Sunday Night
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.
22 episodes
- 1. S01E01 ~ Ruth Brown, Ivan Neville and George DukeFeaturing Ruth Brown, Ivan Neville and George Duke.CCOct 3, 1988
- 2. S01E02 ~ James Taylor, Milton Nascimento, Nana Vasconcelos, Don Grolnick, Lani Groves and Dennis CollinsFeaturing James Taylor, Milton Nascimento, Nana Vasconcelos, Don Grolnick, Lani Groves and Dennis Collins.CCOct 10, 1988
- 3. S01E03 ~ Eddie Palmieri, Nelson Gonzalez, Phoebe Snow and Yomo Toro, Paul SimonFeaturing Paul Simon, Eddie Palmieri, Nelson Gonzalez, Phoebe Snow and Yomo Toro.CCOct 17, 1988
- 4. S01E04 ~ Dr. John, Mavis Staples, Jeff HealeyFeaturing Dr. John, Mavis Staples and Jeff HealeyCCOct 24, 1988
- 5. S01E05 ~ Dizzie Gillespie, Diane Reeves, David Peaston, Onaje Allan GumbsFeaturing Dizzie Gillespie, Diane Reeves, David Peaston, Onaje Allan GumbsCCNov 14, 1988
- 6. S01E06 ~ Slim Gaillard, Mark Knopfler, Randy Newman, Take 6Featuring: Slim Gaillard, Mark Knopfler, Randy Newman, Take 6CCNov 21, 1988
- 7. S01E07 ~ Marianne Faithfull, John Zorn, Aaron Neville, Rob Wasserman, NRBQFeaturing: Marianne Faithfull, John Zorn, Aaron Neville, Rob Wasserman, NRBQCCNov 28, 1988
- 8. S01E08 ~ Al Green, Jack Bruce, Nan Hentoff, Highway 101, Joe WalshGuests: Al Green, Jack Bruce, Nan Hentoff, Highway 101, Joe WalshCCDec 5, 1988
- 9. S01E09 ~ Boz Scaggs, Betty Wright, Trio Bulgarka, Anson FunderburghFeatured Guests: Boz Scaggs, Betty Wright, Trio Bulgarka, Anson FunderburghCCDec 12, 1988
- 10. S01E10 ~ Al Jarreau, Darlene Love, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Bashiri JohnsonFeatured guests: Al Jarreau, Darlene Love, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Bashiri JohnsonCCDec 19, 1988
- 11. S01E11 ~ Patti Austin, Donald Fagan, Earl Klugh, Joe Sample, Sister CarolFeatured guests: Patti Austin, Donald Fagan, Earl Klugh, Joe Sample, Sister CarolCCJan 2, 1989
- 12. S01E12 ~ Joe Cocker, David Fathead Newman, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Judy MowattFeatured guests: Joe Cocker, David Fathead Newman, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Judy MowattCCJan 9, 1989
- 13. S01E13 ~ Taylor Dayne, David Lindley, Shinehead, Curtis MayfieldFeatured guests: Taylor Dayne, David Lindley, Shinehead, Curtis MayfieldCCJan 16, 1989
- 14. S01E14 ~ Squeeze, Ashford & Simpson, Stanley Turrentine, Sam MooreFeatured guests: Squeeze, Ashford & Simpson, Stanley Turrentine, Sam MooreCCJan 23, 1989
- 15. S01E15 ~ Philip Bailey, Youssou N'Dour, Marcus Roberts, Ambitious Lovers, George DukeFeatured guests: Philip Bailey, Youssou N'Dour, Marcus Roberts, Ambitious Lovers, George DukeCCJan 30, 1989
- 16. S01E16 ~ Fontella Bass, Lyle Lovett, Carlos Santana, Wayne ShorterFeatured guests: Fontella Bass, Lyle Lovett, Carlos Santana, Wayne ShorterCCFeb 6, 1989
- 17. S01E17 ~ Betty Carter and her Trio, Branford Marsalis, Willie DixonFeatured guests: Betty Carter and her Trio, Branford Marsalis, Willie DixonCCFeb 13, 1989
- 18. S01E18 ~ Shirley Caesar, Dixie Hummingbirds, Rev Claude Jeter, Take 6Featured guests: Shirley Caesar, Dixie Hummingbirds, Rev Claude Jeter, Take 6CCFeb 20, 1989
- 19. S01E19 ~ Leonard Cohen, Sonny Rollins, Ken Nordine, Was (Not Was)Featured guests: Leonard Cohen, Sonny Rollins, Ken Nordine, Was (Not Was)CCFeb 27, 1989
- 20. S01E20 ~ Lou Reed, John Cale, Katie Webster, Harry Connick Jr.Featured guests: Lou Reed, John Cale, Katie Webster, Harry Connick Jr.CCMar 6, 1989
- 21. S01E21 ~ Robert Cray, John Hiatt, Tracy Nelso, World Saxophone QuartetFeatured guests: Robert Cray, John Hiatt, Tracy Nelso, World Saxophone QuartetCCMar 13, 1989
- 22. S01E22 ~ Little Milton Campbell, The Roches, John Lurie & The Lounge LizardsFeatured guests: Little Milton Campbell, The Roches, John Lurie & The Lounge LizardsCCMar 20, 1989
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Sunday Night
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.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Broadway Video
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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