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Straight Ahead

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in session with music with conductor Jiggs Whigham performing music by Sammy Nestico (Basie Straight Ahead), Mike Barone (Yes Sir That's My Baby), Quincy Jones (For Lena & Lennie) and Johnny Hodges (Squatty Roo).

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 1 Jul 201321:30
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Basie Straight Ahead"

    Composer: Sammy Nestico Arranger: Sammy Nestico

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Yes Sir That's My Baby"

    Composer: Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn Arranger: Mike Barone

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Ahunk Ahunk"

    Composer: Thad Jones Arranger: Thad Jones

  • The BBC Big Band

    "For Lena & Lennie"

    Composer: Quincy Jones Arranger: Quincy Jones

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Squatty Roo"

    Composer: Johnny Hodges Arranger: John Clayton

Broadcast

  • Mon 1 Jul 201321:30
    BBC Radio 2