Coming up on Friday's programme…
Feb 27. Tonight's BLUE includes a recent batch of ECM releases, including kantele-player Sinikka Langeland; Charlie Haden, Paul Motian and Keith Jarrett recorded in Hamburg back in 1974; a posthumous title from Canadian flugelhorn-player Kenny Wheeler; Eberhard Weber (pictured), playing an electric double bass of his own design; and saxophonist Chris Potter. We'll also hear original music by Leo Brouwer (see BLUE TUNES, below); harpist Caitrin Finch; part of Hans Zimmer's "Interstellar" soundtrack; vintage Factory Records fare by Vini Reilly; a harmonica quartet from Finland; singer-songwriters David Sylvian and Tori Amos; the Danish String Quartet; and folk artist Eliza Carthy. 10pm start...
Guitarist Leo Brouwer has dedicated himself to the musical culture of his native Cuba all his life, pursuing the role of composer, educator and guitarist as well as activist in the Cuban Communist Party. Celebrating his 75th birthday this week, on Blue we sample Brouwer’s extensive catalogue with his well known guitar compositions and arrangements along with his lesser known chamber works.
