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Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra Autumn Tour 2026
SEC Armadillo in GlasgowSat, Dec 5, 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 brings his celebrated Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Glasgow for a night of boogie-woogie and soul. The 17-piece ensemble, featuring powerhouse vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray, delivers a high-energy show blending piano-driven blues, jazz, and R&B.
Expect a lively atmosphere as Holland leads the band through swinging arrangements, with standout solos from saxophonists and brass players. The orchestra's tight rhythms and call-and-response vocals create an infectious party vibe that keeps audiences dancing.
This tour showcases the enduring appeal of Holland's musical project, which has been thrilling crowds since 1987. With a lineup of seasoned musicians, the concert promises an evening of virtuosic musicianship and timeless rhythm and blues.
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Good to know
- The concert is part of Jools Holland's Autumn Tour 2026.
- The orchestra features 17 members including brass and vocalists.
- Jools Holland has led the band since its formation in 1987.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the current lineup of the orchestra?
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 17-piece band includes piano, organ, drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, baritone saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and female vocals.
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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SEC Armadillo in Glasgow
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SEC Armadillo in Glasgow
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