
Jeff Goldblum: The musical ups and downs of my life
Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum shares the songs that have sound-tracked his life and how his experiences and emotions are woven into his own musical journey.
Jeff Goldblum, legendary actor, renowned pianist and joyous bandleader, shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today.
Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Jeff dives deep to share his story and the songs that have moved him, sound-tracking the ups and downs of his life. Expect songs from Miles Davis, João Gilberto and Stan Getz, and Max Richter. He also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through his own musical journey.
Hollywood actor and acclaimed pianist Jeff Goldblum discusses his latest record with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. ‘Still Blooming’ features a curation of beloved jazz standards from the Golden Era of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, and features collaborations with his fellow Wicked cast members Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, as well as an appearance from Scarlett Johanson.
Alongside the new record, Jeff also remembers his formative years as a musician, and discusses how fatherhood later in life has affected every single aspect of his being. He talks at length about how much music and its practice has taught him, and how he’s hoping to pass on that passion to his own children.
In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Billy Nomates, Seun Kuti and Shirley Manson.
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
The Kicker
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Little Man
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Erroll Garner
Misty
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The Beatles
Tomorrow Never Knows
- Parlophone.
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
In The Wee Small Hours
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Make Someone Happy
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Let's Face The Music
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Miles Davis
Will O The Wisp
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Stan Getz
The Girl From Ipenema
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The Modern Jazz Quartet
Fontessa
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The Modern Jazz Quartet
Django
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Hans Zimmer
Day One
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
I Don't Know Why
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Bouncing With Bud
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Jeff Goldblum
The Best Is Yet To Come
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
The Sidewinder / The Beat Goes On
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Grease Patrol
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Max Richter
On The Nature Of Daylight
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John Williams
The Visitors
Broadcast
- Tue 13 May 2025 23:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 6 Music