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  • Audio CD (19 Nov 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Rhino
  • ASIN: B00005RRGL
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 34,088 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Seventh SonJools Holland 3:02£0.69
Listen  2. Horse To The Water (feat. George Harrison)Jools Holland 5:01£0.69
Listen  3. Will it Go Round In Circles (feat. Paul Weller)Jools Holland And Paul Weller 3:30£0.69
Listen  4. Valentine MoonJools Holland 4:04£0.69
Listen  5. The Return Of The Blues CowboyJools Holland And Joe Strummer 2:41£0.69
Listen  6. The Hand That Changed Its' MindJools Holland And Dr. John 3:26£0.69
Listen  7. Nobody But YouJools Holland And Ruby Turner 3:44£0.69
Listen  8. RevolutionJools Holland And Stereophonics 3:20£0.69
Listen  9. I Put A Spell On You (feat. Mica Paris and David Gilmour)Jools Holland 4:07£0.69
Listen10. Oranges And Lemons AgainJools Holland And Suggs 3:39£0.69
Listen11. All That You AreJools Holland And Eric Bibb 3:15£0.69
Listen12. Mademoiselle Will DecideJools Holland And Mark Knopfler 2:24£0.89
Listen13. Back O' Town BluesJools Holland And Van Morrison 3:27£0.69
Listen14. Town And Country Rhythm And BluesJools Holland And Chris Difford 3:48£0.69
Listen15. I Wanna Be AroundJools Holland & John Cale 3:06£0.69
Listen16. I'm ReadyJools Holland And Steve Winwood 3:15£0.69
Listen17. Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (feat. Marc Almond)Jools Holland 4:34£0.69
Listen18. T-Bone ShuffleJools Holland And Mick Hucknall 3:02£0.69
Listen19. It's So BlueJools Holland And Paul Carrack 4:01£0.69
Listen20. Outskirts Of TownJools Holland And Taj Mahal 4:54£0.69
Listen21. I'm In The Mood For LoveJools Holland And Jamiroquai With The Rhythm And Blues Orchestra 3:07£0.69
Listen22. What Would I Do Without YouJools Holland And Eric Clapton 3:27£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Given the range of music that has echoed around the "Later With Jools" TV studio, Jools Holland ought to be one of the most versatile musicians in Britain, and so he needs to be in the star-studded Small World Big Band. Among other things, he does Georgie-Fame-style rock & roll with Sting, Memphis soul with Paul Weller, slow blues with a hollering Joe Strummer, chugging R&B with Dr John (who gives one of the most colourful vocal performances here), some largely unreconstructed Beatles with Stereophonics, some sunny ska with Suggs, a reverb-drenched blues with Mark Knopfler (sadly without a guitar break) and an epic Anthony Newley style lament with Marc Almond. The biggest news is probably the debut of the late George Harrison's first new song for 10 years, the evocative "Horse To The Water". However, despite the variety, Jools's natural inclinations and his ever-present Rhythm & Blues Orchestra lead much of the music towards big band boogie. Sometimes the blues piano clichés pop up in places that perhaps they shouldn't, but would it be a Jools Holland party without them? --Mark Gilbert

BBC Review

Of course round these parts we all love Mr Holland, with his cheeky east-end banter and barrelhouse joanna-thumping style. His non-partisan approach to music has resulted in the geezer who played for Squeeze and stood gurgling good-naturedly next to Paula on The Tube becoming the Beeb's byword for musical eclecticism on TV. Later has allowed Mr Holland's address book to fill up with a plethora of celebrity phone numbers and now, after over 400 shows and 17 (yes, 17!) series, it's payback time. Small World Big Band is a chance for Jools and his Big Band to trot out some something old, something new and, borrowing a different star for each track, something most definitely blue.

The names aren't just minor either. Sting, Knopfler, Morrison (Van, not Jim), Weller, Dr John, Strummer, Gilmour, Clapton and err..that bloke out of the Stereophonics, all gather round Jool's baby grand to deliver the goods - and all would be swell if the sum of this album's parts added up to something which didn't sound like, well Jools and his famous mates mixing it up. It's a fun idea but the disparity between tracks results in a patchy experience at best. The best representation of the undoubted talent on display actually comes in the form of originals co-written by Mr H and less lofty (though not less talented) guests. "It's So Blue" with Paul Carrack is as smoothly effective as you'd expect from the uber-session man while "Town And Country Rhythm And Blues" with old bandmate Chris Difford and "Oranges And Lemons Again" with Suggs at least bubble with authentic London grittiness. The latter, a tribute to Ian Dury, actually approaches a poetry of sorts. Otherwise it's a mixed bag of unwise pub-blues workouts ("Seventh Son" with Sting; "I'm Ready" with Steve Winwood) or dodgy cover versions. Why let Paul Weller near a song as great as Billy Preston's "Will It Go Round In Circles" for goodness sake, and what possessed Marc Almond to attempt "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" in this brassy setting?

