U.K. Jazz artist, Jamie Cullum is making strides in America. This holiday season anyone who loves jazz should find one of his CDs in their Christmas stocking.

Those of you who have never heard of British jazz artist, pianist, performer, Jamie Cullum, will get a taste of his talent when you head to the movie theater to see Bridget Jones 2 (The Edge Of Reason).

On November 30, 2004, his new single on the Universal Classics label entitled "Everlasting Love" will begin shipping. It is part of the soundtrack for the film. The song was originally recorded by Love Affair, who topped the charts with it in 1968.

The single will be released on CD only. The b-side features the song "I Get The Sweetest Feeling"- originally recorded by Jackie Wilson.

The soundtrack for the film offers the following songs:

1. Will Young - Your Love Is King
2. Jamelia - Stop
3. Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head
4. Joss Stone - Super Duper Love (Are You Digging On Me?)
5. Mary J Blige - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
6. Robbie Williams - Misunderstood
7. Jamie Cullum - Everlasting Love
8. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
9. Beyonce (Ft Jay Z) - Crazy In Love
10. Rufus Wainwright (Ft Dido) - I Eat Dinner
11. 10cc - I'm Not In Love
12. Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better
13. Primal Scream - Loaded
14. Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
15. Amy Winehouse - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
16. Minnie Riperton - Loving You
17. Aretha Franklin - Think
18. Leona Naess - Calling
19. Sting (Ft Annie Lennox) - We'll Be Together
20. Harry Gregson-Williams - Bridget's Theme

The CD includes two UK only bonus tracks, the Darkness " I Believe in a Thing Called Love" and Aretha Franklin "Think".

TwentySomething

There are also four new reasons to buy his "TwentySomething" CD. In a special addition of his hit CD, he's added four extra tracks.

Anyone who listens to the radio has probably heard his hit single "All at Sea" -- whether you realized it was Jamie or not. This song, alone, is reason to buy the CD.

Jamie releases his first DVD this year "Live at Blenheim Palace."

Jamie was this year’s Mobo for "Best Jazz Artist" GQ magazine made him "Best Solo Artist" at their Man of the Year Awards; plus, he was nominated in two categories at the UMA’s, Best Newcomer at the Brits, HMV Best New Music at the Silver Clef Awards, Best Newcomer at the Jazz Journalists Association Awards and Outstanding Achievement at the Back Stage 2004 awards.

Happy Holiday Shopping!

Here's to healthy, adventuresome, soulful and "introducing you to one of the best jazz artists with rock star sensibilities" living!

~ Jennifer Carolyn King