BBC Radio Podcasts from Jazz Library

Great British Jazz Recordings

Alyn Shipton presents interviews with Kenny Baker, Vic Lewis, Coleridge Goode, Annie Ross.

Milt Jackson

Alyn Shipton selects the most enduring records from vibraphonist Milt Jackson's catalogue.

Alan Skidmore

Saxophonist Alan Skidmore joins Alyn Shipton to select his best recordings.

Paul Motian

Martin Speake joins Alyn Shipton for a selection of the essential discs by Paul Motian.

Boyd Raeburn

Alyn Shipton picks the finest recordings of bandleader Boyd Raeburn.

Red Mitchell

Alyn Shipton and Simon Woolf explore the recorded legacy of American bassist Red Mitchell.

Bob Brookmeyer

Alyn Shipton meets Bob Brookmeyer to pick the highlights of his recorded work.

John Etheridge

John Etheridge joins Alyn Shipton to pick his recordings.

The Best New Releases of 2011

Alyn Shipton and guests select the best new releases of 2011.

David Sanborn

Saxophonist David Sanborn joins Alyn Shipton at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.

Regina Carter

Violinist Regina Carter joins Alyn Shipton to pick her finest recordings.

Trevor Watts

Saxophonist Trevor Watts joins Alyn Shipton to pick the highlights of his recorded career.

Michel Portal

French saxophonist Michel Portal joins Alyn Shipton to survey his recorded work.

Louis Jordan

Alyn Shipton is joined by Gwyneth Herbert to pick the finest records by Louis Jordan.

Barney Wilen

Alyn Shipton is joined by Tom Perchard to pick key recordings by saxophonist Barney Wilen.

Gerry Mulligan

Brian Priestley joins Alyn Shipton to select key recordings of saxophonist Gerry Mulligan.

Django Bates

Pianist, composer and bandleader Django Bates discusses his recordings with Alyn Shipton.

Ray Brown

In an archive interview, bassist Ray Brown talks to Alyn Shipton about his key recordings.

Lalo Schifrin

In an archive interview, Alyn Shipton talks to pianist and film composer Lalo Schifrin.

Artie Shaw

Alyn Shipton is joined by Alan Barnes to explore key recordings by clarinettist Artie Shaw

Oliver Nelson

Guy Barker joins Alyn Shipton to select key recordings by saxophonist Oliver Nelson.

Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen

Alyn Shipton celebrates the work of the bass virtuoso Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen.

Harry 'Sweets' Edison

In an archive interview with Alyn Shipton, Harry Sweets Edison discusses his best records.

Stephane Grappelli

Martin Taylor joins Alyn Shipton to pick key records by violinist Stephane Grappelli.

Jo Jones

Richard Pite joins Alyn Shipton to select drummer Jo Jones's finest recordings.

Alex Welsh

Alyn Shipton and Digby Fairweather select the best recordings by trumpeter Alex Welsh.

Cedar Walton

Pianist Cedar Walton joins Alyn Shipton to discuss the highlights of his recording career.

Tim Garland

Saxophonist Tim Garland joins Alyn Shipton to pick his own selection of his recordings.

Gypsy Jazz Guitarists

John Etheridge joins Alyn Shipton to pick the best records by the gypsy jazz guitarists.

Harry Beckett

Alyn Shipton and Chris Batchelor review the career of the late trumpeter Harry Beckett.

Esbjörn Svensson

Alyn Shipton and John L Walters to reassess the career of pianist Esbjörn Svensson.

Jon Hiseman

Drummer Jon Hiseman joins Alyn Shipton to pick the highlights of his recorded work.

Phineas Newborn Jr

Brian Priestley joins Alyn Shipton to pick the finest recordings by Phineas Newborn Jr.

Johnny Griffin

In an archive interview with Alyn, the late Johnny Griffin selects his favourite records.

John Taylor at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Alyn Shipton is joined by pianist John Taylor at the 2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

Bobby Wellins

Saxophonist Bobby Wellins joins Alyn Shipton to select his key recordings.

Al Cohn

John Altman joins Alyn Shipton to pick the best records by saxophonist Al Cohn.

Alton Purnell

Alyn Shipton selects the essential discs of New Orleans pianist Alton Purnell.

