Jools Holland picnic concert at Somerley

COLIN WILSON

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra play Somerleyton Hall this Saturday, August 11 The maestro boogie-woogie pianist is coming back to East Anglia for another night of high class, high energy rhythm and blues.

The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra evolved from the initial seeds in 1985 when Jools and his drummer Gilson Lavis began touring as a duo, into a disciplined 18-piece band capable of selling out all year all over the UK and Europe.

The release of Jools' highly successful albums Small World Big Band and Swinging the Blues Dancing the Ska have enhanced his reputation as an outstanding musician and performer.

Jool's special guest for the concert is the legendary Lulu - now in her fourth decade of entertaining. She joins the Jools show with a vast catalogue of hit records and performances worldwide. Lulu is joined on guest vocals by Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall.

This concert will be the very last of Jools' Summer 2007 tour so you can expect a massive party atmosphere.

Gates open 6pm. Ticket information: Advance tickets: Adults £30 (plus booking fee), Children 5-15 £15 (plus booking fee), under-fives free. Group discounts available for bookings of 10 or more adults. Gate tickets: Adults £37.50, Children five-15 £20, under-fives free.

Tickets in advance are available from ILM Concerts on 01603 660444, Eastern Daily Press head office at Prospect House 01603 772175, EDP offices at Millennium Plain, Norwich 01603 877020, Beccles - 20 Blyburgate 01502 715804, Gt Yarmouth - 25 Regent Street 01493 847940, Lowestoft - 147 London Road North 01502 525820. Tickets are also available from the Theatre Royal box office 01603 630000, See Tickets 0871 2200 260, Ticketline 0871 424 4444 and Tickemaster 0870 145 1161. Visit www.imlconcerts.co.uk for online bookings and further concert information.