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Jools Holland and his rhythm and blues orchestra return to The Hexagon in November

Musical virtuoso Jools Holland and his well-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced they will return to The Hexagon in Reading on November 10 as part of their upcoming 2017 Autumn/Winter UK tour.

Now in its 22nd year, these legendary shows are not to be missed, with the 33-date tour starting off in Southend on Thursday 26 October.

Highlights include two dates at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on Friday 24 November and Saturday 25 November, along with arena shows at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on Friday 15 December and finishing off the tour at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on 22 December.

Joining Jools on stage for the 2017 Autumn / Winter UK tour will be Grammy Award winner José Feliciano, one of the most prominent stars in Latin America and revered musicians in the world.

Having worked with the likes of John Lennon and Joni Mitchell in the past, his catalogue of international hits include his covers of The Doors’ “Light My Fire” and the Bee Gees’ “And the Sun Will Shine,” along with the much-loved Christmas classic, “Feliz Navidad”.

Jools and José will also be recording an album together with the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which is scheduled to be released later this year. With his mix of Latin and pop styles and his inimitable guitar playing, it’s no question that José will go down a storm on stage.

Jools Holland says of José Feliciano: “A man whose voice and guitar I’ve idolised all my life. A unique innovator whom I am immensely looking forward to working with”.

  • Jools Holland and his rhythm and blues orchestra return to The Hexagon in November