Soil & Pimp Sessions are easily one of my favorite bands on the planet and this is a prime example why.  Joined by British singer, Jamie Cullum, the Japanese death-jazz innovators delve into an amazing cover of Herbie Hancock’s “Tell Me A Bedtime Story”.  I was introduced to Soil & Pimp’s unique approach to jazz when I first heard them on Gilles Peterson’s BBC radio show back in 2005 and I immediately bought all their albums.   Coincidentally, they are now signed to Peterson’s independent label, Brownswood Recordings, and recently released their sixth album last month, aptly titled “6″.  Enjoy this 20 min soundboard recording from the BBC’s Electric Proms, which includes the Hancock cover and some crazy jamming.

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