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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: Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller Interview

Music: Jazz & Blues

Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller Interview

10/04/2018

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller Interview

Jamie Cullum interviews DJ Eddie Piller and actor Martin Freeman.

Jamie Cullum interviews legendary DJ Eddie Piller and British actor Martin Freeman about their mutual love for jazz.

Jamie Cullum presents a programme showcasing his love for all types of music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future. 

This week Jamie interviews DJ Eddie Piller and British actor Martin Freeman about their mutual love for jazz. The pair recently released a special compilation of their favourite tracks on the legendary Acid Jazz Records, which is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2018. 

After the success of their online radio show, Jazz On The Corner, Eddie & Martin discuss their favourite artists, including tracks by the likes of Harold McNair, Les McCann and Geoffrey Stoner - They also discuss how they first became friends, whilst Martin tells Jamie about his obsession with music and the first time he heard jazz.

Eddie also talks about his incredible career as a DJ and tastemaker, performing for the likes of Ray Charles and being a figurehead in London's Acid Jazz scene in the 90's.

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