The Definitive History Of Jazz In Britain

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The 2010s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. Hear how the 2010s have redefined jazz, with many exciting new voices adding their talents to the mix.

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The 2000s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. This episode features the 2000s. Hear how new audiences were being enticed towards jazz through fusions, fresh voices like Amy Winehouse and even hip hop.

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The 1990s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. This episode features the 1990s and features voices including Jamie Cullum, Catherine Tackley and Simon Spillett.

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The 1980s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. Jazz in the 80s witnessed a revolution with the arrival of new ensembles which would re-energise the scene. They include Courtney Pine and the Jazz Warriors. In this episode we also hear from original members Julian Joseph, Gary Crosby and Claude Deppa.

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The 1970s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. It's the 1970s - and new sounds are emerging. From indo-jazz fusion to jazz funk, it's a decade of even greater experimentation than the 60s.

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The 1960s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. In Episode 5 he hears how jazz entered the 60s with a Trad Boom led by Kenny Ball, Chris Barber and Acker Bilk.

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The 1950s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. In Episode 4 he hears how jazz developed in the 1950s and influenced other music.

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The 1940s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. In Episode 3 he hears how jazz continued through the war years.

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The 1930s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. In Episode 2 he hears how two American superstars of the era blazed a trail in the UK with tours of the country in the 1930s.

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The 1920s

It's been over 100 years in the making, but a landmark ten-part series looks at the history of jazz across the UK, presented by BBC journalist Clive Myrie. In Episode 1 he looks at the genre's roots prior to the 1920s and the so-called 'Jazz Age'.