Chris Parker introduces a concert given by the group in the Purcell Room last
December. Their leader is saxophonist Tim Garland , with Christine Tobin (vocals), Don Paterson (acoustic guitar), Steafan Hannigan
(bodhran/Uillean pipes) and Mark Fletcher (drums). The music, a unique mix of jazz and Celtic folk, includes Tim Garland 's Circle Suite, for which they are joined by members of the Opus 20 string ensemble. During the interval, Tim Garland talks to Chris Parker about his career.