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Advice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings

Programme offering advice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings or adding to an existing one

Advice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings.

Jazz Library: Arvell Shaw

03/07/2010

Arvell Shaw

BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Library, Arvell Shaw

Alyn Shipton presents an interview with Louis Armstrong's former bassist, Arvell Shaw.

Alyn Shipton features an archive interview with bassist Arvell Shaw, discussing his best work with Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman and Earl Hines.

Bassist Arvell Shaw was the longest-serving member of Louis Armstrong's All Stars. As well as picking his finest discs with Armstrong (including the big band recordings) in an interview recorded in 2001, he guides Alyn Shipton through his best work with Sidney Bechet, Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Earl Hines.

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