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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.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 17 Aug 2010 19:00

Music Played

  • Chris Connor

    SeΓ±or Blues

    • Chris Connor In Person.
    • Atlantic.
  • The Ted Heath Orchestra feat. Jack Parnell

    Birmingham Bounce

    • Turn On The Heath.
    • Sunflower.
  • Jimmy Smith

    Slightly Monkish

    • The Incredible Jimmy Smith At The Organ.
    • Blue Note.
    • 63811.
  • Amy Winehouse

    Moody's Mood For Love

    • Frank.
    • Island.
    • 9812918.
  • Fly

    JJ (Live At Newport Jazz Festival 2010)

    • Fly.
    • Savoy.
    • 17325.
  • Max Roach feat. Abbey Lincoln

    Driva Man

    • We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite.
    • Candid Records.
    • CCD-79002.
  • Soweto Kinch

    On The Treadmill

    • The New Emancipation.
    • Soweto Kinch Recordings.
  • Son House

    Sundown

    • Father Of The Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions.
    • Sony.
  • Billie Holiday

    Billie's Blues

    • Single.
    • Vocalion.
  • Sarah Vaughan

    Dreamsville

    • Sarah Vaughan Sings The Mancini Songbook.
    • Mercury.
    • 558401.
  • Gil Scott‐Heron

    Lady Day And John Coltrane

    • Pieces Of A Man.
    • Flying Dutchman Records.
  • Gil Scott‐Heron

    I'll Take Care Of You

    • I’m New Here.
    • XL.
    • XLCD471.
  • Gretchen Parlato

    On The Other Side

    • In A Dream.
    • Obliqsound Records.
    • 107.
  • Count Basie

    No Moon At All

    • Breakfast Dance And Barbeque.
    • Blue Note.

Broadcast

  • Tue 17 Aug 2010 19:00