Jools Holland bringing the rhythm and blues back to Nottingham with special guest Roachford
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are return to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal this autumn on their latest UK tour.
Renowned for his exuberant live shows, Jools will once again be backed by the full power and finesse of his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, delivering 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 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 the likes of Michael Jackson, Joss Stone and Chaka Khan and built a reputation as an outstanding live performer.
Awarded 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.
Alongside Jools and Roachford, opening in Nottingham will be Joe Webb, one of the UK’s most exciting young pianists and improvisers, who has guested with Jools 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 is the perfect complement to proceedings.
Jools 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.”
Shows will also feature boogie woogie queen Ruby Turner, as well as the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka, all helping performing songs from throughout his career.
With a catalogue of classics to choose from, the tour promises another unforgettable run of shows.
Jools Holland comes to Nottingham on November 25 and tickets are on sale now from ticketmaster.co.uk and seetickets.com