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Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats

Former chancellor Ken Clarke profiles great jazz musicians of the 20th century

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Series 9
Lee Morgan
Ken Clarke and Ian Smith examine the life and music of hard-bop trumpeter Lee Morgan.
15 Nov 2011,30 mins
Series 9
Zoot Sims
Ken Clarke QC MP and the composer John Altman discuss the music of Zoot Sims.
22 Nov 2011,30 mins
Series 9
Joe Henderson
Ken Clarke MP examines the life and music of the saxophonist Joe Henderson.
29 Nov 2011,30 mins
Series 9
Clifford Brown
Ken Clarke and guest Abram Wilson discuss the music of the 1950s trumpeter Clifford Brown.
06 Dec 2011,30 mins
Series 7
Charlie Parker
Ken talks to Soweto Kinch about saxophonist Charlie Parker, one of the founders of bebop.
10 Mar 2009,30 mins