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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Big Band

Composer of the Week: Big Band: Episode 5: The New Sounds

Big Band

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Episode 5: The New Sounds

The New Sounds

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Donald Macleod and Guy Barker examine the more recent directions taken in big band jazz.

Donald Macleod and Guy Barker examine the more recent directions taken in big band jazz, from those rooted in the history of the form to contemporary contributions to the art form.

In the last of this week's programmes Donald Macleod and Guy Barker examine the more recent directions taken in big band jazz, from those rooted in the history of the form (Thad Jones played in Count Basie's orchestra) to contemporary contributions to the art form, and Guy picks out the arranger's arranger: Gil Evans.

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.

Donald Macleod is joined by trumpeter Guy Barker to explore the story of big band jazz

Donald Macleod is joined by jazz trumpeter, composer and conductor Guy Barker explores the story of big band jazz

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