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Iain Ballamy

Julian Joseph presents saxophonist, composer and bandleader Iain Ballamy performing at Kings Place in London with his quartet Anorak.

Julian Joseph presents a performance featuring saxophonist, composer and bandleader Iain Ballamy recorded at Kings Place, London. Ballamy has been a member of Loose Tubes, Bill Bruford's Earthworks, Django Bates's Human Chain and more recently Quercus, the award-winning trio with folk singer June Tabor and pianist Huw Warren. Tonight's music features his quartet 'Anorak' with Gareth Williams (piano), Steve Watts (double bass), Tim Giles (drums) and Ballamy on tenor saxophone. There is also the world premiere performance of a new supersized septet 'Anorak XL' featuring special guests Nathanial Facey (alto saxophone), Freddie Gavita (trumpet) and Kieran Mcleod (trombone).

This programme was originally broadcast in May 2014 as part of Iain Ballamy's 50th birthday celebrations.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 24 Oct 2015 17:00

Music Played

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    Tribute To Alan Skidmores Tribute To John Coltrane (Anorak Live)

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    Convolution (Anorak Live)

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    Lavender Eyes (Anorak Live)

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    Strawberries (Anorak Live)

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    Cockles And Mussels (Anorak Live)

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    One For Gary (Anorak XL Live)

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    On The Mend (Anorak XL Live)

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    Whats In A name? (Anorak XL Live)

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    Lobster Upgrade Mondays (Anorak XL Live)

Iain Ballamy's Anorak - Line Up

Iain Ballamy - Tenor Sax

Gareth Williams - Piano聽

Steve Watts - Double Bass聽

Tim Giles - Drums

Iain Ballamy's Anorak XL - Line Up

Iain Ballamy - Tenor Sax

Gareth Williams - Piano聽

Steve Watts - Double Bass聽

Tim Giles - Drums

Nathaniel Facey - Alto Sax聽

Kieran McCloud - Trombone聽

Freddie Gavita - Trumpet

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 May 2014 18:00
  • Sat 24 Oct 2015 17:00