March 1st
Swing Fever is officially Number 1 in the UK! Thank you all so much for the support, we couldn't be happier – Jools Holland, Sir Rod Stewart, and The Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

February 23rd: Swing Fever is Out Now



We're proud to announce that the Rod Stewart and Jools Holland brand new album Swing Fever is officially out now. This is a collection of timeless classics, reimagined with a touch of their own unique flair and energy. From the irresistible rhythms to the soulful melodies, every track on this album is a celebration of the joy and spirit of swing music. Click here to order.

January 31st: Autumn/Winter Tour tickets on general sale on Friday 2nd February at 10.00am

"I'm delighted to announce a truly remarkable mix of guest artist on this year's winter tour, from the Boogie Woogie Queen of our orchestra, Ruby Turner, to the iconic songmanship of Marc Almond. I'm also proud to introduce the new dazzling voice and guitar of British blues, the extraordinary 19-year-old Toby Lee. Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka will be illuminating brilliant songs old and new. All backed by the unique sound of my Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, the big band that will treat us to mega talented soloists and frenzy inducing rhythms. Please come and join us; I look forward to seeing you" – Jools Holland

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have today announced the run of dates for their 2024 Autumn/Winter Tour, with special guests Marc Almond and introducing Toby Lee.

From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including Say Hello, Wave Goodbye and Tainted Love. He previously recorded and toured with Jools in 2018.

Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy Toby Lee. Described by Joe Bonamassa as "a future superstar of the blues", Toby first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get well soon jam for BB King which went viral with five million views in a week.

Fans will be thrilled to hear that the shows will once again feature the incredible Ruby Turner and the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Together with the skilful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which features drums from original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis, Jools Holland will be performing tracks spanning his entire solo career. With a catalogue of boogie woogie classics to choose from, the show is sure to have fans of both Jools and Marc Almond on their feet!

Tickets for the tour are on general sale from 10.00am on Friday 2nd February via www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.seetickets.com. For the list of dates, click here.

December 5th: Sir Rod Stewart & Jools Holland Partner Up for a Sparkling Salute to the Big Band Years!



Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra present the exquisite Swing Fever – a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, reignited by two true giants of their craft – out on Friday 23rd February 2024 on Warner Music.

For the first time, Britain's new partners in swing have united on record to share their peerless dexterity on a tribute to such truly great songs as Ain't Misbehavin', Frankie And Johnny, Sentimental Journey and Lullaby Of Broadway – recorded at Jools' own studio in Greenwich.

Swing Fever is the realisation of conversations between Rod and Jools that began in the pandemic years, and of Rod's dream of making an album of the songs that were, in many ways, the rock 'n' roll of their day. Sitting down together, Jools recounts: "I was just packing up to go away for Christmas, and you rang me. We hadn't really spoken at any length before. I thought 'I love Rod, how exciting,' and you said 'I want to do a record'. I'd been a fan of Rod forever but we realised with the old music that we liked a lot of the same things".

"I'd already started making a swing album, but it didn't turn out how I wanted it," explains Rod. "It was more Frank Sinatra than it was Louis Prima, let's say. So I cancelled that, and then I realised the guy I should go to is Jools. Also, our fanatical model railway enthusiasm bonded us together. So we started recording."

The first track to be released is a superb working of show tunes Almost Being In Love – written by Frederick Loewe, and made famous by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Listen HERE.

Swing Fever is available on Black Vinyl, Colour Vinyl, CD & Digital. Pre-order HERE.

November 2nd: London Poppy Day

  "Coming to an underground station near you. Once again, I would like to thank all at Transport For London. I am delighted to announce that I have teamed up with Royal British Legion and TFL to lend my voice to the Tube Tannoy for Poppy Day. You can hear my announcements today (Thursday 2nd November 2023) from 6.45am to 7.00pm.

"As you make your journey, please wear your poppy to show your support and donate whatever you can to help the Royal British Legion continue its vital work."

July 21st: Brighter Days is Out NOW



I'm delighted to have played piano on this house reinterpretation of Emeli Sandé's original song; thank you to the musicians and all involved who have brought this track to life.

The recording session at Abbey Road Studios is out now on YouTube. You can also stream/download Brighter Days here.

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