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Radio 3,17 Apr 2026,60 mins

Concert highlights from Makiko Hirabayashi

'Round Midnight

Available for 29 days

Tonight Soweto presents concert highlights from Japanese, Copenhagen-based pianist and composer Makiko Hirabayashi and her band The Weavers. They performed live at NDR's Rolf-Liebermann-Studio in Hamburg back in November and shared music by Makiko, including compositions inspired by Handel. ‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Round Midnight".

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Come Sunday (Live)
    Come Sunday (Live)
    Stan Tracey & Ben Webster
  3. 2.
    Somewhere Good
    Somewhere Good
    Tara Clerkin Trio
  4. 3.
    The Invisible
    The Invisible
    Makiko Hirabayashi Weavers