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‘It's jazz that gives me a sense of freedom’
An accomplished classical musician, JIM RATTIGAN talks to Chris Searle about making the transition to a very different musical genre

I DOUBT if there is a more multifaceted and versatile musician in Britain than French horn virtuoso Jim Rattigan.

Apart from his years as a classical musician with the London Symphony Orchestra and many other ensembles, and as studio stalwart playing James Bond themes or alongside Paul McCartney, George Michael, Shirley Bassey or Adele, he has turned to jazz over the last two decades.

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