Aaron Parks’ 4/4

‘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.

This week, Soweto’s guest is the future-facing American pianist Aaron Parks. As well as working as part of Terence Blanchard’s celebrated band, Aaron has collaborated with fellow contemporary jazz heavyweights including Kurt Rosenwinkel, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Ambrose Akinmusire. He is also a formidable bandleader and prolific composer; his latest album “By All Means” features a new quartet of bassist Ben Street, legendary drummer Billy Hart, and tenor saxophonist Ben Solomon.

From Monday to Thursday, Aaron will be guiding us through some of the records that have helped to inform his musical path so far. Tonight, kicking off his week, Aaron chooses an album by a seminal jazz pianist he is deeply influenced by.

Also in the programme, there is music from Robin Mullarkey, Naná Rizinni, and Ego Ella May.

To listen on most smart speakers, just say: 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Round Midnight'.