Brian Morton introduces a concert given last year in the Adrian Boult Hall , Birmingham, by two bands led by drummers. From America, the Gerry Hemingway Quintet are joined by Michael Moore (reeds),
Wolter Wierbos (trumbone), Ernst Reijseger (cello) and Mark Dresser (double bass). From Britain, the Steve
Arguelles Band are joined by Julian Arguelles (alto saxophone), Stuart Hall (violin/guitar), Huw Warren (accordion) and Steve Watts (double bass). During the interval, Brian Morton talks to
Gerry Hemingway about his graduation from rock 'n' roll and Jimi Hendrix , his 12 years with Anthony Braxton , and the formation of his own quintet. Repeal