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The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum

Music: Jazz & Blues: Jazz

Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests

Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future. Featuring live sessions and guests from around the world

Jamie Cullum

The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum: Dame Cleo Laine

Music: Jazz & Blues

Dame Cleo Laine

23/10/2012

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Dame Cleo Laine

Jamie is joined by Dame Cleo Laine to celebrate her 85th birthday with a special show.

Jamie Cullum is joined by one of the most important artists in UK jazz, the singer and actress Dame Cleo Laine, to celebrate her 85th birthday with a special show.

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

This week, Jamie is joined by one of the most important artists in UK jazz, the singer and actress Dame Cleo Laine. The pair talk about her incredible career in jazz, from joining the band of her husband, the late Sir John Dankworth, to her rise to fame and working with artists such as Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. 

As a special celebration for her 85th birthday, Jamie joins Cleo and her son, the bassist Alec Dankworth, at the piano to perform together for the first time.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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