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Jazz Legends

BBC Radio 3
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Ahmad Jamal. Julian Joseph talks to the innovative American pianist, famously championed by Miles Davis in the fifties.
He talks about growing up in Pittsburgh, the influence of Art Tatum and Nat "King" Cole, and his work with bassist Israel Crosby.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ahmad Jamal.
Talks:
Julian Joseph
Unknown:
Miles Davis
Unknown:
Art Tatum
Bassist:
Israel Crosby.
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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