Rhythm and blues gets party serious with the return of Zoot Serious and the Bellyful of Bop to Alexander’s in Chester on Saturday, April 9.

This 11 piece band brings colour and movement to blues and jump jive, contemporary hits and modern swing and soul.

A large playlist brings something from all the classic eras ranging from The Blues Brothers to James Brown to Colin James and Cab Calloway.

Zoot have played with many of the greats including King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Snake Davies and Jim Diamond, Kiki Dee, Chrissy Hynde and The Pretenders, The Yardbirds and The Real Thing.

Tickets £7 available from the bar at Alexander’s Live, online at www.alexanderslive.com, by calling 01244 401402 or £8 on the door.