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Liam Noble and Matana Roberts Solos

Jez Nelson introduces two musicians performing from their new albums: pianist Liam Noble, playing in concert at the Vortex in London, plus saxophonist Matana Roberts in the studio.

Pianist Liam Noble performs left-field takes on standards and exploratory originals at the launch of his latest solo album, A Room Somewhere, recorded at the Vortex in London.

'One of the most interesting and under-rated pianists in 21st century jazz', in the words of jazz critic Peter Bacon, Noble has been an influential figure on the British scene since the mid 1990s. Over the years he's worked in a wide range of different settings, establishing himself as a pianist of choice for free improvisers Ingrid Laubrock and Evan Parker; collaborating with Brit-jazz traditionalists like saxophonist Bobby Wellins; and experimenting with electronica, inspired by the music Aphex Twin.

A Room Somewhere, his first solo album for 20 years, draws on all of those experiences as well as influences from electric-era Miles Davis and music written for guitar and banjo.

Noble also joins Jez Nelson in the studio for our latest MP3 shuffle, revealing the music that makes him tick as the contents of his MP3 player emerge at random.

Also on the programme, American saxophonist Matana Roberts re-interprets music from her latest album in the Jazz on 3 studio. Coin Coin Chapter 3 is a richly layered, immersive experience, combining fragments of folk music, poetry readings, electronics and saxophone improvisations.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Mon 26 Oct 2015 23:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • 大象传媒 Introducing Track

    • Family Band

      Bring Lulu

      Composer: Tom Rivi猫re

      • Family Band.

  • Liam Noble in concert at the Vortex, London on 22 April 2015

    • Liam Noble

      Round Midnight

      Composer: Thelonious Monk

  • Liam Noble MP3 Shuffle

    • Ssaza Chief Kago & Danieri Sanuwaniko

      Oyagala Nkole Ntya

      • Royal Court Music From Uganda.
      • SWP.

    • McCoy Tyner

      Man from Tanganyika

      Composer: McCoy Tyner

      • Tender Moments.
      • Blue Note.

    • Ensemble Nipponia

      Esashi Oiwake

      Composer: Trad.

      • Japan: Traditional Vocal And Instrumental Music.
      • Nonesuch.

    • Michael Gibbs & The Only Chrome-Waterfall Orchestra

      To Lady Mac: In Retrospect

      Composer: Mike Gibbs

      • Mike Gibbs Directs the Only Chrome-Waterfall Orchestra.
      • Bronze.

    • Annette Peacock

      Butterflies

      Composer: Annette Peacock

      • I Have No Feelings.
      • Ironic.

  • Liam Noble in concert at the Vortex, London on 22 April 2015

    • Liam Noble

      Mayday

      Composer: Liam Noble

    • Liam Noble

      Directions

      Composer: Joe Zawinul

    • Liam Noble

      It Might As Well Be Spring

      Composer: Richard Rodgers / Oscar Hammerstein

  • Matana Roberts Discusses Coin Coin Chapter 3

    • Matana Roberts

      The Good Book Says

      Composer: Matana Roberts

    • Matana Roberts

      Dreamer of Dreams

      Composer: Matana Roberts

    • Matana Roberts

      As Years Roll By

      Composer: Matana Roberts

    • Matana Roberts

      All Is Written

      Composer: Matana Roberts

  • Matana Roberts in session at The Jazz On 3 studios on 5 October 2015

    • Matana Roberts

      Improvisation based on Coin Coin Chapter 3

      Composer: Matana Roberts

Broadcast

  • Mon 26 Oct 2015 23:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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