November 17th: Pianola.Piano & Friends – Out 19th November



Here is a clip from the recording session of Forgive Me with the legendary and inimitable Tom Jones, for Jools Holland's new album Pianola.Piano & Friends.

The album is out on Friday; you can pre-order it here.

November 17th: Jools on TV



Don't miss Rhod Gilbert's #GrowingPains tonight at 9.00pm on Comedy Central. Guests: Jools Holland; Suzi Ruffell; Vick Hope.

November 17th: Jools and Jim's Joyride – Season 4



In this week's episode of Jools and Jim's Joyride, absurdist artist Glen Baxter comes aboard. Well-known for his surreal works which often feature a variety of characters with incongruous yet philosophical captions, Glen has published an extensive library of his artistic pieces as well as appearing in titles such as The New Yorker and Vanity Fair.

Jools and Jim's Joyride is available to stream here.

November 16th: Good Morning Britain



Jools Holland joined the Good Morning Britain (ITV) team this morning to talk about his new album, which features some of the world's greatest artists. If you have missed it, you can watch the interview and Jools playing a couple of pieces from the album here.

To pre-order the album, click here.

November 15th: Pianola.Piano & Friends – Out 19th November



Here is another glimpse into Jools Holland's new album Pianola.Piano & Friends: Blues To The End Of Time, an inspiring piece featuring David Gilmour on guitar and soundscapes by Dhani Harrison.

The album is out on Friday; you can pre-order it here.

November 11th: Pianola.Piano & Friends – Out 19th November



Here is a new clip, featuring the talented YolanDa Brown, from the exceptional array of artists that have collaborated with Jools Holland on his new album Pianola.Piano & Friends.

You can pre-order the album here.

November 10th: Jools and Jim's Joyride – Season 4



Comedian and actress Lolly Adefope joins Jools and Jim for this week's episode of Jools & Jim's Joyride. After her successful solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Lolly appeared on many popular comedies and panel shows. In 2019, she joined the BAFTA-nominated comedy Ghosts which has since gone on to have rave reviews. During the episode, the actress discusses growing up in London and the stark difference dealing with traffic while on family vacations to Nigeria.

Jools and Jim's Joyride is available to stream here.

November 9th: Pianola.Piano & Friends – Out 19th November



You can pre-order the album here.

November 6th: Jools on Steve Wright in the Afternoon
Jools chatted to Steve Wright yesterday afternoon about his new album Pianola.Piano & Friends, his tour, and Later... with Jools Holland. To listen to the interview and a couple of tracks from the new album, go to BBC Sounds at 1.34.43.

November 5th: Later... with Jools Holland
We have come to the end of Series 59 and the last episode sees Jools chat to queen of pop Kylie Minogue about the release of her new album and her favourite performances from the Later... archives.

Completing the line-up are three unique performances two of which are debuts from post-punk Yard Act and Swiss-Sri Lankan rising star Priya Ragu. Closing the series is Ed Sheeran, who treats us to a performance of Leave Your Life, a song he wrote for his daughter, which is taken from his new album.

Tune in on Saturday 6th November 2021 at 10.10pm on BBC Two and on the BBC iPlayer.

October 29th: Jools, Jo & Co



Jools Holland joins Jo Brand for this week's episode of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. Joined also by guest Joel Dommett, they chew over recent events in the contest, featuring unseen footage from Pastry Week and an interview with the week's eliminated baker. Tonight on C4 at 8.00pm.

October 6th: New Album from Jools



Jools Holland is proud to announce his new album PIANOLA. PIANO & FRIENDS. A loving tribute to the black and white keys, it celebrates the community and conviviality that the piano inspires and the spark of Jools' deep love for music. The album showcases the vibrant versatility and virtuosity of Jools Holland and his lifelong friend, along with a truly unique line-up of some of the world's greatest artists: Lang Lang; David Gilmour; Ruby Turner; Herbie Hancock; Booker T.; Tom Jones; Gregory Porter; Mousse T.; YolanDa Brown; Dr. John; Joe Bonamassa; Trombone Shorty...

