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The World's Greatest Jazz Musicians

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6: Roy Eldridge -
One of the great innovators of jazz trumpet-playing. Eldndge is the vital historical link be. tween Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie. In conversation with Charles Fox. he recalls his years with the bands of Fletcher Henderson , Teddy Hill and Gene Krupa , the tours with Jazz at the Philharmonic, and. in particular, his association with the saxophonists Chu Berry and Coleman Hawkins.
Producer DEREK DRESCHER

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Roy Eldridge
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Louis Armstrong
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Dizzy Gillespie.
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Fletcher Henderson
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Teddy Hill
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Gene Krupa
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Chu Berry
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Coleman Hawkins.
Producer:
Derek Drescher
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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