Jools meets Andrew Bird

Available for 29 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 Manuel de Falla, Schubert and Professor Longhair, with performances by James Gilchrist, Alfred Cortot and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. His guest is the songwriter, singer and violinist Andrew Bird who gives an impromptu performance with Jools in the studio and introduces music he loves by Beethoven, Dvorak, Lester Young and Ravel. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Earlier with Jools Holland".