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Jordan Rakei Interview

Jamie's joined by the soulful NZ born producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rakei, who has just released a new edition of the iconic compilation series Late Night Tales

Jamie’s guest on the show this week is the talented producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rakei!

The NZ born, Australia raised modern soul artist has released three acclaimed albums since relocating to the UK in 2015. His signature sound, informed by years spent experimenting with samplers as a teenage beatmaker, blends jazz and hip-hop with his soulful vocals.

Jordan has put together the new edition of Late Night Tales - an iconic compilation series which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, and has had a stream of musical heavyweights as guest curators over the years, from Floating Points and Four Tet to The Cinematic Orchestra.

Jordan’s picks include tracks by many of his friends and collaborators - ranging from virtuoso UK jazz musicians to tender singer songwriters. He’s also contributed several new recordings to the album, including touching Jeff Buckley and Radiohead covers.

Jamie talks to Jordan about how he assembled his new Late Night Tales mix, the jazz artists he loves and how being a shy teenager helped him focus on music making

1 hour

Last on

Tue 11 May 2021 21:00

Music Played

  • Maxine Sullivan

    Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)

    • Enjoy Yourself!.
    • Audiophile.
  • Sons of Kemet

    To Never Forget The Source

    • Black To The Future.
    • Impulse!.
  • Louis Armstrong

    S.O.L. Blues

    • Parlophone.
  • Dorothy Ashby

    Come Live With Me

    • Afro Harping.
    • Cadet.
  • Moreton & Jordan Rakei

    Count A Heart

    • Late Night Tales: Jordan Rakei.
    • Night Time Stories Ltd.
  • Jordan Rakei

    Wallflower

    • Wallflower.
    • Ninja Tune.
  • Pino Palladino & Blake Mills

    Ekute

    • Notes With Attachments.
    • Caroline.
  • Jordan Rakei

    Lover, You Should've Come Over

    • Late Night Tales: Jordan Rakei.
    • Night Time Stories Ltd.
  • Mulatu Astatke

    Tezeta (Nostalgia)

    • Ethiopiques, Vol. 4.
    • Planetworks.
  • Nishla Smith

    Blue Dream

    • Friends With Monsters.
    • Whirlwind Recordings.
  • Jackie McClean

    Greasy

    • New Soil.
    • Blue Note.
  • Andra Day

    Phone Dies

    • Warner Records.

Broadcast

  • Tue 11 May 2021 21:00