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J to Z: Robert Glasper's inspirations, plus Zoe Rahman in session

Robert Glasper's inspirations, plus Zoe Rahman in session

BBC Radio 3 - J to Z, Robert Glasper's inspirations, plus Zoe Rahman in session

Robert Glasper shares music that inspires him. Plus pianist Zoe Rahman in session.

Robert Glasper shares music that inspires him. Plus live music from pianist Zoe Rahman.

Jumoké Fashola presents an interview with innovative pianist and producer Robert Glasper. Over the past decade, Glasper’s blend of jazz, hip hop and R&B has become one of the most influential sounds in jazz, spawning legions of imitators. Moving freely between genres he has worked with jazz heavyweights such as Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding, and rappers including Common and Kendrick Lamar, featuring on Kendrick’s landmark album ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’. His own ‘Black Radio’ album series has featured Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and many others. Here he shares a selection of tracks that have shaped his sound and reflects on the shared lineage of jazz and hip hop. 
 
Also in the programme, creative UK pianist Zoe Rahman performs live in the J to Z studio. Originally a classically trained musician, Rahman went on to study at Berklee College of Music where she worked under the tutelage of Joanne Brackeen. With English-Irish and Bengali heritage, she plays some brand new music that reflects her roots and her classical beginnings. She’s joined by Alec Dankworth on bass and Gene Calderazzo (Pharoah Sanders) on drums. 
 
Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else

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