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A Dorothy Ashby classic

Soweto spins a track by jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, inspired by Japanese music traditions.

‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

Soweto spins a track by jazz harp virtuoso Dorothy Ashby, inspired by Japanese music traditions.

All this week, Kahil El’Zabar has been Soweto’s 4/4 guest, guiding us round is record collection. Tonight, for his fourth and final selection, Kahil chooses an album by the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.

And Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble will be performing on Thursday 6th June 2025 at Ronnie Scott's in London.

Also in the programme, music from Joe Henderson, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band, and Rachel Duns.

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Last on

Thu 29 May 2025 23:30

Music Played

  • Braxton Cook

    Not Everyone Can Go

    • Not Everyone Can Go.
    • Nettwerk Music Group.
  • Joe Henderson

    Invitation

    • Tetragon.
    • Fantasy, Inc.
  • Angus Bayley

    Movies

    • Everything's Dangerous.
    • Haybales Records.
  • ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet)

    Looking for a Quiet Place (Live at Scarborough Jazz Festival)

  • Ferg's Imaginary Big Band

    Sun Dream (Live at The Dukes, Lancaster)

    • Live at Lancaster Jazz Festival.
    • Trash City Records.
  • Slowlight Quartet & Yva

    Tides (Live)

    • Tides / Tom's Sad Song (Live).
    • Jazz Sound Records.
  • Huw V Williams, Andrew Lisle & Pedro Velasco

    Ringo's Towel

    • Part 3.
    • HON Recordings.
  • Rachel Duns

    Best Served Chilled

    • Best Served Chilled.
    • Vibe Collide Records.
  • Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

    Great Black Music

    • Open Me, A Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit.
    • Spiritmuse Records.
  • Dorothy Ashby

    Joyful Grass and Grape

    • The Rubáiyát Of Dorothy Ashby.
    • UMG Recordings.

Broadcast

  • Thu 29 May 2025 23:30