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Seating from 7:00 pm, with dinner service from 7:30 pm. Guests can also enjoy pre- and post-show drinks at our bar and heated terrace on the first floor
"Jools Holland is a national treasure – a pianist of supreme skill and infectious enthusiasm." – The Guardian
Experience an extraordinary evening as Jools Holland, Boisdale’s Patron of Music, returns to the Boisdale stage for the Boogie Woogie & Blues Spectacular. This much-anticipated annual event showcases the finest boogie-woogie and blues pianists, handpicked by Jools himself, alongside the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra rhythm section. Past years have featured Axel Zwingenberger, Neville Dickie, Tom Seals and Ladyva, with the legendary boogie-woogie battle being a show-stopping highlight. Expect dazzling musicianship, infectious rhythms, and a night of pure piano brilliance in an intimate live music setting.
Pianists: Jools Holland, Joe Webb, and many more TBA
Percussion: Ed Richardson
Bass: Dave Swift
Few musicians have shaped the British music landscape like Jools Holland. From his early days with Squeeze to hosting the iconic BBC show "Later… with Jools Holland", his passion for boogie-woogie and blues is unmatched. This annual Boisdale event has become a cornerstone of London’s live music scene, known for its electrifying performances and elite guest line-ups.
Over the years, this spectacular evening has featured legends like Axel Zwingenberger, Neville Dickie, Tom Seals, Ladyva and more, each bringing their unique artistry to the Boisdale stage. One of the most anticipated moments of the night? The boogie-woogie battle, where Jools and his fellow pianists go head-to-head in a dazzling display of technique and rhythm.
This year, Jools curates another sensational line-up, joined by the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra rhythm section, ensuring an evening of dynamic energy and world-class musicianship. Expect exhilarating renditions of boogie-woogie classics and blues standards, alongside Jools’ signature takes on hits.
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Perched elegantly above Cabot Square, Boisdale of Canary Wharf offers a multi-dimensional experience across two floors with DJ Nights on weekends at the vibrant first-floor Bar & Garden Terrace, while daily live music sets the perfect ambiance on the second-floor restaurant. Featuring a refined restaurant, four exclusive private dining rooms, the distinguished Hine Bar, extensive whisky and wine selection, a sophisticated Cigar Lounge, and an inviting Heated Garden Terrace, it's a haven for discerning patrons.
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Kaz
September 22nd 2025
Such a brilliant evening. Jools chatted, away to the audience in a very friendly personal way between songs, sharing wonderful stories with us.
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Jools Holland Biography
Jools Holland OBE DL was born Julian Miles Holland on 24th January 1958 in Blackheath, South East London.
At the age of eight, he could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be appearing regularly in many of the pubs in South East London and the East End Docks.
At the age of 15, Jools was introduced to Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford; together they formed Squeeze, and shortly afterwards they were joined by Gilson Lavis (who had already played with, among others, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Max Wall) - who was Jools' drummer until retiring in 2024.
'Up The Junction' and 'Cool For Cats' gave Squeeze meteoric success and their popularity rapidly extended to America, where their tour included performances at New York's Madison Square Garden.
In 1987, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band - comprising himself and Gilson Lavis. This has gradually metamorphosed into the current 20-piece Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and four trombones.
Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play to audiences in excess of 300,000 each year.
Read more at https://www.joolsholland.com/biography.htm
Read MoreAt the age of eight, he could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be appearing regularly in many of the pubs in South East London and the East End Docks.
At the age of 15, Jools was introduced to Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford; together they formed Squeeze, and shortly afterwards they were joined by Gilson Lavis (who had already played with, among others, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Max Wall) - who was Jools' drummer until retiring in 2024.
'Up The Junction' and 'Cool For Cats' gave Squeeze meteoric success and their popularity rapidly extended to America, where their tour included performances at New York's Madison Square Garden.
In 1987, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band - comprising himself and Gilson Lavis. This has gradually metamorphosed into the current 20-piece Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and four trombones.
Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play to audiences in excess of 300,000 each year.
Read more at https://www.joolsholland.com/biography.htm
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