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.
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Simon Jeffes
Music For A Found Harmonium
Performer: Penguin Cafe Orchestra.- Broadcasting From Home.
- Editions EG.
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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.
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Charlie Parker
Just Friends
- Charlie Parker with Strings.
- Verve Records.
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Missy Mazzoli
Death Valley Junction
Ensemble: Jasper String Quartet.- Unbound.
- Sono Luminus.
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The Count Basie Orchestra
Take Me Back, Baby
- Naxos Jazz Legends.
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Fr茅d茅ric Chopin
Nocturne no.20 in C sharp minor, Op posth
Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 - Variation 18
Performer: Daniil Trifonov. Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick N茅zet鈥怱茅guin.- Deutsche Grammophon.
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George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Performer: Leonard Bernstein. Conductor: Leonard Bernstein. Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic.- Deutsche Grammophon.
Broadcast
- Sat 31 Aug 2024 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3