I definitely enjoy Jamie Cullum's "Twentysomething." Many people have blasted it for being too unoriginal, too boring, too "pop" sounding, etc., but the fact remains that this music is fun to listen to. I'd much rather listen to Mr. Cullum's music than Norah Jones or Diana Krall. Cullum runs through standards and originals as if both were his own. He takes songs by artists such as Radiohead and the legendary Jimi Hendrix and puts a spin on them that others wouldn't dare dream of doing. He takes a "no fear" approach to music. Perhaps that is why I enjoy this album so much. While other artists have become media darlings by pawning themselves to the public, Cullum seems to be content with doing his own thing. By being himself, he's captured the attention of millions. He's even played for the Queen.

In 2011, a portrait of Cullum, painted by British artist Joe Simpson, was exhibited around the UK, including a solo exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall. [39] Austriancharts.at – Jamie Cullum – Twentysomething" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 February 2016. Roman Lob for Germany with 'Standing Still' ". European Broadcasting Union. 16 February 2012 . Retrieved 16 February 2012. Jamie Cullum - Don't Give Up On Me". Archived from the original on 12 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.Well ideally, you want both collaborators to end up being an even more interesting proposition than they would be alone, or at least a different, equal proposition! That’s speaking as a listener. As a creator, I was always look to learn as much as possible from someone else’s process and come away with something I couldn’t have created otherwise. a b McLean, Craig (14 October 2009). "Jamie Cullum interview". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 . Retrieved 17 September 2018. Perryman, Francesca (17 September 2015). "University of Reading: Famous faces and celebrity alumni". getreading . Retrieved 17 September 2018. In 2007 Cullum won the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club Award for "Best British Male". He was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for his composition Gran Torino for the Clint Eastwood film Gran Torino. At the Jazz FM awards 2013, he was a nominee for UK Jazz Artist of the Year. [30] Year In October 2014, Cullum appeared in a comedy sketch with Jimmy Carr and Daisy Lowe, which was made for Channel 4's The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night to raise awareness of testicular cancer.

Although primarily a jazz musician, Cullum performs in a wide range of styles and is generally regarded as a "crossover" artist, with his musical roots firmly based in jazz. Cullum draws his inspiration from many different musicians and listens to an eclectic mix of music including Miles Davis. [13] And the winner of The Big Audition is…". PizzaExpress. 24 November 2011. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012 . Retrieved 29 January 2012.

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In late 2009, Cullum replaced Geoff Gascoyne (bass) and Sebastiaan de Krom (drums) with Chris Hill (bass) and Brad Webb (drums). He may not be Twentysomething anymore, but the impact of the singer-songwriter’s sophomore LP is still seen today. Here, Cullum reflects on the album and its legacy, discussing his reasons for revisiting the album, and opens up on UK jazz’s resurgence and the modern industry.