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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Autumn Tour 2026
SEC Armadillo in GlasgowFri, Dec 4, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra Autumn Tour 2026 is a Music / R&B / R&B event at SEC Armadillo in Glasgow.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their celebrated boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues sound to Glasgow for a night of high-energy performance. The 17-piece ensemble, featuring piano, horns, and vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray, delivers a rich, full-band experience that spans jump blues, swing, and soul.
Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere as Holland leads the orchestra through a setlist of classics and originals, with standout solos from the saxophone and brass sections. The show offers a polished yet spontaneous feel that has defined the band since its formation in 1987.
📍 Glasgow🎟️ Tickets from £64
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Good to know
- The concert is part of the Autumn Tour 2026.
- The band is a 17-piece ensemble including piano, organ, drums, vocals, guitar, bass, saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.
- 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 featured in the orchestra?
The orchestra includes piano, organ, drums, vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, baritone saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.
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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SEC Armadillo in Glasgow
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SEC Armadillo in Glasgow
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