Season 3 - 1966

The third and final original season ran from 5 January to 20 October 1966.

1. 1. The Thelonious Monk Quartet - 2

   1966-01-05

   The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. featuring Charlie Rouse (tenor saxophone), Larry Gayles (bass), Ben Riley (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

2. 2. Maynard Ferguson

   1966-01-19

   Presenting virtuoso Canadian trumpet star Maynard Ferguson With Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

3. 3. Willie 'The Lion' Smith

   1966-01-26

   Presenting veteran American pianist Willie 'The Lion' Smith one of the originators of the 'Harlem stride' style with Brian Brocklehurst (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

4. 4. The Tony Coe Quintet

   1966-02-02

   Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

5. 5. The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2

   1966-02-09

   The second programme featuring this great American jazz organist. with Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

6. 6. Jimmy Witherspoon

   1966-02-16

   A return visit by this great American blues singer. Also featuring The Dick Morrissey Quartet Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

7. 7. Alex Welsh and His Band

   1966-02-23

   Featuring Guest star from America, Dickie Wells (trombone). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

8. 8. The Modern Jazz Quartet

   1966-03-02

   Playing Porgy and Bess John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) A selection from George Gershwin's folk opera: Summertime, I Love You Porgy, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, My Man's Gone Now, It Ain't Necessarily So. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

9. 9. Don Byas

   1966-03-09

   Presenting American tenor saxophone star Don Byas with Bruce Turner's Jump Band Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

10. 10. Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band

    1966-07-06

    Presenting the veteran Chicago tenor-saxophone star Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

11. 11. Anita O'Day

    1966-07-13

    Featuring this unique American vocal star who sings with The Peter King Quartet. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

12. 12. Yusef Lateef

    1966-07-20

    Presenting American multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

13. 13. Earl 'Fatha' Hines

    1966-07-27

    One of America's greatest jazz pianists. with Ron Mathewson (bass) and Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

14. 14. The Modern Jazz Quartet

    1966-08-03

    Playing the Blues. John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

15. 15. Mark Murphy

    1966-08-10

    Presenting The American singer Mark Murphy with The Stan Tracey Trio and guest artist, Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

16. 16. Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

    1966-08-17

    A session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.

17. 17. Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band

    1966-08-24

    Presenting Henry 'Red' Allen, one of the veterans of New Orleans jazz, making a return visit to the series. In company with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

18. 18. Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio

    1966-10-06

    Presenting the American alto saxophone star Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

19. 19. 'Fusions' of Jazz and Indian Music

    1966-10-13

    With The Joe Harriott-John Mayer Double Quintet Joe Harriott (alto saxophone), Gordon Rose (trumpet and flugelhorn), Pat Smythe (piano and harpsichord), Coleridge Goode (bass), Allan Ganley (drums), John Mayer (harpsichord), Diwan Motihar (sitar), Keshav Sathe (tabla), Surendra Kamath (tambura), Chris Taylor (flute) Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

20. 20. Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band

    1966-10-20

    Jazz 625 presents the veteran American trumpet star Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.