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Transatlantic Spotlight: Count Basie

on BBC Home Service Basic

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The twinkling-fingered master of the swinging beat, whose British tour last April caused a sensation in the musical world

He gives his opinion on the difference between swing and jazz, and leads his Orchestra in old favourites like 'One o'clock Jump' and 'April in Paris'
Introduced by Humphrey Burton

(Recordings made available by courtesy of 'Voice of America')

Contributors

Presenter:
Humphrey Burton
Musicians:
Count Basie and his Orchestra

BBC Home Service Basic

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