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: Louis Armstrong Special

Louis Armstrong Special

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Louis Armstrong Special

Jamie takes a look at the great man’s music with special guests.

Jamie celebrates what would’ve been the Satchmo’s 120th year with the help of trumpeters and special guests Terence Blanchard and Sheila Maurice-Grey.

Jamie presents a special tribute to Louis Armstrong as the jazz world prepares to celebrate his 120th birthday. One of the most important figures in 20th century music, Satchmo emerged from the melting pot of early New Orleans jazz to become one of the world’s most popular musicians.

Alongside a selection of his favourite tracks, Jamie is joined by a pair of trailblazing trumpet players to talk about what Louis means to them—the Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated composer and educator Terence Blanchard; and Sheila Maurice-Grey, the leader of London’s innovative afrobeat jazz band KOKOROKO.

To top it all off, Jamie dips into the BBC archive for a special performance by Louis of one of his most iconic tracks.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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