Earlier... with Jools Holland

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Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music with fascinating studio guests.

Earlier... with Jools Holland: Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend

Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend

BBC Radio 3 - Earlier... with Jools Holland, Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend

Jools is joined by guitarist Phil Manzanera, with music by Piazzolla and Mozart.

Jools is joined by guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera, with music from Mozart and Marianna Martines to Astor Piazzolla, Duke Ellington and Professor Longhair.

In his new show for Saturday lunchtimes, Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music. 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 François Couperin and Marianna Martines, with performances from Katia and Marielle Labèque, Duke Ellington and Professor Longhair. His guest is producer and Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera who talks about his childhood in Cuba, Hawaii and Venezuela, and his new memoir 'Revolución to Roxy'. He introduces music he loves by Astor Piazzolla, Arturo Márquez and Mozart.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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