Jazz on 3
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Jazz on 3 - 01/02/2008
Theo Bleckmann/John Hollenbeck Session: Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session given by the New York improvising duo of vocalist Theo Bleckmann and drummer John Hollenbeck.
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Jazz on 3 - 09/11/2007
Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet: Jez Nelson presents a gig from the Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet recorded recently in Leeds.
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Jazz on 3 - 15/02/2008
Jez Nelson presents gigs from the 2007 Vision Festival in New York, featuring guitarist Marc Ribot's band Spiritial Unity and pianist Viyar Iyer's improvisational trio Fieldwork.
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Jazz on 3 - 21/09/2007
Jez Nelson presents a gig from the quartet led by one of jazz's most in-demand swing drummers, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, recorded live at London's Jazz Cafe.
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Jazz on 3 - 27/10/2008
Jez Nelson presents a gig recorded at Birmingham's CBSO Centre by British-born pianist Bates's StoRMChaser big band, a 19-strong group composed almost entirely of students.
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Jazz on 3 - 29/02/2008
Myra Melford's Spindrift: Jez Nelson presents a gig from pianist Myra Melford's group Spindrift in tribute to her longtime collaborator, avant-garde violinist Leroy Jenkins.
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Jazz on 3 - Alexander Hawkins Sextet
Jez Nelson presents a session from pianist and composer Alexander Hawkins with his sextet, including Javier Carmona on drums, Otto Fischer on guitar and bassist Dominic Lash.
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Jazz on 3 - Atomic in Concert
Jez Nelson presents Scandinavian supergroup Atomic in concert at the Vortex club in London. Including Havard Wiik (piano), Ingebrigt Haker-Flaten (bass), Paal Nilssen-Love (drums).
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Jazz on 3 - Ben Allison and Man Size Safe
Ben Allison and Man Size Safe: Jez Nelson presents a concert from the 2008 London Jazz Festival. With Ben Allison (double bass), Ron Horton (trumpet) and Steve Cardenas (guitar).
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Jazz on 3 - Berlin Revisited
Jez Nelson presents a concert given by Hammeriver, an ensemble featuring musicians from Australia and Europe, at Berlin's b-flat club.
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Jazz on 3 - Berlin Special Featuring Tom Arthurs Quartet
Jez Nelson and Kevin LeGendre present a special marking the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, and featuring an exclusive session recorded in the city with trumpeter Tom Arthurs.
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Jazz on 3 - Best Albums of 2009
Jez Nelson is joined by a panel of the UK's leading jazz critics to play selections from their favourite album releases of 2009.
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Jazz on 3 - Best Albums of the Year
Jez Nelson is joined by a panel of the UK's leading jazz critics to play selections from their favourite album releases of 2008.
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Jazz on 3 - Best of British Jazz at Ronnie Scott's
From Ronnie Scott's, Jez Nelson welcomes in 2010 with a celebration of the best live acts that have grown out of British soil, including Django Bates' Human Chain and Tom Arthurs.
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Jazz on 3 - Best of Live 2007
Best of Live 2007: Jez Nelson selects music from the best live concerts recorded by Jazz on 3 in 2007. Including sets by saxophonist Bob Belden and bassist Reggie Workman.
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Jazz on 3 - Best of Live 2008
Jez Nelson selects music from the best live concerts recorded by Jazz on 3 during 2008. Including music from Peter Brotzmann, Dave Douglas and Bill Frisell.
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Jazz on 3 - Best of Sessions 2007
Best of Sessions 2007: Jez Nelson selects music from the best studio sessions recorded for Jazz on 3 in 2007. Including Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Gwilym Simcock and Eddie Prevost.
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Jazz on 3 - Best of Sessions 2008
Jez Nelson selects music from the best studio sessions recorded exclusively for the programme during 2008. With The Gannets, Wadada Leo Smith, Bojan Z and Phil Minton.
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Jazz on 3 - Best Sessions of 2009
Jez Nelson presents a selection of the best studio sessions recorded exclusively for Jazz on 3 during 2009.
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Jazz on 3 - Bill Frisell
Jez Nelson presents a gig by jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, with a new quintet including reedsman Chris Cheek and cornettist Ron Miles, recorded at the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - Bill Frisell at the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents a gig by guitarist Bill Frisell performed at the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Hailed as a highlight of the event, it features three unbroadcast tracks.
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Jazz on 3 - Billy Jenkins in Session
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session from blues guitarist and vocalist Billy Jenkins, who performs with an all-star improvising band, including Oren Marshall and Gail Brand.
