Celebrated pianist, composer and broadcaster Richard Michael BEM pays homage to the song-writing talents of another Richard in a programme of his best known tunes " song-writing genius Richard Rodgers. Featuring music from Oklahoma and Sound of Music, Richard will explain why these melodies are so strong and have featured in the repertoire of jazz musicians including John Coltrane and Count Basie. Richard Michael is known as one of the countries outstanding jazz educators with a gift for opening up the hidden secrets in all kinds of music.