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Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah in concert

Concert highlights from trumpeter Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott). Plus vibraphonist Joel Ross shares his inspirations.

Jumoké Fashola presents concert highlights from New Orleans trumpeter Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly known as Christian Scott) from a recent performance in New York City. A six-time Grammy nominee Chief Xian is a celebrated player and composer known for his energetic sets and on-stage charisma. Here he premieres new music as well as a brand new instrument – Chief Adjuah's Bow – that he's been working on.

Xian was recently crowned Chieftain of the Xodokan Nation of the maroon tribes of New Orleans and is the nephew of saxophonist Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. Later in the programme he sits down with Jumoké to discuss the traditions and philosophies behind his music and the new directions he's exploring.

We also hear from Brooklyn-based vibraphonist Joel Ross. A protege of Stefon Harris, he gained attention playing alongside luminaries such as Makaya McCraven and Marquis Hill. Now he is part of the jazz vibraphone legacy of Blue Note Records, having released three albums under the label. He shares some of his music that has influenced him including an exploratory version of the jazz standard ‘On Green Dolphin Street’ by Miles Davis, live in Chicago.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 15 Oct 2022 17:00

Music Played

  • Jimetta Rose & The Voices Of Creating

    Let The Sunshine In

    • How Good It Is.
    • Day Dreamer.
  • Laura Jurd

    Fuzzy (feat. Finn Peters)

    • The Big Friendly Album.
    • Big Friendly Records.
  • Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah

    I Own The Night

  • Pharoah Sanders, Floating Points & London Symphony Orchestra

    Movement 1

    • Promises.
    • Luaka Bop.
  • Esbjörn Svensson

    Alpha

    • HOME.S.
    • ACT Music.
  • Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah

    Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning

    • Live at Sony Hall NYC.
  • Billy Harper Quintet

    Dance! Dance, Eternal Spirits

    • Black Saint.
  • Joel Ross

    Doxology (Hope)

    • The Parable of The Poet.
    • Blue Note.
  • Miles Davis

    On Green Dolphin Street

    • Miles Davis at plugged Nickle, Chicago (Live).
    • Sony.
  • Milt Jackson Quartet

    Dejection Blues

    • Soul Route.
    • Pablo Records.
  • Thelonious Monk

    Light Blue - Making Of

    • Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960.
    • Sam Records.
  • Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ

    Let The Praise Begin

    • Pages Of Life: Chapter 1&2.
    • Verity.
  • Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr

    One For Bird

    • Paradise Found.
    • Fomp Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 15 Oct 2022 17:00