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| It’s Jools for Jazz at The Jam House Jazz and blues legend Jools Holland is returning to The Jam House in Birmingham on Wednesday, March 10, for a spectacular evening of boogie-woogie. The inimitable pianist will be making his tenth visit to the live music venue in St Paul's Square accompanied by his 20-strong Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and Birmingham born Soul Star Ruby Turner. There will also be a guest appearance by 70s/80s rock 'n' roller Dave Edmunds whose hits included I Hear You Knocking and Girls Talk. Keeping it in the family-Jools' daughter Rosie Mae Holland will be joining her father on stage on backing vocals, while his singer/songwriter brother Christopher will be on keyboards. "It promises to be a memorable night with some of the UK's best musical performers" said Jam House manager John Bunce. "We are always delighted to welcome Jools back for what is recognised as being one of the best nights in the city's musical calendar." A founder member of the 1970s chart band Squeeze, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band in 1987, which developed into the 20-piece Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. A renowned performer of boogie-woogie, ragtime, jazz, swing and big band rhythm and blues, he has released 26 albums since 1976, as well as seven with Squeeze. Handsworth's Ruby Turner's string of hits include If You're Ready (Come With Me) and I'd Rather Go Blind. She has also released 17 albums. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |