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Up a Lazy River with George Melly

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

Singer and broadcaster
George Melly continues his
. epic journey across America, tracing the development of f jazz and blues. In the fifth of eight programmes, he visits Kansas City, the home of Big
Joe Turner and Bennie Moten
, and talks to band ! leader Jay McShann , whose band included Charlie Parker.

Contributors

Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
Joe Turner
Unknown:
Bennie Moten
Leader:
Jay McShann
Unknown:
Charlie Parker.
Source: Radio Times

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