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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Watford Colosseum in WatfordFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at Watford Colosseum in Watford.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their signature boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues sound to London. The 17-piece ensemble, led by the former Squeeze pianist and TV personality, delivers a high-energy show featuring piano, horns, and soulful vocals.
Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere with a rotating lineup of vocalists including Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray, backed by a tight rhythm section and a powerful horn section. The orchestra's decades of experience ensure a polished yet spontaneous performance.
This concert is a chance to experience a band that has been a staple of the British music scene since 1987, blending classic R&B with Holland's distinctive piano style. It's an evening of foot-stomping music that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers.
📍 London🎟️ Tickets from £62
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Good to know
- The concert is in London; plan your travel accordingly.
- The event features a 17-piece orchestra; expect a full, rich sound.
- Jools Holland leads the band on piano and vocals.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the band?
The band includes Jools Holland on piano, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray on vocals, plus a full horn and rhythm section.
What style of music do they play?
They play rhythm and blues with a boogie-woogie piano style.
How long has the band been performing?
The band was formed in 1987.
Lineup
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.
Venue & Map
Watford Colosseum in Watford
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Watford Colosseum in Watford, London
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