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  1. Try a Little Tenderness: The Lost Legacy of Little Miss Cornshucks

    Salena Godden presents the best blues singer you've never heard.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Travelling the Spaceways: The Cult of Sun Ra

    Decades after his death, why does Sun Ra continue to inspire an obsessive following?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. Nell Bryden's New York Hour

    London-based American singer-songwriter Nell Bryden talks about the music she loves.

    BBC Radio 2

  4. Frank Sinatra - The Dream Concert

    Barry Manilow presents the cream of Frank Sinatra's performances.

    BBC Radio 2

  5.

    A Love Supreme: 50 Years On

    Courtney Pine explores John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, fifty years after its release.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Billie Holiday: Fine and Mellow

    An exploration of the dramatic life and jazz legacy of singer Billie Holiday

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Nina and Me: Laura Mvula

    Laura Mvula delves into her collection of Nina Simone records.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  8. Gershwin Rediscovered

    Leo Green presents the closing concert from the Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2015.

    BBC Radio 2

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    In the Moment

    Comedian Stewart Lee introduces his great passion - musical, free improvisation.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Blue Canvas: The Artist Miles Davis

    A musical portrait of how the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became a painter in later life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. BBC Radio 3 Recommends

    A BBC Introducing gig with sets from Kourelou, Alabaster dePlume and Peter Edwards Trio.

    BBC Radio 3

  12. Jack Bruce - The Making of Silver Rails

    Jack Bruce is documented working at Abbey Road Studios on his final album, Silver Rails.

    BBC Four

  13. A Jazz Odyssey

    David Quantick takes listeners through 100 years of jazz with The Jazz Repertory Company.

    BBC Music Jazz

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    Laura Mvula's Miles Davis

    Laura Mvula and Jason Yarde, Laura Jurd, Kevin Le Gendre discuss jazz legend Miles Davis.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Geoffrey Smith's Jazz: Duke Ellington piano

    Geoffrey Smith presents recordings of Duke Ellington the pianist, in solos and ensembles

    BBC Radio 3

  16. Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Bessie Smith

    Born in abject poverty and killed aged 43, Bessie Smith forged a new jazz sound.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. Ken Colyer and Roger Marks

    Ken Colyer in Wimbledon, and 30 years of band leading by Roger Marks.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  18. Geoffrey Smith's Jazz: Joe Lovano

    Geoffrey Smith introduces recordings by saxophonist Joe Lovano

    BBC Radio 3

  19. Christmas Celebrations with Clare Teal and BBC NOW

    Jazz singer Clare Teal puts the swing into your Christmas with the BBC NOW

    BBC Radio Wales

  20. Geoffrey Smith's Jazz: Charles Lloyd

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the recorded career of saxophonist and composer Charles Lloyd

    BBC Radio 3

  21. Jazz Focus: BBC Bitesize

    A modern jazz backdrop to help you study

    BBC Sounds Mixes

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    Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

    The story of a truly singular talent, unpacking the myth of the man behind the horn.

    BBC Two

  23.

    My Favourite Things

    Andrew McGibbon explores why John Coltrane's version of My Favourite Things became a hit.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. Radio 2 Loves Jazz

    Featuring a special concert and documentary series celebrating the history of jazz.

    BBC Radio 2

  25. Little Simz for 6Music

    Little Simz performs three tracks from her new album for 6Music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  26. Amy Winehouse - 10 Years On

    A season celebrating the life and legacy of Amy Winehouse.

    BBC Radio 2

  27. Reclaiming Amy

    The friends and family of Amy Winehouse reveal the truth about the British music icon.

    BBC Two

  28. Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin

    Angela Griffin takes you on a mood-boosting musical journey across genres and decades.

    BBC Radio 2

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  29. Peggy Lee Entertains

    American jazz singer Peggy Lee performs some of her most popular songs.

    BBC Four

  30. My Name Is Ottilie

    Dana Masters on the forgotten story of Northern Irish blues trailblazer Ottilie Patterson.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  31. Oscar Peterson: Words and Music

    Oscar Peterson shares conversation and music with special international guests.

    BBC Two

  32. Randy Crawford at Drury Lane

    The singing star's highly successful concert at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

    BBC Two

  33.

    Arthur Briggs: The Brit Who Brought Jazz to Europe

    Hugh Schofield delves into the little-known story of jazz pioneer Arthur Briggs.

    BBC Radio 4

  34.

    Burt Bacharach: A Tribute from Ronnie Scott’s

    World-famous jazz club Ronnie Scott’s hosts a tribute to Burt Bacharach.

    BBC Two

  35. They All Came Out to Montreux

    The extraordinary story of Claude Nobs and the Montreux Jazz Festival.

    BBC Four

  36. Randy Crawford Live at Drury Lane 1982

    The singing star's highly successful concert at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

    BBC Two

  37. Christmas at Ronnie's

    Giacomo Smith's Big Band presents Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker.

    BBC Radio 3

  38. Van Morrison: Essential Playlist

    Dive into the essential tracks that have shaped Van Morrison’s extraordinary career

    BBC Radio Ulster

  39. Van Morrison: Ultimate Covers Playlist

    Fresh musical takes on the legend that is Van Morrison.

    BBC Radio Ulster

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    Jools Holland’s New Orleans Jukebox

    Programme celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Tube special Walking to New Orleans.

    BBC Four

  41. The Jazz House

    The latest national and international jazz releases, plus live music and guests

    BBC Radio Scotland

  42. Pet Sounds

    An eclectic mix of funk, jazz and soul

    BBC Radio Scotland

  43. Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone

    A vibrant mix of programmes celebrating the cultural life of Scotland

    BBC Radio Scotland

  44. Y Bit

    Cyfres o gyfansoddiadau newydd. A series of new compositions

    BBC Radio Cymru

  45. The Swing & Big Band Show with Clare Teal

    Clare Teal presents the best in swinging big band sounds

    BBC Radio 2

  46. Chaz Jazz

    Charlie Johnson delves into his extensive jazz collection

    BBC Radio Scotland

  47. A Tribute To Sir John Dankworth

    Remembering the life of jazz musician Sir John Dankworth

    BBC Radio 2

  48. The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum

    Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests.

    BBC Radio 2

    Show available episodes

  49. Jazz Junctions

    Guy Barker explores the history of jazz.

    BBC Radio 2

  50. Doctor Jazz

    Jeff Merrifield presents a rich mix of jazz in all its manifestations.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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