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Series in which the musician and conductor presents an eclectic array of music. This edition features Bernstein, Suk, Shostakovich, Johann Strauss , Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc, Mulet and Gershwin, including two contrasting versions of Porgy and Bess.

Contributors

Unknown:
Johann Strauss

George Melly recalls the less well known musicians who played a key part in the development of jazz. 2: King Oliver
A profile of the cornet player, composer and band leader who, in 1922, signed up a young Louis Armstrong. His Creole Jazz Band featured
Johnny Dodds and Armstrong's future wife, Lil Hardin.

Contributors

Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
Louis Armstrong.
Unknown:
Johnny Dodds
Unknown:
Lil Hardin.

BBC Radio 2

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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