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The Essay Jazz Among the British Episodes

  1. Mon 22 Jun 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    On Not Being a Jazzer

    Geoffrey Smith reflects on perceptions of jazz in Britain and questions the term 'jazzer'. (R)

  2. Tue 23 Jun 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    The British Audience

    Geoffrey Smith looks at the how the audience for jazz in Britain has evolved over time. (R)

  3. Wed 24 Jun 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Americans in Britain

    Geoffrey Smith on how Britain influenced the work of two celebrated American jazz artists. (R)

  4. Thu 25 Jun 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Stan Tracey

    4/5 Geoffrey Smith on the work of Stan Tracey, paragon of British jazz and of jazz in Britain. (R)

  5. Fri 26 Jun 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Sonny Rollins

    Geoffrey Smith on the connection Sonny Rollins forged with his British audience. (R)