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The Hot Box covers the best in Irish recorded jazz, set it in the wider context of the international language that is jazz.
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The Hot Box #155 – Abdullah Ibrahim
Donald Helme pays tribute to the wonderful South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died in June 2026 at the age of 91. Known earlier in his career as Dollar Brand, Ibrahim created a musical …
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Donald Helme pays tribute to the wonderful South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died in June 2026 at the age of 91.
Known earlier in his career as Dollar Brand, Ibrahim created a musical voice rooted in the rhythms, melodies and cultural life of South Africa. His music reached audiences around the world while retaining a profound connection to home.
Opening with a live performance of “Zimbabwe”, Donald explores a selection spanning several decades, including “Little Boy”, “Mannenberg”, “Calypso Minor” and recordings from Cape Town Revisited. Along the way, this episode offers an opportunity to listen more closely to the South African jazz traditions that shaped Ibrahim’s music and remained at the heart of his remarkable career.
Track list for The Hot Box #155 – Abdullah Ibrahim
- Zimbabwe (Live) – from the Album: South Africa (1983)
- Little Boy – from the Album: Black Lightning (1976)
- Mannenberg – from the Album: Mannenberg – “Is Where It’s Happening” (1974)
- Calypso Minor – from the Album: Sotho Blue (2010)
- Damara Blue – from the Album: Cape Town Revisited (1997)
- Someday Soon Sweet Samba – from the Album: Cape Town Revisited (1997)
- Blues for a Hip King – from the Album: Blues for a Hip King (1976)
- African Marketplace – from the Album: Cape Town Flowers (1996)
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The Hot Box #153 – Oscar Peterson
A nudge from a listener in Scotland prompts Donald Helme to put right an omission: marking the centenary of the great Oscar Peterson. This episode opens with Norman Granz introducing the Oscar Peterson Trio at …
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A nudge from a listener in Scotland prompts Donald Helme to put right an omission: marking the centenary of the great Oscar Peterson.
This episode opens with Norman Granz introducing the Oscar Peterson Trio at Zurich’s Kongresshaus on 8 April 1960. Sharing the bill that evening were the Stan Getz Quartet and the Miles Davis Quintet—an extraordinary gathering of jazz talent.
From the swinging “Jordu” and “Cubano Chant” to solo interpretations of “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Bye Bye Blackbird”, Donald’s selection celebrates Peterson’s dazzling technique, lyrical touch and irresistible sense of swing. With blues, ballads and familiar standards along the way, The Hot Box #153 pays a belated tribute to one of jazz’s greatest pianists.
Track list for The Hot Box #153 – Oscar Peterson
- Jordu (Live) – Oscar Peterson Trio
- Cubano Chant (Live) – Oscar Peterson Trio
- Tin Tin Deo – Oscar Peterson Trio
- Backyard Blues (Live) – Oscar Peterson
- Someone to Watch Over Me – Oscar Peterson (solo piano)
- Bye Bye Blackbird – Oscar Peterson (solo piano)
- Reunion Blues – Oscar Peterson
- Sweet Georgia Brown – Oscar Peterson
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The Hot Box #157 – A Home Game (Mostly)
It’s something of a home game on this edition of The Hot Box, with Donald Helme spending most of the hour in the company of Irish musicians, drawing on recordings both new and from the archives. Among the newer …
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It’s something of a home game on this edition of The Hot Box, with Donald Helme spending most of the hour in the company of Irish musicians, drawing on recordings both new and from the archives.
Among the newer music is Stella Bass with her latest single Time to Fly, while a look back into Irish jazz history brings us John Wadham’s Drums and Friends, recently remastered and reissued by Livia Records, from which we hear Wayne Shorter’s Footprints. There’s also music from Linley Hamilton, Don Baker, Fintan O’Neill, Lee Meehan and Kevin Brady.
There is one important journey away from home, as Donald pauses to remember the wonderful American singer Cassandra Wilson, who died on September 1st at the age of 70. We hear a little of her remarkable recorded legacy along the way, including her distinctive take on *Last Train to Clarksville*.
So, mostly Irish, with one very worthwhile digression.
