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Jazz Legends: Jo Jones

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Julian Joseph is joined by Geoffrey Smith for a profile of Jo Jones, a key figure in the evolution of jazz drumming. Highlights include selections from his big band work with Count Basie and a classic trio session from 1959 with Ray and Tommy Bryant.

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Presenter:
Julian Joseph
Guest:
Geoffrey Smith
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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