Description
Celebrated musician, bandleader and television host Jools Holland has amassed an almighty line-up of musicians, each a master of their individual instrument, for his new album PIANOLA. PIANO & FRIENDS. A loving tribute to the black and white keys that have become synonymous with Holland and his show-stopping stylings. PIANOLA. PIANO & FRIENDS features an almighty line-up of artists including Herbie Hancock, Joe Bonamassa, Booker T., David Gilmour, Trombone Shorty, Tom Jones et al. In a very special moment in the album, Holland pays tribute to his dear friend Dr. John with the posthumous release of ‘Boogie Woogie Twins’. A fiendishly difficult duet written by Jools and Dr. John, the pair astonished the studio audience in New York, in October 1988, as they performed the piece live for US TV show Night Music.
Jools Holland celebrates the community and conviviality that the piano inspires. A constant champion of musicians around the world, Holland has brought together a truly unique line-up of some of the world’s greatest artists in their field, from unrivalled concert pianist Lang Lang to guitar master David Gilmour as well as the vocal talents of Ruby Turner and Gregory Porter, for this expansive album, showcasing the vibrant versatility and virtuosity of the piano.
