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Last broadcast on Tue, 13 Jan 2009, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
Richard Coles presents a discussion series looking at collaborations between two musicians.
The recordings that Billie Holiday made with the saxophonist Lester Young were lauded for the way in which both artists complemented one another's sound, but away from the studio they also shared addictions to alcohol and drugs, which led to their early deaths. Richard is joined by jazz singer Clare Teal and saxophone player and jazz writer Dave Gelly to explore the personalities and music of Young and Holiday.
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Tue 13 Jan 200913:30
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