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Cork Jazz Festival 1996

BBC Radio 3
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Richard Niles introduces the BBC Big Band, conducted by Barry Forgie , in concert at Cork Opera House in the Republic of Ireland. They are joined by guest soloists Bobby Watson (alto saxophone) and Clark Terry (flugel) in a programme of classic big band repertoire from the past 30 years. As well as arrangements and compositions by both guests, there are also pieces by Francy Boland , Bob Florence , Bob Brookmeyer and Ernie Wilkins. British jazz vocalist Claire Martin is also featured with the BBC Big Band in a set from the festival's opening concert. Producer Bob McDowall

Contributors

Introduces:
Richard Niles
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Soloists:
Bobby Watson
Soloists:
Clark Terry
Unknown:
Francy Boland
Unknown:
Bob Florence
Unknown:
Bob Brookmeyer
Unknown:
Ernie Wilkins.
Unknown:
Claire Martin
Producer:
Bob McDowall
Source: Radio Times

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