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Ken Bruce presents the first of four programmes featuring the BBC Big Band on tour with the Berlin-based RIAS Big Band, who celebrate their
50th anniversary this year. They are joined on stage at Northampton's Derngate Theatre by guest vocalist Helen Shapiro.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Bruce
Unknown:
Helen Shapiro.

The series of programmes in which George Melly traces the development of jazz and blues. Tonight, he surveys the famous Gateway Arch of St Louis from the deck of a paddle steamer. At Scott
Joplin House he explores the connection between jazz and ragtime and meets the composer's descendants at a family reunion.
Written by Michael Pointon

Contributors

Unknown:
George Melly
Written By:
Michael Pointon

BBC Radio 2

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