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Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Royal and Derngate in NorthamptonSat, Nov 7, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at Royal and Derngate in Northampton.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their signature boogie-woogie sound to Milton Keynes. The 17-piece ensemble, led by the former Squeeze pianist and TV personality, delivers a high-energy show blending rhythm and blues, jazz, and soul.
Attendees can expect a dynamic performance featuring a full horn section, multiple vocalists, and Holland's infectious piano playing. The orchestra's rich instrumentation—including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section—creates a vibrant, danceable atmosphere.
This concert offers a chance to experience a band with decades of history, known for its tight musicianship and celebratory vibe. It's an ideal outing for fans of live music looking for an evening of classic R&B and boogie-woogie.
📍 Milton Keynes🎟️ Tickets from £22
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Good to know
- The concert is on a Saturday evening.
- The orchestra features 17 members including a full horn section.
- Jools Holland is known for his boogie-woogie piano style.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the band?
The band includes Jools Holland on piano, vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray, and a full horn section.
When was the band formed?
Jools Holland formed the band 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.
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Royal and Derngate in Northampton
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Royal and Derngate in Northampton, Milton Keynes
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