Sunday Night, later named
Michelob Presents Night Music, was a late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists.
["Sunday Night", Internet Movie Database] 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,
Pere Ubu, 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 (like
Arto Lindsay's band The
Ambitious Lovers).
Hal Willner was the music coordinator, responsible for the interesting musical mix-and-matching that took place on the show... usually successfully.
Cast and crew
The Sunday Night Band
Season #1: episodes #101 - 122
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| 1988 1st lineup
| 1989 2nd lineup
| 1989 3rd lineup
| 1989 4th lineup
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keys
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guitar
