Harold Budd is an artist often played on the show. Over a careering spanning nearly 40 years, he has released numerous solo albums and collaborated with - among others - Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Andy Partridge (XTC), and Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins.)
I was first introduced to his work via his avant-garde/jazz album "The Pavillion of Dreams." Produced by Brian Eno, the highlight for me is the 18 minute track "Bismillahi 'Rrahman 'Rrahim" which features Marion Brown on alto saxophone over a bed of slow flowing chord progressions.
If you are interested in hearing more I recommend "The Pavillion of Dreams" or the soundtrack to the movie "Mysterious Skin."
