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Robert Parker's A to Z of Jazz

on BBC Radio 2

An alphabetical survey of classic jazz in 26 parts, featuring original recordings in high quality stereo sound. 21: 'S' is for swing, with the legendary Artie Shaw and the lesser-known Terry Shand Orchestra. There's the jazz violin of British player
Eric Siday , and classic sounds from American clarinetist
Omer Simeon. The last word goes to a great singer - Bessie Smith. (A digital recording from Vintage
Productions of Sydney, Australia) (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Artie Shaw
Unknown:
Terry Shand
Unknown:
Eric Siday
Clarinetist:
Omer Simeon.
Singer:
Bessie Smith.

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