Main content
This programme will be available shortly after broadcast

Fergus McCreadie, Ayanna Witter-Johnson and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in concert

Soweto presents performance highlights from pianist Fergus McCreadie and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, recorded in Glasgow back in April.

Tonight, Soweto shares performance highlights from pianist Fergus McCreadie and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson, recorded at Glasgow’s SWG3 venue in the spring. This unique performance was in collaboration with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara, and merged jazz, folk, & classical tradition and paying homage to the lineage of Scottish jazz.

Fergus McCreadie is a Mercury Prize nominated pianist, composer, and previous 'Round Midnight dep presenter, known for his signature fusions of Scottish folk and jazz. Ayanna Witter-Johnson is an acclaimed cellist, singer and pianist whose music boundaries of classical, jazz, reggae, soul and R&B.

‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Round Midnight".

Release date:

1 hour

On radio

Friday 23:30

Broadcast

  • Friday 23:30