Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Series 8

Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Series 8 - Cannonball Adderley

Saxophonist Cannonball Adderley first made his name with his brother Nat in the 1950s. Moving to New York, he quickly found success and before long was playing with Miles Davis.

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Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Series 8 - Chet Baker

A leading exponent of 1950s 'Cool Jazz', Chet Baker's lyrical playing drew comparisons to Miles Davis. But his life was hampered by drug addiction.

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Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Series 8 - Humphrey Lyttelton

Much-loved broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton spearheaded the postwar traditional jazz revival in Britain. Ken Clarke talks to Alyn Shipton about the influential trumpeter.

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Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Series 8 - Sonny Rollins

New York sax player Sonny Rollins is regarded as one of most influential and unique saxophonists in contemporary jazz, and is often lauded for bringing jazz to a wider audience.

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