Jazz Nights is presented by violinist and singer Seonaid Aitken familiar from shows such as Jazz Nights at the Quay and The Jazz House. This episode, broadcast on Sunday, includes music from Shetland saxophonist Norman Willmore and a classic spot featuring Dizzy Gillespie's 'A Night In Tunisia'. The Diz spot wasn't nearly so compelling as the presentation leading into it was a case of jazzsplaining, chalk dust flying hither and thither, as guest Richard Michael worked himself up into a right lather. However, the show's sprawling track selections somehow made sense and ever positive Aitken was natural and even pally. Willmore's album Alive & Well At The Muckle Roe Hall is released next month. Stephen Graham
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