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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, Richard Thompson, Jo-El Sonnier, 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 (drums), Marcus Miller (bass), Philippe Saisse (keys), David Sanborn (sax), Hiram Bullock (guitar), and Jools Holland (piano). 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.
Original Release
1988 on NBC
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Edd Hall | Announcer |
| David Sanborn | Self - Host / Self |
| Jools Holland | Self - Host / Self |
| George Duke | Self |
| Naná Vasconcelos | Self |
| Hal Willner | Guest music producer |
| Marcus Miller | Self |
| Jeff Healey | Self |
| Marianne Faithfull | Self |
| Randy Newman | Self |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode #2.1 | |
| 2 | Episode #2.2 | |
| 3 | Episode #2.3 | |
| 4 | Episode #2.4 | |
| 5 | Episode #2.5 | |
| 6 | Episode #2.6 | |
| 7 | Episode #2.7 | |
| 8 | Episode #2.8 | |
| 9 | Miles Davis, Hank Ballard & The Three Midnighters, Djavan, Marcus Miller, Zahar | |
| 10 | Episode #2.10 | |
| 11 | Episode #2.11 | |
| 13 | Show 213 | |
| 15 | Episode #2.15 | Monday, 01 January 1990 |
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Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Edd Hall | Announcer |
| David Sanborn | Self - Host / Self |
| Jools Holland | Self - Host / Self |
| George Duke | Self |
| Naná Vasconcelos | Self |
| Hal Willner | Guest music producer |
| Marcus Miller | Self |
| Jeff Healey | Self |
| Marianne Faithfull | Self |
| Randy Newman | Self |
| Mark Knopfler | Self |
| James Taylor | Self |
| Dr. John | Self |
| Aaron Neville | Self |
| Ruth Brown | Self |
| John Sebastian | Self |
| Mavis Staples | Self |
| Phoebe Snow | Self |
| Dizzy Gillespie | Self |
| Slim Gaillard | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Hal Willner | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction | Nominated |
