BOOGIE woogie specialist Jools Holland makes his traditional jaunt to Portsmouth on Thursday with his renowned Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

When he's not presenting his BBC music programme Later... former Squeeze man Jools is always out and about spreading the boogie woogie gospel.

Last year's album Small World Big Band, featuring the likes of Chris Difford, Suggs, Van Morrison and George Harrison, was a tremendous success while the follow-up Small World Big Band Volume 2: More Friends was released last month and sees him duetting with another galaxy of stars including Norah Jones, Beverley Knight, Robert Plant, Bono, Jeff Beck and Ray Davies.

December 12, Portsmouth Guildhall. Tickets: £22.50. Box office: 023 9282 4355.