This week its an essential musician – Joe Zawinul with opening music from Fela Kuti with Tony Allan & Ginger Baker – also music from - Emma-Jean Thackray - Nubya Garcia - Rim Kwaku Obeng and Kasa - Sault - Bryony Jarman-Pinto & Asha Puthli

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From Jazz Legends and timeless Jazz Standards to boundary-breaking Fusion Jazz and emerging Jazz Innovators, each episode dives deep into music that moves — blending sound with story, history with experimentation, and groove with global vision.

Expect a rich rotation of rare finds, iconic tracks, and genre-bending explorations. Whether it's the fire of Afro-Cuban Jazz, the cool sway of Bossa Nova, or the pulse of Modern Jazz and Jazz Improv, every selection is chosen to inspire, educate, and transport.

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