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Jazz on 3 - Blink and Sam Crockatt Quartet at the Loop Festival
Jez Nelson presents concerts from saxophonist Sam Crockatt and his quartet, featuring leading British pianist Gwilym Simcock, plus trio Blink.
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Jazz on 3 - Bobo Stenson Trio
Jez Nelson presents another chance to hear Swedish pianist Bobo Stenson's trio recorded at the Royal Northern College of Music in October in 2008.
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Jazz on 3 - Bobo Stenson Trio at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
Jez Nelson presents a gig performed at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester by noted Swedish pianist Bobo Stenson, with Jon Falt (drums) and Anders Jormin (double bass).
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Jazz on 3 - Bojan Z, Seb Rochford and Ruth Goller Recorded Live at The Vortex
Jez Nelson presents a gig recorded at London's Vortex club in July 2008, featuring Serbian pianist Bojan Z, Ruth Goller on bass and Seb Rochford on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Budapest Jazz Festival 2010
Jez Nelson profiles the distinctive jazz and improvised music scene in Hungary, visiting the 2010 Budapest Jazz Festival. Including Miklos Lukacs with Trio BraamDeJoodeVatcher.
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Jazz on 3 - Buffalo Collision and the Jazz Cello Mix
Jez Nelson presents a concert by all-star US group Buffalo Collision. Saxophonist Tim Berne and cellist Hank Roberts are joined by pianist Ethan Iverson and drummer Dave King.
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Jazz on 3 - Carla Bley at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Jez Nelson presents a concert given by American pianist, bandleader and composer Carla Bley at the 2009 London Jazz Festival. She performs with her quartet The Lost Chords.
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Jazz on 3 - CDs of the Year
CDs of the Year: Jez Nelson is joined by a panel of the UKs leading jazz critics and plays selections from their favorite jazz CD releases of 2007.
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Jazz on 3 - Charles Gayle, William Parker and Mark Sanders
Charles Gayle, William Parker and Mark Sanders: Jez Nelson presents a gig recorded at London's Red Rose featuring saxophonist and pianist Charles Gayle on a recent visit to the UK.
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Jazz on 3 - Charlie Haden
Charlie Haden Quartet West: Jez Nelson presents highlights from one of the major gigs of the 2007 London Jazz Festival, given by bassist Charlie Haden's Quartet West.
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Jazz on 3 - Charlie Haden Quartet West - London Jazz Festival 2007
Jez Nelson presents highlights of Charlie Haden's Quartet West playing at the 2007 London Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2009
Jez Nelson presents a special programme recorded on the first night of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2009, with performances from leading groups on the bill.
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Jazz on 3 - Cuong Vu
Jez Nelson presents leading American trumpeter Cuong Vu in concert with electric bassist Luke Bergman and drummer Ted Poor at the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - Curios
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive concert by Curios, given at the Vortex jazz club in London. Featuring pianist Tom Cawley, double bassist Sam Burgess and drummer Josh Blackmore.
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Jazz on 3 - Darius Jones Trio
Jez Nelson presents a gig performed at the 2009 Vision Festival in New York by saxophonist Darius Jones with his trio, featuring music from Jones' debut album.
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Jazz on 3 - Dave Douglas and Keystone
Dave Douglas and Keystone: Jez Nelson presents a gig by trumpeter, composer and bandleader Dave Douglas, played in his hometown of New York with his electronic sextet Keystone.
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Jazz on 3 - Dave Douglas Quintet
Jez Nelson presents versatile trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas in concert at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2009.
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Jazz on 3 - Dave Holland Sextet at Saalfelden Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents Dave Holland's Sextet in concert in August 2008 at Austria's Saalfelden Jazz Festival, performing together for the first time in Europe.
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Jazz on 3 - David Murray and the Gwo-Ka Masters
Jez Nelson presents American saxophonist David Murray performing with Guadeloupean drummer-vocalists the Gwo-Ka Masters at the 2010 Bath Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - David Murray's Black Saint Quartet at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents David Murray's Black Saint Quartet in a concert given at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival in July 2008.
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Jazz on 3 - David Sanchez Recorded at the London Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents a concert given by Puerto Rican saxophonist David Sanchez at the Pizza Express jazz club as part of the 2008 London Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - David Torn's Prezens
David Torn's Prezens: Jez Nelson presents a gig given by guitarist David Torn's group Prezens, who mix intricate composition with electronically manipulated improvisation and noise.
