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Dizzy Gillespie
Roy Plomley's castaway is jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie.
Favourite track: Parker's Mood by Charlie Parker All Stars
Book: Baha'i Prayer Book
Luxury: Trumpet
Last on
Fri 25 Jan 198009:05
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Roy Eldridge, Gene Krupa Band
Rockin' Chair
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Art Tatum
Body and Soul
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Lament
Artist: Gil Evans Orchestra
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Sarah Vaughan
Deep Purple
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Clifford Brown Ensemble
Daahoud
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Billy Eckstine & Eddie Fraser
You Don't Know What Love Is
Castaway's Favourite
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Charlie Parker All-Stars
Parker's Mood
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Ella Fitzgerald
Passion Flower
Artist: Duke Ellington Orchestra
Book Choice
Baha'i Prayer Book
Luxury Choice
Trumpet
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dizzy Gillespie |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Jan 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 25 Jan 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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