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: Mike Gibbs

18/08/2013

Mike Gibbs

BBC Radio 3 - Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, Mike Gibbs

Geoffrey Smith explores the music of jazz composer and instrumentalist Mike Gibbs.

Geoffrey Smith explores the work of composer Mike Gibbs for Gary Burton, Stan Getz, and his own band, including a celebration of Gil Evans.

Mike Gibbs's pulsating compositions blend the colours of Africa, Charles Ives, Messiaen and rock into a unique jazz style. Geoffrey Smith features his work for Gary Burton, Stan Getz, and his own band, including a celebration of 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.

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