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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: Shuggie Otis

Music: Jazz & Blues

28/05/2013

Shuggie Otis

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Shuggie Otis

Jamie Cullum plays classic jazz and new releases, plus a few words from Shuggie Otis.

Jamie Cullum plays classic jazz and new releases and features a few words from Shuggie Otis.

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

This week, Jamie selects classic tracks and shares anecdotes about how he first heard them as well as explaining their significance in the world of jazz. He also features a few words from American guitarist and singer Shuggie Otis, son of the Godfather of R&B Johnny Otis and well-respected jazz musician. Shuggie talks about the people he met through working with his father and the influence of jazz on their music. He also discusses becoming a musician in his own right and working with a diverse range of artists from Frank Zappa to Mos Def.

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