Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Band

Boogie Woogie

In 1987 Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band comprising entirely of himself and Gilson Lavis. This has gradually metamorphosed into the current 18 piece Rhythm and Blues Orchestra which currently consists of 1 pianist, 1 drummer, 2 female vocals, 1 guitar, 1 bass guitar, 1 organ, 2 tenor saxophones, 2 alto saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets and 4 trombones.

This year's guest singers will be Marc Almond in addition to Ruby Turner and Lousie Marshall.

Jools and the Rhythm and Blues Orchestra now plays an average of 100 live shows a year, touring Britain and the world to audiences of 500,000.