Jazz Library Podcast
Advice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings.
Episodes to download
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Phineas Newborn Jr
Sat 28 May 2011
Brian Priestley joins Alyn Shipton to pick the finest recordings by Phineas Newborn Jr.
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Johnny Griffin
Sat 21 May 2011
In an archive interview with Alyn, the late Johnny Griffin selects his favourite records.
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John Taylor at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Sat 14 May 2011
Alyn Shipton is joined by pianist John Taylor at the 2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
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Django Bates
Sat 7 May 2011
Pianist, composer and bandleader Django Bates discusses his recordings with Alyn Shipton.
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Bobby Wellins
Sat 30 Apr 2011
Saxophonist Bobby Wellins joins Alyn Shipton to select his key recordings.
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Al Cohn
Sat 23 Apr 2011
John Altman joins Alyn Shipton to pick the best records by saxophonist Al Cohn.
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Alton Purnell
Sat 16 Apr 2011
Alyn Shipton selects the essential discs of New Orleans pianist Alton Purnell.
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Mike Stern
Sat 9 Apr 2011
Guitarist Mike Stern joins Alyn Shipton at the 2011 Gateshead Jazz Festival.
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Joe Lovano
Sat 2 Apr 2011
Saxophonist Joe Lovano talks to Alyn Shipton about some of his finest recordings.
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George Avakian
Sat 19 Mar 2011
Alyn Shipton is joined by veteran record producer George Avakian to select his best work.
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Allan Ganley
Sat 12 Mar 2011
Drummer Allan Ganley selects his finest discs in an archive interview with Alyn Shipton.
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Roy Eldridge
Sat 5 Mar 2011
Abram Wilson joins Alyn Shipton to select the key recordings by trumpeter Roy Eldridge.
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Dinah Washington
Sat 26 Feb 2011
Gwyneth Herbert joins Alyn Shipton to pick the essential recordings by Dinah Washington.
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Hank Mobley
Sat 19 Feb 2011
Dave Gelly joins Alyn Shipton to pick the finest records by saxophonist Hank Mobley.
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Scott LaFaro
Sat 5 Feb 2011
Dave Green joins Alyn Shipton to explore the recording career of bassist Scott LaFaro.
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Sonny Stitt
Sat 29 Jan 2011
Alyn Shipton and Alan Barnes choose the best recordings by saxophonist Sonny Stitt.
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Chet Baker
Sat 22 Jan 2011
Ian Smith joins Alyn Shipton to select the best work by trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker.
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Louis Moholo Moholo—London Jazz Festival 2010
Sat 4 Dec 2010
South African drummer Louis Moholo Moholo joins Alyn Shipton to discuss his best albums.
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Geri Allen—London Jazz Festival 2010
Sat 27 Nov 2010
Pianist Geri Allen joins Alyn Shipton to pick the highlights from her recorded work.
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Gary Burton—London Jazz Festival 2010
Sat 20 Nov 2010
Vibraphonist Gary Burton joins Alyn Shipton to pick his best recordings.
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Norma Winstone
Sat 13 Nov 2010
Singer Norma Winstone joins Alyn Shipton to select her best recordings.
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Teddy Wilson
Sat 6 Nov 2010
Pianist Martin Litton joins Alyn Shipton to select the best music by pianist Teddy Wilson.
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Clifford Brown
Sat 30 Oct 2010
Alyn Shipton and Tom Perchard pick the best recordings by trumpeter Clifford Brown.
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Harry Beckett
Sat 16 Oct 2010
Alyn Shipton and Chris Batchelor review the career of the late trumpeter Harry Beckett.
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Fred Anderson
Sat 9 Oct 2010
Alyn Shipton selects the best recordings by Chicagoan saxophonist Fred Anderson.
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Martial Solal
Sat 2 Oct 2010
French pianist Martial Solal talks to Alyn Shipton about his long recording career.
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Mark Murphy
Sat 25 Sep 2010
Ian Shaw joins Alyn Shipton to consider the recording career of singer Mark Murphy.
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Thad Jones
Sat 18 Sep 2010
Alyn Shipton is joined by Guy Barker to select the finest records by Thad Jones.
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Jimmy Woode
Sat 4 Sep 2010
Bassist Jimmy Woode discusses his best records in an archive interview with Alyn Shipton.