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5/6. Jazz vocalist Clare Teal presents a series devoted to the various creative forces behind the making of a record. She continues her survey with a look at George Shearing, whose innovative work as a pianist first caught fire with both British and American jazz-lovers in the 1940s. Among his major hits are Lullaby of Birdland, September in the Rain and, with Nat "King" Cole, Let There Be Love.

A special edition featuring jazz star Clare Teal and - veteran-turned-rising pop star Tony Christie , live from His Majesty's Theatre as part of Radio 2 in Aberdeen. Robert Ziegler
conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra. With Ken Bruce.

Contributors

Unknown:
Clare Teal
Unknown:
Tony Christie
Unknown:
Robert Ziegler
Unknown:
Ken Bruce.

New series 1/8. Actor Sean Penn reads an abridged version of Bob Dylan's autobiography, first published a year ago. The series starts at the dawn of Dylan's career, when he signs to both Columbia Records and publishers Leeds Music. Abridged by Clive Stanhope Producer Elisa Shokoff

Contributors

Unknown:
Sean Penn
Unknown:
Bob Dylan
Abridged By:
Clive Stanhope
Producer:
Elisa Shokoff

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