Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Jazz band
No upcoming shows on record

- Shows on record
- 57
- Rooms played
- 41
- Cities
- 36
- Release records
- 64
- Last show
- Nov 20, 2021Royal Albert Hall
Shows
About
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is a band, tagged alternative country, Big Band, blues by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2021, across 41 rooms in 36 cities.
- Anna Brooks: background vocals — MusicBrainz
- Paul Bartholomew: baritone saxophone — MusicBrainz
- Sam Brown: member — MusicBrainz
- Jason Bruer: saxophone — MusicBrainz
- Mark Flanagan: background vocals — MusicBrainz
- Roger Goslyn: trombone — MusicBrainz
- Christopher Holland: organ — MusicBrainz
- Jools Holland: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Gilson Lavis: percussion — MusicBrainz
- Nick Lunt: baritone saxophone — MusicBrainz
- Rosie Mae: background vocals — MusicBrainz
- Louise Marshall: member — MusicBrainz
- Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1994–2018 — MusicBrainz
- Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra has 11662 listeners on Last.fm — Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on Last.fm
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Where they play
41 rooms in 36 citiesRooms played most
- Cliffs Pavilion · Southend On Sea4 shows
- O2 City Hall · Newcastle Upon Tyne3 shows
- Cardiff International Arena · Cardiff2 shows
- City Hall · Sheffield2 shows
- Clyde Auditorium · Glasgow2 shows
Cities played
- Glasgow6 shows
- Southend On Sea4 shows
- Newcastle Upon Tyne3 shows
- Birmingham2 shows
- Bradford2 shows
and 31 other cities
Live history
55 shows on record- Shows counted
- 55
- First on record
- Apr 2010
- Latest on record
- Nov 2021
Shows per year
- 201036
- 20115
- 20143
- 20179
- 20212
Top rooms
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea · 4
- O2 City Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 3
- Royal Albert Hall, London · 2
- Victoria Hall, Stoke On Trent · 2
- Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff · 2
Top cities
- Southend On Sea · 4
- Glasgow · 4
- Newcastle Upon Tyne · 3
- Stoke On Trent · 2
- Cardiff · 2
Often on the bill with: Alison Moyet, Jools Holland, José Feliciano, Joel Plaskett, Ana Egge, Marc Almond, Melanie C, Ali Campbell
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
64 release records, 1994–2018Different sources may describe the same release. This count includes each source record, not distinct releases.
Release listings
A Lovely Life to Live
2018 · Album
As You See Me Now
2017 · Album
Jools & Ruby
2015 · Album
Sirens of Song
2014 · Album
The Golden Age of Song
2012 · Album
Finding the Keys: The Best of Jools Holland
2011 · Compilation
Jools Holland & Friends
2011 · Album
Rockinghorse
2010 · Album
Release listings: 9–25 of 25
The Informer
2008 · Album
Best of Friends
2007 · Compilation
Moving Out to the Country
2006 · Album
Beatroute
2005 · Album
Swinging the Blues, Dancing the Ska
2005 · Album
Jack o the Green: Small World Big Band Friends 3
2004 · Album
Small World Big Band, Volume Two: More Friends
2002 · Album
The Collection
2002 · Compilation
Small World Big Band
2001 · Album
The Swing Album
2001 · Album
Hop the Wag
2000 · Album
Sunset Over London
1999 · Album
Lift the Lid
1997 · Album
Count To Ten
1996 · Single
Sex & Jazz & Rock & Roll
1996 · Album
Waiting Game
1996 · Single
Live Performance
1994 · Album
Music database discography
- 2018A Lovely Life to LiveAlbum
Warner Music Entertainment · [none]
- 2017As You See Me NowAlbum
East-West Records · 0190295745936
- 2015Jools & RubyAlbum
