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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 44 reviews

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Jools Holland OBE DL was born Julian Miles Holland on 24th January 1958 in Blackheath, Southeast London.  At the age of eight, he could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be appearing regularly in many of the pubs in South East London and the East End Docks.

At the age of 15, Jools was introduced to Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford; together they formed Squeeze, and shortly afterwards they were joined by Gilson Lavis (who had already played with, among others, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Max Wall) – who still drums with Jools.

In 1987, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band – comprising himself and Gilson Lavis. This has gradually metamorphosed into the current 19-piece Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and three trombones.

As well as formidable live performances, Jools has maintained a prolific recording career since signing to Warner Music in 1996, which includes the multimillion selling Jools Holland and Friends series. Notable 'friends' have included Sting, Chrissie Hynde, George Harrison, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Bono, Joe Strummer, KT Tunstall, Robert Plant, Smokey Robinson, Kylie, Marc Almond, Ringo Starr, Peter Gabriel, Solomon Burke, and many more.

Jools' career as a television presenter has run parallel to his musical career.  After presenting two series of Juke Box Jury in 1989 and then 26 shows of The Happening in 1990, Jools was asked in 1992 to host a new music programme for BBC2, which combined his talent and experience as a musician with his skills as a TV presenter. This was Later... with Jools Holland.

Jools' achievements were formally recognized in June 2003, when he was awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 44 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jools

    by Paul D on 09/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    Brilliant night, great guests fantastic atmosphere.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wow! Sublime đŸ€©

    by Showhopper on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    What a show from start to finish, the young man Freddy Lennox as the warm up act was just fabulous, gutted I need him in the lobby, trying to locate his CD now, then onto the main show, Jools was as always on fine form, it's clear he and the orchestra are fully enjoying themselves, all of the guests were phenomenal, shout out for the wonderful Toby Lee an amazing young man bursting with talent, already been on his website and ordered the LP, Ruby Taylor just bloody Devine, what a performer A must see show all round! Can't wait until next year hopefully will catch the show again

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Marc heaven!

    by Lindyloo on 08/12/2024

    Lovely to gaze upon Marc Almond and hear his inimitable voice once more !

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great experience !!

    by Owen & Sandra on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    What a great night with Jools Holland and friends. So well entrance organisation searched, tickets scanned seats brilliant. Thanks to all

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fabulous evening of full throttle music and entertainment

    by SJ on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    Jools Holland and orchestra amazing as usual . Guests were excellent .

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome

    by Keith on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    What can you say apart from its Jools Holland. I've seen his big band four times over twelve years. This show was the best. The addition of Toby Lee added another dimension. Youthful and similar to Joe Bonamassa in style. Backing singers are fantastic individual acts in their own right. Ruby Turner is the icing on the cake. Each musician is show cased to show their skill and artistry including a new drummer. Then, of course, there is Jools, who I could watch all night playing on his own. The special guest was Marc Almond who was great. I was never a fan of Soft Cell but here he was a great entertainer. Jools Holland brings the Hootenanny atmosphere on stage and encourages audience participation. The show raced through and finished too soon. But I suppose they just wanted to get to a bar or into their beds or both. Great family entertainment. Perfect demonstration to all aspiring musicians of sticking in with the lessons and performing live music.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic

    by Willso on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    Just an absolutely amazing and fantastic night the whole show was really great also the singers were amazing but just a word for marc almond stole the night just the very very best show of the year and I have been to a lot of shows again a fantastic experience and great night

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jools etc fantastic as always

    by Mr D on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    Great night. Every year Jools marks the start of Xmas period for us. Great entertainer. Look forward to next year!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing Night

    by Carrie on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    Jools was fantastic. Great musicians and singers. We had a amazing night. Would highly recommend.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fabulous!

    by Morse's Mum on 08/12/2024SEC Armadillo - Glasgow

    We try to go to this each year as a pre-Christmas treat and are never disappointed. The whole orchestra, Jools Holland and his guests are always enthusiastic and obviously enjoy the performance which ensures a fabulous evening for the audience. Ruby Turner was, as always, outstanding.