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Big Band Special

on BBC Radio 2

The first of two programmes recorded from the Princess Theatre,
Clacton-on-Sea, with the BBC Big Band conducted by Barry Forgie. Including music from Count Basie,
Tex Beneke, Gerry Mulligan , George Gershwin ,
Tom Kubis and Quincy Jones. Star vocal guest is the dynamic Madeline Bell , a founder member of 70s supergroup Blue Mink.
Introduced by Sheila Tracy.

Contributors

Conducted By:
Barry Forgie.
Unknown:
Gerry Mulligan
Unknown:
George Gershwin
Unknown:
Tom Kubis
Unknown:
Quincy Jones.
Unknown:
Madeline Bell
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy.

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