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Mel Torme and George Shearing

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An Evening of Excellence
The first in an occasional series of concerts, recorded at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Featuring
Neil Swainson (bass) and Donny Osborne (drums). With the BBC Big Band directed by Barry Forgie. A selection of jazz standards and popular songs, including big band arrangements by Mel Torme , and smaller group settings, featuring George Shearing on piano.
Introduced by Ken Bruce.
8.20-8.40 During the interval Mel Torme talks to Ken Bruce about his life in show business, particularly the influence that the big bands have had upon his career through the years. Producer Graham Pass

Contributors

Bass:
Neil Swainson
Bass:
Donny Osborne
Directed By:
Barry Forgie.
Arrangements By:
Mel Torme
Introduced By:
Ken Bruce.
Talks:
Mel Torme
Unknown:
Ken Bruce
Source: Radio Times

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