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Damian Lewis: Music To Remember The Ones We Love

Review: The Actor and Jazz FM Presenter Turns to Blues and Soul

by Patricia Nicol | The Sunday Times | January 8, 2023

Actor, dad, redhead and ping-pong champion” is how Damian Lewis bills himself on social media. Now he can add jazz presenter to the list. On New Year’s Day the star of ITVX’s A Spy Among Friends hosted his own show, a mellow two hours of blues, jazz and soul on Jazz FM. Listen on Jazz FM Player here or Spotify here.

Lewis is a consummate leading man. In the past two decades he has treated television viewers to complex, riveting performances in Band of Brothers, The Forsyte Saga, Homeland and, most memorably, in Wolf Hall, where he gave us a high-energy Henry VIII, bouncing between alpha psychopath and needy man-child. On Damian Lewis the supple actor seemed to slip seamlessly into the smooth, somewhat self-regarding character of a jazz presenter.

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Damian Lewis: A Curated Blues and Swing Special Playlist on Spotify

Jazz FM’s Guest Disc Jockey

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | January 1, 2023

As previously reported, Damian played guest disc jockey as part of Planet Radio’s Jazz FM Festive Christmas and New Year holiday special. He shared his love of jazz, blues and swing songs with listeners on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2023. For those who could not listen to the segment on Jazz FM Player, we have curated his playlist for you on Spotify, with the exception of one song, Masekela’s Goin’ Back to New Orleans, which was unavailable. Enjoy the 23-song playlist on Spotify here or the Jazz FM Player here. P.S. He mentioned his own debut album will be released this summer, 2023.

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Damian Lewis Joins Jazz FM’s 2022 Festive Roster

A Blues and Swing Special

by Alastair Steel | Planet Radio | December 6, 2022

We’re proud to reveal another star-studded Christmas and New Year schedule, featuring A-list curators and hosts, festive specials, live music, interviews and a selection of highlights from across the year.

Highlights include singer Gregory Porter hosting 2 hours of Christmas Day selections, and Hollywood actor Damian Lewis sharing his love of jazz, blues, swing and much more on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. You can listen along on the Jazz FM Player here.

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