Mike Stern

Guitarist Mike Stern joins Alyn Shipton at the 2011 Gateshead Jazz Festival.

Joe Lovano

Saxophonist Joe Lovano talks to Alyn Shipton about some of his finest recordings.

James Moody

Alyn Shipton selects the best records by saxophonist James Moody.

George Avakian

Alyn Shipton is joined by veteran record producer George Avakian to select his best work.

Allan Ganley

Drummer Allan Ganley selects his finest discs in an archive interview with Alyn Shipton.

Roy Eldridge

Abram Wilson joins Alyn Shipton to select the key recordings by trumpeter Roy Eldridge.

Dinah Washington

Gwyneth Herbert joins Alyn Shipton to pick the essential recordings by Dinah Washington.

Hank Mobley

Dave Gelly joins Alyn Shipton to pick the finest records by saxophonist Hank Mobley.

Scott LaFaro

Dave Green joins Alyn Shipton to explore the recording career of bassist Scott LaFaro.

Sonny Stitt

Alyn Shipton and Alan Barnes choose the best recordings by saxophonist Sonny Stitt.

Chet Baker

Ian Smith joins Alyn Shipton to select the best work by trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker.

Louis Moholo Moholo

South African drummer Louis Moholo Moholo joins Alyn Shipton to discuss his best albums.

Geri Allen

Pianist Geri Allen joins Alyn Shipton to pick the highlights from her recorded work.

Gary Burton

Vibraphonist Gary Burton joins Alyn Shipton to pick his best recordings.

Norma Winstone

Singer Norma Winstone joins Alyn Shipton to select her best recordings.

Teddy Wilson

Pianist Martin Litton joins Alyn Shipton to select the best music by pianist Teddy Wilson.

Clifford Brown

Alyn Shipton and Tom Perchard pick the best recordings by trumpeter Clifford Brown.

Martial Solal

French pianist Martial Solal talks to Alyn Shipton about his long recording career.

Mark Murphy

Ian Shaw joins Alyn Shipton to consider the recording career of singer Mark Murphy.

Thad Jones

Alyn Shipton is joined by Guy Barker to select the finest records by Thad Jones.

Fred Anderson

Alyn Shipton selects the best recordings by Chicagoan saxophonist Fred Anderson.

Jimmy Woode

Bassist Jimmy Woode discusses his best records in an archive interview with Alyn Shipton.

Wynton Kelly

Alyn Shipton is joined by Tim Richards to explore the recordings of pianist Wynton Kelly.

Max Roach

Richard Pite joins Alyn Shipton to pick the best discs by drummer Max Roach.

Bix Beiderbecke

Alyn Shipton explores the music of the great cornettist Bix Beiderbecke.

Stan Tracey

Alyn Shipton is joined at the 2010 Gateshead International Jazz festival by Stan Tracey.

Tony Coe

Clarinettist and saxophonist Tony Coe joins Alyn Shipton to select his finest recordings.

Christine Tobin on Shirley Horn

Alyn Shipton is joined by singer Christine Tobin to survey the music of Shirley Horn.

Benny Powell

Trombonist Benny Powell joins Alyn Shipton to select his best discs.

Arvell Shaw

Alyn Shipton presents an interview with Louis Armstrong's former bassist, Arvell Shaw.

Barney Kessel

John Etheridge joins Alyn Shipton to explore the key records of guitarist Barney Kessel.

Peggy Lee

Gwyneth Herbert joins Alyn Shipton to choose the best jazz discs by singer Peggy Lee.

Art Pepper

Alan Barnes joins Alyn Shipton to choose saxophonist Art Pepper's finest recordings.

Early Ellington Recordings

Alyn Shipton explores the highlights of Duke Ellington's recordings of the 1920s and 30s.

Michael Garrick

Archive interview in which pianist and composer Michael Garrick reviews his work in jazz.

Joe Henderson

Julian Siegel joins Alyn Shipton to assess the music of saxophonist Joe Henderson.

Steve Swallow

Bassist Steve Swallow joins Alyn Shipton at the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

Ramsey Lewis

Chicago-born pianist Ramsey Lewis joins Alyn Shipton to discuss his recorded highlights.

