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Melissa Aldana’s Flowers

Soweto's Flowers guest this week, Chilean-born saxophonist Melissa Aldana, shares some of the jazz artists that she has been influenced by.

‘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 is joined by Chilean born, New York based tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana. In 2013, she became the first female instrumentalist and South American musician to win the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. She has continued to forge her path as a formidable saxophonist, working with artists including Danilo Pérez, Christian McBride, and Jeff “Tain” Watts, alongside her own work as a bandleader.

From Monday to Thursday this week, Melissa is spotlight some of the musicians that have influenced her. Tonight she begins with an American jazz pianist known for his soulful delivery and compositions.

Also in the programme, there is music from Ron Carter, Alice Leggett, and Kassa Overall.

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Last on

Mon 2 Mar 202623:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Alice Leggett

    Sunflower Song

    • Birdsong.
    • ZenneZ Records.

  • Zola Marcelle

    Kaofela (umuntfu Nje Remix)

    Remix Artist: umuntfu Nje.
    • Kaofela (Remixes).
    • Antidote Music LTD.

  • Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath

    Do It

    • Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath.
    • RCA/Neon.

  • Ron Carter & Ricky Dillard

    Pass Me Not (feat. New-G)

    • Sweet, Sweet Spirit.
    • Motown Gospel / Blue Note Records.

  • Paul Dunmall

    Buzz Me

    • Bright Light.
    • 577 Records.

  • Melissa Aldana

    La Sentencia

    • Echoes of the Inner Prophet.
    • Blue Note Records.

  • Sullivan Fortner

    Southern Nights

    • Solo Game.
    • Artwork Records.

  • Kassa Overall

    SPOTTIEOTTIEDOPALISCIOUS

    • ANIMALS.
    • Warp Records.

  • Harper Trio

    Quiet Mind

    • Passing Through.
    • Tight Lines.

Broadcast

  • Mon 2 Mar 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3