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He's performed for presidents, princesses and music legends, collaborated with Eric Clapton, Tom Jones and the Spice Girls.
Now he's headed for New Zealand.
British band leader, pianist and television presenter Jools Holland is set to perform one show only at Auckland's Aotea Centre next year with his rhythm and blues orchestra.
Best known in New Zealand for his late-night TV show Later With Jools Holland, the musician was a founding member of new wave band The Squeeze and has more than a million record sales to his name.
Featuring Gilson Lavis and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, Holland and band will play on March 18, 2008.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, December 15, through all Ticketek outlets.