Jools Holland - A Big Band Boogie Woogie

The amazing Empress Ballroom in Blackpool played host to a one-hour Jools Holland concert, specially recorded for the BBC. With his band, Jools Holland was joined by special guests Rumer, Marc Almond, and Ruby Turner, who performed their own versions of well-known big band numbers.

Approximately 14,000 people applied for tickets, but only 800 were in the audience. By the end of the concert, Jools and his band had the whole place jumping! The concert was a celebration of big band music from the 1930s to 1950s, and included songs from the greats such as Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Woody Herman.

Jools' orchestra comprises of some fantastic musicians, and the show combines the grand scale of big band music with Jool's incredible technical ability.

We were proud to have provided 5.1 and stereo audio mixes of the show, as well as the edit and grade. We worked closely with Whizzkid Entertainment and Grammy award-winning director Geoff Wonfor. Wonfor is widely regarded as one of the people who discovered Jools Holland, and has received numerous awards for his work in the music industry, including two MTV Awards and a Grammy.

As audio professionals, we understand the importance of sound when it comes to producing high-quality content like this. Our expertise in 5.1 and stereo audio mixing, editing and grading helped deliver a stunning audio production.