BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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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: George Shearing

15/08/2009

George Shearing

BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Library, George Shearing

Alyn Shipton looks back over the highlights of pianist George Shearing's recording career.

George Shearing joins Alyn Shipton to look over the highlights of his recording career, from early triumphs in London to the debut of his famous quintet in America.

Pianist Sir George Shearing died on 14th February 2011. In an archive interview, he joins Alyn Shipton to look back over the highlights of his recording career, from early triumphs in London to the debut of his famous quintet in America, as well as his long-running partnership with Mel Torme.

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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