Ed Richardson: Keeping Time for Jools

#drums #drummer #drumming What’s it like being the rhythmic backbone of Jools Holland’s world-famous big band? In this exclusive interview, Ed Richardson — the powerhouse drummer behind Jools Holland — shares his journey through jazz, swing, touring life and his upcoming performance at @theukdrumshow 2025. We dive into groove, musical discipline, hilarious tour stories and what it really takes to “keep time” with one of Britain’s most iconic musical outfits. Whether you’re a drummer, musician, or just a music fan, this conversation delivers deep insight and good vibes. Don't miss Ed's performance at @theukdrumshow2025 in the Mike Dolbear Masterclass room on Saturday 18th October at 3.00pm...grab your tickets now from: https://www.theukdrumshow.com 00:38 - Getting the call from Jools 04:00 - This is my life 05:00 - Sight reading 06:16 - The Hootenanny 08:58 - Bringing The Energy to The UK Drum Show 10:25 - Ed's Advice Be sure to subscribe to our channel: @DrummersReview and click on the bell icon to be notified every time we launch a new interview with your favourite artist or completely impartial, HD video review! Check out our website: http://www.drummersreview.com where you can find a ton of content including gear reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes kit tours and much more... You can also can connect with us further by following our social media channels to keep up with all of the latest news from the drumming world: http://www.facebook.com/DrummersReviewUK http://www.twitter.com/drummersreview http://www.instagram.com/drummersreview