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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

The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum: Jean Toussaint Take 5

Jean Toussaint Take 5

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

This week Jamie is joined by Jean Toussaint for a Take 5.

Jamie is joined in the studio by American saxophonist Jean Toussaint for a Take 5.

This week Jamie is joined by American saxophonist Jean Toussaint, for an in-depth look into his relationship with jazz in Take 5. He also shares some of his favourite classic and contemporary jazz tracks.

Born in the Caribbean, Jean Toussaint studied at Berklee College of Music and was mentored by saxophonist Billy Pierce. He was a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and won a Grammy with his work for the group. He moved to London in 1987 and over the course of his career he has played alongside the likes of Courtney Pine, Max Roach, Terence Blanchard, Horace Silver and Gil Evans. 

He released his eleventh record Brother Raymond in 2018 with his Allstar Sextet.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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