Night Music #117 1989 Betty Carter, Branford Marsalis, Willie Dixon, Sonny Boy Williamson.divx

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Published 2012-12-02

Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, is a late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. It was hosted by Jools Holland and David Sanborn, and featured Marcus Miller as musical director. Guests included acts such as Sonny Rollins, Shinehead, Sister Carol, Sonic Youth, Joe Sample, Slim Gaillard, Pere Ubu, Pharoah Sanders, and many others. In addition, vintage clips of jazz legends like Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck, and Billie Holiday were also featured. The show also featured a house band of Omar Hakim (drums), Marcus Miller (bass), Philippe Saisse (keys), David Sanborn (sax), Hiram Bullock (guitar), and Jools Holland (piano). The show often allowed its guests ample time to explain the origins of their sound, meaning of songs, etc. It also provided a national audience for lesser known acts (like Arto Lindsay's band The Ambitious Lovers). Hal Willner was the music coordinator, responsible for the interesting musical mix-and-matching that took place on the show.

All Comments (21)

@bobchris11 1 month ago

RIP David, Hiram, George, Don. You all are missed
@joeblankenship377 1 month ago

I wish there was a show like this these days. Featuring jazz artists with a few pop acts thrown in. That's what's really missing from all the streaming services--a cool, hip music show.
@mikebruns8839 6 months ago

This was the best tv music show ever. I’m so glad a lot of them are on YouTube. Betty Carter, Branford, Willie, George, the whole band and Betty’s band. The treasures are endless here.
@jimbosteen2935 3 years ago

Sanborn man playin straight ahead!!!!, love him doin this big time
@dalemcilwain 3 years ago

I would watch this show every Sunday night at midnight on WNBC Channel 4 New York City right after The Sports Machine with the late George Michael. Great musical program that transcended through many genres. A great show to get ready for the week.
@JeremyMcCant 6 years ago

Young Branford Marsalis was just sick! So much emotion in his playing! My all time favorite, David Sanborn, never fails to impress.
@farshimelt 3 years ago

Sanborn behind with Betty Carter is the best I've heard him play. I take back everything I've said about him.
@tremunique6149 3 years ago

Dave sounded nice supporting the great Betty Carter.❤️
@michaelcheon9031 9 years ago

Betty Carter... Her voice is just amazing.....
@djandersonny 8 years ago

Omar Hakim takes a monster drum break on Willie Dixon’s Spoonful – great jazz chops loose in the blues!
@muonani 2 years ago

This culture at it's best! Willie Dixon! David Sanborn with Betty Carter! And all others!
@Auntkekebaby yesterday

What a treasure. ❤
@rmoraespinto 10 years ago

And I miss Betty Carter as well.
@kepriworks 10 years ago

Just love this segment especially Branford Marsalis when he said Let Freedom Ring. he forced the show into real play off the cuff. Just love it! It just tells us it's okay! Fly Baby Fly Tūm Kepri
@beeshor1 10 years ago

I love Betty's trio with Darrell Grant on piano, Troy Davis on drums, and Tarus Mateen on bass. Those are some extra-bad cats!
@johnhickey8429 7 years ago

I remember when this show was being broadcasted. They had some of the best shows ever aired on T.V..
@clivelange7879 1 month ago

pure magic man
@webstercat 3 years ago

Sting made sure Bradford is set financially for life.
@phillipmitchell4023 3 years ago

Epic! Let Freedom Ring!
@fluidjazz 10 years ago

Loved watching these! Sanborn is a beast!!