Track list for The Hot Box #157 – A Home Game (Mostly)
- Time to Fly — Stella Bass
- Split — Linley Hamilton
- Footprints — Wayne Shorter
- Me and Louis — Don Baker
- Mr Bennett — Fintan O’Neill
- Boppin’ for Pat — Lee Meehan
- Last Train to Clarksville — Cassandra Wilson
- Little Niles — Kevin Brady
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The Hot Box #156 – Everybody Digs Bill Evans
As the new movie Everybody Digs Bill Evans launches in cinemas around Ireland, The Hot Box grabs the opportunity to immerse you in Evans’ music. Whilst an hour can only provide a snapshot of the considerable …
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As the new movie Everybody Digs Bill Evans launches in cinemas around Ireland, The Hot Box grabs the opportunity to immerse you in Evans’ music. Whilst an hour can only provide a snapshot of the considerable output from one of jazz’s truly great innovators, it enables us to evaluate his contribution to jazz during his too-short life.
Track list for The Hot Box #156 – Everybody Digs Bill Evans
- Walk with Debbie
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- When I Fall in Love
- Blue in Green (Miles Davis Quintet)
- The Way You Look Tonight
- I Loves You Porgy
- 34 Skidoo
- My Funny Valentine (with Jim Hall)
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The Hot Box #154 – Miles Davis 100
Join Donald Helme on this edition of The Hot Box as he celebrates the life and music of one of jazz’s most influential figures, Miles Davis, marking what would have been the legendary trumpeter’s 100th …
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Join Donald Helme on this edition of The Hot Box as he celebrates the life and music of one of jazz’s most influential figures, Miles Davis, marking what would have been the legendary trumpeter’s 100th birthday. From his groundbreaking innovations in bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz and jazz fusion, Miles Davis reshaped the course of modern music and continues to inspire generations of musicians and listeners alike.
Donald reflects on the enduring legacy of Davis and introduces a carefully curated selection of recordings spanning his extraordinary career, offering both long-time fans and newcomers an opportunity to rediscover the music of one of jazz’s true visionaries.
The programme also opens with a look at an outstanding new release from the Jed Levy / Phil Robson Quartet, *The Unpredictability of the Sea*, released by Livia Records, before embarking on a musical journey through the remarkable catalogue of Miles Davis.
Track list for The Hot Box #154 – Miles Davis 100
- 3 Chord Trick – Phil Robson / Jed levy Quartet
- Jeru – Gerry Mulligan
- Footprints – Wayne Shorter
- So What – Miles Davis
- Straight, No Chaser – Thelonious Monk
- Summertime – George Gershwin
- My Ship – Gil Evans & Miles Davis
- Boplicity – Gil Evans & Miles Davis
- Springsville – Miles Davis
- Canute – Phil Robson / Jed levy Quartet
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The Hot Box #152 – Back to Bebop!
Whilst enjoying the multitude of styles that compose the repertoire of jazz today, many fans have long decried the disappearance of Bebop in favour of crossover music and other listener-to-listener styles …
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Whilst enjoying the multitude of styles that compose the repertoire of jazz today, many fans have long decried the disappearance of Bebop in favour of crossover music and other listener-to-listener styles. There is some evidence though that things may be changing, and one piece of that evidence is the emergence of some bands playing music closer to bop or hard bop style.
One such is the British quintet Five Way Split, and Hot Box 152 samples tracks from their new album, Modus Operandi, alongside such classic hard boppers as Horace Silver and Art Blakey.
Track list for The Hot Box #152 – Back to Bebop!
- Dr Stol / Five Way Split
- Modus Operandi / Five Way Split
- Along Came Betty / Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- These Foolish Things / Charlie Parker
- Something to Remember You By / Charlie Parker
- Juicy Lucy / Horace Silver
- Sister Sadie / Horace Silver
- Two Little Alphas / Five Way Split
- Sack of Woe / Cannonball Adderley
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The Hot Box #151 – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
The upcoming visit of Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra to these shores prompts an hour of listening to their diverse music in the Hot Box. Founded in 1988 and under Marsalis’ direction …
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The upcoming visit of Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra to these shores prompts an hour of listening to their diverse music in the Hot Box.
Founded in 1988 and under Marsalis’ direction since 1991, it has become an important icon for quality and stability in the world of jazz music. It has played in Ireland before, but since Marsalis announced his upcoming retirement, their concerts in Ireland develop even more significance.
Enjoy an hour taken from their huge catalogue of recordings in Hot Box 151.
