Once again the BBC and Jazz FM will collaborate during the EFG London Jazz Festival. The BBC's programme will include a six hour overnight jazz takeover on BBC Radio 3 and a jazz collection on BBC Sounds, while a broadcast swap between the BBC and Jazz FM will see both stations air each other’s key recordings. On 16 November, the festival will screen the BBC Two documentary Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool, directed by Stanley Nelson. The festival itself happens from 15–24 November at various venues across London.

Meanwhile, on 2 November BBC Radio 3 launches the Saturday night show Freeness, an improvised music programme presented by vibraphone player and composer Corey Mwamba.

Also recently announced, The Wire’s Jennifer Lucy Allan has joined BBC Radio 3’s Late Junction team alongside presenter Verity Sharp.