Dr John
Jamie Cullum welcomes New Orleans pianist and singer Dr John to the studio.
Jamie Cullum plays an hour of jazz music ranging from its heritage to its future.
This week, Jamie's guest is the New Orleans pianist and singer Dr John. He talks about the lasting influence of legendary trumpeter and fellow New Orleanian Louis Armstrong on his career, and about his decision to record an album of his compositions.
The musician also tells how working with musicians from the 1950s Louisiana R'n'B scene such as Joe Tex and Frankie Ford influenced his diverse musical style.
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Dr John and Sarah Morrow in conversation with Jamie Cullum
Duration: 10:55
Music Played
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Dee Dee Bridgewater
Save Your Love For Me (Live for Jazz On 3)
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Dr. John
What A Wonderful World
- Concord.
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Dr. John
When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
- Concord.
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Dr. John & Bonnie Raitt
I've Got The World On A String
- Concord.
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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Sweet Hunk O'Trash
- Decca.
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Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames
Get Away
- Capitol Records.
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The Natural Yogurt Band
Soft Cheese
- Jazzman Records.
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Neon Quartet
Bye Ya
- Edition Records.
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Nelson Riddle & Oscar Peterson
A Sleeping Bee
- Verve Records.
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Andreya Triana
Superlove
- Counter Records.
Broadcast
- Tue 16 Dec 2014 19:00大象传媒 Radio 2