Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Jools Holland brings his long‑running Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Sheffield City Hall on 18 November 2026. At the piano, he drives the band with rolling boogie‑woogie lines, tight horn riffs and jump‑blues swing, steering a set that moves from New Orleans shuffles and big‑band swagger to off‑beat ska grooves. The show is built for momentum: call‑and‑response, crisp arrangements, space for solos, and that mix of precision and looseness that keeps the room moving.

A founding member of Squeeze before striking out under his own name, Holland has spent decades championing rhythm and blues, boogie and early rock’n’roll, façonnant un son de grande formation où les cuivres mènent la danse et le piano sert de moteur. With the Orchestra at full strength, the repertoire spans blues, swing, boogie‑woogie and ska, arranged for brass and rhythm section with punch and warmth. Part of his Autumn/Winter 2026 UK tour, this Sheffield date focuses on live interplay, groove and the simple pleasure of a band that knows how to light the fuse and let it roll.