Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Jools Holland's backing band
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (also known as Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra) is an English rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie and former Squeeze pianist and television personality Jools Holland.
OriginLondon, England
Genres
- Rhythm and blues
- jump blues
- swing revival
- ska
Years active1987–present
Spinoff ofSqueeze
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Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra performing at GuilFest 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spinoff of | Squeeze |
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| Website | joolsholland |
History
Holland formed the band in 1987.[1][2] In May 2022, the 17-piece band consisted of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, baritone saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.[3]
Current members
- Jools Holland—piano, guitar, vocals
- Ruby Turner—vocals
- Louise Marshall—vocals
- Mabel Ray—vocals, backing vocals
- Ed Richardson—drums, percussion
- Mark Flanagan—guitar, backing vocals
- Dave Swift—bass
- Christopher Holland—organ, piano, backing vocals
- Phil Veacock—saxophone, backing vocals
- Michael "Bammi" Rose – saxophone, backing vocals
- Derek Nash—saxophone, backing vocals
- Nick Lunt—baritone saxophone, backing vocals
- Roger Goslyn—trombone, backing vocals
- Fayyaz Virji—trombone, backing vocals
- Winston Rollins—trombone, backing vocals
- Jason McDermid—trumpet, backing vocals
- Jon Scott—trumpet, backing vocals
Previous members
- Gilson Lavis–drums (1987–2024)
- Rico Rodriguez–trombone, vocals and backing vocals (1996–2012)