DJ David “Kid” Jensen to highlight the work of Parkinson's UK in upcoming Jazz FM series
"I arrived in London in 1968 with a toothbrush and a pocket full of dreams, and I used to love strolling down Wardour Street, loving venues like Revolution, Ronnie Scott’s, The Cromwellian and the Speakeasy. Jazz was everywhere and so was I, and …
Published: 10 Feb 2021.Updated: 3 years.
"I arrived in London in 1968 with a toothbrush and a pocket full of dreams, and I used to love strolling down Wardour Street, loving venues like Revolution, Ronnie Scott’s, The Cromwellian and the Speakeasy. Jazz was everywhere and so was I, and I’ve loved it ever since. Finally getting a programme on Jazz FM means I’ve gone full circle now and couldn't be happier" – the words of long time Radio 1 and Top of the Pops DJ David “Kid” Jensen who is to present a new 6-part jazz series on Jazz FM that highlights the work of Parkinson’s UK. The first programme begins on 21 February at 9pm.
The #lockdownsessions programme for the spring at Ronnie Scott's includes an Easter Sunday and special International Women’s Day focus plus National Youth Jazz Orchestra next generation collaborations. Online on Youtube and Facebook at 8pm GMT on …
The #lockdownsessions programme for the spring at Ronnie Scott's includes an Easter Sunday and special International Women’s Day focus plus National Youth Jazz Orchestra next generation collaborations. Online on Youtube and Facebook at 8pm GMT on these dates:
February schedule
Thursday 11 February JD3
Sunday 14 Feb A Swingin’ Love Story – Valentine’s Day Special with the Emma Smith quartet
Monday 15 Feb Emilia Mårtensson
Thursday 18 Feb James Beckwith
Sunday 21 Feb Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra
Monday 22 Feb Shri feat. Dennis Rollins
Thursday 25 Feb Charlie Stacey
Sunday 28 Feb Classical Kicks presents A Music Trip from Bluegrass to Brian Wilson
March schedule
Monday 1 March Resolution 88
Thursday 4 March Ian Shaw sings the songs of Joni Mitchell and David Bowie
Sunday 7 March Denny Ilett’s Electric Lady Big Band
Monday 8 March Women in Jazz artist TBC
Thursday 11 March Emily Francis trio
Sunday 14 March NYJO Presents: Helena Debono
Monday 15 March Xhosa Cole
Thursday 18 March Heidi Vogel celebrates Sarah Vaughan: The Brazilian albums
Sunday 21 March Big Band Metheny
Monday 22 March Ross Stanley presents Time Is of the Essence: A Tribute to Michael Brecker
Thursday 25 March Jackson Mathod
Sunday 28 March NYJO Presents: Rosie Frater-Taylor
Monday 29 March Imaani
April schedule
Thursday 1 April Joe Downard Quartet feat. Alex Hitchcock, Noah Stoneman and Jason Brown
Easter Sunday 4 April Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Monday 5 April Alice Zawadzki
Thursday 8 April W3 Funk Sessions
Sunday 11 April NYJO Presents: Roella Oloro
Monday 12 April The Scientists
Thursday 15 April Matt Ford sings Intimate Sinatra
Sunday 18 April NYJO Presents: Karen Shiraishi
Monday 19 April Rachael Cohen presents Dynamic Duo: the musical partnership of Lee Morgan and Jackie McLean
Thursday 22 April Ife Ogunjobi
Sunday 25 April Anthony Kerr The Art Of The Vibes: 20th Century Jazz from the Vibraphone Viewpoint
Monday 26 April Dominic Canning presents Doom Cannon