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Mette Henriette plus Ferg's Imaginary Big Band

Norwegian saxophonist Mette Henriette’s inspirations, plus live music from Leeds juggernaut Ferg's Imaginary Big Band.

Kevin Le Gendre hears from Sámi-Norwegian saxophonist, composer and improviser Mette Henriette whose recent album, Drifting, earned rave reviews. Mette is internationally recognised for her creative compositions, written for her own groups and large-scale ensembles including the Oslo Philharmonic, the Arctic Philharmonic and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. Here she shares some of the music that has inspired her, including a masterclass in emotional expression by opera star Maria Callas, and a Miles Davis classic that taught her the value of getting lost, as well as the importance of trusting her instincts.

Also in the programme, concert highlights from Leeds ensemble Ferg's Imaginary Big Band, recorded live at Manchester Jazz Festival 2023. Led by composer Fergus Quill and taking inspiration from Sun Ra, Loose Tubes and others, the band play expansive, high-energy sets that are never the same twice.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 1 Jul 2023 17:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Balimaya Project

    Anka Tulon

    • When The Dust Settles.
    • New Soil.

  • Snazzback

    Stokes Croft Sleep Clinic (feat. t l k)

    • Ruins Everything.
    • Worm Discs.

  • Ferg's Imaginary Big Band

    Sun Dream (Live at Manchester Jazz Festival)

    • Live at Manchester Jazz Festival 2023.

  • Jacques Schwarz-Bart

    Central Park North

    • The Harlem Suite.
    • Ropeadope.

  • Kenny Dorham

    Afrodisia

    • Afrocuban.
    • Blue Note Records.

  • Ferg's Imaginary Big Band

    The World Is On Fire (Live at Manchester Jazz Festival)

    • Live at Manchester Jazz Festival 2023.

  • Zoe Rahman

    Go With The Flow

    • Colour of Sound.
    • Manushi Records.

  • Emma Rawicz

    Middle Ground

    • Chroma.
    • ACT Records.

  • Dorothy Ashby

    Moonlight In Vermont

    • Hip Harp.
    • Prestige Records.

  • Mette Henriette

    I villvind

    • Drifting.
    • ECM.

  • Miles Davis

    Blue In Green

    • Kind of Blue.
    • Columbia.

  • Talab Khan Barna

    Sat Bhayan Ki Ek Behanadli I

    • Latcho Drom.
    • Virgin records.

  • Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre & Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire

    Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore" (Tosca)

    • Puccini: Tosca.
    • EMI records.

  • Gil Evans & Miles Davis

    The Maids of Cadiz

    • Miles Ahead.
    • Columbia.

  • Ferg's Imaginary Big Band

    Gutterball

    • Live at Manchester Jazz Festival 2023.

Broadcast

  • Sat 1 Jul 2023 17:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3