Track list for The Hot Box #151 – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
- Havan Special Arturo O’Farrill
- Black & Tan fantasy Duke Ellington
- 2/3 Adventure Carllos Henriquez
- Baa Baa Black Sheep Sherman Irby
- Dizzy Moods Charles Mingus
- Mood indigo – Bli Blip – Harlem Air Shaft – Portrait of Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington
- Blood Cry/ La Lamada de la Sangue Wynton Marsalis
All tracks The Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra
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The Hot Box #150 – Ken Peplowski
All the music in Hot Box 150 is from the flautist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski, who died on 2nd February this year aboard a jazz cruise liner. He was one of the finest musicians of his generation, spanning …
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All the music in Hot Box 150 is from the flautist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski, who died on 2nd February this year aboard a jazz cruise liner. He was one of the finest musicians of his generation, spanning traditional and modern jazz styles.
Track list for The Hot Box #150 – Ken Peplowski
- Jim Dawgs — from the album Illuminations
- Vignette — from the album Happy Together
- The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise — from the album Happy Together
- I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face — from the album Easy to Remember
- People Will Say We’re in Love — from the album Lost in the Stars
- My Ship — from the album Lost in the Stars
- Good Morning Heartache — from the album Lost in the Stars
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The Hot Box #149 – New Stuff
Welcome to Hot Box 149. We begin with a sparkling new release on Blue Note from the young American pianist Paul Cornish. Hailing from Texas, Cornish was a finalist in the prestigious Herbie Hancock …
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Welcome to Hot Box 149. We begin with a sparkling new release on Blue Note from the young American pianist Paul Cornish. Hailing from Texas, Cornish was a finalist in the prestigious Herbie Hancock International Piano Competition three years ago, and has already shared the stage with many of the leading figures in jazz today.
From there, we move into the distinctive voice of Cécile McLorin Salvant, with two selections from her Oh Snap album, before turning to the richly textured harp work of Brandee Younger on Gadabout Season. We close out the programme with two beautifully crafted pieces from Irish guitarist Louis Stewart, drawn from his album Joyce Notes.
A programme of fresh, expressive music — Hot Box 149 is all about new sounds and standout voices in contemporary jazz.
Track list for The Hot Box #149 – New Stuff
- Quinxiety – Paul Cornish
- Anything But No – Cecile McLorin Salvant
- Tackle This Stone – Cecile McLorin Salvant
- End Means – Brandee Younger
- Gadabout Season – Brandee Younger
- Gerty McDowell – Louis Stewart
- Molly – Louis Stewart
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The Hot Box #148 – Jack DeJohnette
Hot Box 148 is going to be both sad and joyful since we now remember the extraordinary drummer Jack DeJohnette who died at the end of October aged 83. He was a native of Chicago and certainly could lay a claim …
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Hot Box 148 is going to be both sad and joyful since we now remember the extraordinary drummer Jack DeJohnette who died at the end of October aged 83. He was a native of Chicago and certainly could lay a claim to being the greatest of all jazz drummers. Immensely influential in the overall direction of drumming in jazz and, by any standards, extraordinarily versatile.
You only have to rattle off the names of the musicians he worked with to emphasise that point, take Miles Davis for example, then Bill Evans, John Surman, Keith Jarrett and Pat Matheney, really ticking most of the boxes in the post-bop era. So, let’s listen to some of that music while we pay tribute to an extraordinary musician.
Track list for The Hot Box #148 – Jack DeJohnette
- Sleeping Bee – Bill Evans Trio
- Forest Flower: Sunrise / Sunset – Charles Lloyd Quartet at Monterey Jazz Festival
- The Wrong Blues – Keith Jarrett Trio
- Hilltop Dancer – John Surman
- Entranced Androids – Jack DeJohnette
- Spanish Key – Miles Davis
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The Hot Box #147 – Christmas Box
An eclectic selection of music that may reflect the desire of the “music business” to generate some income for musicians over the festive period! Or it may represent a genuine love for all things Christmas – or …
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An eclectic selection of music that may reflect the desire of the “music business” to generate some income for musicians over the festive period! Or it may represent a genuine love for all things Christmas – or both! An hour of jazz selected to sit back and enjoy.
Track list for The Hot Box #147 – Christmas Box
- Barbara Dennerlein: Let It Snow
- The Capital Bones Big Band: Big Bad Drummin’ Dude
- Eddie Higgins: Sleigh Ride
- Nigel Mooney: Good Morning Blues
- Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass Band: White Christmas/Let it Snow/Winter Wonderland
- Rob McConnell’s Christmas Waltz
- NYJO Twelve Bars of Christmas
- NYJO While Shepherds Waved
- Nigel Mooney 21st Century Santa Claus Blues
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The Hot Box #146 – New Releases
The Hot Box 146 is packed with brand new releases, and as ever there is more to play than time to play it. Donald Helme opens the show with music from pianist John Donegan and his new album Interfuse, featuring …
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The Hot Box 146 is packed with brand new releases, and as ever there is more to play than time to play it. Donald Helme opens the show with music from pianist John Donegan and his new album Interfuse, featuring Richie Buckley.
