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Jazz to the Rescue

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

In 1953 no American musicians were allowed to perform in Britain. Then, for one night only, stars including Ella Fitzgerald and Lester Young played a Flood Relief charity concert in London. John Fordham revisits this historic night with the help of pianist Oscar Peterson and British saxophonist Peter King.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ella Fitzgerald
Unknown:
Lester Young
Unknown:
John Fordham
Pianist:
Oscar Peterson
Unknown:
Peter King.
Producer:
John Goudie
Source: Radio Times

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