Nduduzo Makhathini's 4/4
Soweto Kinch is back with an hour of the best in jazz, and South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini chooses four of his all-time favourite jazz records.
This week from Monday to Thursday, Soweto invites South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini as his 4/4 guest. Nduduzo is a leading voice in South African jazz, blending Zulu spiritual traditions with improvisation and storytelling. Born in umGungundlovu, his music reflects a deep connection between sound, ritual, and healing in African philosophy.
To begin his week on 4/4, Nduduzo selects a totemic album in jazz that has deeply influenced him.
There is also music from Raffy Bushman, Cleo Laine and Ana Carla Maza.
‘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.
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Joey Alexander
Stella by Starlight
- Origin.
- Mack Avenue Records.
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Cleo Laine
Lady Sings the Blues
- Cleo Laine Sings Word 77 / Ultimate Collection.
- RCA Victor.
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Raffy Bushman
Dream State
- New Life.
- Bridge The Gap / New Soil.
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Olivia Cuttill
Cryin' Time
- ...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin'.
- Independent / Self-Released.
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Walter Smith III
Casual - Lee
- Twio, Vol. 2.
- Blue Note Records.
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Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado
Nani Nani
- Za Górami.
- ECM Records.
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Nduduzo Makhathini
Liyoze Line Nangakithi (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)
- In the Spirit of Ntu.
- Blue Note Africa / Universal Music.
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John Coltrane
A Love Supreme, Pt. I - Acknowledgement
- A Love Supreme.
- Impulse! Records.
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Rebecca Trescher
Where We Belong
- Changing Perspectives.
- Treasure Records.
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Leverton Fox
Sleeper Train
- Smartmush.
- Noton / Not Applicable.
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Ana Carla Maza
Habanera
- Caribe.
- Persona Editorial / Ana Carla Maza Music.
Broadcast
- Monday23:30BBC Radio 3

