PIANIST, bandleader, singer, composer, television presenter and multiplatinum recording artist Jools Holland returns this year for a 31 date autumn/winter tour.

This tour, which includes performances in Southampton, Portsmouth and Reading, also calls in to London’s Royal Albert Hall.

A series of intimate shows in iconic venues accompanied by special guests, these gigs are not to be missed.

Ivor Novello-winning KT Tunstall will join Jools on selected dates, including Reading, accompanied by Jools’ unforgettable Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Jools Holland will perform tracks spanning his entire solo career as well as songs taken from his new duets album Sirens Of Song.

Tickets are on sale now.

Find out more online at joolsholland.com/tourdates or via Seetickets on 0871 220 0260.

Performance details

Saturday, November 7: Portsmouth, Guildhall

Sunday, November 8: Southampton, Mayflower 02380 711811, mayflower.org.uk

Thursday, November 19: Reading, Hexagon (with KT Tunstall) 0118 960 6060, readingarts.com