The programme then moves through a wide range of contemporary jazz, including trumpet-led material from Alex Sipiagin, the spacious and lyrical trio work of Fred Hersch, and the driving ensemble sound of Visions Jazz Ensemble. Larger-scale writing also features orchestral pieces from the Jihye Lee Orchestra and their album Infinite Connections.
Track list for The Hot Box #146 – New Releases
- Five to One. John DoneganTrio + Richie Buckley: from the album Interfuse: JayDee Records
- Sufa Tham. Alex Sipiagin from the album Reverberations
- Fred Hersch Trio from the album The Surrounding Green
- The Surrounding Green: Fred Hersch Trio
- Rocky Top: Visions Jazz Ensemble. Fight Songs album
- Surrender: Jihye Lee Orchestra album “Infinite Connections”: Motema
- Born in 1935. Jihye Lee Orchestra
- Interfuse: John Donegan Trio plus Richie Buckley.
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The Hot Box #145 – New Material from Ireland and USA
The new edition of the Hot Box consists of all new material from Ireland and the USA. An hour of the very best in jazz. The international talent is represented by tracks from a youthful band the Visions Jazz …
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The new edition of the Hot Box consists of all new material from Ireland and the USA. An hour of the very best in jazz. The international talent is represented by tracks from a youthful band the Visions Jazz Ensemble, with music based on US college “fight songs”. Also music from Joe Lovano with the Martin Wasilewski Trio.
Closer to home is the stunning new album from Carole Nelson and her trio “Through the Storm” and a remastered re-release of the Louis Stewart/Brian Dunning album “Alone Together”, both on the Livia Records label. Plus a glimpse of the new single from Emilie Conway!
All that and more in the Hot Box!
Track list for The Hot Box #145 – New Material from Ireland and USA
- Anchors Aweigh – Visions Jazz Ensemble
- Busy Work – Organ Freeman
- We Begin Here – Carole Nelson Trio
- Lift Off – Carole Nelson Trio
- West Coast Blues – Louis Stewart, Brian Dunning
- Glory Glory – Visions Jazz Ensemble
- Homage – Homage (Joe Lovano)
- In Walked Piet – Emilie Conway
- If I had You – Charlie Moon Sings & Plays
- Hot Time in The Old Town Tonight – Visions Jazz Ensemble
- Victory March – Visions Jazz Ensemble
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The Hot Box #144 – Celebrating Two Jazz Greats
This episode of The Hot Box has a distinctly retro feel, as we celebrate the lives and talents of two remarkable female jazz singers who recently passed away. We’re remembering the incomparable British singer …
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This episode of The Hot Box has a distinctly retro feel, as we celebrate the lives and talents of two remarkable female jazz singers who recently passed away.
We’re remembering the incomparable British singer Dame Cleo Laine, and the lesser-known but deeply respected American vocalist Sheila Jordan. While Sheila was widely admired among jazz musicians and insiders, she remained under the radar for many casual listeners — though she did, in fact, perform in Ireland once.
Track list for The Hot Box #144 – Celebrating Two Jazz Greats
- Hum Drum Blues – Sheila Jordan
- Let’s Face the Music and Dance – Sheila Jordan
- Baltimore Oriole – Sheila Jordan
- I Got it Bad – Dame Cleo Laine
- Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone – Dame Cleo Laine
- St. Louis Blues – Dame Cleo Laine
- Fascinatin’ Rhythm – Dame Cleo Laine
- If You Could See Me Now – Sheila Jordan
- Dat Dere – Sheila Jordan
- Where or When – Sonny Rollins
- Moritat (Mack the Knife) – Sonny Rollins
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The Hot Box #143 – Jazz in Ireland
Donald Helme takes the lid off the Hot Box once again, and this time he’s digging deep into a special file marked “Jazz in Ireland”. Reaching back across the decades, Donald unearths vintage recordings that …
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Donald Helme takes the lid off the Hot Box once again, and this time he’s digging deep into a special file marked “Jazz in Ireland”. Reaching back across the decades, Donald unearths vintage recordings that showcase both the big names who have defined the Irish jazz landscape and the lesser-known voices who, for one reason or another, seemed to fade into history.
