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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 91热爆 Radio 4 in March 2012.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 26 Apr 2023 23:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Alex Horne
Performer Joe Auckland
Performer Mark Brown
Performer Will Collier
Performer Ben Reynolds
Performer Joe Stilgoe
Performer Isy Suttie
Producer Julia McKenzie

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Mar 2012 09:00
  • Mon 19 Mar 2012 22:30
  • Tue 20 Mar 2012 02:00
  • Sun 25 Mar 2012 07:30
  • Sun 25 Mar 2012 22:00
  • Thu 19 Apr 2012 18:30
  • Sun 13 Oct 2013 19:15
  • Fri 18 Oct 2013 07:30
  • Fri 18 Oct 2013 22:00
  • Sat 19 Oct 2013 17:30
  • Sun 20 Oct 2013 05:30
  • Fri 21 Nov 2014 23:00
  • Sun 17 Jul 2016 07:30
  • Sun 17 Jul 2016 17:30
  • Sun 17 Jul 2016 22:00
  • Mon 18 Jul 2016 05:30
  • Fri 12 Oct 2018 22:00
  • Wed 29 Apr 2020 23:30
  • Sat 9 Oct 2021 22:00
  • Wed 26 Apr 2023 23:00

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