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About Jazz 625

Jazz 625 is a TV series that premiered on BBC Four on April 21, 1964. It has 4 seasons and 93 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 7 "BBC Four Compilation [Restored]", aired on November 5, 2010.

Jazz 625 is a BBC jazz music programme, featuring concerts by British and American jazz musicians, which was first broadcast between April 1964 and August 1966. The programme was created by Terry Henebery, a clarinetist by training, who was recruited back to television in 1963 as one of the new producer intake for the opening of BBC2. The title of the show referred to the fact that BBC2 was broadcast on 625-lines UHF rather than the 405-lines VHF system then used by the other channels.

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Episodes

93 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1 - 1964

1964 · 36 episodes · Last episode: 61 years ago

This first season ran from 21 April to 26 December 1964.

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  1. E36

    36. American Stars

    Steve Race introduces a special edition featuring some of the many American stars who have appeared in this series. Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. with Alex Welsh and his Band. The Dave Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond (alto sax), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Erroll Garner with Eddie Calhoun (bass), Kelly Martin (drums). The Coleman Hawkins Quintet featuring Harry Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass), Jo Jones (drums). The Woody Herman Orchestra The Newport All Stars featuring Peewee Russell (clarinet), Ruby Braff (cornet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano), Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Mel Torme with The Bill Le Sage Dektette. Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet.

  2. E35

    35. The Johnny Scott Quintet

    Featuring Britain's foremost jazz flautist and his unique group together with guest vocalist, Millicent Martin. Introduced by Steve Race.

  3. E34

    34. The Newport All Stars

    Some of the Chicago-style jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival, featuring Ruby Braff (cornet), Peewee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor-sax), George Wein (piano) with British jazzmen Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  4. E33

    33. An All Star Jam Session - 2

    Featuring Keith Christie (trombone), Eddie Blair (trumpet), Ronnie Scott (tenor sax), Art Ellefson (tenor-sax), Colin Purbrook (piano), Dave Green (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  5. E32

    32. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - 2

    Presents a second appearance by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Featuring Paul Desmond (alto-saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  6. E31

    31. The Hawk at Town Hall

    The great tenor-saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall. with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass) and Jo Jones (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  7. E30

    30. Derek Smith & Eddie Thompson

    Contrasts the styles of two British pianists now working in America who recently made a return visit to England. Derek Smith with Geoff Clyne (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums). and Eddie Thompson with Spike Heatley (bass), Tony Carr (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  8. E29

    29. In Memoriam - Charlie Parker: Part 1

    A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring: J. J. Johnson (trombone), Sonny Stitt (alto-saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Walter Bishop (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums) Introduced by Steve Race.

  9. E28

    28. Erroll Garner

    Presenting the great American pianist Erroll Garner with Edward Calhoun (bass) and Kelly Martin (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  10. E27

    27. Annie Ross and Tony Kinsey

    Jazz 625 presenting vocal star Annie Ross with The Tony Kinsey Quintet.

  11. E26

    26. Benny Golson

    American composer and arranger Benny Golson directs an all-star 25-piece British orchestra playing his works. Introduced by Steve Race.

  12. E25

    25. Oscar Peterson

    presents from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) Recorded during their visit to Britain earlier this year. Introduced by Steve Race.

  13. E24

    24. Mel Torme

    an evening with the great American singer Mel Torme. accompanied by The Bill Le Sage Dektette Introduced by Steve Race.

  14. E23

    23. The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall

    Jazz 625 presents the second of two appearances by one of America's top small groups The Art Farmer Quartet, featuring Jim Hall. Introduced by Steve Race.

  15. E22

    22. Sandy Brown's Band

    with Guest instrumentalist, Ernest Ranglin guitar Introduced by Steve Race.

  16. E21

    21. Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet

    The American blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon with The Ronnie Scott Quartet Introduced by Steve Race.

  17. E20

    20. The Woody Herman Orchestra

    Presenting from America The Woody Herman Orchestra recorded during a recent visit to Britain. Introduced by Steve Race.

  18. E19

    19. An All-Star Jam Session

    Featuring: Lennie Felix (piano), Freddie Randall (trumpet), Bruce Turner (alto sax), Jimmy Skidmore (tenor sax), John Picard (trombone), Spike Heatley (bass), Derek Hogg (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  19. E18

    18. The Dave Brubeck Quartet

    The legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme featuring Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), Joe Morello (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  20. E17

    17. Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet

    The American jazz singer Mark Murphy with The Tubby Hayes Quintet. Introduced by Steve Race.

