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Charles Hazlewood explores the lives of great composers. Seminal figure Henry Purcell is celebrated, from his tavern songs to sacred music and stage works. Show more
Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain with more Celtic and country music, including Phil Cunningham, Donal Lunny, Mike McGoldrick, Danny Thompson, Sarah Jarosz, Sam Bush and Alison Krauss. Show more
Documentary about the great saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert, where he is joined by the likes of Roy Haynes, Jim Hall and Ornette Coleman. Show more
Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974, with a band featuring guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano saxophone player Rufus Harley. Show more
Documentary on the London jazz venue. In 1959, young saxophonist Ronnie Scott opened a club where he and his friends could play, which became the heartbeat of British jazz. Show more
Archive performances and interviews explore the influence of the four major jazz albums made in 1959 by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman. Show more
Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain with more Celtic and country music, including Phil Cunningham, Donal Lunny, Mike McGoldrick, Danny Thompson, Sarah Jarosz, Sam Bush and Alison Krauss. Show more
Documentary about the great saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert, where he is joined by the likes of Roy Haynes, Jim Hall and Ornette Coleman. Show more
Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974, with a band featuring guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano saxophone player Rufus Harley. Show more
