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Clarke Peters and Michael Brandon narrate the story of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra and guests perform as part of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

The Billy Strayhorn / Duke Ellington story is performed at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. "Half Way To Dawn" features Guy Barker & his Big Band, plus the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra & conductor Mike Dixon.
Special guests Madeline Bell, Ian Shaw and Emma Smith perform classics such as "Lush Life", "Sophisticated Lady", "Jump for Joy" and "Satin Doll" as Clarke Peters and Michael Brandon narrate the story of these two jazz greats.

2 hours

Last on

Fri 1 May 2009 19:30

Broadcast

  • Fri 1 May 2009 19:30