  21. E16

    16. Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen

    Presenting Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band and Mose Allison. Recorded at the Fourth National Jazz Festival held last weekend at Richmond, Surrey. Introduced by Steve Race.

  22. E15

    15. The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet

    A second appearance by The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.

  23. Jazz 625 S1 E14 still E14

    14. The Modern Jazz Quartet - 2nd Appearance

    A second appearance by The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) featuring the guitar of Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida Introduced by Steve Race.

  24. E13

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

    A second appearance by the great American trumpet star Henry 'Red' Allen with Alex Welsh and His Band. Introduced by Steve Race.

  25. E12

    12. The Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall

    Presenting from America, the Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall Introduced by Steve Race.

  26. E11

    11. The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen

    The Humphrey Lyttelton Fifteen in a programme of big band jazz. Introduced by Steve Race.

  27. E10

    10. Marian McPartland

    The British jazz pianist, now living in America, in a session recorded during a recent visit to this country featuring Freddie Logan (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  28. E9

    9. Bill Le Sage's New Directions in Jazz Unit

    Featuring the woodwind and saxophones of Ronnie Ross, Bob Burns, Johnny Scott and The Freddie Alexander Cello Ensemble. Introduced by Steve Race.

  29. E8

    8. A session of Dixieland Jazz with Alex Welsh and his Band

    Guest trumpet star, Henry 'Red' Allen Jr. one of the veterans of New Orleans Jazz Introduced by Steve Race.

  30. E7

    7. The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet

    The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet featuring Nat Adderley Recorded during a recent visit to Britain Introduced by Steve Race.

  31. E6

    6. The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby Breen

    The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra with Bobby Breen

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    5. The Modern Jazz Quartet

    The Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraharp), Percy Heath (bass), Connie Kay (drums) Guest artist, Laurindo Almeida (guitar)

  33. E4

    4. Chris Barber's Jazzband with Ottilie Patterson

    Guest artist, Champion Jack Dupree with his 'barrelhouse' blues from New Orleans

  34. E3

    3. The Tubby Hayes Quintet

    Featuring guest vocalist Betty Bennett.

  35. E2

    2. An All-Star Jam Session

    An All-Star Jam Session featuring Kenny Baker, George Chisholm, Tony Coe, Roy Willox, Laurie Holloway, Jack Fallon, Lennie Hastings.

  36. E1

    1. Ellington in Concert: Part 1 & 2

    The world-famous pianist-composer-conductor Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. The first of two programmes recorded during a recent visit to this country. Due to a fire at Battersea Power Station having blacked out all power at BBC Television Centre on the channel's opening night, the second part was aired five days later on 26 April.

Season 2 - 1965

1965 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 60 years ago

Season 2 ran from 2 January to 29 December 1965.

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  1. E30

    30. The Bill Evans Trio - Part 2

    The second of two programmes recorded earlier this year by this brilliant American pianist. With Chuck Israel (bass), Larry Bunker (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  2. E29

    29. Al Cohn & Zoot Sims

    Presenting American tenor saxophone stars Al Cohn, Zoot Sims with Stan Tracey (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Jackie Dougan (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  3. E28

    28. The Jimmy Giuffre Trio

    Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet and saxophone), Donald Friedman (piano) Barre Phillips (bass) in this session featuring one of America's leading exponents in Avant Garde Jazz. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  4. E27

    27. The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2

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

  5. E26

    26. The Oscar Peterson Trio - 2

    Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  6. E25

    25. Jazz from Kansas City - Part 2

    The second of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  7. Jazz 625 S2 E24 still E24

    24. The Wes Montgomery Quartet

    October 27, 1965 BBC Two The second of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  8. E23

    23. The Jimmy Smith Trio

    The first of two programmes featuring this great American jazz organist. With Quentin Warren (guitar), Billy Hart (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  9. E22

    22. Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer

    October 13, 1965 BBC Two Jazz 625 presenting guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet) and Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) with Laurie Holloway (piano), Rick Laird (bass), Allan Ganley (drums).

