
The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by producer and writer Joe Boyd with music by Britten, Bartok and Diabaté.
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.
Jools's choices today include music by Britten, Vivaldi and Ray Charles, with performances by Friedrich Gulda, the CBSO and Django Reinhardt. His guest is the record producer and writer Joe Boyd who talks about his recent global music book 'And the Roots of Rhythm Remain' and introduces music he loves by Bartok, Ravi Shankar, Gottschalk and Toumani Diabaté.
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- Sat 16 Aug 2025 12:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3