Paul McCartney talks Jazz with Jamie!

Amazing news!

Last week Paul McCartney gave Jamie Cullum a very special, in-depth interview about his brand new album ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ and his love of jazz.

Paul talked to Jamie about the role jazz has played in his life, from growing up listening to his father’s jazz band to their mutual love of Fats Waller; he also reflects on his days with The Beatles, from his and John Lennon’s shared love of composers such as Gershwin and Cole Porter, to how jazz informed the way The Beatles approached their compositions.

Paul also talks with Jamie about his current album of jazz standards and original compositions ‘Kisses On The Bottom’, recorded at the world-famous Capitol Record studios in Los Angeles. We hear how the album came together, from the initial inspiration to the great collaborations, what it was like working with Diana Krall and producer Tommy LiPuma, and how his vocal style on the album was influenced by Chet Baker.

This very special interview will be aired on Jamie’s show on BBC Radio 2 next Tuesday, 7 February at 7pm. Don’t miss it!

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