The BBC College Of Production came behind the scenes on Jamie Cullum’s BBC Radio 2 show to see what makes a successful presenter producer relationship. They followed Jamie and his producer, Folded Wing director Karen Pearson, as they recorded the live radio show. Budding producers and presenters get your notepads ready. More info and tips on radio production and more on the BBC College Of Production website.
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The best of this years jazz tracks on Jamie Cullum’s show
22 FebThis week on Jamie Cullum’s show, on BBC Radio 2, he catches up on the best music of the year so far, and gives an idea of what events and releases we can still look forward to. He also picks out some of his favourite classic jazz tracks and lesser-known gems. Artists featured include Charles Mingus, Me’Shell NdegéOcello and this track from Gang Colours. Listen on BBC iPlayer till Tuesday 28th February.
Empirical in session on Jamie Cullum’s show
15 FebOn this weeks Jamie Cullum show on BBC Radio 2 he features one of his favourite British jazz bands, London-based modern jazz outfit Empirical. They perform some music from their latest record Elements of Truth, released in 2011 on Naim Jazz.
The young quartet introduce the tracks, explaining how they take influences from outside jazz, and tell us why they love playing jazz live. You can listen again to the show on BBC iPlayer until Tuesday 21st February.
Listen again to Sir Paul McCartney special on Jamie Cullum’s show!
8 Feb
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!
3 FebHere 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.
Behind the scenes – Gretchen Parlato in session on Jamie Cullum’s show
2 FebThis week on Jamie Cullum’s BBC Radio 2 show, the American jazz singer and songwriter Gretchen Parlato is in session at the BBC Maida Vale studios. She performs songs from her latest album, ‘The Lost And Found’, which was released on Obliqsound last year.
Gretchen talks about making the album, which was produced and partly arranged by Robert Glasper, and about her musical upbringing within an artistic family.
You can listen on demand to the show on BBC iPlayer until 7th February.
Exclusive first play of new Paul McCartney single on Jamie Cullum’s show!
25 Jan
Last night on Jamie Cullum’s show on BBC Radio 2 he had the official first play of ‘I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter’, the opening track from Paul McCartney’s new album ‘Kisses On The Bottom’.
Listen again to the show on BBC iPlayer till 31st January. Also on the show Jamie chats to the Grammy nominated Brooklyn-based singer songwriter Gregory Porter about his recent rise to success after years of playing in small jazz clubs in New York, and his new album Be Good.
The two musicians discuss their different approaches to composition and Gregory Porter shares stories about the people who have helped him get to where he is today. Below are some behind the scenes photos.
Paul McCartney picture © MPL Communications Ltd
Photographer: Mary McCartney
Jamie Cullum @ BBC Introducing Masterclass 2012
20 JanBelow 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.
Zoe Rahman in session on Jamie Cullum’s show
18 JanBritish jazz composer and pianist Zoe Rahman recorded a session at the BBC Maida Vale studios for Jamie Cullum’s show for BBC Radio 2. The session features tracks from her forthcoming album ‘Kindred Spirits’.
As well as her personal music projects, Zoe Rahman works with the likes of Courtney Pine and Clark Tracey’s New Quintet plus other projects within the UK jazz scene and abroad.
Also on the show Jamie plays his usual great mix of music rooted in jazz and has a chat with Jo Wiley about BBC Introducing.
Listen again to the show on BBC iPlayer until 24th January.
Behind the scenes pics from Robert Glasper in session on Jamie Cullum’s show!
4 JanThis week’s Jamie Cullum show on BBC Radio 2 features a fantastic session from Robert Glasper recorded at the BBC Maida Vale Studios. The American jazz pianist and producer performs a track from his album ‘In My Element’ and his version of Nirvana’s ‘Teen Spirit’!
Many of you may have heard Glasper’s work with the likes of Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard and Roy Hargrove as well as many hip hop artists including Mos Def, Q-Tip, Kanye West and Jay-Z.
You can listen to the show on BBC iPlayer until Tuesday 10th January.
