PIANO master Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will perform live at Scarborough Spa next year.

After sell-out shows in 2013 and 2014, Jools will return with the big band on Thursday, May 26.

The 20-piece orchestra will feature former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis, show-stopping vocalists Ruby, Louise Marshall and Mabel Ray, plus a special guest singer who is yet to be announced.

Jo Ager, general manager of Scarborough Spa, said: “It really is fantastic news that Jools is returning to our seaside venue.

"The last two sell-out performances were stunning and we look forward to a repeat performance next year.”

The presenter of BBC TV's Later…with Jools Holland TV show has been wowing audiences from a very young age, performing regularly in many of the pubs in South East London and the East End Docks.

At the age of 15 Jools was introduced to Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford; together they formed Squeeze.

In 1987 Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band, comprising himself and Gilson Lavis.

This has gradually become the current 20-piece Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, which consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and four trombones.

Tickets for Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are £36 and are available from The Spa’s box office on 01723 821888 and via scarboroughspa.co.uk