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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: Tony Allen In Session

Music: Jazz & Blues

Tony Allen in Session

17/10/2017

Tony Allen In Session

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Tony Allen In Session

Jamie has a session from Afrobeat legend Tony Allen.

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

This week he has one of his favourite acts in session, Afrobeat legend Tony Allen. Tony is known for playing drums with seminal Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and credited for being a major influence on a distinctive sound that is still being felt across the music world today.

He has since worked with the likes of Sébastian Tellier, Damon Albarn and Jarvis Cocker, amongst many others.

Recently signed to the Blue Note label, Tony plays track from his brand new album The Source as well as a very special tribute Art Blakey.

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