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Clare Teal presents an hour of the best in big band, jazz and swing, looking back at the legacy of Ted Heath through his many contributions to the recording industry.

Clare Teal presents an hour of the best in big band, jazz and swing, from the earliest records to the latest releases. This week we dedicate the hour to the incredible band leader Ted Heath, and his ongoing legacy. We'll hear tracks from Georgia Brown, Stan Kenton, and Elvis Costello, who has an unexpected relation to Heath himself. We'll also hear from listeners about their fond memories of dancing to Ted Heath's band throughout the 50s.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Jan 2020 22:00

Music Played

  • Ted Heath

    Listen To My Music / Tequila

    • The Years Of Fame.
    • Leverage.
  • Ted Heath, Lita Roza & Denis Lotis

    (Cause I Love You) That's A-Why

    • Decca.
  • Ted Heath, Bobby Pratt & Bert Ezzard

    Stardust

    • All Time Top Twelve.
    • Decca.
  • Ted Heath

    Hot Toddy

    • Decca.
  • Johnny Mathis

    Chances Are

    • Columbia.
  • Stan Kenton

    Cherokee

    • Contemporary Concepts.
    • Capitol.
  • Ted Heath

    Hawaiian War Chant

    • Ted Heath At Carnegie Hall.
    • Decca.
  • Nat King Cole

    Day In, Day Out

    • Let's Face The Music.
    • Capitol.
  • Ted Heath

    Manhattan Serenade

    • Coast to Coast.
    • Decca Phase Four.
  • Ted Heath Band

    Swinging Shepherd Blues

    • Decca.
  • Don Lusher & Ted Heath Band

    Lush Slide

    • The Big Band Sound Of Ted Heath.
    • Sonoton.
  • Ted Heath & Lita Roza

    Blacksmith Blues

    • The Best Of Ted Heath And His Music.
    • Spectrum Music.
  • Ted Heath

    One O'Clock Jump

    • My Very Good Friends The Bandleaders.
    • London Records.
  • Dickie Valentine

    All The Time And Ev'erywhere

    • Decca.
  • Ted Heath

    Opus One

    • The Farewell Concert.
    • Avid.

Broadcast

  • Sun 19 Jan 2020 22:00