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SOUNDING THE CENTURY Jazz Century

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Russell Davies presents a 52-part history of jazz, from its earliest stirrings until the millennium.
1: A Century of Jazz. Despite its haunting swing and busy urban presence, jazz is difficult to define precisely. In this introductory programme, Russell Davies sets the scene and features some notable jazz oddities.
Producer David Perry
Repeated Friday 11.30pm

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Russell Davies
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Russell Davies
Producer:
David Perry
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

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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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