Radio presented and co-produced by Courtney Pine
Courtney Pine’s Jazz Crusade 2001 - 2008
BBC Radio 2 Series 1 - 12
Jazz Crusade, presented by Courtney Pine established itself as a vital part of the Radio 2 schedule and essential listening for the discerning Jazz fan. The series features the best new jazz releases, from underground white labels to the latest offerings from Jazz superstars across the Globe. Often first with ‘exclusives’ from live performances at International Festivals to intimate sessions from the London studios, the programmes has consolidated its reputation for attracting the crème of the Jazz World. Guests range from Herbie Hancock to Radiohead, Eryka Badu to Alice Coltrane.
Jazz Makers 2004
BBC Radio 2
Courtney presents and co-produced a brand new 6 part series for Radio 2 aired in February 2004, looking at the history and changing face of Jazz and the Jazz Makers.
New Orleans Jazz Festival 2004
BBC Radio 2
Courtney presents high lights from the 2004 New Orleans Jazz Festival - on air May 2004 on Radio 2.
UK Black 2003
BBC Radio 2
Courtney presents a three part documentary telling the story of the British black music scene - from the front rooms of Caribbean settlers, to the multi-million pound music industry it has become today. Interviewees include Lenny Henry, Kanya King (organiser of the MOBO Awards), Dotun Adebayo (author and broadcaster), Roni Size, Mica Paris, Jazzie B, Omar, Tippa Irie, Dennis Bovell, John Kpiaye, Carleen Anderson, Alton Ellis, Brinsley Forde, Eddy Grant, Jean Paul “Bluey” Maunick and Alan Willmott.
Music from Heatwave, Matumbi, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Average White Band, 5 Starr, Hi Tension, Incognito, Smiley Cultures, Tippa Irie, Janet Kay and Aswad.
Courtney Pine’s Global Jazz Tour 2000 - 2001
BBC World Service
Courtney presents a 6 part series from jazz festival around the World, providing live music, interviews and ‘backstage’ access to the performers. Shows from the Caribbean,
South America and Europe.
Millenium Jazz 1999
BBC Radio 2
Courtney presents six one hour programmes charting the development of jazz through the 20th Century.
