John Surman
Roy Plomley's castaway is saxophonist John Surman.
John Surman, who plays the baritone saxophone, has acquired an international reputation as a jazz musician and so spends much of his time abroad.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about the various groups he has formed like SOS and the Brass Project, about his work as a composer, including that for the Carolyn Carlson Dance Theatre at the Paris Opera, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: St Matthew Passion No 1 by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Set of Wisden Almanack
Luxury: Vat of Bordeaux wine
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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Paradise
- Ellington In Concert Vol 01.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Kommt, ihr T枚chter
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Charlie Parker All-Stars
Parker's Mood
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Sonny Rollins With Orchestra
He's Younger Than You Are (from Alfie)
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Kathleen Ferrier
Blow The Wind Southerly
- A Song Recital.
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Will o' the Wisp
- Sketches of Spain.
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Chorus of the Ensemble Of The Bulgarian Republic
Mother Has Decided To Marry Me Off
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John Coltrane
Chasin' the Trane
Artist: Eric Dolphy
- Coltrane Live at the Village Vanguard.
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Book Choice
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Set of Wisden Almanack
Luxury Choice
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Vat of Bordeaux wine
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Surman |
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Oct 1984 18:2591热爆 Radio 4
- Fri 12 Oct 1984 09:0591热爆 Radio 4
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