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3. Influence
Kevin Le Gendre explores how the UK reacted to Jazz music. After the Second World War jazz divides, its influence grows. From 2017.
A century after the first jazz recordings, Kevin Le Gendre explores how Jazz was received in the UK.
Conclusion of a three-part series.
Kevin investigates the role of jazz in Britain after the Second World War ended, and how the split between traditional and modern jazz showed itself in other art forms such as poetry.
Producer: Harry Parker
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 2017.
Last on
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00:30
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