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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 13th December 7pm

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


Saturday's 8pm, Sunday 2pm Monday 4am, Tuesday 6pm


TODD'S TURNTABLE

THURDAY'S 8PM. FRIDAY 2AM & 7PM, SUNDAY 4PM,

Do not miss the brilliant Tod Gordon and his themed shows

THIS WEEK
"HANDLE WITH CARE"

HANDLE WITH CARE

 
Intro: A Little White Ship - Todd Gordon: Love dot com
 
Handle with Care - Barb Jungr: Hallelujah on Desolation Row
I Could Make You Care - Johnny Hartman: All of Me/The Debonaire Mr Hartman
Devil May Care - Diana Krall: When I Look in Your Eyes
If I Didn’t Care - Harry James & Frank Sinatra: The Complete Harry James & His Orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra
Tender Loving Care - Nancy Wilson: Tender Loving Care
Who Cares What People Say - Mel Tormé: 78rpm single
Who Cares - Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle: Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George and Ira Gershwin Song Book - Vol 2
Be Careful, It’s My Heart - Helen Carr: Why Do I Love You
Love Don’t Care (Where It Grows) - Perry Como: single
My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone: Little Girl Blue
Nobody Cares - Ray Charles: The Genius Sings the Blues
You Made Me Care - Carmen McRae: Carmen McRae (bonus track)
When No One Cares - Frank Sinatra: No One Cares
I Don’t Care - Eydie Gormé: Sings Showstoppers
I Should Care - Nat King Cole: Just One of Those Things
Not a Care in the World - Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman: Peggy Lee Sings with Benny Goodman

Someone Who Cares - Peggy Lee: Norma Delores Egstrom from Jamestown North Dakota
I Don’t Care Who Knows It - David Allyn: Where You At (1941-1963)
Too Much in Love to Care - Claire Martin & Kenny Barron: Too Much in Love to Care


RECORD OF THE WEEK

TBC


STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR

Wednesday's 5pm, Friday 5pm, Sunday 12pm

Bing Crosby

A Pioneering Entertainer

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr is recognised as one of the first multimedia stars, Crosby stood out as one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the twentieth century on a global scale.

Crosby was a dominant figure in the entertainment industry, leading in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture box office earnings from 1926 through to 1977. His pioneering presence established him as one of the first global cultural icons of his era.

Throughout his prolific career, Crosby appeared in over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs, leaving an indelible mark on both music and cinema.


The Louis Dowdeswell Podcast

Wednesday 6pm

Wednesday's 6pm - 8pm Friday 01.00am, Sunday 5pm

Arturo Sandoval

Confidence, Resilience, and Triumph


Arturo Sandoval joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey and the powerful lesson that confidence, rather than perfection, is what truly resonates with audiences—both on stage and in everyday life. He delves into his personal experiences, illustrating how unshakeable confidence can captivate and inspire others, regardless of the setting.

Sandoval recounts his daring escape from Cuba and the incredible achievement of winning a Grammy Award on his very first night in the United States. His story exemplifies how resilience in the face of adversity is the foundation for genuine confidence. Through perseverance and determination, Sandoval demonstrates that true self-assurance is built not by striving for flawlessness, but by overcoming life’s greatest challenges.


THE JAZZ SET

Not to be missed Wednesday's 8.00pm


The Michele Monro Podcast

The 1st Wednesday of every month 7pm -8pm

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

This month, Michele and Richard discuss Matt's early life, concentrating on his time after leaving school at 14 and his first two years in the Army. 


MEET THE PRESENTERS

Presenters

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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

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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.

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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!).