So, a somewhat unsatisfactory outing and one that makes you wish that Jools had just stuck to his boogie-woogie guns. However, one or two real gems do reside in this jolly knees-up of an album. John Cale's morose tones are a welcome antidote to the chumminess and, oddly, Jamiroquai's take on "I'm In The Mood For Love" is so damn bouncy as to be irresistible. Who'd've thought it, eh? Finally, we do get a genuinely poignant moment in the form of a new song from George Harrison, "Horse To The Water". Jools certainly knows some amazing people. --Chris Jones

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I found this CD in Kingston, Ontario back in December and bought it solely for "Horse to the Water". I had no idea who Jools was (I was a fan of Squeeze during the years when he had left the band), and I certainly hadn't heard of Sam Brown or Suggs. What a treasure chest of great songs and performances!

Because of George's passing and the demand for "Horse..." to be released in this country, this CD finally came out here in early January, instead of the original March release date. We've been missing something over here! "Valentine Moon" by Sam Brown (and Jools) is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, the Stereophonics' "Revolution" is great, and Suggs' "Oranges and Lemons Again" is infectious. What talented artists!

The cuts featuring more familiar acts like Sting and Dr. John are excellent, as one would expect. Like any great CD containing cuts by various artists, this one makes you want to buy lots more. (I've already bought four more Jools CD's from amazon.uk, and I plan to buy "Stop" by Sam Brown among many others.) Jools' piano skills are amazing, and the big band sound adds a new dimension to all these great tracks. I'll recommend it over here to anyone who'll listen!

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Spectacular Sounds 20 Aug 2002
By madison
Format:Audio CD
Just browsing and listening to newly released compilation albums in a store and bought this album on the basis of hearing the first track 7th Son with Sting. I had never before heard of Jools Holland as I live in Aust, but was pleasantly surprised at how familiar some songs sounded to me although I had never heard them before. Needless to say it has become my absolute favourite album.

Paul Weller and Style Council were a great band so a bit of an influence for me to buy, had never heard of Suggs but "oranges and lemons" is such a fun song - reminds me of a mix of Ian Dury/Madness. Also "Valentine Moon" is such a simply beautiful tune. I could not pin one song as my favourite as they all are so good, although "All that you are" for me resonates the emotions I feel for my mother and tugs at my heart every time I hear it.

I strongly recommend anyone to buy this wonderful album - you will not be disappointed. It's diversity of sounds from big band, jazz, rock, blues and boogie woogie is sure to please all who listen. Excellent value for money.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Each track recorded with polish and evident joy. Jools' piano is silky and mesmerising, and the peers he brings together are the upper echelon of talent and enthusiasm.Timeless.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
The 'need' for Jools Holland
Letting Jools Holland enjoy the prestige value of playing along with his star guests has finally allowed him to develop his gifts to the full. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kurt Tucholsky
Small World Big Band
`Small World, Big Band' is a collection of tracks from Jools Holland and some well known friends.

The selection of tracks here are in his typical boogie woogie, blues or... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Spider Monkey
jools and the band so complete
i love the way the guys can just bring an atmosphere that is dynamic the list of "guests" just show the abilities of the musicians that "back them" if you watch the the jools... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by David Bull
jools and suggs........heaven
There have been quite a few bad reviews about this album, but having read them and still brought the album and listened to it myself, I'm not sure what they were listening to but I... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by Mrs. J. Shaw
This album is worth the price just for Sam
Even if the only track i liked was Sam Brown singing Valentine Moon this album is worth the price. Fortunately there are many other memorable tracks and Jools colaborations to... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2006 by G. J. smith
Jool in the crown
Man this is an album to be proud of, a fantastic collection of songs on offer here; with such singers as Eric Clapton and Sam Brown; I have listened to mine so much that it is... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2005 by Gavieboy
Pretty okay
Upon buying this album, i put it on and found some pretty lame songs to start off. However, i listened on, and found that there were some pretty catchy numbers on here. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2004 by J. Petty
Simply brilliant
There are no other words for it. You cant help but start singing along and tapping your feet to this great vareity of songs. Read more
Published on 2 April 2003 by Louise J
What can I say? Cool!!!
The first Jools Holland CD I ever bought, and almost the greatest (I have just purchased Small World, Big Band 2)! Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2002 by S. Johnston
Who needs Friends?
I think that this is one of the poorest albums I've had the misfortune to buy. The title suggests that I would be listening to "Rhythm & Blues" but it does't sound like the R & B... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2002 by P S Burrows
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