  10. E21

    21. Jazz from Kansas City

    First of two programmes. Starring Blues singer, Joe Turner, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Vic Dickenson (trombone) with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  11. E20

    20. The Zodiac Variations by Johnny Dankworth

    Presenting the first television performance of The Zodiac Variations Composed by Johnny Dankworth Featuring guest stars from America Clark Terry (trumpet), Bob Brookmeyer (trombone) and The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  12. Jazz 625 S2 E19 still E19

    19. Victor Feldman

    Presenting the brilliant pianist and vibraharpist Victor Feldman in a session recorded during a recent visit to England by this young British musician who now works in America, together with Rick Laird (bass), Ronnie Stephenson (drums), and featuring guest artist Ronnie Scott Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton. Recorded at The New Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London, UK on 14 Feb 1965.

  13. Jazz 625 S2 E18 still E18

    18. George Lewis and the Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band

    From the New Marquee Club in 1965, Humphrey Lyttelton introduces veteran New Orleans clarinettist George Lewis with Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band and Beryl Bryden. Later aired on 24 May 2013 on BBC Four.

  14. E17

    17. The Bill Evans Trio

    In 1965, the Bill Evans Trio stopped by the BBC studios in London to play a pair of sets on Jazz 625, the now-legendary program hosted by the British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton. The combo–which featured Evans on piano, Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums–played two sets, including most of the songs from their just-completed album, Trio ’65. The two 35-minute programs take us back in time to see and hear one of the most brilliant and influential jazz pianists of all time, at work in a tightly integrated trio.

  15. E16

    16. Dixieland Revisited

    A new look at some of the older jazz tunes by Ronnie Ross (bari sax), Art Ellefson (tenor sax), Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet), Keith Christie (trombone), Bill Le Sage (piano), Spike Heatley (bass), Allan Ganley (drums). Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  16. E15

    15. The Thelonious Monk Quartet

    1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles and Charlie Rouse.

  17. Jazz 625 S2 E14 still E14

    14. The Wes Montgomery Quartet

    First of two programmes featuring one of America's top guitarists. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  18. E13

    13. Tubby Hayes Big Band

    The exciting sound of the Tubby Hayes Big Band. Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  19. E12

    12. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers

    This 1965 concert featurs Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.

  20. E11

    11. Buck Clayton - Part 2

    The second of two programmes with the American trumpet star Buck Clayton. with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band. Introduced by Steve Race.

  21. E10

    10. The Newport All Stars

    In the second of two programmes featuring some of the Chicagostyle jazzmen who have appeared in the great American jazz festival. [Starring] Ruby Braff (cornet), Pee Wee Russell (clarinet), Bud Freeman (tenor sax), George Wein (piano) and British jazzmen: Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Lennie Hastings (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  22. E9

    9. 'The Hawk' at Town Hall

    The second of two programmes featuring the great tenor saxophone star Coleman Hawkins recorded in concert at Wembley Town Hall. with Harry 'Sweets' Edison (trumpet), Sir Charles Thompson (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass) and Jo Jones (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  23. E8

    8. Benny Colson

    American composer and arranger Benny Colson directs an all-star 25-piece British Orchestra in the second of two programmes featuring his work. Introduced by Steve Race.

  24. E7

    7. Erroll Garner

    Jazz 265 presents an evening with Erroll Garner.

  25. E6

    6. Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet

    Presenting vocal star Cleo Laine with The Johnny Dankworth Quintet Introduced by Steve Race.

  26. E5

    5. In Memoriam: Charlie Parker: Part 2

    A musical tribute to the great saxophonist by some of the many musicians who played with him. featuring J. J. Johnson (trombone), Sonny Stitt (alto saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Walter Bishop (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), Kenny Clarke (drums). Introduced by Steve Race.

  27. E4

    4. The Oscar Peterson Trio

    Presenting from America The Oscar Peterson Trio featuring Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums) in the second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain last year. Introduced by Steve Race.

  28. E3

    3. Ben Webster

    Jazz 625 presenting the great American saxophone star Ben Webster with the Ronnie Scott Quartet.

  29. E2

    2. Buck Clayton

    Presenting the great American trumpet star Buck Clayton with Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band Introduced by Steve Race.

  30. E1

    1. The Woody Herman Orchestra

    The second of two programmes recorded during their visit to Britain the previous summer. Introduced by Steve Race.

Season 3 - 1966

1966 · 20 episodes · Last episode: 60 years ago

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

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  1. E20

    20. Wingy Manone with Alan Elsdon's Jazz Band

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

  2. E19

    19. 'Fusions' of Jazz and Indian Music

    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.

  3. E18

    18. Lee Konitz with The Stan Tracey Trio

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

  4. E17

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

    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.