Track list for The Hot Box #143 – Jazz in Ireland
- Feels So Good – Chuck Mangione
- Taylor Made – Linley Hamilton
- Coded Remorse – Justin Caroll
- Sea Legs – Michael Buckley
- Little Niles – The Kevin Brady Trio
- Uzac – Greg Lloyd
- Don’t Stop The Train – Eddie Palmieri
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The Hot Box #142 – Ryan Truesdell and Gil Evans
Welcome to the 142nd edition of The Hot Box with Donald Helme. This episode is a real treat, dedicated entirely to the music of the legendary Gil Evans. We’re marking the release of what may be the final volume …
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Welcome to the 142nd edition of The Hot Box with Donald Helme. This episode is a real treat, dedicated entirely to the music of the legendary Gil Evans. We’re marking the release of what may be the final volume of unearthed Evans material, lovingly brought to light by arranger and bandleader Ryan Truesdell.
Truesdell has spent years digging into the Evans archive, bringing this extraordinary music to life through his acclaimed ensemble, The Gil Evans Project. Alongside selections from the latest release, we’ll also revisit highlights from the earlier albums. And we’ll hear about the live sessions that once brought this music to the stage at New York’s much-missed Jazz Standard, where it was performed annually in all its glory.
The first track of the show is introduced with a snippet from the liner notes written by Ryan Truesdell.
Track list for The Hot Box #142 – Ryan Truesdell and Gil Evans
- Spoonful: The Gil Evans Project from the album Shades of Sound
- How About You: the Gil Evans Project from the album Centennial
- Dancing on a Great Big Rainbow from the album Centennial
- Ballad of the Sad Young Men from the album Shades of Sound
- Concorde from the album Lines of Colour
- Gypsy Jump from the album Lines of Colour
- Laughing at Life from the album Shades of Colour
- Nettie’s Blues from the album Shades of Colour
- Orgone from the album Live at Umbria Jazz Vol 1
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The Hot Box #141 – A Gershwin Celebration
In this slightly different edition of The Hot Box, Donald Helme takes a detour through the timeless melodies of one of jazz’s most enduring composers: George Gershwin. Inspired by the brand new release The Man …
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In this slightly different edition of The Hot Box, Donald Helme takes a detour through the timeless melodies of one of jazz’s most enduring composers: George Gershwin. Inspired by the brand new release The Man I Love from British pianist Gabriel Latchin,
Track list for The Hot Box #141 – A Gershwin Celebration
- They All Laughed. Gabriel Latchin Trio from the new album “The Man I Love”
- Oh Lady Be Good. Fabrizio Bosso and Renato Solani.
- Embraceable You. Cleo Laine
- Oh Lady Be Good. Benny Goodman & Lionel Hampton
- How Long Has This Been going On? Coleman Hawkins
- S’Wonderful. Gabriel Latchin Trio
- Love Walked In. Gabriel Latchin Trio
- I Was Doing Alright. Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson
- The Can’t Take That Away From Me. Susannah McCorkle
- Jazzbo Brown Blues: Sir Andrew Davis
- Someone To Watch Over Me: Roland Kirk
- Summertime: Charlie Parker
- Strike Up The Band: Errol Garner
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The Hot Box #140 – I Thought About You
This edition of The Hot Box features a major re-issue, a remixed and remastered release of Louis Stewart’s quartet album with John Taylor, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins from Livia Records. Originally recorded in …
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This edition of The Hot Box features a major re-issue, a remixed and remastered release of Louis Stewart’s quartet album with John Taylor, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins from Livia Records.
Originally recorded in 1977, and released in 1980 with some edits and overdubs, this impeccable version restores the original London recording and adds two extra tracks.
The results are possibly the best Louis Stewart studio recording, with top level accompaniment from the brilliant supporting trio.
Track list for The Hot Box #140 – I Thought About You
- Litha – Louis Stewart
- The Sidewinder – Lee Morgan
- Spontaneous Combustion – Cannonball Adderley
- Straight No Chaser – Louis Stewart
- Wagon Wheels – Grant Green
- All Blues – Louis Stewart
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The Hot Box #139 – New Material
This edition has both a tilt towards new material and a tilt towards jazz guitar, with material from the French guitarist Romain Pilon’s new album Open Roads, and from the archive, tracks from Tommy Halferty’s …
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This edition has both a tilt towards new material and a tilt towards jazz guitar, with material from the French guitarist Romain Pilon’s new album Open Roads, and from the archive, tracks from Tommy Halferty’s extensive back catalogue.
