Jamie Cullum backstage at Cheltenham Jazz Festival!

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We have an extra dose of Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2, as he sits in for Dermot O’Leary on his Saturday afternoon slot. The show comes live from this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival, which features Imelda May, Candi Staton, Roberto Fonseca and more.

Special guests such as jazz vocalist Gregory Porter, modern blues artist C.W. Stoneking, and a host of other acts performing at the event, join Jamie on the show, as he brings you a full flavour of the festival.

Listen again on BBC iPlayer until 12th May.

Franz Ferdinand and Martin Creed on Field Day Radio!

Tom Baker brings the third instalment of Field Day Radio, with the best music, exclusive interviews, mixes and live recordings from artists playing at the Field Day festival in Victoria Park, London.

This month Tom chats with Alex and Paul from Franz Ferdinand, in their only interview this year! The Field Day headliner’s reveal more about their forthcoming album and what we can expect from their live set.

Turner Prize winning artist and musician Martin Creed, speaks to Tom about his recent art and ballet projects, his new album and influences.

Plus ahead of a brand new release, the brilliant Brooklyn based outfit Liars have delivered a special mix for Field Day Radio.

Listen on mixcloud and The Independent. If all this is getting you excited about the Field Day festival on 2nd June, head to the website for more info on the lineup and tickets.

The Selector & Time Out team up!

We are excited to announce that The Selector and Goldierocks are teaming up with Time Out Nite Sessions for a dj filled event at Queen Of Hoxton on 4th May!

In the rave basement, Bugged Out and Tiga favourite Matt Walsh (Clouded Vision) will be spinning a marathon set of disco-inflected techno with support from former Skull Juice DJ Alex Egan, while Goldierocks shakes her mane on the ground floor with plenty of forward-thinking UK bass and electronic sounds, joined by futuristic beatsmiths Gang Colours (Brownswood), Dauwd (Pictures Music) and the Time Out All Stars.

More info  on Facebook and Time Out

If you can’t make it down there will be highlights on The Selector and Selector After Dark

Listen to this week’s Selector which features a mix from Newcastle label Triptik Records.Plus new music from Cate Le Bon, Jessie Ware and Fiction.

 

Field Day Radio – Episode 2

Tom Baker is back with the second instalment of Field Day Radio, showcasing the best music, exclusive interviews, mixes and live recordings from artists playing at the Field Day festival in Victoria Park, London.

This month we talk to musician Andrew Bird backstage at his sell out Barbican show. He gives us an insight into his musical upbringing and whistling technique.

Folk and soul singer, Lianne La Havas, shares her festival food tips. She will be playing at the Apple Cart festival, Field Day’s family friendly, sister festival, which takes place on 3^rd June 2012.

Plus London indie rock band, Zulu Winter, are in the mix.

 

Field Day Radio launches!

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We’re very excited about a new project we are working on – Field Day Radio which showcases the best music, exclusive interviews, mixes and live recordings from artists playing at the Field Day festival in Victoria Park, London.

Tom Baker, one of the main founders of Field Day, presents Field Day Radio, broadcasting monthly in the lead up to the Field Day festival on Saturday 2nd June 2012.

The first episode features interviews with Tim Burgess, Metronomy and Django Django. Plus a mix from Casper C. You can listen to the show on The Independent, Field Day website Soundcloud and Mixcloud.

Now in it’s sixth year, Field Day has built up a reputation for bringing the most bold, innovative and imaginative artists and promoters together for one day in a leafy park in East London.

Forward with The UK Reggae Nation... Words Sound & Power ... Reggae Changed My Life - the journey continues

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Wednesday night the Roundhouse Rising ... British Underground's Bass Culture Forum ....  this sold out session featuring a panel of players rooted in the contemporary reggae scene was the perfect place for Swifty and myself to premiere the first stage of our "installation" illuminating the evolution of the UK Reggae Nation. It has to be said,  the response to the "boxes" was universally good with everyone ready to add to the mix of info.

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Folded Wing Director Karen P has been influenced by this event showcasing the evolution of Britain's Underground Bass Culture.

Highlights from The Selector Club Night!

Last week’s Selector, brought to you by the British Council featured highlights from the first Selector club night of 2012 with live sets from Films Of Colour and Younghusband!

Also on the show DFRNT, Scottish producer and Echodub label boss, is in the mix! And presenter, Goldierocks, plays lots of new music from the likes of Django Django, Raffertie and Tribes.

Listen on demand on our Soundcloud player.

Listen again to Sir Paul McCartney special on Jamie Cullum’s show!

Listen again to Jamie Cullum’s interview with Sir Paul McCartney on his BBC Radio 2 show, broadcast last night.You can listen on BBC iPlayer till Tuesday 14th February.

In this clip from the show Paul McCartney talks to Jamie about his musical tastes when rock ‘n’ roll hit in the 50s. He explains that at the time, his love was for the older jazz classics such as Cole Porter and Harold Arlen, and when he met John Lennon, they both realised they shared a mutual love for this music.

Preview: Sir Paul McCartney on Jamie Cullum’s show!

Here is a preview of a special in-depth interview with Sir Paul McCartney, which will be on Jamie Cullum’s show next week. It will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday 7th February at 7pm.

The two musicians discuss the role jazz has played in Sir Paul’s life, from growing up listening to his father’s jazz band to their mutual love of Fats Waller. Sir Paul reflects on his days with The Beatles, and how jazz subtly informed the way The Beatles approached their composition. He then talks in-depth with Jamie about his current album of jazz standards and original compositions, ‘Kisses On The Bottom’, and explains the way it came together, from the initial inspiration to the great collaborations.

 

Jamie Cullum @ BBC Introducing Masterclass 2012

Below is a video of Jamie Cullum in conversation with Jo Wiley at the second year of BBC Introducing’s Masterclass, which supports unsigned and un-discovered artists by giving them access to, and insights from high profile musicians and industry professionals.

The event was held at the legendary Abbey Road Studio and BBC Maida Vale Studios, London and other artists there included: Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails, Wretch 32, Maverick Sabre, Friendly Fires, Magnetic Man and Frank Turner. More pictures and videos here.