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Dame Cleo Laine

The Art of Artists Series 1

Russell Davies interviews jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine.

Laine began her music career by joining a band led by John Dankworth in the 1950s. She's performed in numerous stage productions including "A Little Night Music" and "Into The Woods" and has also enjoyed huge success in her recording and touring career. She became the first female performer to have received Grammy nominations in the jazz, popular and classical music categories.

She speaks to Russell about her art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by her career.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 24 Feb 2014 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Cleo Laine & The Keith Christie Quartet

    You've Done Something To My Heart

    • Spread A Little Happiness CD2.
    • Avid Records UK.
    • 5.

  • Cleo Laine & Dudley Moore

    Strictly For The Birds

    • Smilin' Through.
    • CBS Records.
    • 4.

  • Cleo Laine

    Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day

    • The Best of Cleo Laine.
    • Redial.
    • 5.

  • Cleo Laine

    Turkish Delight

    • The Very Best of Cleo Laine.
    • Book Club Associates.
    • 16.

  • Cleo Laine & John Williams

    He Was Beautiful

    • The Cleo Laine Collection.
    • RCA Special Products.
    • 20.

  • Cleo Laine

    Bill

    • The Very Best of Cleo Laine CD1.
    • Book Club Associates.
    • 17.

Broadcast

  • Mon 24 Feb 2014 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2