Track list for The Hot Box #139 – New Material
- Giant Steps: Oz Noy
- Blackbird: Tommy Halferty with Mike Nielsen
- Ralph’s New Blues: Tommy Halferty Trio
- Long Story Short: Romain Pilon
- Golden Rod: Michael Buckley
- At Swing Two Birds: Ronan Guilfoyle
- Ready for Cooky: Romain Pilon
- Divergent Journeys: Christian Sands
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The Hot Box #138 – Roy Ayres
The Hot Box #138 celebrates the music of another recently departed musician, “Roy Ayres.” Originally known as a jazz vibraphone player, he rapidly expanded his status and became, some would say, one of the …
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The Hot Box #138 celebrates the music of another recently departed musician, “Roy Ayres.” Originally known as a jazz vibraphone player, he rapidly expanded his status and became, some would say, one of the major creators of jazz funk.
Track list for The Hot Box #138 – Roy Ayres
- Compared to What – Roberta Flack
- The Ringer – Roy Ayers
- Searching – Roy Ayers
- Memphis Underground – Herbie Mann
- Muscle Shoals Nitty Gritty – Herbie Mann
- Virgo Vibes – Roy Ayers
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The Hot Box #137 – New Releases
A selection of some wonderful music from albums released in recent weeks, from concert performances in the 1990s to brand new compositions and recordings both Irish and American. Track list for The Hot Box #137 …
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A selection of some wonderful music from albums released in recent weeks, from concert performances in the 1990s to brand new compositions and recordings both Irish and American.
Track list for The Hot Box #137 – New Releases
- There Will Never Be Another You: Oscar Peterson Quartet from the album “City Lights”recorded in 1994
- Strange Taste: Michael Buckley from the album Ebb And Flow recorded in 2024
- Fun One: Oz Noy from the album Fun One recorded in 2024
- Milestones: Oz Noy from the same album
- Lion Song: Emmet Cohen from the album Vibe Provider recorded in 2024
- Vibe Provider: Emmet Cohen from the same album
- Christian Sands: Ain’t That The Same from the album Embracing Dawn recorded in 2024
- Kelly’s Blues: Oscar Peterson from the album City Lights
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The Hot Box #136 – In Memory of Lou Donaldson
He was born in 1926 and lived to be just 98 years old, having played in public well into his 80s. Donaldson was an alto saxophonist who began his career as a disciple of Charlie Parker, with whom he played …
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He was born in 1926 and lived to be just 98 years old, having played in public well into his 80s. Donaldson was an alto saxophonist who began his career as a disciple of Charlie Parker, with whom he played, but, as part of the group of young players recruited to Blue Note Records in the 1950s he developed a more soulful sound. In the hour-long tribute to his music, we sample that great era of jazz, “Hard Bop” in which Donaldson was so important.
Track list for The Hot Box #136 – In Memory of Lou Donaldson
- Watusi Jump: Lou Donaldson: “Here ’Tis”
- Hipty Hop: Lou Donaldson: “A Man with a Horn”
- Spaceman Twist: Lou Donaldson “The Natural Soul”
- Wee Dot: Art Blakey: “A Night at Birdland Volume Two”
- Alligator Boogaloo: Lou Donaldson “The Scorpion”
- Polka Dots and Moonbeams: Lou Donaldson “Gravy Train”
- The Sermon: Jimmy Smith: Blue Note “The Sermon”
All tracks are on the Blue Note Records label.
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The Hot Box #134 – Roy Haynes
The Hot Box 134 is devoted to the memory of the great drummer Roy Haynes. Haynes died, at the age of 99 in November last year, secure in his place as one of the greatest drummers of all time. His career spanned …
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The Hot Box 134 is devoted to the memory of the great drummer Roy Haynes. Haynes died, at the age of 99 in November last year, secure in his place as one of the greatest drummers of all time. His career spanned the whole of the era of modern jazz, his first big job being with Charlie Parker in then1940s.
Track list for The Hot Box #134 – Roy Haynes
- Red Rose: Roy Haynes/Henri Renaud: Vogue Records
- Moose the Mooch: Roy Haynes: Dreyfus Jazz
- Ah Leu Cha: Roy Haynes: Dreyfus Jazz
- Hoe Down: Oliver Nelson: Impulse
- Light Blue: Thelonius Monk: Riverside
- Bouncing with Bud: Bud Powell: Blue Note
- Bud Powell: Blue Note
- Questions and Answers: Gary Burton: Concord
- Smoke Stack: Andrew Hill: Blue Note
- Reaching Fourth: McCoy Tyner
- Like Minds: Gary Burton
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The Hot Box #135 – Some New Stuff
Welcome to the first Hot Box of 2025. Regular listeners will know that we had a rush of obituary type shows at the back end of last year but we start 2025 with some new material as well as a quick nod in the …
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Welcome to the first Hot Box of 2025. Regular listeners will know that we had a rush of obituary type shows at the back end of last year but we start 2025 with some new material as well as a quick nod in the obituary section again, I’m sorry to say, to remember the great saxophone player Lou Donaldson.
