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The Jazz Islands: 3: Joe Harriott

on BBC Radio 3

Ben Watson presents four programmes examining the Caribbean influence on jazz.

The Jamaican-born saxophone player came to the UK in 1951 and died destitute in 1973 at the age of 44. Critics and fans now recognise him as a pioneer of modern jazz.

Contributors

Presenter:
Ben Watson
Producer:
Chris Burton

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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