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Tonight on ‘Round Midnight, Mark Lockheart picks another 4/4 selection from his collection and Soweto has more of the best in jazz.

Saxophonist Mark Lockheart is back with a second best-loved album choice for 4/4, and tonight he selects a record by a fellow British reed player, who is celebrated for his explorations into free jazz.

There is also music from Zak Irvine, Joyce Moreno, and Tina Carr.

‘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.

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BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • “Sweet Emma” Barrett

    Tishomingo Blues

    • Sweet Emma Barrett and her Preservation Hall Jazz Band (2024 Reissue).
    • Preservation Hall.

  • Tina Carr

    I Didn't Know What Time It Was

    • Songs for Curly (2023).
    • Tina Carr Music.

  • Sarah Tandy

    Snake In The Grass

    • Infection In The Sentence.
    • Jazz re:freshed.

  • Lakecia Benjamin

    Flame Keeper (feat. Hiromi & Chris Potter)

    • We Dream (2026).
    • Artwork Records.

  • Zak Irvine

    Haze

    • Haze (Single, 2024).
    • Self-Released.

  • Annie Whitehead

    For Us

    • Home (Reissue).
    • Voiceprint / Burning Shed.

  • Jon Onabowu

    The Bounce

    • The Bounce (Single, 2026).
    • Finished Work Records Ltd.

  • John Surman

    Druid's Circle

    • Selected Recordings (Rarum XIII).
    • ECM Records.

  • Rob Araujo

    Smoke Signals

    • Smoke Signals (Single, 2026).
    • Eulipion Arts.

  • Joyce

    Ciclo Da Vida (feat. Mauricio Maestro)

    • Natureza (2023).
    • Far Out Recordings.

Broadcast

  • Tuesday23:30
    BBC Radio 3