Every Sunday afternoon for over 30 years now, Marjorie Eliot has played a jazz concert in her Harlem apartment for anyone who comes. It all began on a Sunday morning back in 1992, after she was faced with an unimaginable loss.
In this episode of Sideways, Matthew Syed explores how music has allowed Marjorie Eliot to look for joy within the deepest of losses. And through the history of jazz itself, he tries to understand how music can become such a powerful, even transcendental force.
With actress, playwright and musician Marjorie Eliot; singer, composer, actor - and Marjorie’s son - Rudel Drears; and Dr Tammy Kernodle, musicologist and Professor of Music at Miami University in Ohio.
Presenter: Matthew Syed Producer: Jake Otajovic Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey Executive Producer: Max O'Brien Sound Design and Mix: Rob Speight A Novel production for BBC Radio 4
62. Lost and Found
61. Brain Strain
60. For the love of maths
59. What's Your Name?
58. The Keeper of Lost Memories
57. Grudge Match
Sideways: Season nine - coming soon...
56. A Cinderella Story
55. Perfectly Mediocre
54. Copy Cat
53. Stories of a Father
52. First Loves
51. The One Star Chef
Sideways: Season eight - coming soon...
50. Take the First Step
48. Love Thy Villain
47. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 3
46. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 2
45. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 1
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Modern West
Global News Podcast
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
You’re Dead to Me
Elis James and John Robins