  5. E16

    16. Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

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

  6. E15

    15. Mark Murphy

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

  7. E14

    14. The Modern Jazz Quartet

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

  8. E13

    13. Earl 'Fatha' Hines

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

  9. E12

    12. Yusef Lateef

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

  10. E11

    11. Anita O'Day

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

  11. E10

    10. Bud Freeman and Alex Welsh and His Band

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

  12. E9

    9. Don Byas

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

  13. E8

    8. The Modern Jazz Quartet

    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.

  14. E7

    7. Alex Welsh and His Band

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

  15. E6

    6. Jimmy Witherspoon

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

  16. E5

    5. The Jimmy Smith Trio - 2

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

  17. E4

    4. The Tony Coe Quintet

    Songs by guest star Dakota Staton Introduced by Humphrey Lyttelton.

  18. E3

    3. Willie 'The Lion' Smith

    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.

  19. E2

    2. Maynard Ferguson

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

  20. E1

    1. The Thelonious Monk Quartet - 2

    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.

Restorations

2008 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago

In March 2009 BBC Four showed the 30-minute programme episode from 1964 featuring the quartet of pianist Dave Brubeck, introduced by Slim Gaillard, with footage restored and re-edited. Numbers included saxophonist Paul Desmond's "Take Five", the first jazz record to sell over one million copies.

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  1. Jazz 625 S4 E7 still E7

    7. BBC Four Compilation [Restored]

    Vintage 1960s British jazz from the BBC's archives, presented by Steve Race. Featured performers include John Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Victor Feldman with Ronnie Scott, the Tubby Hayes Big Band, the Johnny Ross Quartet, Annie Ross with the Tony Kinsey Quintet and Bill Le Sage's Directions in Jazz. Music played: Steve Race Orchestra ("Jazz 625"), Bill Le Sage and The Directions in Jazz Unit ("Night Talk" and "Time 2 ½"), Cleo Laine and John Dankworth ("Lady Be Good" and "Women Talk"), Victor Feldman Trio ("Swinging On A Star"), Johnny Smith Quintet ("Othello"), Tubby Hayes Big Band ("Killers of W.1." and "In The Night"), Annie Ross with the Tony Kinsey Quintet ("Farmer's Market"), George Lewis and Acker Bilk ("Corinne Corinna"), Ronnie Scott and the Victor Feldman Trio ("Summer Love"), Tony Kinsey Quintet ("Jaffa Daze"), Johnny Smith Quintet ("Donna Lee"), and John Dankworth ("Mark I").

  2. Jazz 625 S4 E6 still E6

    6. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers [Restored]

    1965 concert featuring Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, one of America's most dynamic jazz groups.

  3. Jazz 625 S4 E5 still E5

    5. The Thelonious Monk Quartet [Restored]

    1960s concert featuring jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and his quartet of Ben Riley, Larry Gayles, and Charlie Rouse.

  4. Jazz 625 S4 E4 still E4

    4. Modern Jazz Quartet [Restored]

    1964 performance by the Modern Jazz Quartet, featuring members John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay with a guest appearance from Laurindo Almeida.

  5. Jazz 625 S4 E3 still E3

    3. Dizzy Gillespie Quintet [Restored]

    In a restored and re-edited version of the 1960s jazz programme, Neneh Cherry introduces a session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody.

  6. Jazz 625 S4 E2 still E2

    2. The Dave Brubeck Quartet [Restored]

    Steve Race introduces the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet in a restored and re-edited 1964 programme, featuring Paul Desmond on saxophone, Gene Wright on bass, Joe Morello on drums and Brubeck on piano. Songs include Take 5, the first jazz record to sell over one million copies.

  7. Jazz 625 S4 E1 still E1

    1. Oscar Peterson [Restored]

    Flora Purin introduces a restored and re-edited version of a session by jazz pianist Oscar Peterson from October 1964.

Cast & crew

Created by Terry Henebery

  • Humphrey Lyttelton

    Humphrey Lyttelton

    Presenter

  • George Lewis

    George Lewis

    Himself - Performer

  • Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band

    Themselves - Performer

  • Beryl Bryde

    Herself - Performer

Jazz 625 FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Jazz 625?

Jazz 625 has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 5, 2010.

When did the latest episode of Jazz 625 come out?

The most recent episode of Jazz 625, Season 4 Episode 7 "BBC Four Compilation [Restored]", aired on November 5, 2010.

How many seasons of Jazz 625 are there?

Jazz 625 has 4 seasons with 93 episodes in total.

When did Jazz 625 first air?

Jazz 625 first aired on BBC Four on April 21, 1964.

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