This week, it was Bilal's turn to Take 5 as Jamie's special guest on his acclaimed BBC radio show. The American vocalist, whose new album In Another Life is released this month, answers five questions about his journey into jazz.

Listen to the full episode here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b061f2r2

Album out now: geni.us/BilalAnother

In Another Life

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Bilal on the Jamie Cullum Show (BBC Radio 2)

Jamie Cullum & Eliza Doolittle - Baby It's Cold Outside

Jamie interviews and performs with one of his favourite jazz artists, Diana Krall.
First broadcast:Tuesday 13 November 2012

BBC Radio 2 - Jamie Cullum & Diana Krall Piano Session

This week, Jamie meets pianist, bassist and composer Avishai Cohen.

INTERVIEW STARTS @ 18 MINUTES IN...  You choose.  Best to play the whole thang to feel it!

They discuss the range of influences in Avishai's work, from his birthplace in Israel to his formative musical years in the jazz scene of New York City, where he was discovered by Chick Corea.

The pair also talk about Avishai's new project for 2013, Avishai Cohen With Strings, which we hear for the very first time.

Broadcast on BBC Radio 2, 7:00PM Tue, 15 Jan 2013 

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Avishai Cohen - Jamie Cullum B_B_C Radio 2 - Interview - 15.01.13

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