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: Romesh Ranganathan Interview

Romesh Ranganathan Interview

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Jamie’s guest is the comedian and hip hop obsessive Romesh Ranganathan.

Jamie is joined by the stand-up comedian, broadcaster and hip hop obsessive Romesh Ranganathan, to talk about his love of the music and its links with jazz

Jamie’s guest on the show this week is the comedian, broadcaster and self-confessed hip hop nerd Romesh Ranganathan!

A former battle rapper and host of the Hip Hop Saved My Life podcast, Romesh has brought his passion for the music to Radio 2 this August with a new show called ‘For The Love of Hip Hop’. The four part series is a beginner’s guide to the music, with Romesh on a mission to show that there’s something in hip hop for everyone.

Romesh talks to Jamie about the parallels between being a stand-up and a jazz musician, how hip hop was built on sampled jazz and funk records, and his musical passions—from The Roots to Charlie Parker!

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