Warner Music UK · 825646862993
- 2015Jools & Ruby And The Rhythm & Blues OrchestraCompilation
EastWest · 0825646862993 · Engineer [Additional]: Ron Burrow; Engineer [Assistant]: George Latham; Mastered By: Tim Young; Mixed By, Engineer: Laurie Latham
- 2014Sirens of SongAlbum
EastWest · 825646186075 · Engineer [Additional Engineering And Pro-Tools By]: Ron Burrow; Mastered By: Tim Young; Producer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By], Engineer [As: George Latham; Producer, Mixed By, Engineer: Laurie Latham
- 2013Dance The SKA Vol 3 EPRelease
2 Later Records
- 2012A Message To You Rudy / Monkey ManSingle
- 2012The Golden Age of SongAlbum
Rhino · 2564654342 · Producer: Laurie Latham
- 2011Dance The Ska Vol 2 EPRelease
2 Later Records · JOOLSV 2
- 2011Finding The Keys · The Best Of Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues OrchestraCompilation
Rhino Records · 5249-86528-2
- 2011Finding the Keys: The Best of Jools HollandCompilation
Rhino · 5249865282
- 2011Jools Holland & FriendsAlbum
Rhino · 5249876912
Show 27 more release records
- 2010Dance The Ska EPEP
2 Later Records
- 2010RockinghorseAlbum
Rhino · 5249833772
- 2008The InformerAlbum
Rhino · 2564692908 · Mastered By: Jon Astley
- 2007Best of FriendsCompilation
Rhino · 5144246662
- 2006Moving Out to the CountryAlbum
Radar · RADAR008CD
- 2005BeatrouteAlbum
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom · 5101-10428-2
- 2005Swinging the Blues, Dancing the SkaAlbum
Radar · RADAR006CD · Engineer [Additional], Edited By [Pro-tools]: Ron Burrow; Mastered By: Jon Astley; Producer, Mixed By, Engineer: Laurie Latham
- 2004Jack o the Green: Small World Big Band Friends 3Album
Radar · RADAR001CD
- 2003Enjoy YourselfSingle
Radar · RAD008CD · Producer: Laurie Latham
- 2003Friends 3Album
Radar · 2564 61268 5
- 2002More Friends (Small World Big Band Volume Two)Album
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom · 0927494192
- 2002Oranges And Lemons Again / Valentine MoonSingle
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom · WSMS002CD · Mastered By: Jon Astley; Producer: Laurie Latham
- 2002Small World Big Band, Volume Two: More FriendsAlbum
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom · 0927494192
- 2002The CollectionCompilation
Marks & Spencer · MS4800X
- 2001I'm in the Mood for LoveSingle
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom · WSMS001CD · Mastered By: Jon Astley
- 2001Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & BluesAlbum
Warner Strategic Marketing · 0927426562 · Mastered By: Jon Astley; Producer, Engineer: Laurie Latham; Recorded By: Laurie Latham
- 2001Small World Big BandAlbum
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom · 0927 426562
- 2001The Swing AlbumAlbum
Valley Entertainment · VE 15141
- 2000Hop the WagAlbum
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom · 8573 859 492 · Mastered By: Jon Astley; Producer: Laurie Latham
- 1999Sunset Over LondonAlbum
Warner.ESP · 8573 801 342
- 1997I'm In A Dancing MoodSingle
Coalition Recordings · COLA 024CD
- 1997Lift the LidAlbum
Coalition Recordings · 3984 205252 · Engineer: Laurie Latham
- 199620 years Of Motörhead 50 Years Of LemmyRelease
Damage Case · 001
- 1996Count To TenSingle
Coliseum Recordings · TOGA 011CDX
- 1996Sex & Jazz & Rock & RollAlbum
Coliseum Recordings · CA851
- 1996Waiting GameSingle
Coliseum Recordings · TOGA 013CD
- 1994Live PerformanceLive
Beautiful Records · BT2CD · Engineer [Front Of House Sound]: Ron Burrow; Mixed By: Laurie Latham; Mixed By: Ron Burrow; Producer: Laurie Latham
Catalogue sources credited on these records: MusicBrainz and Discogs.
