He will be joined on the tour by special guest Roachford and support from Joe Webb.
It has been announced that Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will be heading out on a tour this autumn/winter, visiting 31 venues including London’s Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, O2 Apollo Manchester and Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo.
Joining Jools and the Orchestra as special guest for every date of the tour will be one of the UK’s most celebrated soul voices, Roachford. Since his breakthrough hit “Cuddly Toy” topped the UK charts in 1988, Roachford has released 10 studio albums, been sought after as a songwriter by Michael Jackson, Joss Stone and Chaka Khan, and built a reputation as an outstanding live performer.
Meanwhile, opening each night will be Joe Webb who is one of the UK’s most exciting young pianists and improvisers, who has guested with Jools Holland on stage on several occasions and appeared on his latest BBC New Year’s Eve Jools’ Annual Hootenanny TV programme.
Talking about the news, Jools Holland said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be heading out again with our big band. Having Roachford join us for every night of the tour is a real joy – he’s one of the great soul voices this country has produced, and every time he sings the room lights up. With the mighty Orchestra, our wonderful boogie woogie singers, and the brilliant Joe Webb opening the shows, we’re in for some very special evenings of music.”
The shows will once again feature Ruby Turner, the Boogie Woogie Queen, as well as the vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka.
To find out more and to book tickets visit: https://www.joolsholland.com/tourdates.htm