Two Jamaican legends on tour with Jools Holland

Continuing my labour of love which combines Freehand Silhouette cuts and the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.
Two Jamaican giants this time.  The undisputed Queen of Boogie, Ruby Turner

... and the band's trombonist, Rico Rodriguez

Ruby's voice is superb.  She really is a top rhythm & blues, pop & soul Diva.

Kingston born Rico has been a session musician for many years. Want to see them both in action?

You can check the tour dates here

Hoping to catch them myself in Glasgow on 23rd or 24th November this year.

Some notes on the cuts themselves.  I trawled through some internet pics of Ruby & Rico.  Found a couple that I liked but they were three-quarter views.  I had to use a little imagination and artistic licence to give them that complete side- on classic profile.  Hope you like them.

Enjoy yourselves - it's later than you think!

Jools Holland . . . master musician

Had some free time today, so I cut a silhouette of my favourite pianist, the brilliant Jools Holland.  I have been to see Jools, his orchestra and his guests a few times over the years.  Memorable nights indeed!  One particular night in an Edinburgh Jazz club we had a ultra close up view of their show.  No stage to speak of - we were in touching distance of his piano.  He had the full orchestra there and special guests, the brilliant Ruby Turner and Marc Almond.
Anyway - a little technical info on this silhouette cut.  As always it was done completely freehand.  I am right handed, so everything was cut from right to left.  The big challenge here was getting his hand in correct proportion to the piano and his head.  the hand comes first, so I just had to trust my judgement.  The jacket sleeve is indicated with slash cuts.  When these are completed the piece of paper begins to become rather flimsy, something akin to lace.
If you know about Jools and his orchestra please check out his drummer, Gilson Lavis.  He is an excellent artist and has drawn fantastic portraits of the band in ink.

I thought, as I was in the mood, I would also do a silhouette cut of Phil Veacock, the lead saxophonist in the band.  Same rules apply here, everything is cut from right to left.
Can't wait to see them again.  If you enjoy great music, a Jools Holland concert is the only place to be.