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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in Southend
Cliffs PavilionFri, Oct 30, 2026 · 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 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 and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues sound to Southend On Sea. The 17-piece ensemble, featuring piano, organ, drums, brass, and vocals, delivers an energetic live show that spans decades of music.
Attendees can expect a full evening of swinging rhythms and soulful vocals, with highlights from the band's extensive repertoire. The lineup includes vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray, alongside a powerful horn section.
This concert offers a chance to experience one of the UK's most beloved live acts in an intimate setting. The orchestra's tight arrangements and Holland's charismatic piano work create an atmosphere perfect for dancing and celebration.
📍 Southend On Sea⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £63
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Good to know
- The concert is scheduled for Friday 30 October 2026.
- The band is a 17-piece ensemble including piano, organ, drums, brass, and vocals.
- Jools Holland leads the band on piano, guitar, and vocals.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the current lineup?
Current members include Jools Holland, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, Mabel Ray, Ed Richardson, Mark Flanagan, Dave Swift, Christopher Holland, Phil Veacock, Michael 'Bammi' Rose, Derek Nash, Nick Lunt, Roger Goslyn, Fayyaz Virji, Winston Rollins, Jason McDermid, and Jon Scott.
When was the band formed?
Jools Holland formed the band in 1987.
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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