Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

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. Holland formed the band in 1987. 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. 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 Gilson Lavis–drums (1987-2024) Rico Rodriguez–trombone, vocals and backing vocals (1996-2012) Larkin, Colin (2004). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz (Rev. and updated ed.). London: Virgin. p. 420. ISBN 1852271833. The Houghton Mifflin Dictionary of Biography. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. 2003. p. 746. ISBN 061825210X. Jools Holland. "R&B Orchestra". Joolsholland.com. Retrieved 5 May 2022. Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra discography at Discogs Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at IMDb