Russell Davies - 11/10/2009

We open with a memory of Frankie Vaughan, who died ten years ago, and the introduction of a rare October song by Pinky Winters. Talk of Russell's forthcoming Radio 2 series on Benny Goodman introduces the subject of swing and when the word was first current as a musical term. Another autumnal song, from Karrin Allyson leads us to a centennial tribute to pianist Art Tatum via three rare vocal sides. The anniversary of tenor giant Coleman Hawkins' most famous recording is also marked.