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Jamie Cullum

Jamie Cullum was born on August 20th, 1979 in Rochford, United Kingdom. Having weathered a non-stop, whirlwind schedule for the past two years, dynamic British singer, songwriter, and pianist Jamie Cullum could have easily taken some well-earned time off in 2005. The 26-year-old's Verve debut, Twentysomething, was a worldwide smash last year, selling over two million copies (including nearly 400,000 in the States) and garnering a Grammy nomination. But instead of cooling his jets and catching some ZZZs, Jamie kept doing what he loves best: Making music, and recording a new album, Catching Tales.

"I was so ready for it," Cullum recalls of crafting his sophomore set. The only way you get the energy to tour the world and do all the hard work is to love the music you make. I'd had two mad years but I was back at the place I remembered the best, which was just really wanting to do my music." The new album took shape at a brisk pace, reflecting his high levels of enthusiasm and inspiration: Cullum wrote enough material for nearly two albums in four months, then set to recording in Los Angeles and London, between April and June of 2005, with Stewart Levine (who also oversaw Twentysomething) producing.

The fourteen-song set begins with "Get Your Way," a strutting number featuring celebrated hip-hop DJ and producer Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School), which juxtaposes cascading ivories with bursts of brass and a fat, funky backbeat. But this aesthetic team-up isn't as unlikely as it might seem, provided one is familiar with Cullum's eclectic musical background. "I listen to a lot of very percussive music; I used to always drum on my desk at school. I've always listened to a lot of dance music, and I love hip-hop."

Alongside a beautiful cover of the Doves "Catch The Sun" ("They're one of my favorite British bands"), Jamie couples his trademark takes on choice standards ("I Only Have Eyes For You," "I'm Glad There Is You") with many self-penned tracks: The panoramic "London Skies"; "Photograph," a wise and wistful reflection on simple joys remembered. Sly humor once again plays a pivotal role in Cullum's originals, such as on the pointed parody "7 Days To Change Your Life," and "Nothing I Do," which offsets grouchy lyrical sentiments with animated rhythms and gossamer vocal harmonies.

"I wrote more this time, because I had the time, and I had the audience, and I wanted to," shrugs Cullum, reflecting on his increased number of songwriting credits on Catching Tales. "I also play standards, but when I made Twentysomething, not a lot of people were doing that. But it's become a little bit more popular in the last two years, so it immediately has less of an interest to me."

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Jamie Cullum and Joss Stone at Stuttgart Jazz Open 2018

Read "Jamie Cullum and Joss Stone at Stuttgart Jazz Open 2018" reviewed by Phillip Woolever


Jamie Cullum and Joss Stone Schlossplatz Stuttgart Jazz Open Stuttgart, Germany July 19, 2018 The Stuttgart Jazz Open was seeking special things to commemorate the festival's 25th anniversary edition. With a double bill featuring Jamie Cullum and Joss Stone, that goal was accomplished to the delight of a dancing, sellout crowd. Cullum is one of the most dynamic players in any genre. His two-hour extravaganza showcased why he remains one of the ...

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Jamie Cullum: Mad About Music

Read "Jamie Cullum: Mad About Music" reviewed by Katrina-Kasey Wheeler


Jamie Cullum is an innovator and an artist whose music speaks to a new generation of music fans and jazz enthusiasts alike. The title track from Twentysomething (Verve Forecast, 2004) is much like an anthem for this new cohort of music fans. He is a consummate musician and his passion for his art is clear, repeatedly showcased by his skilled improvisation and the clever lyrics of his compositions which set him apart from any artist of his kind. There is ...

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Interview: Jamie Cullum

Interview: Jamie Cullum

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

I love writing the “Track Record" column for Wall Street Journal/Europe, which is based in jny: London. The point of the column is to interview artists to see what obscure albums most influenced them. There are always surprises, and I'm constantly being turned on to music that escaped my radar. Case in point is my interview with jazz singer-songwriter and pianist Jamie Cullum in today's “Off Duty" section of the Europe edition (go here). My challenge to Cullum was tell ...

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Jamie Cullum, The UK's #1 Jazz Artist, Announces US Headline Tour In Support Of New Album, "Interlude," Out January 27, 2015 On Blue Note Records

Jamie Cullum, The UK's #1 Jazz Artist, Announces US Headline Tour In Support Of New Album, "Interlude," Out January 27, 2015 On Blue Note Records

Source: Michael Ricci

RUN INCLUDES JANUARY 24 SHOW AT LARGO IN LOS ANGELES AND FEBRUARY 5 CONCERT AT NYC’S BEACON THEATRE CULLUM WILL OPEN FOR BILLY JOEL IN NYC, DALLAS AND MIAMI BEGINNING TODAY ON ITUNES, FANS WHO PRE-ORDER INTERLUDE WILL INSTANTLY RECEIVE THE NEW TRACK, “MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE,” PLUS “GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE” FEATURING LAURA MVULA AND “DON’T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD” FEATURING GREGORY PORTER New York, NY: Blue Note Records recording artist Jamie Cullum will kick off 2015 with a ...

