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A new four-part series in which Norman Jay profiles music industry giant Quincy Jones , whose vast canon of achievements speaks of his formidable talents as composer, record producer, arranger, conductor and musician in as many genres, including big band (Lionel Hampton), 60s girl group
(Lesley Gore ) and 80s dance pop (Michael Jackson ).
Featuring input from George Martin , Phil Ramone , Lesley Gore and many others. Producers Phil Critchlow and Simon Jacobs

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Norman Jay
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Quincy Jones
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Lesley Gore
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Michael Jackson
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George Martin
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Phil Ramone
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Lesley Gore
Producers:
Phil Critchlow
Producers:
Simon Jacobs

Series in which
John Dankworth assesses the life and career ofjazz and swing aristocrat Count Basie. This edition recalls his work in the 50s with arrangers
Ernie Wilkins , Frank Foster and Quincy Jones and singers such as Sarah Vaughan , Sammy Davis Jr and Paul Robeson.

Contributors

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John Dankworth
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Ernie Wilkins
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Frank Foster
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Quincy Jones
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Sarah Vaughan
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Sammy Davis Jr
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Paul Robeson.

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