International Jazz Day
Soweto presents another hour of best in jazz, with a focus on International Jazz Day and this year’s host city of Chicago.
Today is International Jazz Day, a global celebration of the genre. It was launched in 2011 by UNESCO with the legendary pianist Herbie Hancock and celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Each year, International Jazz Day has a host city, and this year it is Chicago. To mark the occasion, Soweto shares music from some of the artists on the bill, as well as from musicians who have played at other concerts paying homage to the day.
And Rosa Brunello is back to share the fourth and final musician that she would like to give Flowers to. Tonight, she goes for an Iranian-British artist that she is inspired by.
‘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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- Thu 30 Apr 202623:30BBC Radio 3
