CHILLI JAZZ RADIO WEEKLY SHOW NEWS

Richard Shelton: Shelton Swings Sinatra

with the Sid Lawrence Orchestra

A Master Interpreter of Sinatra

This week we shine the spotlight on Richard Shelton, the multi‑award‑winning British vocalist celebrated worldwide as the leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra. His brand‑new album, Shelton Swings Sinatra, recorded with the legendary Sid Lawrence Orchestra, arrives on 8th August — and it’s a knockout tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes delivered with class, swing and unmistakable style.

Shelton’s ability to capture Sinatra’s tone, phrasing and emotional fire has earned him rave reviews on both sides of the Atlantic, along with major awards for his acclaimed stage production Sinatra: RAW. Now, with the Sid Lawrence Orchestra behind him, he brings that same authenticity and energy to a fresh set of swinging arrangements that celebrate the timeless sound of the Great American Songbook.

A world‑class performer keeping Sinatra’s legacy vibrant for modern listeners — Richard Shelton is our Record of the Week.

WITH TOM STEVENS

MONDAY'S 11.00PM

The Lighter Side of Big Bands & Jazz – Celebrating Feel‑Good Jazz Across the Decades

Dr. Ian Darrington MBE presents ‘Jazz Notes Jazz Conversations & More’

Tuesday's 10.00pm

Ian in Conversation with Nick Kellie – Beyond Technique: A Guitarist Shaping Modern Jazz

Nick Kellie is an internationally acclaimed guitarist who has toured the world with artists including chart‑toppers The Three Degrees and Grammy winner Frank Gambale. His debut album For A Brother caught the attention of Steve Vai, who personally signed and released it on his Digital Nations label.

A BBC Radio 2 live session in 2005 earned Nick the BBC Big Band Jazz Awards’ John Dankworth Trophy, recognising him as one of the UK’s outstanding young soloists. Alongside touring globally with Gambale, Nick teaches, delivers masterclasses, and endorses Morley pedals and Elixir strings.

STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR

With Dennis M. Spragg – Historian, Author & Curator

Dennis M. Spragg is the lead historian of the Glenn Miller legacy, coordinating the Glenn Miller Collections at the University of Colorado Boulder and serving with the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society. He co‑produces the acclaimed Star‑Spangled Radio Hour, manages the Glenn Miller Collections’ online presence, and writes widely published articles on American history and exceptionalism. His work is featured by major media, the Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress, and he appears frequently across radio, TV, podcasts, and live events.

Wednesday 19th August 5pm

Friday 5pm, Sunday 12pm

THIS WEEK

Tommy Dorsey: The Smooth‑Tone Maestro of the Big Band Era

A Versatile Musician with a Lasting Sound

Tommy Dorsey was one of America’s defining big band leaders, celebrated as the “Sentimental Gentleman of Swing” for his smooth, lyrical trombone style. A gifted composer, conductor and arranger, he rose to fame after parting ways with his brother Jimmy in the mid‑1930s, leading one of the most successful bands of the era. His theme, I’m Getting Sentimental Over You, became synonymous with his sound, while hits such as Opus One, Song of India, Marie, On Treasure Island, and the chart‑topping I’ll Never Smile Again showcased his mastery of swing and popular song. His collaborations with Frank Sinatra further cemented his legacy as a central figure in American jazz and the golden age of the big bands.

THE JAZZ SET

WITH TOM STEVENS

Wednesday's 8.00pm

NOT TO BE MISSED DRIVING HOME WITH TOM

Thursday's 5pm

The Michele Monro Podcast

The first Thursday of every month 7pm -8pm

Michele Monro talks about her father the legendary singer Matt Monro.

TODD'S TURNTABLE

THURSDAY 20th August 8PM

FRIDAY 2AM & 7PM, SUNDAY 4PM,

Do not miss the brilliant Tod Gordon and his themed shows

THIS WEEK

THE SAMMY CAHN SONG BOOK

 If You Ever Should Leave - Ella Fitzgerald & Her Savoy Eight: The Complete Recordings 1935-1939 (Disc 2)If It’s the Last Thing I Do - Lou Rawls: Nobody But LouBei Mir Bist Du Schon (Means That You're Grand) - June Christy: This Is June ChristyI Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry - Mark Murphy: Meet Mark Murphy - The Singing “M”Fancy Meeting You Here - Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney: Fancy Meeting You HereDedicated to You - Johnny Hartman & John Coltrane: John Coltrane & Johnny HartmanUntil the Real Thing Comes Along - Billie Holiday: A Hot Jazz Classic Set, Vol 1Three Coins in the Fountain - Frank Sinatra: This Is Sinatra!(Love Is) The Tender Trap - Frank Sinatra: This Is Sinatra!All the Way - Frank Sinatra: All the WayOnly the Lonely - Frank Sinatra: Only the LonelyCome Fly with Me - Frank Sinatra: Come Fly with MeIt’s Magic - Keely Smith: Swinging’ PrettyTeach Me Tonight - Steve Lawrence: WinnersCall Me Irresponsible - Dinah Washington: In TributeIndiscreet - Todd Gordon: Ballads from the Midnight HotelOnly Trust Your Heart - Roberta Gambarini Featuring Gerald Clayton: Easy to LoveMy Kind of Town - Frank Sinatra: Sinatra at The Sands

