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John Peel presents a three-part profile of the record producer and Atlantic Records executive who coined the term "rhythm and blues".
In this programme Wexler recalls working at Billboard, joining Atlantic and producing and promoting the label's R'n'B acts, including ground breaking records by the likes of Ray Charles, Solomon Burke and Aretha Franklin.

Contributors

Presenter:
John Peel
Subject:
Jerry Wexler
Producer:
Kevin Howlett

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