Track list for The Hot Box #135 – Some New Stuff
- Musicians: Yonathon Avishai: Shapes & Sounds; Jazz & People JPCD824005
- The Signalman: Sue Rynhart: Say Pluto; mrsuesue records
- Here ’Tis: Lou Donaldson: Blue Note 5099 5 14371 2 1
- Blue in Green; Pat Leary (Live at Midnight Tea
- When You’re Smiling: Yonathon Avishai (as above)
- Long Years Ago: Sue Rynhart (as above)
- The One Who Smiles: Yonathon Avishai (as above)
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The Christmas Box 2024
(The Ghost of Christmas Past) Celebrating Christmas and also celebrating the 90th anniversary of the campaign to ban jazz in Ireland, which seems to have failed. Track list for The Christmas Box 2024 Gin for …
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(The Ghost of Christmas Past)
Celebrating Christmas and also celebrating the 90th anniversary of the campaign to ban jazz in Ireland, which seems to have failed.
Track list for The Christmas Box 2024
- Gin for Christmas: Lionel Hampton
- Swingin’ Them Jingle Bells: Fats Waller
- Jingle Bells: Benny Carter
- When Winter Comes: Artie Shaw
- Christmas Night in Harlem: Paul Whiteman
- Santa’s Secret: Johnny Guarneri & Slam Stewart
- Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairy: John Kirby
- Wild Party 1934: Fletcher Henderson
- I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm:Billie Holliday
- Santa Claus is coming to Town: Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
- Freeze and Melt: Eddie Lang
- The Christmas Song: Dinah Shore
- It Happened in Sun Valley: Glenn Miller
- Santa Claus Blues: Red Onion Jazz Band
- Freeze Out: Clarence Williams
- At The Christmas Ball: Bessie Smith
- Snowfall: Claude Thornhill
- Sleighride: Eddie Higgins
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The Hot Box #133 – Remembering Quincy Jones
The celebrated composer, orchestrator and arranger, and sometime trumpet player, Quincy Jones, died November 3rd aged 91. The Hot Box looks at the jazz contribution he made in the latter part of the 20th …
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The celebrated composer, orchestrator and arranger, and sometime trumpet player, Quincy Jones, died November 3rd aged 91. The Hot Box looks at the jazz contribution he made in the latter part of the 20th century, with tracks from Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole and the man himself.
Track list for The Hot Box #133 – Remembering Quincy Jones
- Rat Race: Count Basie Orchestra
- Muttnik: Count Basie Orchestra
- Hicky Burr: Bill Cosby and Quincy Jones
- Eubie Walkin’: Bill Cosby and Quincy Jones
- No More Blues: Quincy Jones Big Band
- Birth of the Band: Quincy Jones Big Band
- Let the Good Times Roll: Ray Charles
- The Midnight Sun Never Sets; Sarah Vaughan
- Joe Turner’s Blues: Nat King Cole
- Have You Met Benny Bailey? Count Basie Orchestra
- Rat Race: Count Basie Orchestra
- Listen Up: Quincy Jones
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The Hot Box #132 – New Stuff
The Hot Box #132, an hour-long exploration of fresh and exciting sounds in jazz. This episode dives into new material from remarkable artists, blending the vibrancy of contemporary jazz with the timeless …
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The Hot Box #132, an hour-long exploration of fresh and exciting sounds in jazz. This episode dives into new material from remarkable artists, blending the vibrancy of contemporary jazz with the timeless artistry of legends. Featuring tracks from John Donegan’s Irish Sextet, Shuteen Erdenebaatar, and the Jihye Lee Orchestra, the episode showcases dynamic compositions and inventive storytelling.
Listeners will also revisit the brilliance of guitar virtuosos Louis Stewart and Martin Taylor, alongside a stirring collaboration from Geri Allen and Kurt Rosenwinkel. It’s a rich, varied playlist that promises to engage jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Tune in and discover something new!
