During the 60s, the Lighthouse Cafe near Los Angeles became an important centre for innovative jazz, thanks to the resident group, the Lighthouse All Stars, led by Howard Rumsey. This summer, past members of the All Stars regrouped for a European tour.
Alyn Shipton introduces a recording of a concert they gave as part of the Birmingham Jazz Festival. The group included Shorty Rogers and Conte Candoli (trumpets), Bud Shank , Bob Cooper and Bill Perkins (saxophones),
Pete Jolly (piano), Monty
Budwig (bass) and Larance Marable (drums).
During the interval, Shorty Rogers and Bud Shank talk to Alyn Shipton.