Come swing along with Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Music master Jools Holland needs little introduction. We already know him from the phenomenal, and still very popular, BBC music program Later… with Jools Holland and the annual Hootenanny show on New Year’s eve, or from his band Squeeze with whom he had various hits in the ’70s, or from that phenomenal piano solo on The The’s ‘Uncertain Smile’, or from the many collaborations with artists like George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Sting, BB King, The Fine Young Cannibals… the list goes on.

Since the early ’80s, Jools has also been releasing albums with his big band and has toured the world with them. His concerts always turn into true musical feasts, where the audience is treated to the most exciting R&B, Boogiewoogie, Blues and Ska music.

On May 2, Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are coming to present their latest album – fresh from the press – and past experience has us anticipating a fabulous feast! The album – ‘Swing Fever’, released on February 23 – is a collaboration with Sir Rod Steward; a collection of timeless swing classics, reimagined with a unique flair and energy... a brilliant tribute to the golden years of the Big Band. Read more about this collaboration here.

The Telegraph (★★★★☆) has already called the album “utterly joyous,” and wrote: “They may well be in golden oldies territory with this new album – but the pair are clearly having the time of the[sic] lives.” Dig! further states: “Both respectful and inventive, ‘Swing Fever’ finds Rod Stewart and Jools Holland adding a new chapter to the Great American Songbook.”

Listen to the album here: