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Transatlantic Blues

on BBC Radio 3

Jazz was conceived in America and achieved popularity in Europe through records and, more importantly, through visits by American musicians. 2: Coleman Hawkins and Benny Carter
Dave Gelly describes their separate tours of Europe during the 30s which ended with them recording together in Paris. Jazz Classics in Digital Stereo available in album, cassette and compact disc from retailers

Contributors

Musicians:
Coleman Hawkins
Musicians:
Benny Carter
Unknown:
Dave Gelly

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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