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

BBC Radio 3

Radio 3

Geoffrey Smith's Jazz

Music: Jazz & Blues

geoffrey-smith_presenter_0816_e_tricia-yourkevich.jpg

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: Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

BBC Radio 3 - Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, Abbey Lincoln

Geoffrey Smith picks highlights from the unique career of vocalist Abbey Lincoln.

Geoffrey Smith picks highlights from the unique career of vocalist Abbey Lincoln, known for her pop songs, protest and poetic musings.

Pop songs, protest, poetic musings - vocalist Abbey Lincoln (1930-2010) explored a passionate spectrum of styles on her way to being hailed as the premiere jazz singer of her time. Geoffrey Smith picks highlights from a unique career.

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.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Geoffrey Smith's Jazz

Abbey Lincoln

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3