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London Jazz Festival: Live from Ronnie Scott's

Jez Nelson is live from Ronnie Scott's on the opening night of the 2011 London Jazz Festival. With saxophonist Steve Coleman, singer Gregory Porter and tuba player Oren Marshall.

Jez Nelson presents a special edition of Jazz on 3 live from Ronnie Scott's jazz club in Soho on the opening night of the 2011 London Jazz Festival. With exclusive performances from some of the most sought-after acts at the festival, the line-up illustrates the diversity and value of both established and new artists on the current jazz scene. The event features M-Base saxophonist Steve Coleman and his new trio, tuba player Oren Marshall's Charming Transport Band, French rock-influenced band Guillaume Perret and Electric Epic, and up-and-coming vocalist Gregory Porter.

Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producers: Russell Finch, Robert Abel & Rebecca Aitchison.

2 hours

Music Played

  • Oren Marshall's Charming Transport Band, recorded at Ronnie Scott's, London on 11 November 2011

    • This is a live performance.

      Line-up: Oren Marshall (tuba), Finn Peters (flute/alto saxophone), Miles James and Lekan Shobiyi (guitars), Jonathan Geyevu (piano), Yaw Asumadu (djembe/congas/vocals),

    • Untitled

      Afla Sackey (shakers/vocals/atenteben flute/djembe), Annor Asamoah (gome bass box drum)

    • Oren Marshall's Charming Transport Band

      Dog Lead

      Composer: Oren Marshall

    • Oren Marshall's Charming Transport Band

      Switch

      Composer: Oren Marshall

    • Oren Marshall's Charming Transport Band

      Old Road, New Road

      Composer: Oren Marshall

    • Oren Marshall's Charming Transport Band

      Old Man Mind

      Composer: Oren Marshall

  • Michel Portal

    Cuba Si, Cuba No

    • Bailador.
    • Universal.
  • Steve Coleman's Reflex Trio, recorded at Ronnie Scott's, London on 11 November 2011

    • This is a live performance.

      Line-up: Steve Coleman (alto saxophone), David Virelles (piano and keyboard), Marcus Gilmore (drums)

    • Steve Coleman's Reflex Trio

      Ligase 07

      Composer: Coleman, Virelles & Gilmore

    • Steve Coleman's Reflex Trio

      Clouds

      Composer: Steve Coleman

    • Steve Coleman's Reflex Trio

      Attila 04

      Composer: Steve Coleman

  • Lucian Ban & John Hébert

    Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano

    • Enescu Reimagined.
    • Sunnyside.
  • Guillaume Perret and Electric Epic, recorded at Ronnie Scott's, London on 11 November 2011

    • This is a live performance.

      Line-up: Guillaume Perret (soprano/tenor saxophones, effects), Philippe Bussonne (electric bass), Jim Grandcamp (electric guitar), Yoann Serra (drums)

    • Guillaume Perret & The Electric Epic

      Kakoum

      Composer: Guillaume Perret

    • Guillaume Perret & The Electric Epic

      Doors

      Composer: Guillaume Perret

    • Guillaume Perret & The Electric Epic

      Massacra

      Composer: Guillaume Perret

  • Martial Solal

    Body And Soul

    • Recorded for Jazz on 3 at King's Place in 2009.
  • Gregory Porter, recorded at Ronnie Scott's, London on 11 November 2011

    • This is a live performance.

      Line-up: Gregory Porter (voice), James Pearson (piano), Sam Burgess (bass), Dave Ohm (drums)

    • Gregory Porter

      Skylark

      Composer: Carmichael & Mercer

    • Gregory Porter

      Black Nile

      Composer: Wayne Shorter

    • Gregory Porter

      Be Good

      Composer: Gregory Porter

    • Gregory Porter

      1960 What?

      Composer: Gregory Porter

Broadcast

  • Fri 11 Nov 2011 23:00

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