Gilles Peterson has redefined the role of the DJ over the past decades. In addition to rocking parties, pardon the pun, worldwide, he has changed the face of radio for people listening all over the globe via his BBC Radio 1 show. As a broadcaster, he brings cutting edge and quietly dynamic artists to the forefront of music culture, introducing open-minded fans to a myriad of genres, sounds and souls. Simply put, his influence is immeasurable.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Gilles is taking things in yet another direction, focusing on the live, organic sounds of artists jamming and improvising in his studio. The incredible 'BBC Sessions Volume 1' double CD set is full of mind-blowing performances recorded in the legendary BBC Maida Vale studios for the DJ's visionary Worldwide radio show (also syndicated across the globe including the US exclusively on the Giant Step Jukebox.

Here on CD for the first time are the very best tracks by the very best artists recorded live in session on Worldwide. Exclusive tracks from N*E*R*D, Zero 7, Beck, The Roots, Amp Fiddler, Nitin Sawney, Jamie Cullum, Björk, Heavy, Jazmine Sullivan, Matthew Herbert Big Band, Roots Manuva, Beth Gibbons, Plantlife, Peven Everett, Dwele, New Sector Movements and many others. With this release we all get to sit in and listen to some of the magical moments Gilles has captured over the years.

Worldwide Radio Show On BBC Radio 1 | Worldwide Show On The Giant Step Jukebox | Official Gilles Peterson Website