Spin, 2007, The Sum Of The Parts.
Steve Allee Trio - Come Rain Or Come Shine, 2007, Colors.
Virginia Mayhew/Ingrid Jensen - Yes Or No Stay Or Go, 1997, Nini Green.
The Peddlers - Lover, 1967, How Cool Is Cool.
Rickey Woodard - Day By Day, 1991, California Cooking.
Charlie Watts Tentet - Bemsha Swing, 2004, Watt At Scotts.
Cheers Ray

Jazz A Love Affair 46, a new show for you.

Here is the new show "Jazz A Love Affair 46" play list, it was another excuse to delve into the vinyl vaults. It is about two thirds vinyl. Link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Oscar Brown Jr - Mr Kicks, 1960, Sin & Soul.
Leo Gandelman - Na Baixa De Sapateiro, ?, Sax Driver.
Art Farmer Quintet - Nica's Tempo, 1956, Art Farmer Quintet.
Frank Rosolino - Doxy, 1956, Trombomania.
Asaf Sirkis Trio - Chennai Dream, 2010, Letting Go.
Jay McShann - Willow Weep For Me, 1978, Kansas City Hustle.
Dick Oats - You The Night And The Music, 1998, Standard Issue.
Part 2,
Andy Bey - Speak Low, 2004, American Song.
Charles McPherson - Desafinado, 1976, Live In Tokyo.
Earl Father Hines/Maeva Josie - Easy To Love, 1970, Father And His Flock.
John Coltrane - Time After Time, 1959, Stardust.
Mark Murphy - How And Why, 1967, Midnight Mood.
Dick Morrissey - Souloquy, 1986, Souloquy.
George Benson/Joe Farrell - Old Devil Moon, 1977, Benson & Farrell.
Cheers Ray.

New Show, Jazz A Love Affair 45.

Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/ and here is the new show play list.
Jazz A Love Affair 45,
Part 1,
Guy Barker - Underdogs, 2002, Soundtrack.
Abbey Lincoln - Buddy Can You Spare A Dime, 1991, You Gotta Pay The Band.
Billy Bang - Only Time Will Tell, 2010, Prayer For Peace.
Empirical - Hat And Beard, 2009, Out-N-In.
Jazz Lab - Blue Concept, 1957, Jazz Lab.
Joe Lavano Ensemble - Buckeyes, 2006, Stream Of Expression.
Part 2.
Jim Hall - Malaguena, 1992, Youkali.
Ron Holloway - Red Clay, 1996, Scorcher.
Regina Belle - The Man I Love, 2004, Lazy Afternoon.
Ahmad Jamal - How Deep Is The Ocean, 2001, A L' Olympia.
Charlie Parker - Funky Blues, 1952, Jam Session.
Cheers Ray.

Updates coming soon

Well I am settled into my new abode!











and it's very nice,ideal for the hard working away from home type. So now I have settled in ,I can update my playlists and rip into some new shows.Watch this space.

New Show, Jazz A Love Affair 44, parts 1 &2.

Here is another show play list. Jazz A Love affair 44, Every other track is a female vocalist, and here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Benet McLean - Raynd Midnight, 2004, Cliches (for another day)
Max Roach/Abbey Lincoln - Freedom Day, 1960, Freedom Now Suite.
Peter King Quartet - Joshua, 2003, Footprints.
Nichola Farnon - Teach Me Tonight, 2004, That's The Bottom Line.
Teddy Charles Tentet - Vibrations, 1956, Teddy Charles Tentet.
Callie Cardamon - When Sunny Gets Blue, 2010, Easy Street.
Jimmy Deuchar Sextet - Milestones, 1957, Opus De Funk.
Dianne Reeves - Straiten Up And Fly Right, 2005, Good Night And Good Luck.
Part 2,
Lester Bowie Brass Fantasy - The Birth Of The Blues, 1998, Odyssey of Funk.
Verona Chard - This Can't Be Love, 2010, Fever.
Roby Perisin & Latin Jazz Ensemble - Chucho, 2010, Jazz+Latin.
Aretha Franklin - Somewhere, 1984, Aritha's Jazz.
David Murray Quartet - Red Car, 1989, I Want To Talk About You.
Tina May - I Only Have Eyes For You, 2003, I'll Take Romance.
George Roberts Quartet - UMMG, 1995, Voyage.
Dee Dee Bridgewater - Cherokee, 2000, Live at Yoshi's.
Cheers Ray.

New Show, Jazz A Love Affair 43, parts 1 &2.

Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/and here is the play list for show 43.
Part 1,
Johnny Griffin - The Cat, 1991, The Cat.
Hot House - I Love Paris, 2008, Cuban Tribute To Charlie Parker.
Paul Desmond - Indian Summer, 1974, Skylark.
Diana Krall - Isn't It A Lovely Day, 2006, From This Moment On.
Tony Kofi Quartet - Inner Truth, 2008, The Silent Truth.
Randy Weston - Blues For Five Reasons, 1994, Marrakech.
Charles McPherson - Spring Is Here, 2006, Live At The Celler.
Part 2,
Roger Beaujolais Quintet - Lennies Legacy, 2005, Sentimental.
Stan Tracey - Under Milkwood, 1965, Jazz Suite.
Nnenna Freelon - Tears Of the Clown, 2003, Live.
Hank Mobley - A Baptiste Beat, 1960, Roll Call.
Rufus Read Trio - The Crying Blues, 2010, Out Front.
Malachi Thompson - Croquet Ballet, 1992, Jaz Life.
James Carter Organ Trio - Out Of Nowhere, 2004, Out Of Nowhere.
Cheers Ray.

A New Podcast, Jazz A Love Affair 42.

Here is the new show "Jazz A Love Affair 42" play list, link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Matt Crisuolo - Parakeet Lovesong, 2005, Lotus Blossom.
Oscar Peterson/Freddie Hubbard - Tippin, 1982, Face To Face.
Shez Raja Collective - Soho, 2010, Mystic Radikal.
Janise Siegel - Small Day Tomorrow, 1987, At Home.
John Coates Jr - Our Love Is Here To Stay, 1982, Pocono Friends.
Dizzy Reece - Blues In Trinity, 1958, Blues In Trinity.
Pat Crumly - Weaver Of Dreams, 1998, Ronnie Remembered.
Part 2,
Brubeck/Mulligan/Desmond - Take 5, 1973, We're All Together Again For The First Time.
Harold Land - Daisy Forever, 1982, Xocia's.
Alan Barnes - 2 degrees East 3 degrees West, 2001, Manhatton.
The Mucho Leviev Quartet - Make A List Make A Wish, 1980, Blues For The Fisherman.
Cheers Ray

Jazz A Love Affair 41, The Gospel According To The Rep.

Here is the play list for the new show, which I have subtitled "The Gospel According To The Rep". All the tracks are jazz with a spiritual or Gospel influence. Anyway that is the theme for this show. The Link, http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/
Part 1,
Mingus Dynasty - Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 2005, I Am Three.
Roland Kirk - Old Rugged Cross, 1972, The Blackness.
Nina Simone - Why, 1967, Released.
Louis Armstrong/Leon Thomas - The Creator Has A Master Plan, 1970, Leon Thomas.
Carla Bley/Gary Valente - The Lord Is Listening To Ya Hallelujah, 1982, Live.
Carla Cook - Hold To Gods Unchanging Hand, 1999, Its About Love.
Monty Alexander Trio - Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus, 1990, The River.
Eric Gale - Oh Mary Don't You Weep, 1977, Multiplication.
Part 2,
Tim Garlands Dean St Underground Orch - I Wish I Knew What It Was To Be Free, 2002. Soho Story.
Jon Hendricks - Come Sunday, 1970, Live.
Slide Hampton Octet - Sister Sadie, 1960, Sister Sadie.
Count Basie Trio - Blues In Church, 1974, For The First Time. Basie on Organ.
Lizz Wright - Walk With Me Lord, 2003, Salt.
Ramsey Lewis Trio - Wade In The Water, 2004, Time Flies.
John Coltrane - Dear Lord, 1981, The Collection Vol 2.
Lalo Schifrin/Tom Scott - Glory Glory Hallelujah, 1998, Jazz Mass.
Cheers Ray.

Andy's Jazz Show #27

Just around the corner - Herbie Hancock
Can't hide love - Deep blue organ trio
Sky islands / Out of the blue - Caldera
The man with the horn - Richie Cole
Mas que nada / Black coffee - Ella Fitzgerald
All blues - Grant Geissman
Chameleon / The quest - Azymuth
Movin in - Anke Helfrich Trio
Work song - Canonball Adderley
Sauls afar - Cornelius Bumpus
Chillin' at da grill - Sean Jones
Feelings - Chops Horns
Is you is? - Wayne Escoffery

I really enjoyed putting this show together,a good mix of styles and sounds.Once again download link by e-mail request.

