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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in Southend
Cliffs PavilionThu, Oct 29, 2026 · 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Cliffs Pavilion. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Jools Holland brings his celebrated Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Southend for an evening of boogie-woogie and big-band energy. The 17-piece ensemble, featuring piano, horns, and multiple vocalists, delivers a sound rooted in rhythm and blues with a lively, danceable atmosphere.
Attendees can expect a dynamic show led by the former Squeeze pianist and TV personality, backed by a full horn section and vocalists including Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. The orchestra's tight arrangements and Holland's charismatic stage presence create a party-like vibe that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers.
This concert offers a chance to experience one of the UK's most enduring live acts in an intimate seaside venue. With a repertoire spanning jump blues, swing, and original compositions, the evening promises high-energy musicianship and a feel-good atmosphere.
📍 Southend On Sea⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £63
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Good to know
- The concert is held in Southend On Sea, a coastal town easily accessible by train from London.
- The 17-piece orchestra includes a full horn section and multiple vocalists, creating a rich, big-band sound.
- Jools Holland has led the band since 1987, with a rotating lineup of top session musicians.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the current lineup of Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra?
Current members include Jools Holland (piano, guitar, vocals), Ruby Turner (vocals), Louise Marshall (vocals), Mabel Ray (vocals), Ed Richardson (drums), Mark Flanagan (guitar), Dave Swift (bass), Christopher Holland (organ), and a full horn section.
Lineup
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Julian Miles Holland is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter. He was an original member of the rock band Squeeze, formed in 1974. From 1982 until 1987, he co-presented the Channel 4 music programme The Tube.
Jools Holland
Julian Miles Holland is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter. He was an original member of the rock band Squeeze, formed in 1974. From 1982 until 1987, he co-presented the Channel 4 music programme The Tube.
Ruby Turner
Francella Ruby Turner MBE is a British Jamaican R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress.
Ed Richardson
This is a list of some of the major or minor characters that appear on the soap opera As the World Turns.
Dave Swift
Dave Swift is a British multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his work on the BBC2 Television program Later... with Jools Holland as part of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
Christopher Holland
Christopher William Holland is an English keyboard player, singer and songwriter. He is the younger brother of pianist and band-leader Jools Holland.
Phil Veacock
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is an English rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie and former Squeeze pianist and television personality Jools Holland.
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Cliffs Pavilion
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Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea
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