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Jazz on 3 - David Torn's Prezens
David Torn's Prezens: Jez Nelson presents guitarist David Torn's project Prezens, featuring Tim Berne on alto sax, Craig Taborn on keyboards and Tom Rainey on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Django Bates' Beloved Bird Trio
Jez Nelson presents pianist Django Bates and his new trio Beloved Bird recorded live in concert, performing their interpretations of music by Bates' hero, Charlie Parker.
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Jazz on 3 - Don Byron's New Gospel Quintet
Jez Nelson presents a gig by US clarinettist and composer Don Byron with his New Gospel Quintet, featuring classics and originals in the gospel tradition.
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Jazz on 3 - Double Header: Tyft/Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet
Jez Nelson presents sets from jazz-metal trio Tyft and New Yorker Rudresh Mahanthappa's quartet, both given at The Wardrobe in Leeds.
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Jazz on 3 - Dutch Special
Jez Nelson presents a special programme exploring the rich avant-garde jazz scene of Holland, with performances Trio Braam/DeJoode/Vatcher and the Astronotes.
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Jazz on 3 - Eddie Prevost/Alexander von Schlippenbach Session
Jez Nelson presents the first ever duo session from Eddie Prevost and Alexander von Schlippenbach - two key figures in the European improvised avant-garde jazz scene.
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Jazz on 3 - Elton Dean Tribute Session
Jez Nelson with a session in tribute to saxophonist Elton Dean, with Alex Maguire on keyboards, Jim Dvorak (trumpet) Simon Picard (sax), Paul Rogers (bass) and Tony Levin (drums).
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Jazz on 3 - Esbjorn Svensson tribute
Jez Nelson presents a tribute to the late Swedish jazz pianist Esbjorn Svensson, who died on June 14, 2008 in a diving accident, at the age of 44.
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Jazz on 3 - Evan Parker and Dave Liebman at the Vortex
Jez Nelson presents the historic first appearance together of free-jazz saxophonists Evan Parker and Dave Liebman, at the Vortex in London.
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Jazz on 3 - Finn Peters Music of the Mind and Eugene Chadbourne Session
Jez Nelson presents Finn Peters's Music of the Mind, recorded in concert at Cafe Oto, plus avant-jazz-folk from Eugene Chadbourne in a session with percussionist Roger Turner.
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Jazz on 3 - Flat Earth Society in Session
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session by Peter Vermeersch's Belgian 'anarcho-big band', Flat Earth Society, who mix written-out compositions with improvisation.
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Jazz on 3 - Fly at Charlie Wright's
Jez Nelson presents a gig by US trio Fly recorded at Charlie Wright's for the 2009 London Jazz Festival. Featuring Mark Turner on tenor sax and Larry Grenadier on double bass.
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Jazz on 3 - Fly, Craig Taborn Trio
Jez Nelson presents a double-bill of performances - pianist Craig Taborn's trio and American supergroup Fly, comprising Larry Grenadier, Jeff Ballard and Mark Turner.
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Jazz on 3 - Fraud and James Allsopp, Tim Giles, Dave Kane in Session
Fraud and James Allsopp, Tim Giles, Dave Kane in Session: Jez Nelson presents sessions by groups centred around the duo of multi-instrumentalist James Allsopp and drummer Tim Giles.
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Jazz on 3 - Freedom of the City
Jez Nelson presents highlights of the 2009 Freedom of the City festival. Featuring Evan Parker with his trio, plus an appearance by Korean cellist Okkyung Lee.
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Jazz on 3 - Fringe Magnetic and Tom Challenger's Ma at the Loop Festival
Jez Nelson presents music from the 2010 Loop Festival - trumpeter Rory Simmons' ten-piece group Fringe Magnetic and saxophonist Tom Challenger's quartet Ma.
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Jazz on 3 - Gail Brand and Mark Sanders
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session from trombonist Gail Brand and drummer Mark Sanders. Plus comedian Stewart Lee talking to Gail about her life in music.
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Jazz on 3 - Gannets in Session
Gannets in Session: Jez Nelson presents a gig from Gannets, the improvising quintet led by Fyfe Dangerfield, the founder and frontman of the successful indie rock band Guillemots.
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Jazz on 3 - Gato Libre
Gato Libre: Jez Nelson presents a gig recorded in February, with Japanese quartet Gato Libre led by husband-and-wife duo of trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and Satoko Fujii on accordion.
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Jazz on 3 - George Haslam's FreeTime Quartet in Session
John Fordham presents baritone saxophonist George Haslam's improvising FreeTime Quartet in an exclusive session. Featuring Swetja, Jozef Laska, Petr Zimak and Stefano Pastor.
