Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return with a brand new album. The Informer is a 17 track feel-good album performed as live, with 75% of the songs penned by Jools Holland. Opening with the soulful title track featuring the smooth tones of vocalist Ruby Turner, Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra quickly establish the beginnings of an eclectic big band party. With the gentle string led anthemic 'I Went By', which showcases a timeless soul vocal provided by Louise Marshall, and the traditional 'I Know Where I Am Going' with Rico Rodriguez (famed Jamaican ska and reggae trombonist and member of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra). Featuring a bonus disc of exclusive live recordings from Wells & Rochester Cathedrals.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. The Informer - With Ruby Turner
2. Honey Hush - With Ruby Turner
3. I Went By - With Louise Marshall
4. St. Louis Blues - With Ruby Turner
5. Boring - With Ruby Turner
6. Them That Speak Don't Know
7. L-O-V-E - With Rico Rodriguez
8. Waterloo Bridge - With Louise Marshall
9. Fat Fred
10. Bang And Pop
11. Jumpin' At The Jubilee - With Ruby Turner
12. The Life Of A Man - With Paul Carrack & Ruby Turner
13. Max The Miller
14. I Know Where I Am Going - With Rico Rodriguez
15. Shaking Round The Clock
16. Playboy Life
17. Love Made Them Do That - With Ruby Turner

Disc 2:

1. Rock Me - With Ruby Turner
2. Precious Lord - With Ruby Turner
3. Seven Acts Of Mercy - With Louise Marshall
4. Consider The Source - Instrumental
5. Where In The World - With Beverley Knight
6. A Change Is Gonna Come - With Beverley Knight
7. Peace In The Valley - With Ruby Turner
8. Kyrie - With Ruby Turner
9. Sanctus
10. Up Above My Head I Hear Music In The Air