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Griff Rhys Jones interview

Jamie introduces the world of jazz to Welsh comedian, actor and jazz novice Griff Rhys Jones, who has expressed a desire to learn more.

Jamie Cullum plays an hour of jazz music ranging from its heritage to its future.

A while ago at Radio 2, Jamie met the Welsh comedian and actor Griff Rhys Jones, who revealed that he was a jazz fan but would love to learn more. So, this week, the pair have got together to introduce Griff properly to the genre.

Griff talks about the jazz he already loves, such as Coleman Hawkins and Duke Ellington, whilst shares some surprise recommendations for a jazz beginner.

57 minutes

Last on

Tue 4 Dec 2012 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Anita O’Day

    Take The 'A' Train

    • Sings The Winners.
    • Verve Records.

  • Oscar Peterson

    Soulville Samba

    • Soul EspaΓ±ol.
    • Limelight Records.

  • Kairos 4Tet Featuing Omar

    Song For The Open Road

    • Naim Jazz.

  • Griff Rhys Jones Interview

    • Coleman Hawkins

      Sunny Side of The Street

      • Keynote Recordings.

  • Neil Cowley Trio

    Rooster Was A Witness

    • The Face Of Mount Molehill.
    • Naim Jazz.

  • Duke Ellington

    Take The 'A' Train

    • RCA Records.

  • Ella Fitzgerald & Chick Webb - A-Tisket A-Tasket

  • Allsopp, Vosloo, Stanley, Giles

    Allsopp, Vosloo, Stanley, Giles - Best Thing For You

  • Neneh Cherry and Thing

    Golden Heart

    • The Cherry Thing.
    • Smalltown Supersound.

  • Count Basie

    The Kid From Red Bank

    • The Atomic Mr Basie.
    • Roulette Catalogue Number:.

  • Natalie Duncan

    Devil In Me

    • Devil In Me.
    • Verve Records.

Broadcast

  • Tue 4 Dec 2012 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2