[Dixielandjazz] "Jazz" - and traditional jazz

[John Petters]

Marek Boym wrote:
> Hello folks,
> I've just read a long article on Dick Hyman, including interview
> therewith, published on another list.
> There was something there that caught my attention:  Hyman worked on
> television with Arthur Godfrey,who had a variety show first on the
> radio, then a TV/radio simulcast, then television. The ukulele-playing
> host hated jazz until Hyman persuaded him to listen to some trad
> stuff. Then you couldn't keep him away.

Similar reation on BBC Radio 4 today with Libby Purvis and guests with 
Chris Barber. Worth a listen. One guest said he enjoyed Chris's music 
but didn't nomally enjoy jazz.
Show website here. It is going out live at the moment but will be on 
Iplayer later this eve.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qrpf

-- 
John Petters
www.traditional-jazz.com
Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