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The Massey Hall Concert
Julian Joseph talks to author Geoffrey Haydon , who recounts the story of this famous concert, held 50 years ago this month, in which five of the most influential musicians in jazz took the stage in Toronto's Massey Hall for a one-off meeting. The group consisted of Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Charlie Parker (alto saxophone), Bud Powell (piano), Charles Mingus (bass) and Max Roach (drums).

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Talks:
Julian Joseph
Unknown:
Geoffrey Haydon
Unknown:
Massey Hall
Unknown:
Charlie Parker
Piano:
Bud Powell
Piano:
Charles Mingus
Piano:
Max Roach
Source: Radio Times

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