Chatting with tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste about St Lucia, UK jazz, and learning the bass clarinet

Watford Jazz Junction by Chris Newstead

Episode notes

We continue season 4 with a hugely enjoyable chat in conversation with saxophonist Denys Baptiste.

A giant of the London jazz scene, Denys's sound is instantly recognised, along with his fantastic back catalogue of stellar albums.

We chat about musical progress and coming out of lockdown, saxes and bass clarinets, and his many junctions and influences. Plus(!), Denys boldly takes on our brand new St Lucia quiz mega challenge! If you don't know the delights of green figs and salt fish listen on...

Denys's album recommendations include:

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