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  1. Hank Mobley

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the unique work of tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley.

  2. Perfection

    Featuring tracks by Charlie Parker and Coleman Hawkins which have been called 'perfect'.

  3. Roy Eldridge

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the passionate career of trumpeter Roy Eldridge.

  4. Christmas

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates 2016, with tracks by Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker and Quincy Jones.

  5. Louis Armstrong

    Geoffrey Smith picks favourites tracks by trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong.

  6. Bobby Wellins tribute

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the distinguished career of the late saxophonist Bobby Wellins.

  7. Freddie Hubbard

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the classic recordings of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.

  8. EFG London Jazz Festival

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates some of the stars of the 2016 EFG London Jazz Festival.

  9. Duke Ellington's Portraits

    Geoffrey Smith presents a sequence of musical portrait compositions by Duke Ellington.

  10. Modern Jazz Quartet

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the rhythmic side of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

  11. Charlie Haden

    Geoffrey Smith traces the career of virtuoso double bass player Charlie Haden.

  12. West Coast Jazz

    Geoffrey Smith explores the stars and styles of West Coast jazz in the 1950s.

  13. Sonny Rollins

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the music of tenor saxophone great Sonny Rollins.

  14. Quincy Jones

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the jazz roots of Quincy Jones.

  15. Shorty Rogers

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the music of trumpeter-composer Shorty Rogers.

  16. Chet Baker

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the troubled career of iconic trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker.

  17. Fats Navarro

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the brief career of bebop trumpeter Fats Navarro.

  18. Tadd Dameron

    Geoffrey Smith's tribute to pianist-composer Tadd Dameron (1917-65).

  19. Jackie McLean

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates saxophonist Jackie McLean, a one-time protege of Charlie Parker.

  20. Thelonious Monk

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the unique art of pianist Thelonious Monk.

  21. Oscar Pettiford

    Geoffrey Smith salutes double bass player Oscar Pettiford.

  22. Bob Brookmeyer

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the witty, swinging work of trombonist and composer Bob Brookmeyer.

  23. Thad Jones and Mel Lewis

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the big band of Thad Jones and drummer Mel Lewis.

  24. Nat King Cole

    A celebration of Nat "King" Cole the pianist, on the day of his centenary

  25. Shakespeare

    Geoffrey Smith presents swinging nods to the Bard, including Cleo Laine and Duke Ellington

  26. Duke Ellington

    Suites composed by Duke Ellington based on his impressions of places and themes.

  27. Billie Holiday and Lester Young

    Highlights from the duo of revered vocalist Billie Holiday and saxophonist Lester Young.

  28. Betty Carter

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the music of smoky-voiced improvising singer Betty Carter.

  29. Oscar Peterson

    Geoffrey Smith picks highlights from the recordings of pianist Oscar Peterson.

  30. Boogie-Woogie

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates boogie-woogie, introducing examples by pianists and big bands.

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