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The Becks Rhythm Series kicks off tonight in Dublin’s Sugar Club band brings together some cutting-edge jazz players. Here, keyboardist Bill Laurance and Hiatus Kaiyote’s Paul Bender discuss their favourite licks, riffs and influences