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Kevin Le Gendre investigates the role of jazz in post World War II Britain and how the split between traditional and modern jazz showed itself in other art forms such as poetry.

In the century since the first jazz recordings, how has jazz has been received in the UK? Kevin Le Gendre explores how the music spread into popular culture.

Kevin investigates the role of jazz in post World War 2 Britain and how the split between traditional and modern jazz showed itself in other art forms such as poetry.

Producer: Harry Parker

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Sat 4 Mar 2017 15:30

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  • Tue 28 Feb 2017 11:30
  • Sat 4 Mar 2017 15:30