As the UKs most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller. Read more …
Jools Holland, OBE, is respected not only as a performer, but also an authority on all music. His BBC 2 live music show Later with Jools Holland has now broadcast over 250 episodes featuring artists from all time periods, countries, and genres!
The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features, at its helm, former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis. Lavis has been drumming with Jools Holland for over 25 years, since their Squeeze days. Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall are sure to deliver true rhythm and blues boogie woogie with their show-stopping vocals.
This as ever is a delightful evening, which is sure to entertain, involve, and impress the whole audience who go to see it!
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Sunday July 29, 2012. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
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