Jools Holland: Musician, Bandleader, TV Host (Later... with Jools Holland)

Julian Miles "Jools" Holland (born 1958) is a British musical institution:

Music

• Pianist, boogie-woogie specialist, composer.
• Founded Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (1987) — 20+ piece big band.
• Former Squeeze keyboardist (hit "Up the Junction").
• Collaborated with Sting, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Amy Winehouse, etc.

Television

• Host of Later... with Jools Holland (BBC Two, since 1992) — iconic live music showcase across genres.
• Presented The Tube (1980s), Happenings, documentaries.

Radio & Writing

• BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music shows.
• Autobiography Barefaced Lies and Boogie-Woogie Boasts; book on R&B history.

Holland bridges jazz, blues, rock, and world music; his show is a global benchmark for live TV music.