CHILLI JAZZ RADIO WEEKLY SHOW NEWS

RECORD OF THE WEEK

Callum Au

Sing Seven Seas

Sing Seven Seas, a Bold Two-Volume Jazz Statement

Sing Seven Seas marks a major new chapter for British composer, arranger and trombonist Callum Au, whose work with artists including Michael Bublé, RAYE and Josh Groban has earned international acclaim. Written for an expanded ensemble of more than 80 musicians, the project blends swing, contemporary jazz and orchestral colour across two volumes, showcasing both Au’s experimental side and his deep connection to the big band tradition. Featuring leading British soloists and personal, wide-ranging compositions, the album is released physically on 5 June 2026, with Volume 1 available digitally the same day and Volume 2 following in autumn 2026.

JAZZ GEMS

WITH TOM STEVENS

MONDAY'S 11.00PM

THE LIGHTER SIDE OF BIG BANDS & JAZZ

BIG BAND'S AND BEYOND

PRESENTED BY PAUL RIGBY

RADIO PRESENTER AND LEADER OF NORTHERN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Monday's 8pm-10pm and feature special guests.

Big Band Band and Beyond will feature modern big bands and past bands of distinction.

It will be repeated repeated Friday 8.00pm -10.00pm and in our omnibus Sunday 6.00pm- 8.00pm

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

Tuesday 2nd June 8.00pm

This week he talk's to Frank Griffith: Acclaimed Jazz Musician, Educator and Arranger

Frank Griffith is a highly respected jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator whose career spans major work in New York, London and Liverpool. He has performed with leading artists and ensembles including Ron Carter, Jon Hendricks, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Buddy Rich and John Dankworth, while also leading his own nonet, big band and smaller groups. Alongside his performing career, Griffith has built a strong reputation as an arranger and composer, writing for prominent jazz artists and orchestras, receiving festival commissions, and contributing extensively to jazz education through university teaching, workshops, publications and advisory roles.

STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR

Wednesday 3rd June 5pm

Friday 5pm, Sunday 12pm

A Giant of Jazz

Duke Ellington (Part 2)

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was one of the most influential figures in American music. The jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader led his orchestra for more than 50 years and wrote over 1,000 compositions, helping to shape the sound of big-band jazz. Among his best-known works are classics such as “Take the A Train” and “Mood Indigo,” both of which remain landmarks of the genre. Ellington was also known for pushing jazz forward through longer, more ambitious suites that blended elements of jazz and classical music. By writing pieces that matched the distinctive talents of his musicians, he created a unique orchestral sound and built a legacy that made him both a cultural ambassador and one of America’s most celebrated composers.

THE JAZZ SET

WITH TOM STEVENS

Wednesday 11th May 8.00pm

NOT TO BE MISSED DRIVING HOME WITH TOM

Thursday's 5pm

The Michele Monro Podcast

Bobby Crush Part 2 Thursday 4th June 7.00pm

The first Thursday of every month 7pm -8pm

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

Bobby Crush not only appeared with Matt but is a big fan. We discuss his career, parallels, and connections with Matt, as well as his memories of meeting the singer. Bobby had so many stories that we've had to split this interview into two episodes

TODD'S TURNTABLE

THURSDAY'S 8PM

FRIDAY 2AM & 7PM, SUNDAY 4PM,

Do not miss the brilliant Tod Gordon and his themed shows

THIS WEEK

THE GENE DE PAUL SONG BOOK & THE GENE LEES SONG BOOK

THE GENE DE PAUL SONG BOOK & THE GENE LEES SONG BOOK

Intro: A Little White Ship - Todd Gordon

Cow-Cow Boogie - Janet Seidel: The Art of Lounge 3 Afterthoughts - Nancy Wilson: singleSpring, Spring, Spring - Johnny Mercer: Sings Just for FunCocoanuts - Mavis Rivers: Swing Along with Mavis RiversYou Don’t Know What Love Is - Dick Haymes: MoondreamsI’ll Remember April - Cleo Laine: The April AgeIrresistible You - June Christy: Fair and WarmerHe’s My Guy - Nancy Wilson: Something WonderfulLonesome Polecat - Bobby Darin & Johnny Mercer: Two of a KindTeach Me Tonight - Dinah Washington: Golden Hits (Vol2 )Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) - Stan Getz & João Gilberto & Astrid Gilberto: Getz/GilbertoSong Of The Jet (Samba Do Avião) - Salena Jones: Salena Sings Jobim with the JobimsYesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) - Tony Bennett: Yesterday I Heard The RainDesifinado - Gene Lees: Bridges/Gene Lees Sings The Gene Lees Song Book (bonus track)Desifinado - Ella Fitzgerald: singleBridges - Andy Bey: Tuesdays in ChinatownWaltz for Debby - Johnny Hartman: The Voice That Is!Someone To Light Up My Life (Se Todos Fossem Iquais a Voce) - Frank Sinatra: Sinatra & Company

Gene de Paul was a celebrated American composer whose music helped define Hollywood and popular song in the mid-20th century. Best known for classics such as “Teach Me Tonight” and his work on Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, he also collaborated with major studios including Disney, contributing to productions such as Alice in Wonderland. This webcast highlights his remarkable career, lasting influence, and place in American musical history.

The Big Band Heat

WITH TOM STEVENS

Saturday's at 2.00pm

also Sunday 8pm & Monday 2pm

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

NOW YOU HAS "JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ"

John Peters Explores the Genius of Fats Waller

Saturday's 7pm

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

Fats Waller

The Stride Piano Genius Who Helped Shape Modern Jazz

Fats Waller was one of the most influential jazz musicians of his era — a brilliant pianist, organist, composer and singer whose mastery of Harlem stride piano helped lay the foundations for modern jazz. Best known for classics such as “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose,” he combined virtuoso musicianship with irresistible charm and humour. A prolific songwriter, Waller copyrighted more than 400 songs, many written with lyricist Andy Razaf, and became one of the most popular international performers of the 1920s and 1930s. Though he died young at just 39, his music and style left a lasting mark on jazz history.

Saturday's 8pm

Sunday 2pm Monday 4am, Tuesday 6pm

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

THE SUNDAY REWIND - ALL THE WEEKS SHOWS IN ONE DAY

MEET THE PRESENTERS