Jess Gillam performs Anna Clyne's 'Glasslands' concerto for saxophone and orchestra with the Ulster Orchestra, conducted by Jonathan Bloxham, at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23 January 2026. 'Glasslands' conjures an imaginary world of three realms governed by the banshee - a female spirit who, in Irish folklore, heralds the death of a family member, usually by wailing, shrieking, or keening in the silence of the night. Jess Gillam is a saxophonist and presenter who The Times describes as “Not jus
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"If it sparks something within you then it's great music." 🎼 The awesome Jess Gillam makes ethereal sounds and talks about playing David Bowie on the soprano sax 🎷. With Samira Ahmed on Front Row. 📲 Hear the session and more on BBC Sounds. https://bbc.in/2ZBrNuL | BBC Radio 4
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We're excited for the broadcast of last week's Green concert featuring superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam 🙌💚🎷 Listen to BBC Radio 3 from 7.30pm tomorrow or catch up for 30 days on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/2JPpGhs | BBC Concert Orchestra
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When push comes to shove, Jess Gillam delivers her top three BBC Proms highlights of the season, all available to watch on BBC iPlayer or listen on BBC Sounds 🎶 | BBC Radio 3
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It was such an honour to play at the BAFTAs last night and I'm so excited to announce that my debut album is available to pre order now. To record an album has been a huge ambition of mine for a very long time so I can’t believe it’s actually happening! I’ve learned a lot through the recording process and the whole album consists of music I love so I am very excited to share it; I really hope you enjoy listening! | Jess Gillam
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