Episode details

Radio 3,03 Jan 2026,59 mins
Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Earlier... with Jools HollandAvailable for 23 days
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 Georg Philipp Telemann, John Ireland and Bessie Smith, with performances by the Black Dyke Band, violinist Isabelle Faust and vibraphonist Milt Jackson. His guest is the designer Jasper Conran who introduces music he loves by Chopin, Bach, Stravinsky and Handel. To listen on most smart speakers just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Earlier with Jools Holland".
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Violin Concerto in A Major, TWV 51:A4 "Die Relinge": I. AllegroViolin Concerto in A Major, TWV 51:A4 "Die Relinge": I. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann
- 2.A Downland Suite (3rd mvt: Minuet)A Downland Suite (3rd mvt: Minuet)John Ireland
- 3.Hallelujah, I Love Her SoHallelujah, I Love Her SoRay Charles & Milt Jackson