CHILLI JAZZ RADIO NEWS
Saturday's 8pm
Sunday 2pm Monday 4am, Tuesday 6pm
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NOT TO BE MISSED DRIVING HOME WITH TOM
Thursday's 5pm
TODD'S TURNTABLE
THURSDAY'S 8PM
FRIDAY 2AM & 7PM, SUNDAY 4PM,
Do not miss the brilliant Tod Gordon and his themed shows
RECORD OF THE WEEK
Fred Astaire joins AVID Four Classic Albums Jazz Hall of Fame with this classic jazz album from 1953
Fred Astaire Jazz Interpretations of the Great American Songbook a Landmark Jazz Album
Fred Astaire’s jazz interpretations of the Great American Songbook, featuring Oscar Peterson and the Jazz at the Philharmonic group, blend engaging song introductions and tap dancing with top-tier musicianship. Produced by Norman Granz in 1953, with a line-up including Peterson, Barney Kessel, Flip Phillips, Charlie Shavers, Ray Brown, and Alvin Stoller, this album earned Astaire a place in the AVID Jazz Hall of Fame. While his earlier recordings are iconic, this collaboration showcases Astaire’s remarkable adaptability to jazz. Granz praised the project for exhibiting Astaire’s personality and described these recordings as among Astaire’s finest.
STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR
Wednesday 18th February 5pm
Friday 5pm, Sunday 12pm
Tex Beneke: A Musical Legacy
Tex Beneke was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. He was closely associated with Glenn Miller and worked with many musicians from Miller’s circle. His band contributed to the careers of Eydie Gormé, Henry Mancini, and Ronnie Deauville.
Beneke soloed on the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s “In the Mood” and sang on “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” showcasing his versatility.
Jazz critic Will Friedwald regarded Beneke as a leading blues singer among the big bands of the early 1940s.
The Louis Dowdeswell Podcast
Wednesday 18th February 6pm
Wednesday's 6pm - 8pm Friday 01.00am, Sunday 5pm
Highlights Review of 2025
Wednesday 18th February 8.00pm
Tom Stevens and Guests
Tom's highlights offering insights into his guests with moments and events that defined the year.
The Michele Monro Podcast
The 1st Thursday of every month 7pm -8pm
Michelle Monro talks about her father the legendary singer Matt Monro.
The Big Band Heat
WITH TOM STEVENS
Saturday's 2.00pm, 8pm Sunday & Monday 2pm
NOW YOU HAS "JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ"
WITH JOHN PETTERS
Saturday 7pm
Sunday 7pm, Monday 7pm, Tuesday 12am, Wednesday 5am
MEET THE PRESENTERS
Presenters
Louis Dowdeswell
The Louis Dowdeswell Podcast Wednesday's 6pm - 8pm Friday 01.00am, Sunday 5pm Louis talks about all things trumpet and interviews some of the biggest trumpet stars on the planet
DENNIS M. SPRAGG STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR
With the Permission of Dennis M Spragg co-ordinator of the Glenn Miller Collections at the American Music Research Center, University of Colorado Boulder, we present The Star-Spangled Radio Hour which has become one of the most popular big band programs available in the world since it went on the air in April 2010 and is the weekly “go to” spot for big band enthusiasts who enjoy original broadcasts.
DAVID HARDING PRICE - SAPPHIRE SOUNDS
DAVID HARDING PRICE
Todd Gordon Presenter of "TODD's TURNTABLE"
Todd Gordon Presenter of "TODD's TURNTABLE"
John Petters Presents "NOW YOU HAS JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ" 8pm Every Saturday and also on the 12pm Sunday Rewind
John Petters Presents "Now You Have Jazz" Every Saturday 8pm and on rewind Sundays
Nicola Farnon co Host with Tom on Christmas Day shows
Widely recognised as one of the classiest Jazz and Swing singers and/or double bassists in the UK, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nicola Farnon has a remarkable musical pedigree, both parents being professional classical musicians and her great uncle no less than the late Robert Farnon. Originally raised classically on the cello and the piano, Nicola started singing and playing double bass in her twenties which led to a jazz career spanning 25 years (so far!).
Thomas Stevens - Lead Presenter and Owner of Chilli Jazz Radio
Gary Stevens MCGI BA LRSM - Manager & Presenter
Manager & Presenter
