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The legendary talents of Van Morrison join with the versatile BBC Big Band for the opening concert at this year's Edinburgh
International Jazz Festival.
They perform classic songs such as How Long Has This Been Going On?, Blues in the Night, and Van Morrison 's own hits Days Like This and Moondance. Producer Bob McDowall
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Contributors

Unknown:
Van Morrison
Unknown:
Van Morrison
Producer:
Bob McDowall

This month Miles Kington 's review of books about music is devoted to pop, and Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix are the subjects of eight books under discussion. Studio guests include Elvis's step-brother, David Stanley , and Monika Dannemann , who was
Hendrix's fiancée when he died 25 years ago. Producer Dave Shannon

Contributors

Unknown:
Miles Kington
Unknown:
Elvis Presley
Unknown:
Jimi Hendrix
Unknown:
David Stanley
Unknown:
Monika Dannemann
Producer:
Dave Shannon

George Fenton conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, led by Martin Loveday , in a selection of his work.
With the Ambrosian Singers (choirmaster
John McCarthy ). Introduced by Sheridan Morley.
Recorded at the Hippodrome, Golders Green, London
See also R3 Wednesday 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
George Fenton
Unknown:
Martin Loveday
Choirmaster:
John McCarthy
Introduced By:
Sheridan Morley.

Last Wednesday evening, the cream of country music descended on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for the Country Music Association awards, hosted by Vince Gill. Mary Chapin Carpenter, Alison Krauss, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Pam Tillis, Alan Jackson and Shania Twain were just some of the nominees.
Tonight's programme features highlights of the ceremony, performances by the award winners and some special guest stars. Producer Dave Shannon
SIMULTANEOUS BROADCAST WITH BBC2 from 10.10

Contributors

Unknown:
Vince Gill.
Unknown:
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Unknown:
Alison Krauss
Unknown:
Dolly Parton
Unknown:
George Strait
Unknown:
Pam Tillis
Unknown:
Alan Jackson
Unknown:
Shania Twain
Producer:
Dave Shannon

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