Series II: Episode 7: In Conversation: Phil Veacock
Description
This episode of the Music Department's 'In Conversation' series features saxophonist with the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Phil Veacock, in discussion with director of the University Concert and Big Bands, Ian Swatman.
From reflecting on early inspiration playing the recorder and school leading into playing the clarinet, Phil looks back on being inspired to take up the saxophone on seeing 2-Tone bands playing on 'Top of the Pops;' playing with 'The Larks' and turning down a recording contract; illicit vegetable snaffling in east Kent; joining the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, playing on 'Wogan' and Chris Evans' 'Don't Forget Your Toothbrush' and the 'Hootenanny' revels; and, during COVID restrictions, finding alternative work as a delivery driver for the Charlton Bakehouse bakery.
Theme: Partita no.2 by JS Bach; Olivia Harris-Harding, violin
United States
