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Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet

Friday 9 November 2007 23:45-1:00 (Radio 3)

Jez Nelson presents a gig from the Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet recorded recently in Leeds. In this, his flagship ensemble, the American saxophonist is joined by rising star Vijay Iyer on piano, Francois Moutin on bass, and Dan Weiss on drums. The quartet released the acclaimed album 'Codebook' earlier this year.

Duration:

1 hour 15 minutes

Playlist

Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producer: Peggy Sutton

Rudresh Mahanthappa Quartet recorded live at The Wardrobe, Leeds on Wednesday 24^th October 2007

Line-up:

Rudresh Mahanthappa - alto saxophone
Vijay Iyer - piano
Francois Moutin - double bass
Dan Weiss - drums

1^st Set:

The Shape Of Things / The Decider
Enhanced Performance

Kevin LeGendre interviews Rudresh Mahanthappa

2^nd Set:

Common Ground
Circus
My Sweetest

(All music composed by Rudresh Mahanthappa, except 'The Shape Of Things' by Rudresh Mahanthappa and Vijay Iyer)

Visit Rudresh Mahanthappa online at http://www.rudreshm.com/

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Episode and Playlist Information

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• 9 Nov 07 R. Mahanthappa Qt.
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• 26 Oct 07 Allsopp and Giles
• 19 Oct 07 Mike Gibbs 70th
• 12 Oct 07 Joe Zawinul Tribute
• 5 Oct 07 Charles Gayle