John Scofield

Guitarist John Scofield joins Alyn Shipton to choose key albums from his career.

Ron Carter

Bassist Ron Carter joins Alyn Shipton to select highlights of his recording career.

Al Grey

An interview in which trombonist Al Grey, who died in 2000, selects his key recordings.

Ornette Coleman

Alyn Shipton selects the key recordings of influential saxophonist Ornette Coleman.

Ed Thigpen

Special tribute edition featuring the recorded highlights of the late Ed Thigpen's career.

Marian McPartland

Alyn Shipton talks to pianist and broadcaster Marian McPartland about her career in jazz.

Keith Tippett

Pianist Keith Tippett joins Alyn Shipton to pick highlights of his recorded catalogue.

A Tribute to John Dankworth

Archive interview in which the late John Dankworth selected some of his finest recordings.

Erroll Garner

Alyn Shipton selects the best recordings of the great pianist Erroll Garner.

Bing Crosby

Alyn Shipton and Gwyneth Herbert pick Bing Crosby's jazziest recordings.

Stefano Bollani

Alyn Shipton talks to Italian pianist Stefano Bollani about his varied recording career.

Lawrence Lucie

An interview with Lawrence Lucie, given before the swing guitarist's death in August 2009.

Graham Collier

The late bandleader Graham Collier joins Alyn Shipton to pick his key recordings.

Lionel Hampton

Alyn Shipton with career highlights of the great vibraphonist and pianist Lionel Hampton.

John Surman

Saxophonist John Surman joins Alyn Shipton to look back over his recording career.

Cleo Laine

Cleo Laine joins Alyn Shipton to select recorded highlights of her career.

Stan Getz

Alyn Shipton and Dave Gelly select the best recordings by the great saxophonist Stan Getz.

Stuff Smith

Alyn Shipton and Chris Garrick celebrate the career of violinist Stuff Smith.

Rashied Ali

Alyn Shipton with a tribute to free jazz drummer and Coltrane collaborator Rashied Ali.

Bill Frisell

Alyn Shipton is joined by Phil Robson to select Bill Frisell's finest recordings.

Chris Barber

Bandleader Chris Barber joins Alyn Shipton to select highlights of his recordings.

Carmen McRae

Alyn Shipton picks highlights from the recordings of singer Carmen McRae.

George Russell

An interview with composer and theorist George Russell, reviewing his career higlights.

Carla Bley

Pianist and composer Carla Bley joins Alyn Shipton to choose her essential records.

Hampton Hawes

Tim Richards guides Alyn Shipton through highlights of pianist Hampton Hawes' recordings.

Billy Taylor

Pianist Billy Taylor joins Alyn Shipton to select highlights of his recording career.

George Shearing

Alyn Shipton looks back over the highlights of pianist George Shearing's recording career.

Jake Hanna

Alyn Shipton presents an archive interview with Jake Hanna, exploring the drummer's music.

Joe Pass

Alyn Shipton and guitarist John Etheridge select highlights from Joe Pass' catalogue.

Shelly Manne

Richard Pite joins Alyn Shipton to select highlights from drummer Shelly Manne's career.

Roland Hanna

Roland Hanna was one of the most talented of pianists until his untimely death in 2002.

Teddy Edwards

The late, great tenor saxophonist Teddy Edwards interviewed by Alyn Shipton in 2003.

Nat King Cole

Gwyneth Herbert joins Alyn Shipton to select the high points of Nat King Cole's work.

Bud Shank

Alyn Shipton profiles the late saxophonist and flautist Bud Shank.

Booker Little

Alyn Shipton selects the highlights from the recordings of trumpeter Booker Little.

Joni Mitchell

Christine Tobin guides Alyn Shipton through the jazz-oriented repertoire of Joni Mitchell.

Dave Liebman

Saxophonist Dave Liebman joins Alyn Shipton to choose highlights of his recordings.

Bob Wilber

Clarinettist and saxophonist Bob Wilber joins Alyn Shipton to look back on his career.

Hugh Masekela

Trumpeter Hugh Masekela joins Alyn Shipton to select highlights from his recording career.

Heath Brothers

Alyn Shipton talks to the Heath brothers about their collective and individual careers.

