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Jools with some of his most-loved recordings

Jools is joined by singer songwriter Hohnen Ford with music by Elgar and Nina Simone.

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 music by Elgar and Matteis, with performances by the Hallé Orchestra and Nina Simone. His guest is the singer songwriter Hohnen Ford who introduces music she loves by Steve Reich, Francis Poulenc and Claude Debussy.

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59 minutes

Music Played

  • Nicola Matteis Sr.

    Ground after the Scotch Humour

    Performer: Amandine Beyer. Performer: Michael Oman. Ensemble: Austrian Baroque Company.
    • Fra Bernardo.
  • Edward Elgar

    Softly and gently (The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38)

    Singer: Janet Baker. Choir: Hallé Choir. Choir: Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus. Choir: Ambrosian Singers. Orchestra: Hallé. Conductor: John Barbirolli.
    • The Very Best of Janet Baker.
    • EMI CLASSICS.
    • 13.
  • Willie “The Lion” Smith

    The Old Stamping Ground

    • TIMELESS RECORDS.
  • Jean de Sainte-Colombe

    Concert XLI: Le Retour

    Performer: Philippe Pierlot. Performer: Lucile Boulanger.
    • MIRARE.
  • Nina Simone

    Just in Time

    • Colpix Records.
  • Steve Reich

    Music for 18 Musicians: Section IX & X

    Music Arranger: Erik Hall. Performer: Erik Hall.
    • Music for 18 Musicians.
    • Nonesuch.
    • 5.
  • Francis Poulenc

    Flute Sonata

    Performer: Emmanuel Pahud. Performer: Eric Le Sage.
    • Paris: Emmanuel Pahud/Eric Le Sage.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 1-3.
  • Hohnen Ford

    I Wish I Had A God

  • Scott Joplin

    The Entertainer

    • MUSICAL HERITAGE SOCIETY.
  • Claude Debussy

    String Quartet in G minor, Op 10 (3rd mvt)

    Ensemble: Alban Berg Quartett.
    • EMI.

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Jul 2025 12:00