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Jazz Notes

on BBC Radio 3

Master percussionist Ed Thigpen is the son of legendary big band drummer Ben Thigpen. He talks to Alyn Shipton about his distinguished career in jazz, including his many years in the Oscar Peterson Trio, and about his work as a teacher and composer since settling in Denmark in the 1970s.

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Presenter:
Alyn Shipton
Guest:
Ed Thigpen

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

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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