Sunday Night

Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, is a late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. It was hosted by Jools Holland and David Sanborn, and featured Marcus Miller as musical director. Guests included acts such as Sonny Rollins, Shinehead, Sister Carol, Sonic Youth, Joe Sample, Slim Gaillard, Elliott Sharp, Pere Ubu, Pharoah Sanders, and many others. In addition, vintage clips of jazz legends like Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck, and Billie Holiday were also featured. The show also featured a house band of Omar Hakim, Marcus Miller, Philippe Saisse, David Sanborn, Hiram Bullock, and Jools Holland. The show often allowed its guests ample time to explain the origins of their sound, meaning of songs, etc. It also provided a national audience for lesser known acts. Hal Willner was the music coordinator, responsible for the interesting musical mix-and-matching that took place on the show.

First aired

October 3, 1988

Last aired

March 20, 1989

Status

Ended

Original language

English

Episodes

29

• Season 122 episodes · 1988
• Season 27 episodes

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  The Midnight Special

  1972

• The Chart Show

  1986

• Making the Band 2

  2002

• Hilary Duff: This Is Now

  2007

• Popworld

• CD:UK

  1998

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  Making the Band

  2000

• TRL UK

• Top of the Pops Reloaded

  2005

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  Live from Abbey Road

  2007

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  Friday Night Videos

  1983

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  Solid Gold

  1980