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, featuring Benin guitarist Lionel Loueke. Taking centre stage with two of his own compositions, Seven Teens and Virgin Forest, Loueke performs both guitar and baritone solos. The set features Herbie Hancock (piano), Terence Blanchard (trumpet), Gregoire Maret (harmonica), James Genus (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums). Studio guest: John L Walters Excerpt from Nikki Yeoh interview (details below) Herbie Hancock Sextet recorded at the Barbican on November 19, 2008, during the London Jazz Festival Line-up: Herbie Hancock (piano) Terence Blanchard (trumpet) Gregoire Maret (harmonica) Lionel Loueke (guitar and vocals) James Genus (bass) Kendrick Scott (drums) Set list: 1. Actual Proof (Hancock) 2. Seven Teens (Loueke) Lionel Loueke tour dates in 2009: 15 and 16 Mar - JJ Smyth's, Dublin 18 Mar - Glee Club Studio, Birmingham 19 Mar - St Georges, Bristol 20 Mar - The Sage, Gateshead 21 Mar - The Vortex, London 8.30pm SOLD OUT 11.30pm extra show Herbie Hancock tour date in 2009: 11 July - Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang with the Philharmonia Orchestra and The Royal Albert Hall, London LINKS: http://www.lionelloueke.com/ http://www.herbiehancock.com/ Tribute to Ian Carr featuring interviews with Geoff Castle, Jon Hiseman, Ashley Kahn and Nikki Yeoh, plus John L Walters talking to Jez in the studio CD TRACKS (excerpts featured during tribute to Ian Carr) Artist: Nucleus (Ian Carr - trumpet; Brian Smith - saxophone; Geoff Castle - keyboards; Billy Kristen - bass guitar; Roger Sellers - drums) Track Title: Lady Bountiful Composer: Ian Carr Album Title: Out of the Long Dark Label: Capitol Records Artist: Nucleus (Ian Carr - trumpet; Phil Todd - saxophone; Mark Wood - guitar; Geoff Castle - keyboards; Dill Katz - bass guitar; John Marshall - drums) Track Title: Old Heartland Composer: Ian Carr Album Title: Old Heartland Label: EMI Artist: Nucleus (Ian Carr - trumpet; Brian Smith - saxophone; Geoff Castle - keyboardsl; Billy Kristen - bass guitar; Roger Sellers - drums) Track Title: For Liam Composer: Ian Carr Album Title: Out of the Long Dark Label: Capitol Records LINKS: http://www.iancarrsnucleus.net/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/28/obituary-ian-carr-jazz http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5810825.ece Brotzman/Kondo/Pupillo/Nilssen-Love recorded at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam on September 6, 2008 Line up: Peter Brotzman (saxophone) Toshinori Kondo (trumpet) Massimo Pupillo (electric bass) Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) Set list: South LINKS: www.myspace.com/peterbrotzmann www.myspace.com/toshinorikondo www.myspace.com/zuband.