Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert - 06/10/2008

From the Wigmore Hall, London, British saxophonist John Harle performs an eclectic programme of Bartok, Dowland and Ellington arrangements with pianist Steve Lodder. The versatile British saxophonist John Harle is a performer, director and composer whose work crosses the conventional boundaries of classical, jazz and commercial music. He is joined in this eclectic programme with pianist Steve Lodder, who worked with Harle on his 'shadow of the duke' recording project. They perform arrangements of Duke Ellington, alongside the jazz-influenced saxophone sonata by American composer and performer Phil Woods. Bartok: Three Hungarian Folksongs (from Csik) Woods: Sonata Harle: Three Secrets from the Abyss Ellington (arr. Harle/Lodder): In a Sentimental Mood; Sultry Sunset; Star-Crossed Lovers.