Sir Michael Parkinson Interview
Legendary broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson joins Jamie in the studio to talk about his musical heroes and their mutual love for jazz.
Legendary broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson joins Jamie in the studio to talk about his musical heroes and their mutual love for jazz.
Famous for supporting new talent on his seminal chat show Parkinson, the two first met after Sir Michael gave Jamie his first television appearance in 2003.
Over the course of 30 years on air Sir Michael interviewed some of the absolute greats, Oscar Peterson, Buddy Rich and Duke Ellington to name but a few, he reminisces about his time spent with all of the them and the incredible musicianship that tied them all together.
Ahead of his upcoming theatre tour, he also introduces some of his favourite ever jazz tracks; expect music by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong.
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Herbie Mann
Not Now Later On
- Latin Fever.
- Atlantic Records.
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The Heliocentrics
Pretitle
- The Sunshine Makers OST.
- Soundway Records.
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Jazzmeia Horn
East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
- A Social Call.
- PRESTIGE RECORDS.
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Louis Armstrong
We Have All The Time In The World
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
- United Artists Records.
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Duke Ellington
Take The A Train
- RCA VICTOR.
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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Summertime
- Porgy And Bess.
- Verve.
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Oscar Peterson
C Jam Blues
- Night Train.
- Verve.
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Buddy Rich
Love For Sale
- Big Swing Face.
- Pacific Jazz.
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Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin
- Songs For Swingin' Lovers.
- Capitol.
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Oumou SangarΓ©
Bena Bena (Live In Session)
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Mr Jukes
Grant Green (feat. Charles Bradley)
- God First.
- Island Records.
Broadcast
- Tue 13 Jun 2017 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2