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25/05/2013

Paul Gambaccini Paul presents tracks from this week's US charts and hits from the last six decades.

Jamie Cullum

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George Duke

Duration:
1 hour
First broadcast:
Tuesday 31 August 2010

Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz, and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to the future.

This week's show features an interview with the piano and synthesizer pioneer and singer George Duke, who has worked with a range of artists including Frank Zappa. George looks back over his career and talks about the influence that Duke Ellington, Ray Charles and Miles Davis had on his tastes as well as the different styles he likes to explore when creating music.

Jamie also selects another session from the BBC archives. So far, he has played sessions from Duke Ellington, the John Surman Octet, Tubby Hayes and Oscar Peterson, dating back to the 1960s.

Music Played

13 items
  • Image for Blossom Dearie

    Blossom Dearie I’m Hip

    Blossom Time At Ronnie Scott’s, Fontana

  • Chico O’Farrill and Clark Terry Spanish Rice

    Spanish Rice, Impulse!

  • Sara Mitra You Can’t Build A Life On A Look

    April Song, Impossible Ark

  • Image for Pat Metheny Trio

    Pat Metheny Trio Bight Size Life (Live)

    The Pat Matheny Trio - Live, Warner

  • Archive Session Track

  • Maida Vale Session Track

    • Image for Andreya Triana

      Andreya Triana Draw The Stars (Live From Maida Vale)

      Lost Where I Belong, Ninja Tune

  • George Duke Interview

  • Image for Pharoah Sanders

    Pharoah Sanders Moniebah (Edit)

    Pharoah Sanders’ Finest, Dopeness Galore

  • Image for Tom Waits

    Tom Waits Warm Beer And Cold Women

    Nighthawks At The Diner, Asylum

  • George Duke

    George Duke

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