Joshua Redman

Alyn Shipton is joined by saxophonist Joshua Redman to look back at his best recordings.

Sheila Jordan

Singer Sheila Jordan joins Alyn Shipton to select the highlights from her catalogue.

Louie Bellson

Alyn Shipton presents an archive interview with the late drummer Louie Bellson.

Peter Ind

Bassist Peter Ind joins Alyn Shipton to select highlights from his recording career.

Brad Mehldau

Alyn Shipton and Gwyneth Herbert pick the best recordings of pianist Brad Mehldau.

Dexter Gordon

Alyn Shipton selects the best recordings of influential tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon.

Gene Krupa

Alyn Shipton and Richard Pite select the highlights from drummer Gene Krupa's recordings.

Ian Carr

Alyn Shipton presents an archive interview with trumpeter, author and broadcaster Ian Carr

Benny Golson

Alyn Shipton interviews saxophonist Benny Golson, who turns 80 in 2009.

Lee Konitz

Alyn Shipton charts a course through the recordings of alto saxophonist Lee Konitz.

Bud Powell

Alyn Shipton explores the best examples of pianist Bud Powell's recordings.

Nina Simone

Alyn Shipton and Gwyneth Herbert select highlights from the catalogue of Nina Simone.

Sun Ra

Brian Morton joins Alyn Shipton to select essential work by exotic bandleader Sun Ra.

Benny Goodman

Alyn Shipton is joined by John Dankworth to share insights into clarinetist Benny Goodman.

Tomasz Stanko

Alyn Shipton is joined by Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko to select his best recorded work.

Billy Strayhorn

Brian Priestley and Alyn Shipton review the work of Ellington collaborator Billy Strayhorn

Clark Terry

Trumpeter Clark Terry discusses his collaborations with musicians such as Oscar Peterson.

Dave Brubeck

Alyn Shipton introduces an interview with Brubeck in which he selects favourite recordings

Wes Montgomery

John Etheridge helps Alyn Shipton select recording highlights of guitarist Wes Montgomery.

Abdullah Ibrahim

Alyn Shipton talks to South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim about his career.

Oscar Peterson

Alyn Shipton presents a special tribute programme devoted to jazz pianist Oscar Peterson.

Django Reinhardt

John Etheridge joins Alyn Shipton to select the finest recordings by the guitarist.

Cab Calloway

Alyn Shipton is joined by Cab's grandson to select from the singer's recordings.

Sonny Rollins, Episode 2

Alyn Shipton brings his survey of saxophonist Sonny Rollins' recordings up-to-date.

Sonny Rollins, part 1

Sonny Rollins focuses on his early years, including Tenor Madness and Saxophone Colossus.

Jelly Roll Morton

Alyn Shipton explores the work of Jelly Roll's band, Red Hot Peppers, and his solo discs.

Buddy Rich

Alyn Shipton is joined by drummer Ralph Salmins to survey the output of Buddy Rich.

Andrew Hill

Alyn Shipton surveys the recorded output of Andrew Hill.

Art Farmer

Inventive and lyrical Trumpeter Art Farmer’s best recordings are selected by Ian Smith.

Billie Holiday

Singer Christine Tobin guides Alyn Shipton through Billie Holiday's best work.

John Coltrane

Alyn Shipton is joined by Soweto Kinch to assess the legacy of John Coltrane.

Pat Metheny

Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny joins Alyn Shipton to select some of the highlights of his work

Chick Corea

Pianist and bandleader Chick Corea guides Alyn Shipton through his finest recordings.

Cuba Special

Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval joins Alyn Shipton to choose the best in Cuban jazz.

Charles Mingus

Alyn Shipton and Brian Priestley discuss the work of bassist Charles Mingus.

Fats Waller

Humphrey Lyttelton and Martin Litton choose Jazz pianist Fats Waller's best recordings.

Charles Lloyd

American saxophonist Charles Lloyd joins Alyn Shipton to select his best recordings.

Miles Davis

Alyn Shipton suggests the essential albums of influential Trumpeter Miles Davis.

Charlie Parker

Alyn Shipton explores Charlie Parker's legacy with Peter King and Brian Priestley.

Louis Armstrong

Alyn Shipton talks about the first great soloist in jazz, Louis Armstrong.