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

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Geoffrey Smith's Jazz

Music: Jazz & Blues

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Geoffrey Smith's Jazz - a weekly sequence exploring what makes great jazz great music

Geoffrey Smith's Jazz does exactly what it says on the tin: a weekly selection of tracks through which Geoffrey Smith shares his passion for jazz from a personal perspective

Geoffrey Smith's Jazz: Three Rare Pianists

14/07/2013

Three Rare Pianists

BBC Radio 3 - Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, Three Rare Pianists

Geoffrey Smith surveys pianists Herbie Nichols, Richard Twardzik and Elmo Hope.

Geoffrey Smith surveys the rugged individuality and subtle wit of jazz pianists Herbie Nichols, Richard Twardzik and Elmo Hope.

Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, a personal journey taking in great musicians and great music.

Herbie Nichols, Richard Twardzik and Elmo Hope may not be the best known of jazz pianists, but their rugged individuality and subtle wit have made them favourites with connoisseurs - and with Geoffrey Smith, who surveys their achievement.

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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