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The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum

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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

The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum: Sly5thAve Take 5

30/10/2018

Sly5thAve Take 5

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Sly5thAve Take 5

Jamie's guest in Take 5 is saxophonist, producer and arranger Sly5thAve.

This week Jamie's guest is saxophonist, producer and arranger Sly5thAve, who shares his influences and the making of his latest record, an orchestral tribute to Dr Dre.

Jamie's guest is Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, producer and arranger Sly5thAve. He discusses his influences, ranging from John Coltrane to Kendrick Lamar, and his latest record The Invisible Man - an orchestral tribute to Dr Dre.

Before signing to Tru Thoughts in 2016, Sly5thAve released an acclaimed reworking of Herbie Hancock's seminal LP Headhunters alongside Jesse Fischer. He went on to found the ClubCassa Orchestra, and arranged orchestral covers of the likes of Drake and Rihanna. He performed with Prince's live band for 2 years, and currently works with Quantic and supergroup Ghost Note - a collaboration with Snarky Puppy's Robert Searight and Nate Werth.

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