Recorded through the lockdown period and from many corners of the world, the album has been produced by multi-instrumentalist Nitin Sawhney and Jools' longtime producer Laurie Latham, with one track co-written and produced by Mousse T. Do The Boogie.

'I'm humbled to have made this record with the greatest instrumental and vocal artists of our day. And so grateful to my lifelong friend the piano for making it possible.' – Jools Holland

PIANOLA. PIANO & FRIENDS is available for pre-order now, and is set for release on Friday 19th November 2021 via Warner Music on CD, double LP, and all major streaming services. Click here for full tracklist details.

The first single from the album to be released is the collaboration with Mousse T. Do The Boogie, which also features the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Horn Section and is available from today via JoolsHolland.lnk.to/DoTheBoogie.

September 9th: Vic Reeves Joins 2021 Autumn/Winter Tour
Due to present travel restrictions, Leo Sayer will sadly no longer be able to be part of the forthcoming Autumn Tour. However, we are delighted to announce that legendary artist, number one selling popstar and comedian Vic Reeves will join the tour instead, singing a selection of songs on stage with his usual comic flare alongside Jools and the 19-piece orchestra across five special nights.

Jools' podcasting pal and all-round performer extraordinaire will be live on Sunday 28th November from Southampton's Mayflower then at The Forum, Bath, on Thursday 9th December, Plymouth Pavilions on Friday 10th December, Brighton Centre on Saturday 11th December, and finally on Friday 17th December at Leeds' First Direct Arena.

Other special guests lined up for the tour include the first-lady of rock 'n' roll Lulu (from 28th October to 14th November, 19th to 20th November, 1st to 8th December and 18th to 21st December). Unfortunately, due to a scheduling clash, Lulu will not be able to appear at Brighton Centre on Saturday 11th December as originally planned, with Vic Reeves stepping up to take her place instead.

Meanwhile, Jools' original Squeeze bandmate Chris Difford will join from 28th October to 27th November, and then 19th and 21st December.

For dates and tickets, click here.

June 17th: Good Morning Britain



Jools Holland popped into the Good Morning Britain (ITV) studio this morning for a chat with Susanna Reid and Adil Ray about his Jools & Jim's Joyride podcast with Jim Moir, the excitement of going back to the stage with live shows, and a wonderful insight into his new album due later this year, with a special live link with Lang Lang, one of the star collaborators on the album.

June 4th: Angels of the Nation
Angels by Kindred Spirit is the outcome of a wonderful project initiated by legendary producer Steve Brown. A multitude of stars have come together to complete it and raise awareness and funds for the Angels of the Nation Appeal and now, sadly, in Steve's memory.

Each artist recorded their contributions to the cover of Robbie Williams' iconic song during lockdown. You can watch the touching collaboration here. Please donate on the JustGiving page. The funds will be used to produce statues for the grieving families of NHS workers who lost their lives to save others. Any money left will be donated to other worthy NHS charities.

PODCAST
Joyride with Jools Holland and Jim Moir

RADIO & TV
Good Morning Britain (16/11/21)
Steve Wright in the Afternoon (05/11/21)
Later... with Jools Holland (06/11/21)
Later... with Jools Holland (30/10/21)
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (29/10/21)
Later... with Jools Holland (23/10/21)
Celebrity Gogglebox (02/07/21)
Celebrity Gogglebox (25/06/21)
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (13/11/20)
Armistice Day (11/11/20)

PRESS
Blackpool Gazette (31/08/21)
Blackpool Gazette (17/08/21)
Henley Standard (02/08/21)
The Sunday Post (03/03/21)
Times Diary (13/02/21)
Guardian Guide (13/02/21)
Aberdeen Evening Express (15/02/21)
The Guardian (12/02/21)
Daily Star (08/02/21)
The Sunday Times (Culture) (07/02/21)
The Times (06/02/21)
Kent Media Hub (03/02/21)
 
 
 
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