Swing That Music

Marlow FM's Jazz & Blues show goes out every Sunday night between 9 and 11pm. Presenter is Michael Eagleton, and most of the music played comes from his extensive record collection. He is of the opinion that a jazz show on a local radio station should not be too 'specialist' and should be entertaining to a casual audience as well as to dedicated jazz lovers. Thus all of his content is easily accessible and fairly lightweight, the emphasis being on both swing and melody, plus plenty of vocals.

Michael's own personal favourites are Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Art Pepper, Charlie Parker and any of the Big Bands. He has run the Marlow Jazz Club (www.marlowjazz.co.uk) for 36 years and as a result counts many of the world's top jazzmen amongst his friends. Recordings from the Club are sometimes featured if the musicians give their permission, and there is always news of other local gigs. Also a fan of classic comedy, Michael usually finds room for a "Fun Spot" in the show.

If you have never got to grips with jazz or the blues, tune in one Sunday night and you might be in for a life-changing experience!