The master of the ivories is to perform at Norwich UEA tonight (Friday, October 24) and Cambridge Corn Exchange tomorrow (Saturday, October 25)in what promises to be a great couple of shows.

Jools is travelling the country in what promises to be his most glittering tour yet to celebrate his 50th birthday in style.

The boogie-woogie show will include tracks from his 11 albums from the past 11 years as well as songs taken from his most recent hit album, Best of Friends, a collection of his most-loved collaborations with artists including George Harrison, Norah Jones and Tom Jones.

Jools will be joined by guest vocalists MARC ALMOND, one half of British electro duo Soft Cell, RUBY TURNER and LOUISE MARSHALL.

Tickets for tonight's show cost £26.50 while entry to the Cambridge gig will cost £31.50 plus a booking fee and both start at 7.30pm.

For more information, see the gig guide in today's paper.