Performance history
57 total shows on record · SongkickShows per year
- 201038 shows
- 20115 shows
- 20143 shows
- 20179 shows
- 20212 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2021 | Royal Albert Hall · LondonHeadlinerwith Leo Sayer, Chris Difford, Ali Campbell, +4 | Headliner | Leo Sayer, Chris Difford, Ali Campbell, +4 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Royal Albert Hall · LondonHeadlinerwith Leo Sayer, Chris Difford, Ali Campbell, +4 | Headliner | Leo Sayer, Chris Difford, Ali Campbell, +4 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Victoria Hall · Stoke On TrentHeadlinerwith Jose Feliciano | Headliner | Jose Feliciano |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Cardiff International Arena · CardiffSupportwith Jools Holland, Jose Feliciano | Support | Jools Holland, Jose Feliciano |
| Dec 2, 2017 | SEC Armadillo · GlasgowSupportwith Jose Feliciano | Support | Jose Feliciano |
| Dec 1, 2017 | SEC Armadillo · GlasgowSupportwith Jose Feliciano | Support | Jose Feliciano |
| Nov 18, 2017 | O2 Apollo Manchester · ManchesterSupportwith Jools Holland, Jose Feliciano, Airbourne | Support | Jools Holland, Jose Feliciano, Airbourne |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Royal & Derngate Theatre · NorthamptonHeadlinerwith Jose Feliciano | Headliner | Jose Feliciano |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Cliffs Pavilion · Southend On SeaHeadlinerwith Jose Feliciano | Headliner | Jose Feliciano |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Cliffs Pavilion · Southend On SeaHeadlinerwith Jose Feliciano | Headliner | Jose Feliciano |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 3Arena · DublinHeadlinerwith Jose Feliciano | Headliner | Jose Feliciano |
| Jul 26, 2014 | Eastnor Castle Deer Park · EastnorHeadlinerwith Melanie C, Marc Almond, Ruby Turner, +2 | Headliner | Melanie C, Marc Almond, Ruby Turner, +2 |
Show history: 13–24 of 57
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2014 | The Quarry · ShrewsburyHeadlinerwith Melanie C, Marc Almond, Ruby Turner, +2 | Headliner | Melanie C, Marc Almond, Ruby Turner, +2 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | Sands Centre · CarlisleHeadlinerwith Ruby Turner, Marc Almond, Melanie C, +1 | Headliner | Ruby Turner, Marc Almond, Melanie C, +1 |
| Dec 22, 2011 | O2 City Hall · Newcastle Upon TyneHeadlinerwith Alison Moyet, Jools Holland | Headliner | Alison Moyet, Jools Holland |
| May 5, 2011 | White Rock Theatre · HastingsHeadlinerwith Alison Moyet | Headliner | Alison Moyet |
| Jan 19, 2011 | Utilita Arena Birmingham · BirminghamHeadlinerwith Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, Jools Holland | Headliner | Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, Jools Holland |
| Jan 18, 2011 | St George's Hall · BradfordSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Jan 17, 2011 | City Hall · SheffieldSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 22, 2010 | The Centaur · CheltenhamHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 21, 2010 | O2 Apollo Manchester · ManchesterHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 19, 2010 | Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) · BournemouthHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +1 | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +1 |
| Dec 18, 2010 | Utilita Arena Birmingham · BirminghamSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 17, 2010 | Cardiff International Arena · CardiffSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
Show history: 25–36 of 57
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2010 | Brighton Centre · BrightonSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 10, 2010 | Plymouth Pavilions · PlymouthHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 9, 2010 | Portsmouth Guildhall · PortsmouthHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 4, 2010 | O2 City Hall · Newcastle Upon TyneHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 3, 2010 | O2 City Hall · Newcastle Upon TyneHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 2, 2010 | City Hall · SheffieldSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Dec 1, 2010 | St George's Hall · BradfordSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 20, 2010 | SEC Centre · GlasgowSupportwith David Myles, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | David Myles, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 20, 2010 | Clyde Auditorium · GlasgowHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 19, 2010 | SEC Centre · GlasgowSupportwith David Myles, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | David Myles, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 19, 2010 | Clyde Auditorium · GlasgowHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 18, 2010 | Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) · AberdeenHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
Show history: 37–48 of 57
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2010 | Colston Hall · BristolSupportwith Jools Holland, Claire Martin, Alison Moyet, +2 | Support | Jools Holland, Claire Martin, Alison Moyet, +2 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | New Theatre · OxfordHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +1 | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +1 |
