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Sunday Night
★ 8.3•1988•2 Seasons•
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, Elliott Sharp, 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, Marcus Miller, Philippe Saisse, David Sanborn, Hiram Bullock, and Jools Holland. 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. Hal Willner was the music coordinator, responsible for the interesting musical mix-and-matching that took place on the show.
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1. S01E01 ~ Ruth Brown, Ivan Neville and George Duke
Featuring Ruth Brown, Ivan Neville and George Duke.
Aired: 10/3/1988No Preview
2. S01E02 ~ James Taylor, Milton Nascimento, Nana Vasconcelos, Don Grolnick, Lani Groves and Dennis Collins
Featuring James Taylor, Milton Nascimento, Nana Vasconcelos, Don Grolnick, Lani Groves and Dennis Collins.
Aired: 10/10/1988No Preview
3. S01E03 ~ Eddie Palmieri, Nelson Gonzalez, Phoebe Snow and Yomo Toro, Paul Simon
Featuring Paul Simon, Eddie Palmieri, Nelson Gonzalez, Phoebe Snow and Yomo Toro.
Aired: 10/17/1988No Preview
4. S01E04 ~ Dr. John, Mavis Staples, Jeff Healey
Featuring Dr. John, Mavis Staples and Jeff Healey
Aired: 10/24/1988No Preview
5. S01E05 ~ Dizzie Gillespie, Diane Reeves, David Peaston, Onaje Allan Gumbs
Featuring Dizzie Gillespie, Diane Reeves, David Peaston, Onaje Allan Gumbs
Aired: 11/14/1988No Preview
6. S01E06 ~ Slim Gaillard, Mark Knopfler, Randy Newman, Take 6
Featuring: Slim Gaillard, Mark Knopfler, Randy Newman, Take 6
Aired: 11/21/1988No Preview
7. S01E07 ~ Marianne Faithfull, John Zorn, Aaron Neville, Rob Wasserman, NRBQ
Featuring: Marianne Faithfull, John Zorn, Aaron Neville, Rob Wasserman, NRBQ
Aired: 11/28/1988No Preview
8. S01E08 ~ Al Green, Jack Bruce, Nan Hentoff, Highway 101, Joe Walsh
Guests: Al Green, Jack Bruce, Nan Hentoff, Highway 101, Joe Walsh
Aired: 12/5/1988No Preview
9. S01E09 ~ Boz Scaggs, Betty Wright, Trio Bulgarka, Anson Funderburgh
Featured Guests: Boz Scaggs, Betty Wright, Trio Bulgarka, Anson Funderburgh
Aired: 12/12/1988No Preview
10. S01E10 ~ Al Jarreau, Darlene Love, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Bashiri Johnson
Featured guests: Al Jarreau, Darlene Love, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Bashiri Johnson
Aired: 12/19/1988No Preview
11. S01E11 ~ Patti Austin, Donald Fagan, Earl Klugh, Joe Sample, Sister Carol
Featured guests: Patti Austin, Donald Fagan, Earl Klugh, Joe Sample, Sister Carol
Aired: 1/2/1989No Preview
12. S01E12 ~ Joe Cocker, David Fathead Newman, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Judy Mowatt
Featured guests: Joe Cocker, David Fathead Newman, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Judy Mowatt
Aired: 1/9/1989No Preview
13. S01E13 ~ Taylor Dayne, David Lindley, Shinehead, Curtis Mayfield
Featured guests: Taylor Dayne, David Lindley, Shinehead, Curtis Mayfield
Aired: 1/16/1989No Preview
14. S01E14 ~ Squeeze, Ashford & Simpson, Stanley Turrentine, Sam Moore
Featured guests: Squeeze, Ashford & Simpson, Stanley Turrentine, Sam Moore
Aired: 1/23/1989No Preview
15. S01E15 ~ Philip Bailey, Youssou N'Dour, Marcus Roberts, Ambitious Lovers, George Duke
Featured guests: Philip Bailey, Youssou N'Dour, Marcus Roberts, Ambitious Lovers, George Duke
Aired: 1/30/1989No Preview
16. S01E16 ~ Fontella Bass, Lyle Lovett, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter
Featured guests: Fontella Bass, Lyle Lovett, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter
Aired: 2/6/1989No Preview
17. S01E17 ~ Betty Carter and her Trio, Branford Marsalis, Willie Dixon
Featured guests: Betty Carter and her Trio, Branford Marsalis, Willie Dixon
Aired: 2/13/1989No Preview
18. S01E18 ~ Shirley Caesar, Dixie Hummingbirds, Rev Claude Jeter, Take 6
Featured guests: Shirley Caesar, Dixie Hummingbirds, Rev Claude Jeter, Take 6
Aired: 2/20/1989No Preview
19. S01E19 ~ Leonard Cohen, Sonny Rollins, Ken Nordine, Was (Not Was)
Featured guests: Leonard Cohen, Sonny Rollins, Ken Nordine, Was (Not Was)
Aired: 2/27/1989No Preview
20. S01E20 ~ Lou Reed, John Cale, Katie Webster, Harry Connick Jr.
Featured guests: Lou Reed, John Cale, Katie Webster, Harry Connick Jr.
Aired: 3/6/1989No Preview
21. S01E21 ~ Robert Cray, John Hiatt, Tracy Nelso, World Saxophone Quartet
Featured guests: Robert Cray, John Hiatt, Tracy Nelso, World Saxophone Quartet
Aired: 3/13/1989No Preview
22. S01E22 ~ Little Milton Campbell, The Roches, John Lurie & The Lounge Lizards
Featured guests: Little Milton Campbell, The Roches, John Lurie & The Lounge Lizards
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