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The Big White Chiefs

on BBC Radio 3

In this fifth of six programmes, Mel Hill looks at the work of pianist and band leader Stan Kenton.
From The Peanut Vendor and Artistry in Rhythm to City of Glass, Kenton relentlessly concentrated on his own controversial path of musical progress.

Contributors

Unknown:
Mel Hill
Leader:
Stan Kenton.

BBC Radio 3

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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