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Episode 5: Jazz Arrangers

Jazz Arrangers

BBC Radio 2 - Guy Barker's Jazz Collection, Jazz Arrangers

Trumpeter and composer Guy Barker pays tribute to his favourite jazz arrangers.

Guy Barker pays tribute to his favourite jazz arrangers. Featuring Gil Evans, Charles Mingus and Billy Strayhorn, plus contemporary releases from Maria Schneider and Vince Mendoza.

Guy Barker continues to delve into his to jazz collection in search of favourites, classics and elusive gems. This week, Guy pays tribute to his favourite jazz arrangers. The programme features classic fare from Gil Evans, Charles Mingus and Billy Strayhorn, alongside contemporary releases from Maria Schneider and Vince Mendoza.

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The trumpeter and composer Guy Barker presents an authoritative guide to jazz music

The trumpeter and composer Guy Barker presents an authoritative guide to jazz music. Taking a different theme in each episode, Guy celebrates some of jazz's finest exponents

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