| Nov 11, 2010 | Victoria Hall · Stoke On TrentHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 6, 2010 | Cliffs Pavilion · Southend On SeaHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 5, 2010 | Cliffs Pavilion · Southend On SeaHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 4, 2010 | Hexagon Theatre · ReadingHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Nov 3, 2010 | Hexagon Theatre · ReadingHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Oct 31, 2010 | Corn Exchange · CambridgeHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Oct 30, 2010 | Ipswich Regent Theatre · IpswichSupportwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Support | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Oct 29, 2010 | The Nick Rayns LCR UEA · NorwichHeadlinerwith Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Oct 23, 2010 | National Concert Hall · DublinSupportwith Alison Moyet, Mark Flanagan | Support | Alison Moyet, Mark Flanagan |
| Aug 8, 2010 | Singleton Park · SwanseaSupportwith Jools Holland, Ana Egge, Joel Plaskett, +2 | Support | Jools Holland, Ana Egge, Joel Plaskett, +2 |
Show history: 49–57 of 57
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2010 | Godalming Charterhouse School · GodalmingHeadlinerwith Ana Egge, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +3 | Headliner | Ana Egge, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +3 |
| Jul 25, 2010 | Shugborough Estate · StaffordHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +2 | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner, +2 |
| Jul 24, 2010 | Christchurch Park · IpswichSupportwith Jools Holland, Ana Egge, Joel Plaskett, +2 | Support | Jools Holland, Ana Egge, Joel Plaskett, +2 |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Old Royal Naval College · GreenwichHeadlinerwith Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Jul 17, 2010 | Alnwick Castle · AlnwickSupportwith Jools Holland, Joel Plaskett, Ana Egge, +2 | Support | Jools Holland, Joel Plaskett, Ana Egge, +2 |
| Jul 16, 2010 | M&S Bank Arena · LiverpoolSupportwith Jools Holland, Pops 10, V.I.P., +2 | Support | Jools Holland, Pops 10, V.I.P., +2 |
| Jul 10, 2010 | Eastnor Castle · EastnorHeadlinerwith Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Jun 12, 2010 | Margate Winter Gardens · MargateHeadlinerwith Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
| Apr 3, 2010 | Enmore Theatre · NewtownHeadlinerwith Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner | Headliner | Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner |
Lineup
- Anna Brooks · start year not on record · background vocals
- Paul Bartholomew · start year not on record · baritone saxophone
- Sam Brown · start year not on record
- Jason Bruer · start year not on record · saxophone
- Mark Flanagan · start year not on record · background vocals
- Roger Goslyn · start year not on record · trombone
- Christopher Holland · start year not on record · organ
- Jools Holland · start year not on record · lead vocals
- Gilson Lavis · start year not on record · percussion
- Nick Lunt · start year not on record · baritone saxophone
- Rosie Mae · start year not on record · background vocals
- Louise Marshall · start year not on record
- Jason McDermid · start year not on record · trumpet
- Derek Nash · start year not on record · saxophone
- Winston Rollins · start year not on record · trombone
- Michael Rose · start year not on record · saxophone
- John Scott · start year not on record · trumpet
- Chris Storr · start year not on record · trumpet
- Dave Swift · start year not on record · background vocals
- Ruby Turner · start year not on record
- Phil Veacock · start year not on record · clarinet
- Fayyaz Virji · start year not on record · trombone
Former
- Rico Rodriguez · trombone
- Lisa Grahame · saxophone
Lineup history
36 members on record- Anna Brooksbackground vocalsfrom 2020, end unknown
- Barbara Snowtenure unknown
- Chris Caldwelltenure unknown
- Chris Hollandtenure unknown
- Chris Storrtrumpettenure unknown
- Christopher Hollandorgantenure unknown
- Damon Browntenure unknown
- Dave Bitellitenure unknown
- Dave Swiftbackground vocalstenure unknown
- David Swifttenure unknown
- Derek Nashsaxophonetenure unknown
- Fayyaz Virjitrombonetenure unknown
Show 24 more members
- Gilson Lavisdrums (drum set)tenure unknown
- Jason Bruersaxophonetenure unknown
- Jason McDermidtrumpettenure unknown
- John Scotttrumpettenure unknown
- Jon Scotttenure unknown
- Jools Hollandpianotenure unknown
- Kevin Flanagantenure unknown
- Lisa Grahamtenure unknown
- Lisa Grahamesaxophone?–2018
- Louise Clare Marshalltenure unknown
- Louise Marshalltenure unknown
- Mark Flanaganbackground vocalstenure unknown
- Michael "Bami" Rosetenure unknown
- Michael Rosesaxophonetenure unknown
- Neil Smithtenure unknown
- Nick Luntbaritone saxophonetenure unknown
- Paul Bartholomewbaritone saxophonetenure unknown
- Phil Veacocksaxophonetenure unknown
- Rico Rodrigueztrombone?–2015
- Roger Goslyntrombonetenure unknown
- Rosie Maebackground vocalstenure unknown
- Ruby Turnertenure unknown
- Sam Browntenure unknown
- Winston Rollinstrombonetenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Brooklyn Funk Essentials (via Anna Brooks), Freedom Town (via Fayyaz Virji), George’s Band (via Sam Brown), Homespun (via Sam Brown), Ken Bishop's Nice Twelve (via Jools Holland), Kenneth Richards & His Harmonisers (via Rico Rodriguez), Reco’s Rhythm Group (via Rico Rodriguez), Rico & The Rudies (via Rico Rodriguez) and 6 more
Shares members with: 3 Mustaphas 3 (via Dave Bitelli), Aswad (via Michael "Bami" Rose), Awa Band (via Barbara Snow), Bad Manners (via Rico Rodriguez), Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath (via Fayyaz Virji), Cymande (via Michael "Bami" Rose), Dance Aid (via Ruby Turner), Disco Aid (via Ruby Turner) and 8 more
Photos, art and posters




Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts, Music database discography |
| Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Music database discography |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.