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Up a Lazy River with George Melly

BBC Radio 2
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Singer and broadcaster
George Melly continues an epic journey across America, tracing the development of jazz and blues. In the seventh of eight programmes, he explores the postwar heritage of jazz and blues in the Windy City. He talks to cult jazz poet Ken Nordine , discusses segregation with Charles Walton , and takes a late-night trip to a blues club with guitarist Greg Parker. Written by Michael Pointon

Contributors

Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
Ken Nordine
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Charles Walton
Guitarist:
Greg Parker.
Written By:
Michael Pointon
Source: Radio Times

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