On my fairly frequent business trips to New York in the 70s, I often rode in Checker cabs. I have never ridden in a London taxi, but if they are as spacious as Checkers, I can imagine how Black Cab Sessions might be possible. The whole thing is about the videographers taking performers for a ride in the back of a London cab, whilst taping their performance ... "one song, one take, one cab".
At last count, they were up to over fifty such sessions. Some of the artists are well-known -- Spoon, The National, My Morning Jacket, Martha Wainwright, etc. -- others not so (to me, at least). Ivi was bemused at the sight of Man Man with a complement of saxophone, keyboards and trumpet, all fitted to theback seat of a London cab. An example or two:
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