Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller Interview
Jamie Cullum interviews legendary DJ Eddie Piller and British actor Martin Freeman about their mutual love for jazz.
Jamie Cullum presents a programme showcasing his love for all types of music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future.
This week Jamie interviews DJ Eddie Piller and British actor Martin Freeman about their mutual love for jazz. The pair recently released a special compilation of their favourite tracks on the legendary Acid Jazz Records, which is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2018.
After the success of their online radio show, Jazz On The Corner, Eddie & Martin discuss their favourite artists, including tracks by the likes of Harold McNair, Les McCann and Geoffrey Stoner - They also discuss how they first became friends, whilst Martin tells Jamie about his obsession with music and the first time he heard jazz.
Eddie also talks about his incredible career as a DJ and tastemaker, performing for the likes of Ray Charles and being a figurehead in London's Acid Jazz scene in the 90's.
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Martin Freeman and Eddie Piller sit in
Craig Charles hands over the wheels of steel to actor Martin Freeman and DJ Eddie Piller.
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Radio 2's Jazz Playlist
Martin Freeman and Eddie Piller present a specially curated jazz playlist.
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Martin Freeman talks about his love of music.
Duration: 00:33
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Eddie Piller remembers the beginnings of Acid Jazz.
Duration: 00:29
Music Played
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King Oliver
Dippermouth Blues
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Lizz Wright
Singing In My Soul
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Frank Zappa
Peaches En Regalia
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The Brand New Heavies
Sphynx
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Mose Allison
If You're Going To The City
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Harold McNair
The Hipster
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Geoffrey Stoner
Bend Your Head Down Low
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Les McCann
Sad Little Girl
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Corduroy
Magic Mountain
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Jack Costanzo
Sax Con Ritmo
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Natalie Prass
Short Court Style
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Grant Green
Now's The Time
Broadcast
- Tue 10 Apr 2018 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2