Jeff Goldblum: The musical ups and downs of my life

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Jeff Goldblum, legendary actor, renowned pianist and joyous bandleader, shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today. Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Jeff dives deep to share his story and the songs that have moved him, sound-tracking the ups and downs of his life. Expect songs from Miles Davis, João Gilberto and Stan Getz, and Max Richter. He also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through his own musical journey. Hollywood actor and acclaimed pianist Jeff Goldblum discusses his latest record with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. ‘Still Blooming’ features a curation of beloved jazz standards from the Golden Era of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, and features collaborations with his fellow Wicked cast members Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, as well as an appearance from Scarlett Johansson. Alongside the new record, Jeff also remembers his formative years as a musician, and discusses how fatherhood later in life has affected every single aspect of his being. He talks at length about how much music and its practice has taught him, and how he’s hoping to pass on that passion to his own children. In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Billy Nomates, Seun Kuti and Shirley Manson. If you need support with some of the issues in this programme visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.