Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Pianist and bandleader Jools Holland brings his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra to Bristol Beacon, a concert and performance venue, for a night of blues, country and folk music.

Jools Holland is an English pianist, bandleader and television presenter. He came to wide attention as keyboard player with the band Squeeze before building a long career as a solo performer and leader of his own ensemble, the Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. The music draws on blues, country and folk, with the piano at the centre of the sound.

Holland's work sits in the tradition of American roots music and British popular song, and the orchestra's repertoire reflects that lineage. Their recordings and broadcasts have made the group familiar to audiences who follow his television programme, which has featured a wide range of musicians across genres.

The concert suits listeners who enjoy piano-led roots music and the work of a bandleader with a long association with British popular music. Bristol Beacon is a concert and performance venue, hosting music, theatre and other live programmes.