Jools Holland (born Julian Miles Holland, 24 January 1958 in Blackheath, London) is an English pianist, composer, bandleader and television presenter. He first came to prominence as keyboardist with Squeeze before founding his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in 1987 - a large ensemble he has toured and recorded with ever since. He is widely known as the long-running host of the BBC series Later... with Jools Holland and the annual New Year's Eve special Jools' Annual Hootenanny. In 2024 he reached the top of the UK Albums Chart for the first time with Swing Fever, a big-band collaboration with Rod Stewart.
Holland announced an autumn/winter tour of 31 dates across the United Kingdom, with soul guest Roachford and pianist Joe Webb as support.
The BBC confirmed the line-up of Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2025/2026, featuring Ronnie Wood, Olivia Dean, Jessie J and Craig David, among others.
Drummer Gilson Lavis, one of the founders of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, retired; Ed Richardson took his place.
Swing Fever, the collaborative album with Rod Stewart, debuted at number 1 on the British album chart - Holland's first number-1 album ever.
