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Jazz Legends

on BBC Radio 3

Kenny Dorham. Julian Joseph celebrates the life of this American trumpet virtuoso and composer. Dorham's early career included stints with Lionel Hampton , Dizzy Gillespie and, from 1948, the revolutionary quintet led by Charlie Parker. He was a founding member of the Jazz
Messengers and went on to collaborate with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson , recording a series of albums for the Blue Note label including Una Mas in 1963.

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Kenny Dorham.
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Julian Joseph
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Lionel Hampton
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Dizzy Gillespie
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Charlie Parker.
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Joe Henderson
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Una Mas

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