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The Hot Box #131 – Benny Golson
This special episode pays tribute to the remarkable life and music of the late Benny Golson — a saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose profound influence on jazz endures through both his compositions and …
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This special episode pays tribute to the remarkable life and music of the late Benny Golson — a saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose profound influence on jazz endures through both his compositions and recordings. Golson’s legacy is woven into jazz history, known for iconic pieces that have become standards in the jazz repertoire.
In today’s episode, we’ll hear selections from Golson’s esteemed career, including his own performances and interpretations of his work by legends like Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and Quincy Jones. We’ll journey through classics like “Along Came Betty,” “Whisper Not,” and “I Remember Clifford,” showcasing the depth of Golson’s contributions to jazz. So, sit back and join us as we celebrate the music and memory of Benny Golson.
The Hot Box #131 Track Listing
- Along Came Betty: Quincy Jones “Birth of the Blues” Essential Jazz EJC55448
- Moanin’: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers: Not Now NOT2CD344
- Whisper Not: Benny Golson “New Tunes, New’tet” Concord 0888072311213
- Domingo: Benny Golson “Domingo” Dreyfus Jazz FDM36557-2
- Dear Kathy: Benny Golson “Turning Point” Gambit 69250
- Killer Joe: Benny Golson “Terminal 1” Concord CCD 2259-2
- I Remember Clifford: Quincy Jones “Birth of a Band” Essential Jazz EJC55448
- Blues March: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers Not Now NOT2CD344
- Uptown Afternoon: Benny Golson “New Tunes, New’tet” Concord 0888072311213
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The Hot Box #129 – Exploring More Piano
In this episode of The Hot Box, we revisit a theme from episode #128 where we took a deep dive into the piano files, looking for the slightly less obviously famous musicians but still among the very best in the …
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In this episode of The Hot Box, we revisit a theme from episode #128 where we took a deep dive into the piano files, looking for the slightly less obviously famous musicians but still among the very best in the world.
The Hot Box #129 Track Listing
1. Blues in Baxters Pad: Gene Harris Quartet (from the album “At Ste.Chapelle Winery”) 2. Japanese Brunch: David Budway (from the album “A New Kiss”) 3. Ask Me Now: Russell Malone & Benny Green (from the album “Jazz at the Bistro”) 4. Tale of the Fingers: Russell Malone& Benny Green (from the album “Jazz at the Bistro”) 5. Alligator Crawl: Ralph Sutton & Peter O’Brien (from the album “A Stride Odyssey”) 6. My Little Suede Shoes: Gene Harris Quartet (from the album “At Ste.Chapelle Winery”) 7. Wine Wine Wine: Freddie Roach (from the album “Good Move”) 8. Maintain Speed Through the Tunnel: David Budway (from the album “A New Kiss”) 9. Caravan: Dick Hyman (from the album Music of 1937”: Maybeck Recitals volume 3)
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The Hot Box #130 – Remembering Russell Malone
(Note HB 129 is in production but has not been posted yet so will follow 130) In this special episode of The Hot Box, we pay tribute to the remarkable Russell Malone, a virtuoso guitarist known for his …
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(Note HB 129 is in production but has not been posted yet so will follow 130)
In this special episode of The Hot Box, we pay tribute to the remarkable Russell Malone, a virtuoso guitarist known for his versatility, impeccable swing, and soulful sound. Throughout his distinguished career, Malone collaborated with legends like Diana Krall and Ron Carter, while also shining as a solo artist.
Join us as we journey through a selection of tracks that highlight his incredible artistry. From his unforgettable performances on classics like “Sweet Georgia Peach” to his original compositions like “Malone Blues,” this episode is a celebration of Russell Malone’s enduring legacy in jazz.
Enjoy the music, and let’s remember the brilliance of Russell Malone together!
- Diana Krall: I’m an Errand Boy for Rhythm: Impulse IMP 11642
- Ron Carter: Soft Winds: In and Out records LC07588
- Diana Krall: Frim Fram Sauce: Impulse IMP 11642
- Russell Malone: Sweet Georgia Peach Impulse IMP12822
- Diane Reeves: I’m in Love Again Blue Note 0946 3 89658 2 4
- Russell Malone: St Louis Blues Columbia CK52825
- Russell Malone: You’ve Got a Friend. MaxJazz MXJ601
- Russell Malone: Sugar buzz. MaxJazz MXJ601
- Russell Malone: He said What? MaxJazz MXJ602
- Russell Malone: Malone Blues MaxJazz MXJ602
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