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
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Rockin' Chair
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Art Tatum
Body and Soul
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Lament
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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
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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
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Book Choice
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Baha'i Prayer Book
Luxury Choice
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Trumpet
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dizzy Gillespie |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Jan 1980 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 25 Jan 1980 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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