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A classic from Charles Mingus

Soweto is back with another hour of the best in jazz, and Denys Baptiste returns with his second 4/4 album selection of the week.

Saxophonist, composer, and educator Denys Baptiste is back with another favourite album that he’d like to highlight. Tonight, he chooses a jazz great who has deeply inspired him and who he has celebrated musically this year.

Also in the programme, there is music from Sletta, Riot Jazz Brass Band, and anaiis.

‘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.

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45 minutes

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Tuesday23:45
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Louise van den Heuvel & Sonic Hug

    Pingi

    • Sonic Hug.
    • De Werf.

  • Orchard

    D's Riff

    • The Joy of Knowing - EP.
    • Orchard Records.

  • Riot Jazz Brass Band

    Ginja

    • Ginja - Single (also featured on Equal Heights).
    • Riot Jazz Records.

  • Black Flower

    Morning In The Jungle (feat. Meskerem Mees)

    • Magma.
    • Sdban Records.

  • anaiis

    Sunshine

    • Devotion & The Black Divine.
    • Independent / anaiis.

  • Charles Mingus

    Better Git It in Your Soul

    • Mingus Ah Um.
    • Columbia Records.

  • John Coltrane

    Crescent

    • The Late Trane.
    • Edition Records.

  • Emily Mikesell & Kate Campbell Strauss

    Cloud Castles

    • Give Way.
    • ears&eyes Records.

Broadcast

  • Tuesday23:45
    BBC Radio 3