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Chris Barber has been a jazz band leader since 1949. He didn't have to think too hard when Humphrey Carpenter invited him to nominate a 'great life' for discussion. His chosen subject is the founding father of jazz, Louis Armstrong (1901-1971). Joining them to discuss the immortal Satchmo is his biographer Laurence Bergreen. Producer: Peter Everett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2002.
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