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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 BBC Radio 4 in February 2017.

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30 minutes

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Fri 20 Mar 202600:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 28 Feb 201711:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 4 Mar 201715:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 19 Mar 202610:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 19 Mar 202616:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 Mar 202600:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra