Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to Westonbirt Arborertum as part of Forest Live
 
Jools Holland is a respected musician. A sublimely talented pianist, he has had a prolific recording career which has run in tandem with highly successful roles in broadcasting. In the live music arena Jools continues to dazzle audiences across the UK with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant performances. The 20-piece orchestra consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and four trombones. Famed for their unique interpretations of original works, their popularity continues unabated, playing to audiences in excess of 300,000 every year.
 
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are again experiencing chart success with their latest album release, ‘The Golden Age Of Song’ a collection of brand new recordings of classic songs and live recordings from the BBC 2 TV Show ‘Jools’ Annual Hootenanny’. It features the extraordinary talents of many artists from; Amy Winehouse, Cee Lo Green, Paolo Nutini to Tom Jones and others.
 
featuring Gilson Lavis
with special guest Roland Gift - the voice of Fine Young Cannibals
and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall

Money generated by Forestry Commission Live Music ticket sales is spent directly on the nation’s woodlands, benefiting everything from butterflies to walkers.”

• Event: Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Westonbirt
• Date: Sunday 21 July 2013
• Tickets: £37.00 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9am on Friday 15 February from the Forestry Commission box office tel 03000 680400 or buy online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music.
• Where: Westonbirt Arboretum, nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire.

• Also see : Forestry Commision Music
• Also see : Jools Holland