Jools with some of his most-loved recordings

Available for 27 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 Jean Sibelius, Delia Derbyshire and James MacMillan, with performances by Nina Simone, harpsichordist Wanda Landowska and blues singer Tommy Ridgley. His guest is the actor Peter Eyre who introduces music he loves by Bellini, Chopin, Mendelssohn and Elgar. To listen on most smart speakers just say 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Earlier with Jools Holland'.