Godfathers of Jazz: Lalo Schifrin
Kevin Le Gendre shines a spotlight on Argentinian composer/arranger Lalo Schifrin, best known for his film and TV scores.
Kevin Le Gendre shines a spotlight on Argentinian composer/arranger Lalo Schifrin, best known for his film and TV scores, including "Theme from Mission: Impossible" combining the drive of funk with jazz.
He worked closely with Dizzy Gillespie and is also famous for his work with Clint Eastwood, particularly the Dirty Harry films. Includes a special interview with Lalo Schifrin.
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:05Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
Hot House
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00:06Jimmy Smith
C Jam Blues
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00:07Dizzy Gillespie
Manteca
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00:12Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra
Panamericana
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00:18Lalo Schifrin
Mannix (Theme)
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00:21Lalo Schifrin Orchestra And Sextet
Pega Joso
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00:24Lalo Schifrin
Cool Hand Luke
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00:29Lalo Schifrin
Secret Code
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00:32Lalo Schifrin
Mission Impossible
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00:36Lalo Schifrin
Bullitt
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00:40Portishead
Sour Times
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00:41Lalo Schifrin
Theme From Joy House (feat. Jimmy Smith)
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00:46Lalo Schifrin
Birdland
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00:53Lalo Schifrin
Charlie Parker: The Firebird
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00:57Lalo Schifrin
Dirty Harry Main Theme
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- Fri 11 Nov 201615:00BBC Music Jazz
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