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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in York
York Barbican in YorkWed, Dec 16, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at York Barbican in York.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their signature boogie-woogie sound to York for an evening of rhythm and blues. The 17-piece ensemble, led by the former Squeeze pianist and TV personality, delivers a high-energy performance blending 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 show.
This concert features a 17-piece band with piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, baritone saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.
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Good to know
- The concert is in York, a historic city with excellent transport links.
- The orchestra features 17 members including a full horn section.
- Jools Holland has led the band since its formation 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.
When was the band formed?
The band was formed in 1987.
Lineup
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.
Nick Lunt
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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York Barbican in York
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York Barbican in York
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