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Introduction

Introduction
Lucy Wakeford, Simon Gunton, Cleve Watkiss, Anna Pyne, Paul Gladstone Reid, Lucy Gould, Wally Cham and Eska Mtungwazi

Everyone comes into contact with musicians – if not in real life, then in their music. What are the lives that musicians live? How do they fill their days?

And how did they get to be where they are now?

Follow the links on this page to find out.

Articles

Articles
Different saxophones

It can be hard for young jazz players to find musicians their own age to share the interest with. But, later in his secondary school life, Jason Yarde found some kindred spirits.

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Joy Farrall is playing Clarinet

Clarinet-player Joy Farrall discusses her work with the Britten Sinfonia, her collaborations with other musicians, and the increasing diversity of the music she plays

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A look at the phenomenal success of jazz/hip hop collective Us3, which sampled old jazz records by the likes of Herbie Hancock – signalling the start of a career for pianist Gareth Williams.

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When it comes to relaxing at home, Gareth is often working on his music, but takes time out for his rock and pop favourites

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Kora-player Wali Cham talks about why you have to keep fit to play an instrument

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