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'Round Midnight

Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras and around the world, with a focus on new British artists, live sessions and guests, and undiscovered talent from BBC Introducing.

Radio 3,22 episodes

Episodes

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ESKA live in session
Soweto presents live music from seminal UK vocalist ESKA, recorded at the Barbican.
09 Jan 2026,60 mins
Coast to Coast Jazz
Soweto shares jazz music nodding to Radio 3's American Road Trip, which begins tomorrow.
08 Jan 2026,60 mins
Fresh from COLECTIVA
The London-based Afro-Latin jazz ensemble are back with new music.
07 Jan 2026,60 mins
Brand new from Matthew Halsall
The leading Manchester spiritual jazz trumpeter and label owner has a new release.
06 Jan 2026,60 mins
Dave Okumu's 4/4
The celebrated guitarist and producer has four influential albums to share this week.
05 Jan 2026,60 mins
New Year’s Eve
Soweto welcomes in 2026, and he’s joined by some friends of the show along the way.
31 Dec 2025,60 mins
Boxing Day Big Band Bonanza
This week Soweto shares more of the best in jazz and festive favourites.
26 Dec 2025,60 mins
Christmas Crackers
Soweto shares more of the best in jazz as well as festive favourites.
25 Dec 2025,60 mins
Twas ‘Round Midnight before Christmas
Soweto shares more of the best in jazz as well as festive favourites.
24 Dec 2025,60 mins
Swinging through the yuletide week
Soweto shares more of the best in jazz as well as festive favourites.
23 Dec 2025,60 mins
Reuben James' Festive 4/4
Soweto shares more of the best in jazz as well as some winter warmers.
22 Dec 2025,60 mins
Jack DeJohnette in tribute
Soweto celebrates the life and music of the late inimitable American drummer and pianist.
19 Dec 2025,60 mins
A winter warmer from Betty Carter and Ray Charles
Soweto shares a classic track from this iconic jazz vocal duo.
18 Dec 2025,60 mins
A Latin Jazz joint from Orchestra Mambo International
Soweto plays a new Christmas release from the Leeds based 12-piece ensemble.
17 Dec 2025,60 mins
Brand new from Yussef Dayes
A release from the metronomic and ever-creative UK drummer featuring singer Minami Kizuki.
16 Dec 2025,60 mins
DoomCannon’s Flowers
The South London pianist and producer is celebrating four jazz artists he admires.
15 Dec 2025,60 mins
Levitation Orchestra in concert
Tina presents concert highlights from the dynamic UK ensemble's recent performance.
12 Dec 2025,60 mins
New from Nubiyan Twist with Fatoumata Diawara
The groove-filled ensemble team up with one of Mali’s leading vocalists.
11 Dec 2025,60 mins
Robert Glasper in conversation
Soweto sits down with the American pianist, producer and contemporary music titan.
28 Mar 2025,60 mins
One from Ellen Beth Abdi
Soweto shares a track from the Manchester producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.
27 Mar 2025,60 mins
Fresh Kai Reesu
Soweto spins a track by a group from Glasgow’s thriving jazz scene.
25 Mar 2025,60 mins
Joe Armon-Jones's 4/4
The keyboardist, producer and Ezra Collective member takes us around his record collection
24 Mar 2025,60 mins