Britain’s favourite jazz man Jools Holland, along with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, have been bringing their consistent brand of big band boogie to the masses for a remarkable two decades. Featuring 17 tracks (three quarters of which have been penned by Jools), The Informer is the band’s latest collection of feelgood British soul, rollicking boogie-woogie and sassy swing. Featuring British soul singers Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall as well as famed ska/reggae trombonist Rico Rodriguez, The Informer gets off to a soaring start with opener “The Informer,” which showcases Turner’s fabulous otown-style vocals. The rousing “St Louis Blues” and “Honey Hush” display the troupe’s blues and boogie-woogie chops respectively, while songs such as “I Went By” (featuring the wonderful up and coming singer Louise Marshall) show the band can tackle ballads with equally splendid results. The Informer also comes with a fantastic live CD, which is more gospel-themed and features potent performances from Turner as well as Beverley Knight. Two decades on, Jools & Co remain very much at the peak of their musical powers. Featuring British soul singer Ruby Turner, 'The Informer' by Jools Holland And His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra showcasesBritain's most popular big band. With three quarters of thesongs written by Jools himself, Jools and his orchestra arejoined by various guest vocalists as well as Turner, including Louise Marshall and Rico Rodriguez. 'The Informer' includes a bonus CD with shows at Wells and Rochester Cathedrals.
Tracklist:
CD 1
01 The Informer Holland 3:32
02 Honey Hush Turner 2:37
03 I Went By Holland 3:03
04 St. Louis Blues W C Handy 3:41
05 Boring Difford, Holland 3:34
06 Them That Speak Don't Know Holland 3:11
07 L-O-V-E Gabler, Kaempfert 3:16
08 Waterloo Bridge Cope, Holland 2:45
09 Fat Fred Holland 2:54
10 Bang and Pop Holland 2:27
11 Jumpin' at the Jubilee Kahal 2:29
12 The Life of a Man Carrack, Holland 3:40
13 Max the Miller Holland 3:53
14 I Know Where I Am Going Traditional 3:32
15 Shakin' All Around the Clock Difford, Holland 2:43
16 Playboy Life Holland 1:54
17 Love Made Them Do That Holland 4:27
CD 2
01 Rock Me Dorsey, Thomas A. Dorsey 2:08
02 Precious Lord Dorsey, Thomas A. Dorsey 3:55
03 Seven Acts of Mercy Holland 4:17
04 Consider the Source Lewis 2:38
05 Where in the World Holland, Knight 4:12
06 A Change Is Gonna Come Cooke 5:30
07 Peace in the Valley Dorsey, Thomas A. Dorsey 3:21
08 Kyrie Holland 4:31
09 Sanctus Holland 6:12
10 Up Above My Head I Hear Music in the Air Tharpe 3:38
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