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Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Symphony Hall in BirminghamFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their signature blend of boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues to Birmingham. 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 evening with a full brass section, female backing vocalists, and a repertoire spanning jump blues and R&B classics. The orchestra's tight arrangements and Holland's charismatic stage presence create an infectious atmosphere that gets audiences moving.
This concert offers a rare chance to see a legendary British band in an intimate setting. With a lineup of seasoned musicians, the performance promises to be a masterclass in rhythm and blues.
📍 Birmingham🎟️ Tickets from £61
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Good to know
- The concert is on a Friday evening.
- The band features a 17-piece lineup including horns and vocalists.
- Jools Holland formed the band 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, female vocals, 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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Symphony Hall in Birmingham
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Symphony Hall in Birmingham
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