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The Music Machine: The Art of Simplicity: 4

on BBC Radio 3

Stuart Maconie continues his quest for musical simplicity by looking at the art of accompaniment. He talks to the classical musician Julius Drake and to rock drummers Jim Keltner and Dave Mattacks to find the technique of playing a simple accompaniment and the dazzling effects which it can achieve.

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Contributors

Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Musician:
Julius Drake
Drummer:
Jim Keltner
Drummer:
Dave Mattacks

BBC Radio 3

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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