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Jazz on 3 - Gilad Atzmon's Orient House Ensemble
Jez Nelson presents Gilad Atzmon's Orient House Ensemble at Ronnie Scott's for its 10th anniversary tour. With Frank Harrison (piano), Yaron Stavi (double bass), Eddie Hick (drums).
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Jazz on 3 - Han Bennink, Evan Parker and Marc Ribot at Meltdown 2009
Jez Nelson presents guitarist/composer Marc Ribot performing with saxophonist Evan Parker and drummer Han Bennink at the 2009 Meltdown festival at London's Southbank Centre.
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Jazz on 3 - Helge Lien at Pizza Express Jazz Club
Jez Nelson presents a gig by the Norwegian group the Helge Lien Trio, given at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho as part of the 2009 London Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - Herbie Hancock
Jez Nelson presents a highlight of the 2008 London Jazz Festival: a concert by Grammy Award winning pianist Herbie Hancock.
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Jazz on 3 - Herbie Hancock at the 2008 London Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents another chance to hear Herbie Hancock's gig at the 2008 London Jazz Festival. With the previously un-broadcast Lionel Loueke solo, plus classic Hancock tracks.
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Jazz on 3 - Hession, Wilkinson, Fell
Jez Nelson presents an improvised set from Paul Hession, Alan Wilkinson and Simon H Fell, performed at Cafe Oto in East London during the trio's 21st anniversary tour.
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Jazz on 3 - Highlights from Freedom of the City 2010
Jez Nelson presents highlights from 2010's Freedom of the City festival, an event celebrating free improvisation. Musicians include cellist Okkyung Lee and trumpeter Peter Evans.
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Jazz on 3 - Highlights from the 2009 Saalfelden Festival
Jez Nelson presents highlights from the 2009 Saalfelden Jazz Festival held in the foothills of Austria. Featuring music from Ornette Coleman, Big Air and Broken Arm Trio.
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Jazz on 3 - Highlights of BBC Introducing at the London Jazz Festival 2008
Jez Nelson showcases emerging UK jazz talent, with The Mighty Jeddo featuring Shabaka Hutchings on saxophone, VD and Robert Mitchell's trio with the Final Terror closing the show.
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Jazz on 3 - Highlights of the Loop Festival
Jez Nelson presents highlights from the Vortex Jazz Club. With sets from Outhouse, plus trios featuring pianists Alcyona Mick and Jasper Hoiby.
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Jazz on 3 - Huw Warren's tribute to Hermeto Pascoal
Jez Nelson presents a concert from Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren, inspired by Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal. Warren's group features Dudley Philips and Martin France.
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Jazz on 3 - Iain Ballamy and Thomas Stronen's Food
Jez Nelson presents a concert by Food from the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Saxophonist Iain Ballamy and percussionist Thomas Stronen are joined by guitarist Christian Fennesz.
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Jazz on 3 - Ian Carr Tribute
Jez Nelson presents a concert celebrating the life and music of the late trumpeter and composer Ian Carr. Featuring the London premiere of Carr's rarely heard Northumbrian Sketches.
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Jazz on 3 - Ingebrigt Haker Flaten Quintet
Ingebrigt Haker Flaten Quintet: Jez Nelson presents a gig from Norwegian bassist Ingebrigt Haker Flaten's Chicago based jazz quintet, from the Seven Arts Club in Leeds.
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Jazz on 3 - Jan Garbarek Group
Jez Nelson presents Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek in concert at the Barbican, London, featuring Rainer Bruninghaus on piano, Yuri Daniel on bass and Trilok Gurtu on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Jazz on 3 at the Electric Proms
Jazz on 3 at the Electric Proms: Jez Nelson hosts Jazz on 3 at the Electric Proms, recorded at Camden's Roundhouse and featuring Mercury Prize nominees Basquiat Strings.
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Jazz on 3 - Joe Lovano's Us Five at Ronnie Scott's
Jez Nelson presents a concert from saxophonist Joe Lovano with his quintet Us Five at Ronnie Scott's in London. The set features melodic tunes interwoven with free improvisation.
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Jazz on 3 - Joe Lovano's Us Five at Ronnie Scott's
Jez Nelson presents American saxophonist Joe Lovano performing with his quintet Us Five at Ronnie Scott's in London.
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Jazz on 3 - Joe Zawinul Tribute
Joe Zawinul Tribute: Jez Nelson presents a tribute to the late great keyboardist, best known for his founding role in the jazz-rock fusion group Weather Report.
