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Boogie-Woogie with George Melly

on BBC Radio 2

Tonight George Melly examines the urban development of boogie-woogie, particularly in Chicago during the Depression years. Facing eviction, many black families held "rent parties",- and it was here that many great boogie pianists played. The guest pianist is Bob Hall.

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George Melly
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Bob Hall.

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