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: Teddy Wilson

24/01/2016

Teddy Wilson

BBC Radio 3 - Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, Teddy Wilson

Geoffrey Smith picks some favourite tracks from pianist Teddy Wilson (1912-86).

Geoffrey Smith picks some favourite tracks from pianist Teddy Wilson (1912-86), who broke the 'colour bar' in jazz, including recordings with Benny Goodman and Billie Holiday.

Famed for breaking the "colour bar" in jazz, pianist Teddy Wilson (1912-86) starred with Benny Goodman, made classic recordings with Billie Holiday and set a life-long standard for impeccable musicianship. Geoffrey Smith picks some favourite tracks.

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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