Episode 2. Alan Barnes (Saxophone) - ‘You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To’

Geoff gets the train to Leighton Buzzard to meet the legendary jazz saxophonist Alan Barnes. This intimate conversation reveals the musical journey of one of Britain's most respected reed players, from his first enchantment with Acker Bilk's clarinet to his evolution as a multi-award-winning bandleader, composer, and record label owner. Alan shares revelatory insights about the art of improvisation, explaining his refreshingly straightforward approach: "Play the tune and embellish it i...