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Sax - Jazz Masterclass

Saxophonist Tim Garland sits in with Kevin Legendre to explain why the sax has become such a cornerstone instrument in the world of jazz.

Saxophonist Tim Garland sits in with Kevin Legendre to explore what has made the sax a cornerstone instrument in the world of jazz. As well as performing examples, including a stunning solo rendition of the well known standard "Body and Soul", Tim brings in a collection of great recordings by the likes of John Coltrane and Jan Garbarek to illustrate his points.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 11 Nov 2016 03:05

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:02

    Chick Corea

    Part 2 (dedicated to John Coltrane)

  • 00:06

    John Coltrane

    Blue Train

  • 00:14

    Vernon Duke

    April In Paris

    Performer: Charlie Parker. Orchestra: Jimmy Carroll & His Orchestra.
  • 00:16

    Gerry Mulligan

    Freeway

  • 00:22

    Coleman Hawkins & Coleman Hawkins

    Body and Soul

  • 00:23

    Joe Lovano

    Body and Soul

  • 00:29

    Jan Garbarek - Bobo Stenson Quartet

    Hasta Siempre

  • 00:34

    John Surman

    Edges of Illusion

  • 00:39

    Miles Davis

    Sweet Pea

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  • Thu 12 Nov 2015 22:05
  • Fri 11 Nov 2016 03:05

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