Gil Scott-Heron
Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and speaks to the poet, musician and author Gil Scott-Heron.
Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and speaks to Gil Scott-Heron.
Gil Scott-Heron, the legendary poet, musician and author whose work has influenced the fusion of jazz, soul and blues - and whose strong political views have found a voice in his music and have affected generations - gives a rare interview for Jamie Cullum.
Telling the story of what it was like growing up in Tennessee, the evidence of blues within his music and what jazz means to him, Gil reflects on his career and talks about the significance of his new album.
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Chris Connor
SeΓ±or Blues
- Chris Connor In Person.
- Atlantic.
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The Ted Heath Orchestra feat. Jack Parnell
Birmingham Bounce
- Turn On The Heath.
- Sunflower.
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Jimmy Smith
Slightly Monkish
- The Incredible Jimmy Smith At The Organ.
- Blue Note.
- 63811.
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Amy Winehouse
Moody's Mood For Love
- Frank.
- Island.
- 9812918.
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Fly
JJ (Live At Newport Jazz Festival 2010)
- Fly.
- Savoy.
- 17325.
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Max Roach feat. Abbey Lincoln
Driva Man
- We Insist! Max Roachβs Freedom Now Suite.
- Candid Records.
- CCD-79002.
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Soweto Kinch
On The Treadmill
- The New Emancipation.
- Soweto Kinch Recordings.
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Son House
Sundown
- Father Of The Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions.
- Sony.
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Billie Holiday
Billie's Blues
- Single.
- Vocalion.
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Sarah Vaughan
Dreamsville
- Sarah Vaughan Sings The Mancini Songbook.
- Mercury.
- 558401.
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Gil ScottβHeron
Lady Day And John Coltrane
- Pieces Of A Man.
- Flying Dutchman Records.
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Gil ScottβHeron
I'll Take Care Of You
- Iβm New Here.
- XL.
- XLCD471.
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Gretchen Parlato
On The Other Side
- In A Dream.
- Obliqsound Records.
- 107.
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Count Basie
No Moon At All
- Breakfast Dance And Barbeque.
- Blue Note.
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- Tue 17 Aug 2010 19:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2