Jazz A Love Affair 40,

We have tributes to Cannonball Adderley by various musicians, some new releases and some solid jazz tracks, in all nearly two hours of great jazz. the link is http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

and the play blist is,

Part 1,
Fabien Mary - Sweet And Lovely, Sep 2010, Quartet+One.
Chris Steward - Work Song, 2005, Phoenix.
Antonio Hart - Cannonball, 1993, For Cannonball And Woody.
Louis Hayes Cannonball Legacy Band - Sack Of Woe, 2006, Maximum Firepower.
Nils Landgren Blue Funk - Walk Tall, 1996, Paint It Blue.
Nat Adderley Quintet - Autumn Leaves, 1990, We Remember Cannon.
Part 2,
Queen Latifah - Mercy Mercy Mercy, 2004, Dana Owens.
Alfredo Rodriguez - Cu-Bop, 2010, Sound Of Space.
Juhdni Aaltonen Quartet - Shimmer Of Fallen Stars, 2010, Conclusions.
Paul Towndrow - Crook Sludge, 2007, Six By Six.
The Tipton's Sax Quartet - The Shop Of Wild Dreams, 2008, Laws Of Motion.
Phil Ranelin - Freddies Groove, 2004, Inspiration.
Lester Bowies New York Organ Ensemble - Funky-T, 1991, Funky-T Cool-T.
Cheers Ray

Andy's Jazz Show #26

Show 26

Without a song - Freddie Hubbard
Unit 7/Saturday Night - Bobby Broom
Typical Ted - Ted Curson
Club 880 - Steve Davis
Hi Heeled Sneakers - Mel Rhyne
Jimmy Smith goes to Washington - Organissimo
Willow weep for me - Stanley Turrentine & The 3 Sounds
Body Talk - George Benson
Shabadop - The Les Hooper Big Band
Chimes/Amalgam - The Dudley Moore Trio
Summer Song - Grover Washington Jr
Storm Approaching - Tom Harrell
September 1979 - Bill Barron
I'll remember April - Eric Reed & Cyrus Chestnut

Well if you don't like this selection you are on the wrong planet!
Quality right from the start with a recently issued Freddie Hubbard live performance,a double from Bobby Broom with over 20 years between recordings.Stan T closes the first half with a great version of Willow weep for me.Dudley Moore has a nice double,I include one of my favourite Grover Washington Jr tracks and finish with music from Eric Reed and Cyrus Chestnut,the album is worth buying (available on E-Music).As usual download links by e-mail request.

New Show, Jazz A Love affair 39.

Here is the new podcast, some of which is about the artists at Marlborough Jazz Festival, the rest is just great jazz for you to enjoy. Here is the link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

and here is the play list,

part 1,
NYJO - Tenor Each Way, 1997, Live Portraits & Tribute.
Partikel - D To The G, 2010, Partikel.
Verona Chard - The King Must Die, 2010, Fever.
Lennie Tristano/Lee Konitz - Lennie-Bird, 1962, Lennie Tristano.
Digby Fairweather/Fred Hunt - At Sundown, 1979, Havin Fun.
Shez Raja Collective - Mystic Radikal, 2010, Mystic Radikal.
Clifford Brown - A Night In Tunisia, 1956, Beginning And End.
Part 2,
The Linley Weit Quartet - Afro Blue, 2009, Desires.
David Schumacher - Skleena's Dog, 1995, Every Corner.
Curtis Fuller Quintet - Autumn Leaves, 1961, South American Cooking.
Carla Cook - The Way You Look Tonight, 1999, It's All About Love.
Dmitry Baevsky - Day In Day Out, 2010, Some Other Spring.
Elliott Caine Quintet - Peace And Love, 2006, Blues From Mars.
Deep Blue Organ Trio - Willow Weep For Me, 2004, Deep Blue Bruise.

Cheers Ray.

Andy's Jazz Show #25

T bone steak - Houston Person
A melody / Bring me joy / Come to me now - George Duke
Close your eyes - Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Raney
Willow weep for me - Andy Bey
Old castle by the river in the middle of a forest - Hiromi
Too marvelous for words - Gene Ammons
Opus de don - Don Patterson
I believe to my soul - Junior Mance
calvary - Billy Harper
black nile - Wayne Shorter
black orpheus - Joe Beck trio
sweet georgia brown - Hideki Kon with Ray Brown
flankin - David Newman
Johannesburg hi lite jive- Hugh Masekela
latino 69 - Lyczacza


Well back on track after the power cut and a great show it is. A few tracks from the new George Duke album (Deja Vu),solid sounds all the way and a new track from excellent Polish band Lyczacza

New Podcast, Jazz A Love affair 38.

