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The Myth Maker

BBC Radio 3
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In the third of eight programmes about
American record producer George Avakian , he talks to Ian Carr about his work with composer, band leader and pianist Duke Ellington , whom he first recorded in the early
1950s, nearly 15 years after their first meeting. Studio sessions included the Liberian Suite, and The Mooche with Russell Procope and Jimmy Hamilton. Then there was the tremendous
Newport Jazz Festival....

Contributors

Producer:
George Avakian
Unknown:
Ian Carr
Pianist:
Duke Ellington
Unknown:
Russell Procope
Unknown:
Jimmy Hamilton.
Source: Radio Times

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