Chatting with Clark Rundell about orchestral conducting, jazz, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding and Brad Mehldau

Chris is joined by conductor Clark Rundell, to discuss his approach to music, working with many of the world's jazz greats and orchestras.

Clark, professor of conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music, is a versatile and globally-in-demand musician. Hear him talk about current projects with Esperanza Spalding & Wayne Shorter, what challenges a classical & jazz conductor faces, and what music makes him smile.

There's also a double-change to the house band!

Clark's album recommendations include:

• Joy ...