Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at The Anvil

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will perform at The Anvil. <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will perform at The Anvil. (Image: Supplied)
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Jools Holland will perform in Basingstoke with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

The renowned pianist and bandleader will hit the stage at The Anvil on Friday, May 15, at 7.30pm, for another evening of "great live music and plenty of boogie-woogie".

The orchestra will be joined by special guest Roachford and vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will perform at The Anvil. (Image: Supplied)

Holland has performed and recorded with the likes of Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison, Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller.

An event spokesperson said: "Jools is respected not only as a performer but also as an authority on all music."

After his stint with Squeeze, known for hits like Up The Junction and Cool For Cats, Holland's fame spread globally.

In 1987, he founded The Jools Holland Big Band, which evolved into the current 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

The spokesperson added: "As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his exuberant live performances."

Tickets for the performance are priced at £79 and £69.

They can be purchased via the Anvil Arts website or by calling the box office on 01256 844244.

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