Alex Horne and his band learn to speak 'jazz' and head into space. With explorer Benedict Allen. Series warm-up from March 2011.
Comedian Alex Horne and his 5 piece jazz band present a successful pilot of an audience show combining comedy, improvisation, storytelling and music.
They explore the fantasies of a computer programmer; try combat aerobics for the over 60s; learn to speak 'jazz' and journey into space.
Meanwhile special guest, the explorer Benedict Allen, finds out if music can enhance his rumble in the jungle.
Alex Horne ...... Host
Joe Auckland ...... Trumpet
Mark Brown ...... Saxophone
Will Collier ...... Bass
Ben Reynolds ...... Drums and percussion
Joe Stilgoe ...... Keyboards and piano
Producer: Julia McKenzie.
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in March 2011.
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