Chatting with one of the busiest UK jazz musicians, sax player Ben Castle, about scoring, recording, Stevie Wonder, Sammy Davis Jnr and much more

Watford Jazz Junction

In this fabulous episode, sax player and clarinetist Ben Castle talks about his jazz journey and all the junctions en route.

A fount of great stories, Ben shares tales from his exceptional musical journey including meeting Stevie Wonder in Buckingham Palace (as you do), playing with scores of wonderful musicians from the worlds of jazz, pop and rock, and reveals all about that sensational viral clip featuring his dad Roy Castle dancing alongside Buddy Rich and Sammy Davis Jnr.

Ben's album choices include:

• A Love Supreme by John Coltrane (1965) released on Impulse!

• Mingus Ah Um by Charles Mingus (1959) released on Columbia

• Native Dancer by Wayne Shorter (1975) released on Columbia

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Show info

Presenter: Chris Newstead, www.watfordjazzjunction.com

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Recorded March 2021.

Photo of Ben by Alex Beldea