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Kevin Le Gendre explores how Jazz was received in the UK: the incredible impact of Duke Ellington's visits. From 2017.

A century after the first jazz recordings, Kevin Le Gendre explores how Jazz was received in the UK.

Second of a three-part series.

Kevin looks at the influence of the visits of Duke Ellington before and after the Second World War.

Producer: Harry Parker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2017.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 18 Mar 202600:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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3. Influence

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Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 Feb 201711:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 17 Mar 202610:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 17 Mar 202616:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 18 Mar 202600:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra