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Series in which Chris Barber recalls seven key years in jazz history. This edition rewinds to 1959, the year in which Barber's band had a hit with Petite Fleur. Other significant releases included John Coltrane 's Giant Steps and Dave Brubeck's Time Out, which featured Take Five, jazz's biggest ever pop hit.

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Presenter:
Chris Barber

Featuring the BBC Big Band, conducted by Jiggs Whigam , in a concert recorded last month at the Regentbau in Bad Kissingen, Germany, with guest vocalist Bill Ramsey. Presented by Stacey Kent.

Contributors

Conducted By:
Jiggs Whigam
Unknown:
Bill Ramsey.
Presented By:
Stacey Kent.

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