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Jazz Ship

on BBC Two England

SS Rotterdam sails on another floating Jazz Festival from New York to Nassau, Bermuda, and back. 'Satin Doll', 'Night in Tunisia', ' St Louis Blues' and 'Take Five ' - the best version we've ever played, according to Brubeck - are among the treats. Over a dozen concerts took place on board - covering all the classic jazz styles. Featuring Dave Brubeck with 'Two Generations of Brubeck', Paul Desmond, The Duke Ellington Orchestra directed by Mercer Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Earl Hines, The World's Greatest Jazz Band. Commentary, Peter Clayton

BBC Manchester

Contributors

Musician:
Dave Brubeck
Musician:
Paul Desmond
Musicians:
The Duke Ellington Orchestra
Musical Director (The Duke Ellington Orchestra):
Mercer Ellington
Musician:
Dizzy Gillespie
Musician:
Earl Hines
Musicians:
The World's Greatest Jazz Band
Commentator:
Peter Clayton
Producer/Director:
John Duncan

BBC Two England

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