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Radio 2,10 mins

Alan Barnes speaks to Clare Teal

The Swing & Big Band Show with Clare Teal

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Award-winning saxophonist Alan Barnes joins Clare Teal in the studio to speak about how he first started listening to jazz music. He tells Clare about his time as a live session musician in the 80s (including 15-minute rehearsals with Kenny Baker) and picks some of his favourite records of all time. Tracklisting: Duke Ellington - Harlem Air Shaft Gerry Mulligan & the Concert Jazz Band - Black Nightgown Alan Barnes All Stars - Serenade To An Anchovy

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