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Melly's Jazz Showmen: 4: Big Bands, Big Personalities

BBC Radio 2
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George Melly concludes a series on jazz performers who have mixed showmanship with artistry.
A reminder of the significance of bandleaders in jazz. Contributors include Cab Calloway, who discusses drug culture in Harlem, tap dancer Will Gaines, drummer Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton and others.

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Presenter:
George Melly
Producer:
Nick St George
Source: Radio Times

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