The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music

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 Antonio Vivaldi, Aretha Franklin and Percy Grainger with performances by La Serenissima, Freddie Slack and Peter Donohoe. His guest is the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sumudu Jayatilaka. who introduces music she loves by Saint-Saëns, Mancini and Mozart.

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