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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in Bath
Bath Forum in BathThu, Nov 12, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at Bath Forum in Bath.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues sound to Bath. The 17-piece ensemble, led by the former Squeeze pianist and TV personality, delivers a high-energy show featuring piano, horns, and vocalists like Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall.
Attendees can expect a lively evening of swing, blues, and soul, with the orchestra's tight arrangements and Holland's charismatic stage presence. The band's history dates back to 1987, and their performances are known for blending classic R&B with contemporary energy.
This concert offers a chance to see a celebrated British musical institution in an intimate setting. The evening promises toe-tapping rhythms and virtuosic musicianship.
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Good to know
- The concert is in Bath, a historic city in southwest England.
- The band features a 17-piece lineup with horns and multiple vocalists.
- Jools Holland has led the orchestra since forming it in 1987.
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.
What instruments are in the orchestra?
The band includes piano, organ, drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, baritone saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.
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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Bath Forum in Bath
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Bath Forum in Bath
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