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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in Oxford
New Theatre Oxford in OxfordSun, Nov 8, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at New Theatre Oxford in Oxford.
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Jools Holland, the celebrated boogie-woogie pianist and former Squeeze member, brings his 17-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Oxford for an evening of swinging rhythm and blues. The ensemble, formed by Holland in 1987, features a powerful brass section, soulful vocalists including Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, and a tight rhythm section.
Attendees can expect a high-energy show blending jump blues, boogie-woogie, and soul, with Holland's charismatic stage presence driving the performance. The orchestra's rich sound—anchored by piano, organ, drums, and a full horn lineup—creates an infectious atmosphere that gets audiences dancing.
This concert offers a rare chance to see a legendary British bandleader and his virtuosic ensemble in an intimate venue. With decades of touring experience and a deep repertoire, Jools Holland and his Orchestra deliver a night of timeless music that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers.
📍 Oxford🎟️ Tickets from £63
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Good to know
- The concert is held in Oxford, a historic city with excellent transport links.
- Arrive early to enjoy the pre-show atmosphere and secure good seats.
- The orchestra features 17 musicians, including a full horn section and vocalists.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the current lineup of the 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.
When was the band formed?
Jools Holland formed the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra 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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New Theatre Oxford in Oxford
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New Theatre Oxford in Oxford
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