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Jazz on 3 - Joel Harrison at the 2009 London Jazz Festival
Joel Harrison at the London Jazz Festival: Jez Nelson presents a concert by American guitarist, composer and singer Joel Harrison given at the 2009 London Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - John Butcher at the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
Jez Nelson presents the world premiere of saxophonist John Butcher's Composition for Eight Musicians at the 2008 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - John Dankworth/Pat Metheny/Craig Taborn Trio
Jez Nelson presents an acoustic gig by American pianist Craig Taborn and his trio, featuring Thomas Morgan on double bass and Gerald Cleaver on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - John Russell's Fete Quaqua
Jez Nelson presents a gig from guitarist John Russell's annual festival of improvisation, Fete Quaqua, performed at the Vortex, London.
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Jazz on 3 - John Scofield Quartet
Jez Nelson presents American guitarist John Scofield playing at the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, with pianist Michael Eckroth, Ben Street on double bass and drummer Bill Stewart.
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Jazz on 3 - John Scofield Trio plus horns
John Scofield Trio plus Horns: Jez Nelson presents a gig by former Miles Davis sideman John Scofield's Trio plus horns, performed at the end of March at London's Jazz Cafe.
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Jazz on 3 - John Zorn in Concert at the Willisau Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents maverick saxophonist, composer, improviser and producer John Zorn recorded in concert at the 2008 Willisau Festival in Switzerland.
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Jazz on 3 - Joshua Redman Trio at Ronnie Scott's
Jez Nelson presents saxophonist Joshua Redman in concert at Ronnie Scott's, with Reuben Rogers on bass and Greg Hutchinson on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Julian Arguelles and John Abercrombie at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2009
Jez Nelson presents UK saxophonist Julian Arguelles with US guitarist John Abercrombie in concert at the 2009 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, performing new tunes written by Arguelles.
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Jazz on 3 - Keith Jarrett
Jez Nelson presents a special edition focusing on the music of pianist Keith Jarrett. The programme includes an exclusive interview with Jarrett conducted by pianist Ethan Iverson.
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Jazz on 3 - Keith Tippett and Julie Tippetts at the London Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents an improvised performance by British pianist/composer Keith Tippett and his wife, dynamic vocalist Julie Tippetts. Plus a set from improvising quartet Mujician.
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Jazz on 3 - Keith Tippett at the London Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents a concert by pioneering British pianist Keith Tippett given on the opening night of the 2008 London Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - Kit Downes Trio
Jez Nelson presents Kit Downes's trio in session at the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, with James Maddren (drums) and Calum Gourlay (double bass).
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Jazz on 3 - Led Bib
Led Bib: Jez Nelson presents a gig by Led Bib, who blend jazz and improv, with funk and euphoric rock, recorded at London's Vortex Jazz Club.
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Jazz on 3 - Led Bib in Session with Eddie Parker
Jez Nelson presents a session by maverick jazz group Led Bib, who are joined for the first time by reedsman Eddie Parker, a stalwart of the British jazz scene.
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Jazz on 3 - Liam Noble
Jez Nelson presents a studio session by British pianist Liam Noble, performing with drummer Dave Wickens, cellist Okkyung Lee and trumpeter Chris Batchelor.
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Jazz on 3 - Live at Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents live from the opening night of the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, featuring performances from Tim Berne's group Science Friction and Iain Ballamy's new quintet.
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Jazz on 3 - Live from the 2010 Manchester Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents a session by Band On The Wall at the 15th Manchester Jazz Festival, plus previews of festival events and performances by world-class local musicians.
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Jazz on 3 - London Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents special editions of Jazz on 3 from the 2007 London Jazz Festival, featuring live performances from some of the festival's big names
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Jazz on 3 - London Jazz Festival 2008
Jez Nelson marks the start of the London Jazz Festival 2008, with sets from Ken Vandermark and his band, Tom Cawley's Curios, Vincent Herring and his Quartet, plus Steve Bernstein.
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Jazz on 3 - London Jazz Festival 2010
Radio 3 broadcast highlights from the London Jazz Festival 2010
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Jazz on 3 - London Jazz Festival Live Show
Jez Nelson presents a special programme from Ronnie Scott's jazz club for the start of the 2009 London Jazz Festival. With Bobby Hutcherson, Kurt Elling, Paolo Angeli and Empirical.
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Jazz on 3 - Louis Moholo-Moholo 70th Birthday Special
Jez Nelson presents the great South African drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo performing at his 70th birthday concert, and talks to him about his eventful career.
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Jazz on 3 - Louis Sclavis, Aldo Romano, Henri Texier at the London Jazz Festival 2008
Jez Nelson presents a set recorded at LSO St Luke's as part of the London Jazz Festival 2008, revisiting Sclavis/Romano/Texier's much lauded African Flashbacks album.
