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Jazz Footprints for Wednesday 20 June 2012

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Programme 8 of 13

This week on Jazz Footprints we talk to jazz drummer and composer John Rae.  Scottish-born, he now resides in Wellington after completing his placement of Composer-In-Residence at Victoria University in 2010. With his father a well-known bass player in Scotland, “music began in the family” and his siblings have all been involved professionally in music. He has a unique perspective on performing and is a founding member of local group ‘The Troubles.’

Music Details:

Brian Kellock Trio: The Peacocks
Composer: Rowles
From the album: Live at Henry’s
(Caber)

The Troubles: Eastern Promises
Composer: Rae
From the album: The Troubles
(Rattle)

The Troubles: Mistique
Composer: Rae
From the album: The Troubles
(Rattle)

The Troubles: Yekannywackit
Composer: Rae
From the album: The Troubles
(Rattle)

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John Rae
Scottish drummer John Rae with Budhi Putra (Java) and Wayan Udane Sumatra)