Overview

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, 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, Marcus Miller, Philippe Saisse, David Sanborn, Hiram Bullock, and Jools Holland. 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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1988 22 Episodes

Season 2

7 Episodes

Key Information

Network NBC
Type Scripted
Rating 8.3/10
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Sunday Night has 2 seasons with 29 episodes.

Sunday Night premiered on October 3, 1988.

No, Sunday Night has ended. The final episode aired on March 20, 1989.

Sunday Night originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Sunday Night has a rating of 8.3/10 based on user reviews.