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Jazz on 3 - Marc Ducret Trio
Jez Nelson presents a concert by French guitarist Marc Ducret. He performs with his own trio, featuring Bruno Chevillon on bass and Eric Echampard on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Marc Ducret Trio
Jez Nelson presents another chance to hear guitarist Marc Ducret's trio, featuring previously unbroadcast tracks from a gig at the Vortex Jazz Club in London.
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Jazz on 3 - Marcin Wasilewski
Jez Nelson presents a gig by young Polish pianist Marcin Wasilewski performed at Kings Place in London in 2009.
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Jazz on 3 - Mark Helias' Open Loose
Mark Helias' Open Loose: Jez Nelson presents a gig from veteran New York bassist Mark Helias' improvisational trio Open Loose performed at the Wardrobe in Leeds in February.
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Jazz on 3 - Mark Lockheart's In Deep
Jez Nelson presents saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart with his In Deep quintet - trumpeter Tom Arthurs, pianist Liam Noble, bassist Jasper Hoiby and Dave Smith on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Marshall Allen
Jez Nelson presents a gig by avant-garde saxophonist Marshall Allen. With the Sun Ra Arkestra's Farid Barron (piano), Paul Hession (drums) and John Edwards (bass).
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Jazz on 3 - Martial Solal at Kings Place
Jez Nelson presents a solo concert by French pianist Martial Solal, recorded as part of Paris Jazz Week at London's Kings Place in 2009.
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Jazz on 3 - Martin Speake Session Featuring Bobo Stenson
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive set by saxophonist Martin Speake, with pianist Bobo Stenson, Steve Watts on double bass and Jeff Williams on drums. Contains some strong language.
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Jazz on 3 - Mary Halvorson Trio
Jez Nelson presents a gig from New York electric guitarist Mary Halvorson, joined on stage by bassist John Hebert and Ches Smith on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Matana Roberts Recorded at the Vortex
Jez Nelson presents saxophonist, composer and improviser Matana Roberts, recorded in concert at the Vortex Jazz Club in London. With Robert Mitchell, Tom Mason and Chris Vatalaro.
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Jazz on 3 - Matthew Shipp and John Butcher
Jez Nelson presents a collaboration between two leading lights of avant-garde jazz and improvised music - New York pianist Matthew Shipp and London-based reeds player John Butcher.
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Jazz on 3 - Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood
Jez Nelson presents another chance to hear a set from US jazz-funk fusion supergroup Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood, recorded at London's Barbican in 2007.
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Jazz on 3 - Mike Gibbs 70th Birthday Concert
Mike Gibbs 70th Birthday Concert: Jez Nelson presents a concert given in honour of the landmark birthday of the prolific composer, arranger, trombonist and bandleader Mike Gibbs.
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Jazz on 3 - Mike Walker's Ropes at the Manchester Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents the world premiere at the Royal Northern College of Music of guitarist Mike Walker's Ropes project, featuring Steve Watts, Les Chisnall and Adam Nussbaum.
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Jazz on 3 - Missing Bits
Jez Nelson digs out unheard tracks from the Jazz On 3 vaults, including music from Jan Garbarek, David Murray, Kit Downes and Buffalo Collision.
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Jazz on 3 - Mujician
Mujician: Jez Nelson presents a gig by the improvising quartet Mujician, whose unique approach to performance means that the music is not discussed or rehearsed in advance.
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Jazz on 3 - Paris Jazz at Kings Place
Jez Nelson presents music celebrating the Paris jazz scene. Featuring bass player Henri Texier's Quartet, plus sets from young pianist Eve Risser and experimental trio Jean Louis.
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Jazz on 3 - Pat Thomas 50th Birthday Session
Jez Nelson celebrates Pat Thomas' 50th birthday with a session featuring the Oxford-based improviser on keyboards and electronics. Thomas also talks to Jez about his career.
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Jazz on 3 - Pete M Wyer and Steve Dalachinsky in Session
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session by composer and guitarist Pete M Wyer and renowned New York post-beat poet Steve Dalachinsky. Featuring Wyer's new work Insomnia Poems.
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Jazz on 3 - Peter Brotzmann, Toshinori Kondo, Massimo Pupillo and Paal Nilssen-Love at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam
Jez Nelson presents a gig recorded in September 2008 at Amsterdam's Bimhuis jazz club, featuring Peter Brotzmann, Toshinori Kondo, Massimo Pupillo and Paal Nilssen-Love.
