Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Southend-on-Sea

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra perform at Southend Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea on 29 October 2026, 19:30. The band is an English rhythm and blues group led by pianist and television personality Jools Holland, who is also a former Squeeze pianist. Holland formed the band in 1987.

In May 2022 it was a 17-piece line-up made up of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, trumpets and trombones. Current members include Ruby Turner on vocals, Ed Richardson on drums and percussion, and Dave Swift on bass.