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Jamie Cullum sits in

Jamie Cullum returns for a second time to sit in for Soweto this week on ‘Round Midnight, sharing some of his favourite new releases and jazz classics.

This week, broadcaster and jazz pianist and singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum is sitting in for Soweto.

From Monday to Thursday, Jamie is joined by leading UK pianist Neil Cowley. A celebrated jazz artist, and classically trained musician, Neil is well known for his 'Neil Cowley Trio', with their signature mix of jazz and rock, and engaging live performances. Neil is also a first-call pianist for other artists, including with seminal R&B, funk and soul bands the Brand New Heavies and Zero 7, and with Adele, Emeli Sandé, and Michael Kiwanuka. After a 7-year hiatus from the trio to pursue solo projects, Neil reunited with them in 2024. His most recent album is a celebration of one of his key and early influences, titled Built on Bach.

From Monday to Thursday, Neil is giving Flowers to some of the contemporary artists that he admires. To start his selections, Neil picks a drummer and vocalist whose musical approach he appreciates.

There is also music from DJ Harrison and Yazmin Lacey, Elliot Galvin, and Nina Simone.

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Music Played

  • Ruben Fox

    A House Is Not A Home

    • Sophie’s Dream.
    • Ruben Fox Music.

  • Emmet Cohen

    Emmet’s Blues

    • Uptown in Orbit.
    • Mack Avenue Records.

  • Tom Skinner

    Margaret Anne (Live at Maida Vale)

    • Voices of Bishara (Live at Maida Vale).
    • International Anthem.

  • Nina Simone

    Love Me Or Leave Me

    • Little Girl Blue.
    • Bethlehem Records.

  • jaimie branch

    nuevo roquero estéreo

    • Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)).
    • International Anthem.

  • DJ Harrison (ft. Yazmin Lacey)

    It’s All Love

    • Shades of Yesterday.
    • Stones Throw Records.

  • Neil Cowley Trio

    Emma’s Video Shop

    • Entity.
    • Hide Inside Records.

  • Momoko Gill

    No Others

    • No Others.
    • Strut Records.

  • Kahil El-Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

    Caravan (Live at "mu")

    • Open Arabia.
    • Spiritmuse Records.

  • Elliot Galvin

    A House, A City

    • The Garden.
    • Edition Records.

Broadcast

  • Last Monday23:30
    BBC Radio 3