'Round Midnight Episodes Episode guide
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Joe Bataan’s 4/4
The King of Latin Soul takes us round his record collection this week.
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Theo Croker in conversation
Soweto sits down with the US trumpeter.
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Fresh from Ife Ogunjobi
Soweto spins a new release from the gifted trumpeter and EZRA Collective band member.
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Brand new from Levitation Orchestra
The ensemble, featuring some of UK jazz’s leading musicians, have new music on the way.
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One from Melba Liston
Soweto shares a soulful track from the “First Lady of the Trombone”.
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Cécile McLorin Salvant's 4/4
We hear from one of contemporary jazz’s most highly regarded vocalists.
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Sheila Jordan in tribute
Soweto pays homage to the late great jazz singer.
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One from Rosie Frater-Taylor
A stripped back version of one of the rising singer and guitarist's much-loved tracks.
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Fresh from Gretchen Parlato & Alan Hampton
Soweto spins a new duo release from the gifted American singers.
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A hypnotic classic from Alice Coltrane
Soweto shares a track from the expansive and healing repertoire of the legendary harpist.
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Raquel Martins’ Flowers
The talented singer-songwriter and producer has four bouquets to give out this week.
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Norma Winstone in conversation
Soweto sits down with UK vocal legend Norma Winstone.
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A spiritual song from The Circling Sun
One from the all-star New Zealand ensemble’s new expansive album.
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One from Anteloper
One from the pioneering Chicago duo, featuring the late Jaimie Branch and Jason Nazary.
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Fresh from Ruby Rushton
The experimental UK jazz quartet are back after a hiatus with a new release.
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James Mason’s 4/4
The American jazz-funk legend takes us round his record collection this week.
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Richard Spaven in concert
Concert highlights from the leading UK drummer's performance at Yardbird! in Cardiff.
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A masterclass in the blues from Vieux Farka Touré
A track from the legendary Malian singer and guitarist, son of the great Ali Farka Touré.
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A groove-filled classic from Tim Maia
Jordan shares a track from the Brazilian master singer that is effortlessly in the pocket.
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Alfa Mist’s Flowers
The melodic pianist and producer is back with another artist he would like to spotlight.
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Jordan Rakei sits in
The internationally celebrated singer-songwriter and producer is in for Soweto this week.
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Isobella Burnham’s Caribbean Jazz mixtape
The gifted bassist and vocalist shares music from across the Caribbean diaspora.
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A classic from Billie Holiday
Soweto presents a timeless piece from the great Lady Day that showcases her vocal mastery.
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Fresh from Chief Adjuah
Formidable trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Chief Adjuah returns with a new release.
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One from Robert Mitchell’s TRUE THINK
Soweto spins a track from one of the pioneering UK pianist’s expansive projects.
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Lakecia Benjamin’s Flowers
The rising American saxophonist has four artists she would like to celebrate this week.
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'Round Midnight Prom highlights
Soweto shares more concert highlights from ‘Round Midnight's inaugural BBC Prom.
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A classic from Hermeto Pascoal
A track from master Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal.
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A rhythm-fused release from Harold López-Nussa
Soweto shares a new live track from the Cuban jazz pianist.
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Fresh from Mu Quintet
A new release by the Leeds outfit, featuring Manchester based string quartet Vulva Voce.