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Jazz Library: Michel Portal

30/10/2011

Michel Portal

BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Library, Michel Portal

French saxophonist Michel Portal joins Alyn Shipton to survey his recorded work.

Ahead of a concert at the 2011 London Jazz Festival, French saxophonist and classical clarinettist Michel Portal joins Alyn Shipton to pick some of the best examples of his music.

French saxophonist Michel Portal is also one of the world's great classical clarinettists, and a restless musical experimenter. In this week's programme, prior to a concert at the London Jazz Festival, Portal joins Alyn Shipton to pick some of the best examples of his recorded jazz. From his multi-tracked solo "Dajarme" via work on clarinet, soprano, alto and tenor sax to his most recent album "Baliador", selections from which he will play in London, Portal's choices are eclectic and dazzlingly virtuosic.

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