Tonight on Radio 3 programme The Essay to be first broadcast at a quarter to eleven pianist Neil Cowley presents in 'If Walls Could Talk' his thoughts on his residency in Derry/Londonderry, part of the inaugural UK City of Culture this year in the city.

During his time in Derry, Cowley has performed with his hit trio, formed a specially assembled choir, conducted masterclasses, and on 7 December will play a concert featuring a new untitled work at the Guildhall, the climax of his year in Derry.

Listen to the programme on the radio or via this link later: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03cnms1

Neil Cowley pictured in the middle of the photograph at a piano masterclass he conducted during the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival as part of his city of culture residency earlier in the year. With musicians Laurence McDaid aka Grim (left), Neil Burns, and Caolán McLaughlin. photo: Marlbank