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Lovers of jazz saxophone (and jazz saxophonists) are being really spoiled by this programme.  Alan Barnes is as wonderfully exciting a performer on both alto and baritone saxophones, not to mention clarinet (of which he is also a true master), as you could hope to see, he possesses a superb command of his instruments, which is employed to ultimate effect in the creation of jazz of the very highest quality.  Alan’s versatility and technical brilliance enable him to move through a varied repertoire that often incorporates the musical styles and compositions of those such as Charlie Parker and Gerry Mulligan as well as compositions of his own.  A man with an outrageously engaging sense of humour that shines through his music and punctuates the enlightening and entertaining verbal gems to which he treats his audience. www.alanbarnesjazz.com

(Photo of Alan Barnes from his website.)