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Donovan Haffner in concert

In this Friday’s edition of ‘Round Midnight, Soweto presents music from London alto saxophonist Donovan Haffner and his quintet, recorded live at JPN 2025.

Tonight, Soweto shares performance highlights from alto saxophonist Donovan Haffner, recorded live at the Jazz Promotion Network showcase in Cardiff last November.

An artist and bandleader on the rise, Donovan won ‘Breakthrough Act of the Year' at this year’s Jazz FM Awards, and 'Jazz Newcomer' at the Jazz Parliamentary Awards 2025. He is an alumnus of Tomorrow’s Warriors and has worked and performed with artists including Jay Phelps, Rasmus Sørensen, and Nu Civilisation Orchestra. He released his debut album “Alleviate” late last year.

For this performance, Donovan was joined by his quintet, featuring Jay Verma on piano, Harry Pearce on double bass, Harry Ling on drums, and Francisco Garcia De Paredes on guitar.

‘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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Fri 1 May 202623:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ambrose Akinmusire & Mary Halvorson

    Soundcheck

    • Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings.
    • Nonesuch Records.

  • Donovan Haffner Quintet

    Alleviate [Live at JPN]

    • Alleviate.

  • Mélissa Laveaux

    yemaya

    • at my softest, i am most dangerous.
    • Revolta / Twanèt.

  • David Kofi

    Nozomu

    • Nozomu.
    • David Kofi Music.

  • Madeleine Peyroux

    J'ai Deux Amours

    • Careless Love.
    • Rounder Records.

  • Donovan Haffner Quintet

    The Sublime [Live at JPN]

    • Alleviate.

  • Modha & Allysha Joy

    Good News

    • Good News.
    • Sonar Kollektiv.

  • Reem Kelani

    Last Night, O Saud (Al-Baariha, ya Saud)

    • Sprinting Gazelle: Palestinian Songs from the Motherland and the Diaspora.
    • Fuse Records.

  • Snazzback

    Alice (feat. China Bowls)

    • In The Place.
    • Worm Discs.

  • Donovan Haffner Quintet

    Necessities [Live at JPN]

    • Alleviate.

  • Caswell, Littlechild & MacCourt

    Sepia Song

    • Postcards from the Edge.
    • Caswell Music.

Broadcast

  • Fri 1 May 202623:30
    BBC Radio 3