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Series in which Chris Barber recalls seven key years in jazz history.This edition rewinds to 1925, the year in which Bix Beiderbecke and Louis Armstrong cut some landmark recordings, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band split and Hammond organ pioneer Jimmy Smith was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

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Presenter:
Chris Barber

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More