Bill Laurance Take 5

Pianist and composer Bill Laurance is Jamie's guest for a Take 5 interview, delving into the artists that have inspired him. In addition to many acclaimed solo records, Bill is also part of the jazz collective Snarky Puppy and has released several duo albums with fellow member, bassist Michael League. His latest duo record with Michael, Close To Home, is out in November. Bill also has solo live dates in Liverpool and London this week.

Elsewhere in the programme, Jamie has classics from Babs Gonzalez, Illinois Jacquet and Diana Krall. Plus, new music from Christ-Stéphane Boizi and Dexter Story.

Produced by Folded Wing for BBC Radio 2.