YolanDa Brown shares her favourite pieces
Jools is joined by saxophonist, bandleader and composer YolanDa Brown.
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 Handel Messiaen and Brother Joe May, with performances by Joyce Didonato and Brownie McGhee. His guest is the saxophonist, bandleader, composer and broadcaster YolanDa Brown who introduces music she loves by Gabriel Faure, Errollyn Wallen and Vincente Amigo.
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Malcolm Arnold
Inn of the Sixth Happiness: 1st mvt, London Prelude
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- CHANDOS.
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George Frideric Handel
Lascia ch'io pianga (Rinaldo)
Singer: Joyce DiDonato. Orchestra: Il Pomo d鈥橭ro. Conductor: Maxim Emelyanychev.- Erato.
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Bunk Johnson & Sidney Bechet
Sister Kate
- JAZZ ARCHIVES.
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Olivier Messiaen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: Louange 脿 l'Eternit茅 de J茅sus
Performer: Torleif Thed茅en. Performer: Lucas Debargue.- Sony.
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Brother Joe May
Going Home
- SPECIALITY.
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Ernest Ranglin
Surfin'
Performer: YolanDa Brown. Ensemble: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.- Warner.
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Gabriel Faur茅
Berceuse (Dolly Suite, Op.56)
Performer: Katia Lab猫que. Performer: Marielle Lab猫que.- Philips.
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Errollyn Wallen
Mighty River
Orchestra: 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: John Andrews.- RESONUS.
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Vicente Amigo
Roma
- Sony.
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Nov 2025 12:00麻豆社 Radio 3
- Sat 2 May 2026 12:00麻豆社 Radio 3