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Playing: The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner

Afternoon on 3 Katie Derham introduces a Royal Opera House production of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman.

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Geoffrey Smith's Jazz

Geoffrey Smith's Jazz Episode guide

  1. Count Basie

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the work of Count Basie and his bands

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  2. Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the great recordings made by the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet.

    First broadcast: 26 May 2013

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  3. Woody Herman

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates clarinettist, saxophonist and bandleader Woody Herman.

    First broadcast: 19 May 2013

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  4. Gil Evans

    Geoffrey Smith picks personal favourites from arranger-composer Gil Evans's work.

    First broadcast: 12 May 2013

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  5. Mel Powell

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates pianist Mel Powell's dazzling solos and compositions.

    First broadcast: 05 May 2013

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  6. Latin Jazz

    Geoffrey Smith picks some scintillating examples of jazz with a Latin impulse.

    First broadcast: 28 Apr 2013

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  7. Chick Corea

    Geoffrey Smith surveys Chick Corea's various musical alliances across a spectrum of styles

    First broadcast: 21 Apr 2013

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  8. Blossom Dearie, Dave Frishberg

    Geoffrey Smith presents a celebration of singer-pianists Blossom Dearie and Dave Frishberg

    First broadcast: 14 Apr 2013

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  9. Bix Beiderbecke

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the music of cornettist, pianist and composer Bix Beiderbecke.

    First broadcast: 07 Apr 2013

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  10. Coleman Hawkins

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates Coleman Hawkins, considered the father of the jazz tenor sax.

    First broadcast: 31 Mar 2013

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  11. Lester Young

    Geoffrey Smith picks highlights from the post-Basie career of saxophonist Lester Young.

    First broadcast: 24 Mar 2013

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  12. Charlie Parker

    Geoffrey Smith picks personal favourites by the great saxophonist Charlie Parker.

    First broadcast: 17 Mar 2013

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  13. Modern Jazz Quartet

    Geoffrey Smith explores the distinctive art of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

    First broadcast: 10 Mar 2013

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  14. Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang

    A personal journey, taking in great musicians and great music.

    First broadcast: 03 Mar 2013

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  15. Ahmad Jamal Piano Trio

    Geoffrey Smith on how Ahmad Jamal's piano trio influenced the work of Miles Davis.

    First broadcast: 24 Feb 2013

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  16. Lambert, Hendricks and Ross

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the wit and virtuosity of vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks and Ross

    First broadcast: 17 Feb 2013

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  17. Bessie Smith

    Geoffrey Smith picks his favourite tracks from blues singer Bessie Smith.

    First broadcast: 10 Feb 2013

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  18. Lionel Hampton

    Geoffrey Smith features vibes player, pianist, percussionist and bandleader Lionel Hampton

    First broadcast: 03 Feb 2013

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  19. Charles Mingus

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the work of jazz titan Charles Mingus.

    First broadcast: 27 Jan 2013

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  20. The Evolution of Jazz in Concert

    Geoffrey Smith on the evolution of jazz in concert. Includes music from Lester Young.

    First broadcast: 20 Jan 2013

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  21. Eric Dolphy

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the work of saxophonist Eric Dolphy.

    First broadcast: 13 Jan 2013

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  22. Dave Brubeck Tribute

    Geoffrey Smith presents a tribute to pianist Dave Brubeck.

    First broadcast: 06 Jan 2013

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  23. Review of 2012

    Geoffrey Smith reviews the 2012 editions of the programme, with listeners' suggestions.

    First broadcast: 30 Dec 2012

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  24. A Christmas Miscellany

    Geoffrey Smith presents a Christmas miscellany.

    First broadcast: 23 Dec 2012

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  25. Jimmy Rushing

    Geoffrey Smith concentrates on hits of the later career of singer Jimmy Rushing.

    First broadcast: 16 Dec 2012

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  26. Jim Hall

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the career of celebrated guitarist Jim Hall.

    First broadcast: 09 Dec 2012

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  27. Sidney Bechet

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the work of New Orleans saxophonist Sidney Bechet.

    First broadcast: 18 Nov 2012

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  28. Sonny Rollins

    Geoffrey Smith selects key recordings by tenor saxophone player Sonny Rollins.

    First broadcast: 11 Nov 2012

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  29. Art Tatum

    Geoffrey Smith focuses on the work of virtuosic pianist Art Tatum.

    First broadcast: 04 Nov 2012

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  30. Earl 'Fatha' Hines

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the remarkable career of pianist Earl 'Fatha' Hines.

    First broadcast: 28 Oct 2012

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