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Jazz on 3 - Phil Minton Quartet in Session
Jez Nelson presents an improvised session from vocalist Phil Minton and his Quartet, featuring John Butcher on reeds, Veryan Weston on piano and Roger Turner on drums.
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Jazz on 3 - Polar Bear
Jez Nelson presents Mercury Prize-nominated band Polar Bear, recorded in concert at The Garage, Islington. The line-up features drummer and composer Sebastian Rochford.
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Jazz on 3 - Polar Bear and Django Bates
Jez Nelson presents Django Bates's Beloved Bird performing re-arranged Charlie Parker classics, and Polar Bear's genre bending style in a gig played at the Garage, Islington.
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Jazz on 3 - Ralph Alessi
Jez Nelson presents a gig recorded at the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, featuring trumpeter Ralph Alessi's group This Against That, with guest Ravi Coltrane on saxophone.
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Jazz on 3 - Review of 2010
Jez Nelson is joined by John Fordham and Kevin LeGendre to review the jazz of 2010, from both UK and international musicians
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Jazz on 3 - Richard Barrett and fORCH
Jez Nelson presents a concert by Richard Barrett and fORCH given at the 2009 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Featuring the duo of Richard Barrett and Paul Obermayer.
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Jazz on 3 - Richard Galliano and Michel Portal
Kevin LeGendre presents a gig featuring the duo of accordionist Richard Galliano and clarinetist Michel Portal, recorded at the London Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - Robert Mitchell Trio
Jez Nelson presents a gig by pianist Robert Mitchell from at the 2009 Cheltenham Jazz Festival. With Mitchell's original compositions and various covers, including Massive Attack.
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Jazz on 3 - Ronnie Scott's British Jazz Week
Jez Nelson presents performances from John Taylor, playing with Julian Arguelles for the first time, and the Neon quartet, in a concert from the Ronnie Scott's Brit Jazz Fest 2010.
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Jazz on 3 - Saalfelden Festival 2007
Jez Nelson presents highlights from 2007's Saalfelden Jazz Festival, with performances by the trio of Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell and George Lewis.
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Jazz on 3 - Saalfelden Jazz Festival 2008
Jez Nelson presents highlights from the Saalfelden Jazz Festival 2008, including saxophonist Tim Berne's Buffalo Collision, with Ethan Iverson and Dave King of the Bad Plus.
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Jazz on 3 - Scorch Trio
Jez Nelson presents a chance to hear a Scandinavian jazz-metal gig from the London Jazz Festival 2002, featuring composer and guitarist Raoul Bjorkenheim's Scorch Trio.
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Jazz on 3 - Simon H Fell
Simon H Fell: Jez Nelson presents a performance from the Huddersfield Comtemporary Music Festival of the premiere of bassist Simon H Fell's new work Positions and Descriptions.
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Jazz on 3 - Sophia Domancich & Donkey Monkey
Jez Nelson presents a double bill of French jazz: the Sophia Domancich trio, which features the American rhythm section of William Parker and Hamid Drake, plus duo Donkey Monkey.
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Jazz on 3 - Steve Noble/John Edwards/Ingrid Laubrock Session
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session from drummer Steve Noble, double bassist John Edwards and saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, showcasing individual and collective musicianship.
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Jazz on 3 - Steve Williamson, Roy Campbell, Roger Turner and Pat Thomas
Jez Nelson presents Steve Williamson (saxophone) Roger Turner (drums) Pat Thomas (keyboard) and Roy Campbell (trumpet) playing together at the 2008 London Jazz Festival.
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Jazz on 3 - Steve Williamson, Roy Campbell, Roger Turner and Pat Thomas
Jez Nelson presents a gig by four pioneers of free jazz and improvisation: saxophonist Steve Williamson, drummer Roger Turner, keyboard player Pat Thomas and trumpeter Roy Campbell.
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Jazz on 3 - Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet at the Vision Festival 2008
Jez Nelson presents rising star cornet player and composer Taylor Ho Bynum in concert with his sextet at the 2008 Vision Festival in New York. With Mary Halvorson on guitar.
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Jazz on 3 - Terence Blanchard
Jez Nelson presents a gig by New Orleans trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard, performed in July 2008 at Ronnie Scott's jazz club and featuring tracks from his new album.
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Jazz on 3 - The Bad Plus
Jez Nelson presents a gig at London's Jazz Cafe from US piano trio The Bad Plus. The group combine original music with improvisations on mainstream rock and pop.
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Jazz on 3 - The Bad Plus Meets Django Bates
Jez Nelson presents a special collaboration between US alt-jazz trio The Bad Plus and composer and bandleader Django Bates. Plus pianist Ethan Iverson in a rare interview.
