
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.
To listen on most smart speakers just say "Ask ѿý Sounds to play Earlier with Jools Holland".
Last on
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 12:00ѿý Radio 3