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Tony Allen and Martin Speake

Pioneering drummer Tony Allen shares some of the music that inspires him. Plus UK saxophonist Martin Speake’s International Quartet in session.

Jumoké Fashola presents a session from UK saxophonist Martin Speake’s International Quartet, who recreate the sparkling melodies and inventive solo flights of their latest release, Intention, alongside brand new material. The band features pianist Ethan Iverson (formerly of The Bad Plus), drummer Jeff Williams and bassist Calum Gourlay.

Also in the programme, pioneering drummer Tony Allen shares some of the music that inspires him and reflects on his time creating afrobeat with Fela Kuti and meeting his hero, Art Blakey.

Produced by Dominic Tyerman for Somethin’ Else.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Feb 2020 17:00

Music Played

  • Martin Speake International Band

    Mufti Day

    • Live in session for J to Z.
  • Obradovic-Tixier Duo

    A Reckless Path

    • The Boiling Stories Of A Smoking Kettle.
    • Naim.
  • Kurt Elling & Danilo Pérez

    Stays

    • Secrets Are The Best Stories.
    • Edition.
  • Carla Bley, Steve Swallow & Andy Sheppard

    Life Goes On

    • Life Goes On.
    • ECM.
  • Thelonious Monk Trio

    Honeysuckle Rose

    • The Unique Thelonious Monk.
  • Martin Speake International Band

    Bill Rothwell

    • Live in session for J to Z.
  • Martin Speake International Band

    Joy

    • Live in session for J to Z.
  • Hazel Scott

    A Foggy Day

    • Relaxed Piano Moods.
  • Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela

    We've Landed

    • Rejoice.
  • Max Roach

    Rumble In the Jungle

    • M'Boom.
  • Fela Kuti

    Zombie

  • Tunji Oyelana

    Ojo

  • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

    The Drum Thunder Suite

    • Moanin'.
  • Martin Speake International Band

    Open Heart

    • Live in session for J to Z.
  • Martin Speake International Band

    Mother Nature

    • Live in session for J to Z.

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 Feb 2020 17:00

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