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The Jazz and Blues of Sir Van Morrison
Following the passing of Walter Love we rebroadcast a special conversation with Sir Van Morrison where he discussed his early jazz and blues influences.
Following the passing of Walter Love, we rebroadcast a Jazz Club special with Sir Van Morrison. In the first of two programmes he discussed his early musical influences including bluesmen Sonny Terry, Leadbelly, and Howlin' Wolf, alongside jazz artists Woody Herman, Louis Armstrong, Lonnie Johnson, and Miles Davis. The programme also included a family touch - a recording of Van's mother Violet singing Basin Street Blues.
Last on
Sun 3 Mar 2024
21:03
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Ulster & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Foyle
Clips
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Van on discovering Lead Belly
Duration: 01:07
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How a paper round bought Van Morrison 'Hootin' Blues'
Duration: 01:00
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Sep 2017 21:03Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Ulster & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Foyle
- Christmas Day 2017 18:03Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Ulster & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Foyle
- Sun 3 Mar 2024 21:03Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Ulster & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Foyle