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Abdullah Ibrahim, the pioneering jazz artist and man behind Water From An Ancient Well, talks about growing up in Cape Town and the making of his new album.

Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz, and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to the future.

This week's show features an interview with legendary jazz artist Abdullah Ibrahim, formerly known as Dollar Brand. Ibrahim talks about growing up in Cape Town; the story behind Ishmael, one of Jamie's favourite ever tracks; and the making of his new album Bombella, which is widely regarded as the culmination of his whole career.

Plus Jamie delves into the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ archives to see what classic jazz session recording he can find next.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 27 Apr 2010 19:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The George Benson Quartet

    Summertime

    • It’s Uptown.
    • Columbia.
    • 983 2512.

  • Gerry Mulligan

    Just In Time

    • What Is There To Say?.
    • Bluejack.
    • R151405.

  • JosΓ© James

    Blackmagic

    • Blackmagic.
    • Brownswood.
    • BWOOD041CD.

  • Dinah Washington

    Careless Love

    • Dinah Washington Sings Bessie Smith.
    • Emarcy.
    • R123394.

  • Archive Session Track

    • The John Surman Octet

      Beyond The Hill

      Live on the Jazz Workshop - 12/10/1969

  • Empirical

    So He Left

    • Out β€˜N’ In.
    • Naim.
    • naimcd139.

  • Camille

    Paris

    • Le Sac Des Filles.
    • Virgin / EMI.
    • 724381278222.

  • Christian Scott

    The Eraser

    • Yesterday You Said Tomorrow.
    • Concord Jazz.
    • 0888072314122.

  • Abdullah Ibrahim

    Ishmael

    • African Suite.
    • Enja.
    • R 416804.

  • Abdullah Ibrahim & WDR Big Band Cologne - Bombella

  • Nancy Wilson

    You'd Be So Nice To Come ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ To

    • Hollywood – My Way.
    • Capitol.
    • T 1934.

Broadcast

  • Tue 27 Apr 2010 19:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2