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The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music

Jools is joined by percussionist and film producer Ray Cooper.

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 Westhoff, Respighi and Albert Ammons, with performances by violinist Daniel Hope, the Sinfonia of London and Memphis Slim. His guest is the percussionist and film producer Ray Cooper, who introduces music he loves by Charles Ives, JS Bach and Maurice Ravel.

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Saturday 12:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Paul von Westhoff

    Violin Sonata No 3, 'Imitazione delle campane'

    Performer: Daniel Hope. Orchestra: Deutsches Kammerorchester Berlin.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je Maman"

    Performer: Isata Kanneh‐Mason.
    • Childhood Tales.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 1.

  • Albert Ammons

    Roses of Picardy

    • CLASSICS.

  • Traditional Spanish

    Canciones espanolas antiguas for voice and guitar/piano: no.8; Nana de Sevilla

    Performer: Javier Perianes. Music Arranger: Federico García Lorca. Singer: Estrella Morente.
    • Harmonia Mundi.

  • Ottorino Respighi

    The pines of the Appian Way (Pines of Rome)

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.
    • CHANDOS.

  • Memphis Slim

    Mother Earth

    • Chess.

  • Charles Ives

    The Unanswered Question

    Orchestra: Cincinnati Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Gerhard Samuel.
    • CENTAUR.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sonata no.3 in G minor, BWV.1029 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Mischa Maisky. Performer: Martha Argerich.
    • J S Bach, Cello Sonatas BWV.1027-1029.
    • DG.
    • 11.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G, 2nd Movement

    Performer: Herbie Hancock. Music Arranger: Herbie Hancock. Orchestra: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
    • Gershwin's World.
    • Verve.
    • 13.

  • Astor Piazzolla

    Milonga Is Coming

    Performer: Astor Piazzolla. Performer: Gary Burton.
    • The New Tango: Recorded At The Montreux Festival.
    • Rhino Atlantic.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Saturday 12:00
    BBC Radio 3