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His father was a butler in the White
House. He started to play the piano when he was seven, and he became the most important composer in the history of jazz. Edward Kennedy
"Duke" Ellington was born 100 years ago today. Sean Rafferty celebrates his centenary with the saxophonist and composer John Surman. With music by Ravel, Tchaikovsky and Grieg.

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Edward Kennedy
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Sean Rafferty
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John Surman.

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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