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Classical, blues and jazz for the weekend

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.

59 minutes

Music Played

  • François Couperin

    Les Barricades Mysterieuses

    Music Arranger: Thomas Adès. Ensemble: The Composers Ensemble.
    • Ades: America: A Prophecy.
    • Warner.
    • 14.
  • Duke Ellington

    New Orleans Suite: Thanks for the Beautiful Land on the Delta

  • Marianna Martines

    Overture [Symphony] in C major (1st mvt)

    Ensemble: La Floridiana. Director: Nicoleta Paraschivescu.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI.
  • Antonín Dvořák

    8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 for piano duet: no. 2 in E Minor (Allegretto grazioso)

    Performer: Katia Labèque. Performer: Marielle Labèque.
  • Pete Johnson & Albert Ammons

    Sixth Avenue Express

  • Alonso Lobo

    Kyrie (Missa Maria Magdalene)

    Performer: The Sixteen. Performer: Harry Christophers.
  • Astor Piazzolla

    Oblivion

    Performer: Florent Héau. Performer: Marcela Roggeri.
  • Arturo Márquez

    Danzón no.2

    Orchestra: Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
  • Professor Longhair

    Mardi Gras In New Orleans

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 May 2024 12:00
  • Sat 20 Jul 2024 12:00