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Blue Note Records Welcomes Jamie Cullum to the Family

Blue Note Records Welcomes Jamie Cullum to the Family

Source: Michael Ricci

Blue Note Records Welcomes Jamie Cullum to the Family Special NYC shows September 29 to preview his upcoming album INTERLUDE Also opening for Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden Blue Note Records is proud to announce that they’ll be the new US home of British jazz star Jamie Cullum and all will have a chance to celebrate together as Blue Note welcomes the celebrated song-writer and musician to New York, where he will give a special sneak preview to his ...

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Jazz This Week: Peter Brotzmann Trio, Peter Martin and Vivian Sessoms, Kurt Elling, New Mastersounds, Jamie Cullum, and More

Jazz This Week: Peter Brotzmann Trio, Peter Martin and Vivian Sessoms, Kurt Elling, New Mastersounds, Jamie Cullum, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

It's the first week of a new month, and a very busy one for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with several noteworthy headliners in town. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, the all-star free jazz trio of saxophonist Peter Brötzmann, drummer Hamid Drake and bassist William Parker (pictured) performs at Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center. If you have any interest at all in free jazz, this concert is an absolute must-see, as all three of the players are adventurous, ...

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Jamie Cullum to Perform Two Sets at CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival

Jamie Cullum to Perform Two Sets at CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations

JAMIE CULLUM and GRACE KELLY KICK-OFF CAREFUSION NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL* FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 8:00 PM, INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME at NEWPORT CASINO

Cullum Also to Perform at Fort Adams State Park on August 7

Sneak Preview: Jamie Cullum to Perform on The Bachelorette on ABC - Monday, May 31, 8:00pm

NEWPORT, RI -- British singing and piano sensation Jamie Cullum brings his eclectic mix of jazz, pop and rock-influenced music to the opening ...

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Jamie Cullum and All That Jazz

Jamie Cullum and All That Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci

SINGAPORE: UK singer Jamie Cullum has released five critically acclaimed albums so far and was even nominated for Best Original Song for his work on Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood's 2009 film “Grand Torino". That would be the boring way to describe Cullum (though it is all true). But who is the man behind the music? Cullum is best described by the word 'spontaneous'. The 31-year-old just goes with the flow when it comes to picking which song he would cover ...

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Jazz This Week: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jamie Cullum, Marvin Horne, Ron Carter, Funky Butt Brass Band, and More

Jazz This Week: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jamie Cullum, Marvin Horne, Ron Carter, Funky Butt Brass Band, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

It's going to be a jam-packed weekend of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, so, without further preamble, let's go straight to the highlights:Tonight, the Meramec Jazz Lab Band from St. Louis Community College-Meramec performs at the Black Cat Theatre in Maplewood. This evening also marks the beginning of the closing weekend for Vanessa Rubin in the Black Rep's production of Yesterdays: An Evening With Billie Holiday. The show runs through Sunday at the Grandel Theatre.

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Notes from the Net: More Miles Davis Biopic News; Jamie Cullum's Pursuit; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

Notes from the Net: More Miles Davis Biopic News; Jamie Cullum's Pursuit; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* Via Miles Davis Online, there's a bit more news this week about actor Don Cheadle and his interest in starring in the proposed film biography of the trumpeter.* Saxophonist and former St. Louisan David Sanborn and ...

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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Jamie Cullum

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Jamie Cullum

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week, let's take a look at three clips featuring pianist and singer Jamie Cullum, who will be in St. Louis next Sunday, March 14 to perform at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre. Though he writes a lot of his own material, Cullum's performances and recordings also incorporate cover versions of standards and contemporary songs, and that's the theme uniting today's videos. Up above, you'll see him doing a ...

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Jamie Cullum Releases "The Pursuit" & Upcoming US Tour Dates

Jamie Cullum Releases "The Pursuit" & Upcoming US Tour Dates

Source: Michael Ricci

JAMIE CULLUM LAUNCHES “ONE MAN BRITISH INVASION" OF AMERICA

GOLDEN GLOBE & GRAMMY NOMINEE ANNOUNCES MARCH TOUR DATES AND RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM THE PURSUIT ON MARCH 2, 2010

English singer/songwriter/pianist/multi-instrumentalist Jamie Cullum, who has been dubbed “a one man British invasion" (Hollywood Reporter), has announced a series of US tour dates to coincide with the U.S. release of The Pursuit on March 2, 2010. The album is Cullum's third for Verve Records and his first in four years. It ...

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Interlude

Blue Note Records
2014

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Don't Let Me Be...

Island Records
2014

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Momentum

Island Records
2013

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Devil May Care!

Candid Records
2010

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The Pursuit

Verve Music Group
2010

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Catching Tales

Verve Music Group
2005

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