Jeff Beck will release his first album in seven years later this year.

The virtuoso guitarist will release Emotion And Commotion, his fist album since 2003's Jeff, in April 2010.

Beck has also announced a string of UK tour dates, and will play the following shows:

February 13 O2 Arena, London with Eric Clapton

February 14 O2 Arena, London with Eric Clapton

October 15 BIC, Bournemouth

October 16 Brighton Centre, Brighton

October 17 Symphony Hall, Birmingham

October 20 Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow

October 21 Apollo, Manchester

October 22 City Hall, Sheffield

October 24 Colston Hall, Bristol

October 25 St David's Hall, Cardiff

October 26 Royal Albert Hall, London