The Legends

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Charles Mingus

A full length documentary marking 100 years since Charles Mingus' birth in 1902. Hosted by Soweto Kinch and featuring star guests, bassists, performers and even Mingus's own son.

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John McLaughlin

John McLaughlin in conversation with David Freeman on his career, memories of working with Miles Davis and recently released audio of his Montreux Jazz Festival performances from over the years. The interview is accompanied by some of McLaughlin's greatest live recordings and celebrated collaborations. This Jazz FM Premium episode is an extended version of the conversation originally broadcast.

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Dudley Moore

Sourced from the British Library archives, Jazz FM founder Dave Lee chats to Dudley Moore in a programme originally transmitted on Jazz FM's first Christmas Day in 1990. We thank the British Library team, and specifically Paul Wilson, for his help in gaining access to this very special piece of Jazz FM history.

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Peggy Lee

Featuring interviews with Peggy's grand daughter, Holly Foster Wells, singer China Moses and Jo Harrop who performed in the Peggy Lee Story amongst others, the show explores the singer's shyness, coming out of retirement and the pressure she put on herself. The interviews are accompanied by some of Lee's greatest recordings.

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Nina Simone

In an archive interview, Nina Simone speaks to David Freeman about her first musical love - classical music, love and respect for Nelson Mandela and living a private life in France. The interview is accompanied by some of Simone's greatest recordings.