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Jazz on 3 - The Claudia Quintet at the Barbican
Jez Nelson presents a gig by John Hollenbeck's group the Claudia Quintet, known for their work in free-jazz, post-bop and spatial minimalism.
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Jazz on 3 - The Golden Age of Steam at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents young British trio The Golden Age of Steam performing a gig at the 2009 Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The line-up features James Allsopp, Kit Downes and Tim Giles.
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Jazz on 3 - The John Escreet Project from the CBSO Centre, Birmingham
Jez Nelson presents pianist John Escreet in a gig played at Birmingham's CBSO Centre, featuring New York alto saxophonist David Binney.
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Jazz on 3 - The Missing Bits
The Missing Bits: Jez Nelson presents previously unbroadcast music, with a solo spot from bassist William Parker and live takes from free-jazz saxophonist Charles Gayle.
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Jazz on 3 - The Missing Bits
Jez Nelson presents a selection of previously un-broadcast music recorded for the show, including pieces from Herbie Hancock's 2008 London Jazz Festival gig.
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Jazz on 3 - The Necks
Jez Nelson presents a gig held at London's Vortex jazz club featuring popular Australian improvising trio The Necks, known for their unbroken, wholly improvised sets.
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Jazz on 3 - The Profound Sound Trio at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival
In a concert given at the 2009 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Jez Nelson presents saxophonist Paul Dunmall together with bassist and violinist Henry Grimes and drummer Andrew Cyrille.
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Jazz on 3 - The Shank Trio
The Shank Trio: Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session from the free jazz group Shank Trio, whose members are considered key players on the avant-garde scene.
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Jazz on 3 - The Sonny Simmons Quartet at the Vortex Jazz Club
A gig by the Sonny Simmons Quartet given at London's Vortex Jazz Club in October 2008. With Derek Saw (trumpet/trombone), John Jasnoch (guitar/oud), Charlie Collins (drums/cajon).
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Jazz on 3 - The Vandermark 5, Jon Rose
Jez Nelson presents the Vandermark 5 in concert at The Vortex, led by reeds player Ken Vandermark, who has been a pioneer of Chicago's jazz and improvisation scene for two decades.
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Jazz on 3 - Tomasz Stanko at the London Jazz Festival
Jez Nelson presents Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko in concert at the 2009 London Jazz Festival. Plus a solo session from pioneering percussionist Lukas Ligeti.
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Jazz on 3 - Tomasz Stanko, Martial Solal
Jez Nelson presents trumpeter Tomasz Stanko's Quintet playing at the 2009 London Jazz Festival and French pianist Martial Solal at the 2009 Paris Jazz Week at Kings Place.
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Jazz on 3 - Trio VD at Seven Arts Centre, Leeds
Jez Nelson presents a gig by widely feted group Trio VD at the Seven Arts Centre in their hometown of Leeds on the eve of their debut album launch.
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Jazz on 3 - Troyka
Jez Nelson presents a concert given by Troyka at the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The band is made up of Chris Montague (guitar), Joshua Blackmore (drums) and Kit Downes (organ).
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Jazz on 3 - Tyft
Tyft: Jez Nelson presents a gig from the trio Tyft, led by Icelandic guitarist Hilmar Jensson and featuring New York reeds player Andrew D'Angelo and drummer Jim Black.
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Jazz on 3 - Tyft in Concert
Jez Nelson presents American-Icelandic trio Tyft in concert, featuring Reykjavik-based Hilmar Jensson on guitar, plus New Yorkers Jim Black (drums) and Andrew D'Angelo (reeds).
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Jazz on 3 - Umlaut and Gemini at the 2010 Loop Collective festival
Jez Nelson presents two young bands recorded in concert at the 2010 Loop Collective festival at London's Vortex club - Umlaut, featuring Evan Parker and Jim Hart's Gemini.
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Jazz on 3 - Veryan Western and Trevor Watts, Finn Peters, Rob Mazurek
Jez Nelson presents solo and duo sets that tackle the challenge of free improvisation in very different ways. Music from Trevor Watt and Veryan Weston, and Finn Peters, Rob Mazurek.
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Jazz on 3 - Veryan Weston's Vociferous Choir
Jez Nelson presents a session from composer and improviser Veryan Weston's nine-piece vocal group Vociferous. Plus Kevin LeGendre with a round up of the latest CD releases.
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Jazz on 3 - Vision Festival 2008
Jez Nelson presents highlights from downtown New York's annual celebration of the jazz avant garde. With a tribute to New Orleans saxophonist Edward 'Kidd' Jordan.
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