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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

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The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum: Archie Shepp Interview

Music: Jazz & Blues

22/04/2014

Archie Shepp Interview

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Archie Shepp Interview

Jamie Cullum's guest is the American jazz saxophonist and composer Archie Shepp.

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

This week, Jamie's guest is the American jazz saxophonist and composer Archie Shepp. The musician tells how his father inspired him to get into jazz in the early days through artists like Count Basie and Slim Gaillard.

The saxophone player reminisces about making the first Attica Blues album and performing in the infamous Attica prison in the '70s. Lastly, he talks about re-recording the record today with artists such as Cecile McLorin Salvant.

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