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J to Z: Miguel Atwood-Ferguson’s inspirations

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson’s inspirations

BBC Radio 3 - J to Z, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson’s inspirations

The composer and string player shares his inspirations. Plus, drummer Sun-Mi Hong live.

Composer and string player Miguel Atwood-Ferguson shares his inspirations. Plus, concert highlights from drummer Sun-Mi Hong.

Julian Joseph presents an interview with LA composer and string player Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, known for his brilliant orchestral reimagining of the music of hip-hop producer J Dilla (in Suite For Ma Dukes) and his work with everyone from Kamasi Washington and Flying Lotus to Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Wayne Shorter and Henry Mancini. Here, Miguel shares some of the inspirations behind his long-awaited debut album, Les Jardins Mystiques Vol​.​1, including a John Coltrane live track that Miguel describes as 'a love letter'. 

Also in the programme, Julian plays concert highlights from talented Korean drummer Sun-Mi Hong, plus more of the best jazz – past, present and future. 

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else.

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