Danny Thompson
Glimpses of the life of the great English bass player.
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Glimpses of the life of the great English bass player.
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Into The Music
Saturday 5pm, Sunday 1am and Friday 3pm
Presented by Robyn Johnston
Danny Thompson has been playing gigs since he was a teenager in London in the fifties. From dance orchestras to jazz bands, from English folk reinventions to blues outfits and virtuoso African ensembles, Danny has ever been the double bassist of choice for those enamoured of his great sound, his profound musical intelligence and his unfailing good taste. This conversation with Robyn Johnston is illustrated by gems from his extraordinary career.
