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  1. 28 Nov 2009 16:00 –17:00 BBC Radio 3 Jazz Library
    Lionel Hampton
    Alyn Shipton with career highlights of the great vibraphonist and pianist Lionel Hampton.
  2. 28 Nov 2009 17:00 –18:00 BBC Radio 3 Jazz Record Requests
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    Geoffrey Smith presents a selection of listeners' jazz requests.
  3. 29 Nov 2009 00:00 –01:00 BBC Radio 3 Jazz Library
    Junior Mance
    Alyn Shipton talks to pianist Junior Mance and they select his best recordings. (R)
  4. 29 Nov 2009 23:45 –01:00 BBC Radio 3 Jazz Line-Up
    Bobby Hutcherson, Tom Gibbs
    Including conversation with Bobby Hutcherson and music from pianist Tom Gibbs.

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Alyn Shipton identifies the key players, bandleaders, vocalists and arrangers who should form the cornerstone of any jazz collection. Jazz Library is broadcast on Saturdays at 16.00 on BBC Radio 3. Please note, this podcast is only available in the UK.

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The latest news on classical music. Interviews with key UK and international performers, composers, directors, conductors and musicians. With features on opera, jazz, world and community music making. BBC Radio 3's 45 minute music magazine show presented by Tom Service and Petroc Trelawny. Broadcast every Saturday at 12.15pm (exc. last Sat in month). Please note, this podcast is only available in the UK.

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