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Unsung Heroes

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In the world of popular music, the spotlight inevitably falls upon singers and soloists, bandleaders and the band themselves.
Here David Jacobs presents a new six-part series which pays tribute to the unsung heroes of popular music, the great big-band arrangers.
Featuring the BBC Big Band conducted by Barry Forgie and recorded at the Golders
Green Hippodrome, London 1: Sy Oliver , who was the arranger for
Jimmie Lunceford and Tommy Dorsey.
Producer Graham Pass

Contributors

Unknown:
David Jacobs
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Unknown:
Sy Oliver
Unknown:
Jimmie Lunceford
Unknown:
Tommy Dorsey.
Source: Radio Times

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