Miles Davis 100: Cassie Kinoshi
Soweto Kinch welcomes composer and saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, to reflect on three albums by Miles Davis that have influenced her, on his birthday night.
Tonight marks the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, who was born on 26th May 1926 in Alton, Illinois. Continuing celebrations of the totemic trumpeter and composer’s centenary as part of Miles Davis 100 on Radio 3, Soweto hears from his second guest of the week, composer and saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi. Cassie reflects on three records by Miles that she admires and explains how he has helped to shape her musical outlook.
‘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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Kalia Vandever
Hubbard Road
- Mana.
- International Anthem.
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Lovisa Jennervall
Lisen & Skogen (feat. Emil Ingmar, Lisa Bodelius, Dorotea Dragodan & Lina Lövstrand)
- blir det inte mer så är det nog.
- Prophone Records.
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Okvsho
Pluto (feat. Azekel)
- A Place Between Us.
- Current Sound / Hip Dozer.
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Candice Hoyes & Sullivan Fortner
Pink Clouds
- Pink Clouds (Single).
- Candice Hoyes Music / Independent.
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JSYPHNX
Cash 4 Gold (feat. Anuraag Dhoundeyal)
- Cash 4 Gold (Single).
- JSYPHNX Music / Independent.
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Cassie Kinoshi & seed.
Opening (Notches on A Clock Face)
- gratitude.
- International Anthem.
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Miles Davis
My Ship
- Miles Ahead.
- Columbia Records.
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Miles Davis Sextet
Fran-Dance (feat. John Coltrane)
- Jazz Track (or Miles 1958).
- Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment.
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Miles Davis
Maiysha
- Agharta (or Get Up With It).
- Columbia Records.
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Jacob Houghton
January Blues
- Wash.
- Skew Note (under license to Ankh Sanctuary).
Broadcast
- Tuesday23:30BBC Radio 3
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