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Jazz Notes

BBC Radio 3
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In the second part of his conversation with Alyn Shipton ,
Oscar Peterson remembers some of his great jazz friendships, including the late Dizzy Gillespie. He also discusses the art of accompanying and his role as a teacher, especially regarding his protege, pianist Benny Green. He brings his story up to date with an account of the quartet he has led since recovering from illness in the early nineties.

Contributors

Unknown:
Alyn Shipton
Unknown:
Oscar Peterson
Unknown:
Dizzy Gillespie.
Pianist:
Benny Green.
Source: Radio Times

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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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