The Lyricist Who Defined the American Songbook

Celebrate the genius of Sammy Cahn — the Oscar‑winning lyricist behind some of the greatest songs ever written. From Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to Coltrane, Keely Smith and Lou Rawls, his words shaped the sound of American music. And with Sinatra, he created timeless classics like All the Way, The Tender Trap, My Kind of Town and Come Fly with Me. A master of romance, wit and swing — Sammy Cahn’s songbook still shines.

The Big Band Heat

WITH TOM STEVENS

NOT TO BE MISSED !!!!

Saturday's at 2.00pm

Also Sunday 8pm & Monday 2pm

25 Years of Phatness Celebrating Gordon Goodwin’s Legendary Band with Tom Stevens and special guest Vangie Gunn-Goodwin

In this tribute programme, Tom Stevens and Vangie Goodwin, Gordon’s wife, join the celebration to reflect on the music, the legacy and the lasting impact of the Big Phat Band.

Join us for a special radio celebration marking 25 years of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band — one of the most exciting and inventive large jazz ensembles of our time.

Led by Grammy and Emmy Award-winning composer, arranger and musician Gordon Goodwin, the Big Phat Band has brought the big band tradition into the modern era with a bold sound that blends swing, Latin, blues, classical, rock, funk and more.

Featuring some of Los Angeles’ finest players, the band has earned critical acclaim, Grammy nominations and a devoted following for its high-energy performances, dazzling arrangements and unmistakable musical personality.

Vangie Gunn-Goodwin

Vangie Gunn-Goodwin is a highly respected Southern California session singer, vocal contractor and longtime voice with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Her career includes work on major film, television and game projects, with credits connected to productions such as Star Wars: Rogue One, Zootopia, Happy Feet, Jurassic World, Family Guy, World of Warcraft and Call of Duty. She has also contributed vocal work to major motion pictures including Spider-Man: No Way Home, Lightyear and Thor: Love and Thunder. Today, Vangie continues to celebrate Gordon Goodwin’s music and legacy through the Big Phat Band and the Big Phat Pod, sharing the stories, musicianship and spirit behind one of modern big band jazz’s most exciting ensembles.

Tom's brilliant show's are always packed with new music and interviews

NOW YOU HAS "JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ"

WITH JOHN PETERS

Saturday 15th 7pm

Sunday 7pm, Monday 7pm, Tuesday 12am, Wednesday 5am

John looks at Hot Lips Page – The Fiery Trumpet That Lit Up the Swing Era

Oran Thaddeus “Hot Lips” Page was one of the Swing Era’s most electrifying trumpeters — a Texas‑born powerhouse known for blistering solos, booming vocals, and unstoppable stage presence. After rising through Walter Page’s Blue Devils and Bennie Moten’s band, he became a standout with Count Basie and later recorded widely with Artie Shaw, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Pearl Bailey.

Influenced by Louis Armstrong but unmistakably his own force, Page led bands, toured internationally, and helped shape early rhythm and blues. Nicknamed “Mr. After Hours,” he was the heartbeat of countless late‑night jam sessions, leaving a legacy of fire, swing, and fearless improvisation.

Saturday 15th August 8pm

Sunday 2pm Monday 4am, Tuesday 6pm

Join David Harding-Price tonight for his fabulous Blue's Show

Tonight David Aird

STILL GOT A SENSE OF TUMOUR: Six Strings and a Pulse Turns Diagnosis Into Music

Rock musician David Aird, a 55‑year‑old builder from Willesden Green, has channelled the side effects of his brain tumour into a powerful new album. Performing as Six Strings and a Pulse, Aird’s rock‑and‑blues release Still Got A Sense Of Tumour blends sharp humour with raw honesty to raise awareness of the condition.

“The music broke out of me and I felt compelled to record it,” he says.

The album captures the emotional turbulence of his diagnosis — frustration, clarity, fatigue, and resilience — all driven by guitar lines that refuse to give in. With this project, Aird transforms a personal battle into a message of strength, creativity, and survival.

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