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The House That Jazz Built

Paul Merton looks back at the origins and impact of 'Ronnie Scott's', Britain's most famous Jazz venue. From 2009.

Paul Merton explores the origins of one of the world's most famous venues and examines its impact in the world of music

Recorded at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Central London.

Featuring interviews with leading jazz artists Salena Jones, Ian Shaw, Jay Phelps and James Pearson.

With music and archive from personalities associated with the venue which celebrated its 60th birthday in 2019.

Made to mark the club 50th anniversary.

Producer: Stephen Garner

First broadcast on Radio 4 in December 2009.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Jan 202202:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Thu 3 Dec 200911:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 6 Dec 200913:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 6 Apr 201506:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 6 Apr 201513:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 6 Apr 201520:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 7 Apr 201501:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Sep 201806:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Sep 201813:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Sep 201820:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 19 Sep 201801:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 11 Jan 202214:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 12 Jan 202202:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra