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  1. Jazz Concerts

    Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, a personal journey taking in great musicians and great music.

  2. Eric Dolphy

    Geoffrey Smith celebrates the work of saxophonist Eric Dolphy.

  3. Dave Brubeck Tribute

    Geoffrey Smith presents a tribute to pianist Dave Brubeck.

  4. Review of 2012

    Geoffrey Smith reviews the 2012 editions of the programme, with listeners' suggestions.

  5. A Christmas Miscellany

    Geoffrey Smith presents a Christmas miscellany.

  6. Jimmy Rushing

    Geoffrey Smith concentrates on hits of the later career of singer Jimmy Rushing.

  7. Jim Hall

    Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, a personal journey taking in great musicians and great music.

  8. Sidney Bechet

    Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, a personal journey taking in great musicians and great music.

  9. Sonny Rollins

    Geoffrey Smith selects key recordings by tenor saxophone player Sonny Rollins.

  10. Art Tatum

    Geoffrey Smith focuses on the work of virtuosic pianist Art Tatum.

  11. Earl 'Fatha' Hines

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the remarkable career of pianist Earl 'Fatha' Hines.

  13. Duke Ellington

    Geoffrey Smith explores the keyboard style of Duke Ellington, in solos and ensembles.

  14. Harlem Stride Pianists

    Geoffrey Smith's Jazz, a personal journey taking in great musicians and great music.

  15. Horace Silver

    Geoffrey Smith introduces a tribute to the late pianist and composer Horace Silver.

  16. Ella Fitzgerald

    Geoffrey Smith presents a personal journey, taking in great musicians and great music.

  17. Benny Carter

    Geoffrey Smith explores the career of alto saxophonist and composer Benny 'King' Carter.

  18. September Songs

    A seasonal selection of jazz recordings inspired by autumn.

  19. Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

    Geoffrey Smith presents music from Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.

  20. Jazz Portraits

    Geoffrey Smith presents a gallery of jazz portraits.

  21. Jazz Goes Waltzing

    Geoffrey Smith surveys swing in three-quarter time, from Fats Waller to Chick Corea.

  22. 05/08/2012

    Geoffrey Smith presents a special Olympic-themed edition.

  23. Benny Goodman

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the achievements of Benny Goodman.

  24. Art Farmer

    Geoffrey Smith considers the career of one of the aristocrats of jazz trumpet, Art Farmer.

  25. Jelly Roll Morton

    Geoffrey Smith considers one of the godfathers of jazz, Jelly Roll Morton.

  26. John Kirby Orchestra

    A personal journey, taking in great musicians and great music.

  27. Al Cohn and Zoot Sims

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the partnership and individual careers of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims.

  28. Classical Jazz

    Geoffrey considers the extent to which classical traditions have influenced jazz.

  29. Porgy and Bess

    Geoffrey Smith explores the many jazz interpretations of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess.

  30. Jimmie Lunceford

    Geoffrey Smith surveys the greatest hits of bandleader Jimmie Lunceford.

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