Here is the link for it http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/ and here is the play list for my new podcast

Jazz A Love Affair 38.
Part 1,
Gerry Mulligan/Jane Duboc - Willow Tree, 1993, Paraiso.
Benet McLean - Klact-oveeseds-tene, 2009, In The Land Of Oo-bla-dee.
Michael O'Neal - Blue Chill, 2010, Touch The Past.
Jimmy Deucher Quintet - My Funny Valentine, 1958, Pal Jimmy.
Jimmy Deucher Quintet - Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered, 1958, Pal Jimmy.
Johnny Adams - Come Rain Or Come Shine, 1993, Johnny Adams Jazz Album.
Ravi Coltrane - Fifth House, 2005, Mad 6.
Red Garland Quintet - I Got It Bad, 1958, Soul Junction.
Part 2,
Tony Kofi Quartet - Giants, 2008, The Silent Truth.
Laverne Butler - This Bitter Earth, 1999, Blues In The City.
Laverne Butler - Please Send Me Someone To Love, 1999, Blues In The City.
Stan Tracey Octet - Cuban Connection, 2010, The Later Works.
Clifton Anderson - Stubbs, 2009, Decade.
Lynne Arriale Trio - Seven Steps To Heaven, 2000, Live At Montreux.
Candid Jazz Masters - Walkin', 1995, For Miles.
NYJO - Quincy, 1993, Portraits And Tributes.

I hope you enjoy this show.

Cheers Ray.

Jazz A Love Affair37, new show.

Here is the new podcast, link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/ and here is the play list.

Part 1.
Greg Abate - Its Alright With Me, 1993, Straight Ahead.
Mary Lou Williams - Mary Lou's Blues, 1977, Live At The Keystone Korner.
Stan Tracey Octet 0 Crackers And Bangers, 2010, The Later Works.
Patty Austin - You'll Have To Swing It, 2002, For Ella.
NYJO - Dizzy, 1991, Portraits And Tributes.
John Funkhousen Trio - Elenventy One, 2010, Time.
The New Jazz Composers Octet - Onward, 2008, The Turning Gate.
Part 2.
Gerald Albright - Georgia On My Mind, 2006, New Beginnings.
Pete Letanka Trio - Afrostocracy, 2005, Afrostocracy.
Tom Lellis - Nobody Does It Better, 1993, Taken To Heart.
Stan Tracey Octet - Dragon Boats, 2010, The Later Works.
Frank Morgan Quartet - The Yardbird Suite, 1988, The Yardbird Suite.
Benet McLean - In The Land Of Oo-Bla-Dee, 2008, In The Land Of Oo-Bla-Dee.

Andreas Oberg - Compared to What?
Claudio Roditi - A Vontade Mesmo
Spiral/Mellow mood - Dr Lonnie Smith
Cafe Bahia - 24 Carat
70's Samba - Wagon Cookin'
Don't be blue - Jacki and Roy
Once again for the first time - Ron McCurdy with Patrice Rushen
One for Kirk - Steve Turre
Bora Bora - Ray Mantilla

Yana Aminah - George Duke
Do what you wanna - Billy Cobham
Jive Samba - Nat Adderley
You're the one - Hank Crawford
Come in out the rain - Sonny Fortune
Never to far fall/ Love will come again - George Benson
Life's a one way ticket - Bluesiana triangle
Maze - Curtis Fuller



This is the current show that owing to a power cut did not play at the correct time.Plenty of good sounds as usual including a couple from the new Lonnie Smith album.Links by e-mail request andysjazzshow@gmail.com

Here is the new podcast, link http://thejazzrep.podomatic.com/

The show this week is inspired by all those lovely ladies out there, so every track has a ladies name in it.
Part 1,
Sadao Watanabe - Stella By Starlight, 1985, Parkers Mood.
Dave McMurdoc Jazz Orchestra - Emily, 1991, Self Titled.
Cannonball Adderley Quintet - Sweet Emma, 1969, In Person.
Clare Teal - Miss Otis Regrets, 2003, A Road Less Travelled.
Gerald Albright - Georgia On My Mind, 2006, New Beginnings.
Michel Legrand - Rosetta, 1958, Legrand Jazz.
Ray Charles/Cleo Laine - Bess You Is My Woman Now, 1976, Porgy & Bess.
George Braith - Mary Ann, 1964, Two Souls In One.
Part 2,
Sonny Rollins - Delia, 1993, Old Flames.
George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band - 2nd Line Sally, 1999, Merryteria.
Curtis Stiger - Marie, 2001, Baby Plays Around.
Rusty Bryant - Lou Lou, 1970, Soul Liberation.
Freddie Hubbard - Heidi B, 1983, Sweet Return.
Please enjoy the music.

Cheers Ray.

Farewell good friends

Smooth's Jazz World










Well another couple of quality blogs have bit the dust after being hounded by the internet police.Farewell to Smooth and Jazzy Pier & Celo,your past work very much appreciated. The policy on this blog is very simple,if you download music you should only do so as a back up and I actively encourage you to support artists by buying cd's,vinyl whatever.E - music has some gems and I have spent a lot of cash buying music discovered on their fine blogs.Links to these now defunct blogs have been removed and replaced,check out the other links,what you do there is up to you.