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Classical, jazz and blues from Jools and guests

Jools is joined by comedian Rob Brydon, with music from Chopin, Missy Mazzoli, Count Basie and Charlie Parker.

In a new show for Saturday lunchtimes, Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music, and the beautiful connections with jazz and blues. With fascinating guests each week, who bring their own favourite music and occasionally perform live in Jools's studio.

Today, Jools's choices include Missy Mazzoli's string quartet Death Valley Junction, the Concerto for Birds and Orchestra by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, and a track from Charlie Parker with strings. His guest is the comedian, actor and singer Rob Brydon who introduces piano music he loves by Chopin, Rachmaninov and Gershwin.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 31 Aug 2024 12:00
±«Óătv Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Simon Jeffes

    Music For A Found Harmonium

    Performer: Penguin Cafe Orchestra.
    • Broadcasting From ±«Óătv.
    • Editions EG.
    • 1.

  • Einojuhani Rautavaara

    Melancholia (Cantus Arcticus, Op.61)

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Hannu Lintu.
    • RAUTAVAARA: Cantus Arcticus / Piano Concerto No. 1 / Symphony No. 3.
    • Naxos.
    • 2.

  • Charlie Parker

    Just Friends

    • Charlie Parker with Strings.
    • Verve Records.
    • 1.

  • Missy Mazzoli

    Death Valley Junction

    Ensemble: Jasper String Quartet.
    • Unbound.
    • Sono Luminus.
    • 2.

  • Count Basie and His Orchestra

    Take Me Back, Baby

    • Naxos Jazz Legends.

  • FrĂ©dĂ©ric Chopin

    Nocturne no.20 in C sharp minor, Op posth

    Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 - Variation 18

    Performer: Daniil Trifonov. Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick NĂ©zet‐SĂ©guin.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • George Gershwin

    Rhapsody in Blue

    Performer: Leonard Bernstein. Conductor: Leonard Bernstein. Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

Broadcast

  • Sat 31 Aug 2024 12:00
    ±«Óătv Radio 3