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Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band. Isy Suttie duets with Alex, her Slovenian prince. From March 2012.

Alex's music-makers tackle the subject of 'hard water' and shine a spotlight on the troubled life of the double bassist.

Plus, they reveal the haunting sound of the 'ocarina'.

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his own 5 piece jazz band for music and comedy.

With guest comedian Isy Suttie, who persuades Alex to sing in a duet.

Host .... Alex Horne
Trumpet/banjo .... Joe Auckland
Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown
Double Bass/Bass .... Will Collier
Drums and Percussion .... Ben Reynolds
Piano/keyboard .... Joe Stilgoe
Guest performer .... Isy Suttie

Producer: Julia McKenzie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterAlex Horne
PerformerJoe Auckland
PerformerMark Brown
PerformerWill Collier
PerformerBen Reynolds
PerformerJoe Stilgoe
PerformerIsy Suttie
ProducerJulia McKenzie

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