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With Allen Toussaint

American pianist, composer and record producer Allen Toussaint, speaks about growing up surrounded by the blues in New Orleans and his recent jazz album The Bright Mississippi.

Jamie Cullum plays an hour of jazz music ranging from its heritage to its future.

This week he features an interview with the American pianist, composer and record producer Allen Toussaint, whose hits have been covered by the likes of The O'Jays, The Rolling Stones and The Who, and who played on two Fats Waller covers for Eric Clapton's album Clapton.

Allen Toussaint speaks about growing up surrounded by the blues in New Orleans, about learning jazz piano and about his recent jazz album The Bright Mississippi.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 8 Nov 2011 19:00
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    April In Paris

    • April In Paris.
    • Verve.

  • Camille

    Mars Is No Fun

    • Ilo Veyoux.
    • EMI.

  • Hank Mobley

    Split Feelin's

    • Soul Station.
    • Blue Note.

  • World Exclusive

    • Gregory Porter

      Be Good

      • Be Good.
      • Motema.

  • Chilly Gonzales

    Gogol

    • Solo Piano.
    • No Format.

  • Allan Toussaint Interview

    • Allen Toussaint

      St. James Infirmary

      • The Bright Mississippi.
      • Nonesuch.

  • C.W. Stoneking

    The Love Me Or Die

    • Single.
    • King Hokum.

  • Bill Evans

    Milestones

    • Waltz For Debby.
    • Riverside.

  • Nostalgia 77

    Sleepwalker

    • Single.
    • Tru Thoughts.

  • Arun Ghosh

    Damascus

    • Primal Odyssey.
    • Camoci Records.

Broadcast

  • Tue 8 Nov 2011 19:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2