Jools Holland brings orchestra and soul favourite to Nottingham
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are coming to Nottingham later this year – along with one of the UK’s most celebrated soul voices.
Renowned for his exuberant live shows, Jools will once again be backed by the full power and finesse of his musicians, performing an evening of blues music, swing music, boogie woogie and ska packed with musical virtuosity and joyful spontaneity.
Joining Jools and the orchestra as special guest will be Roachford. Since his breakthrough hit Cuddly Toy topped the UK charts in 1988, Roachford has released ten 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.
Made an MBE for Services to Music, Roachford continues to perform at the very top of his game. His recent releases, including Twice in a Lifetime and Then & Now, have been met with widespread acclaim, and his live shows are celebrated for their warmth, soul and emotional connection.
Opening the show will be Joe Webb, 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. Blending the flavour of Britpop with classic jazz idioms, Joe’s inclusion promises to be the perfect complement to proceedings.
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. Together with the skillful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Jools Holland will be performing songs from throughout his career.
The show comes to the Theatre Royal on Wednesday November 25. Visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.seetickets.com to book.