BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

BBC Radio 3

Radio 3

Jazz on 3

Music: Jazz & Blues

Music: Jazz & Blues: Jazz

Celebrating the best contemporary jazz, with exclusive concert recordings and features

From free jazz to fusion, post-bop to electronica – Jazz on 3 celebrates the music as a living and developing art form, with exclusive concert recordings and in-depth features

Jazz on 3: Ben Allison Band and Baltimore Special

Magazines & Reviews

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

28/02/2011

Ben Allison Band and Baltimore Special

BBC Radio 3 - Jazz on 3, Ben Allison Band and Baltimore Special

Jez Nelson presents a concert by US bassist and composer Ben Allison.

Jez Nelson presents a concert by US bassist and composer Ben Allison with his Americana-influenced band, including violinist Jenny Scheinman and Steve Cardenas on guitar.

Jez Nelson presents a concert by New York bassist and composer Ben Allison on his only date in the UK. Performing music from his forthcoming album, Allison combines memorable melodies, and the influence of American rock and folk, with avant-jazz and some adventurous and intricate ensemble writing.

The band features a cast of New York's finest players: violinist Jenny Scheinman, guitarist Steve Cardenas, drummer Rudy Royston and saxophonist Michael Blake.

Jez also talks to online jazz writer and resident of Maryland Bill Shoemaker about the Baltimore jazz scene.

Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producer: Joby Waldman.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Jazz on 3

Ben Allison Band and Baltimore Special

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3