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| In 1987, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band
– comprising himself and Gilson Lavis. This has gradually
metamorphosed into the current 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra,
which consists of pianist, organist, drummer, two female vocals, guitar,
bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone,
three trumpets, and four trombones. Jools and the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play to audiences in excess of 500,000 each year. 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 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, Sugababes, Ringo Starr, Peter Gabriel, Solomon Burke, and many more. [ back ] [ next ] |