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Robin has become something of a regular at the Club in recent times, due very much to public demand. Generally considered to be one of the finest percussion players around, Robin's shaven head and distinctive earring can be seen in groups from his own "King Salsa" to Top of the Pops sessions and a huge variety of studio work. The Salsa band that he leads at the Club, which also features arrangements and originals from saxophonist Nick Walker, produces a truly infectious Latin vibe which is always rhythmic and exciting. Don is widely recognised as one of Europe’s leading hard-bop tenor sax. players. A big man with a broad sound and great charisma, Don, a veteran of more than 30 years standing on the British Jazz scene, has worked with some of the finest British and American players, including Alan Price, Stan Tracey and Gil Evans. A great guy and a fabulous gig.
Tammy is a fine Canadian singer, now resident in London, who has been performing to great acclaim in her native Vancouver for some years now. Emanating from a musical background Tammy grew up with music of all descriptions from an early age. However, her love for the American song book has led her firmly in to the area of the classic Jazz standards, which she performs with a wonderful sense of melody and swing. Her debut CD, “Legacy has been universally well received, and has led to appearances on national TV and radio as well as gigs at both the Montreal and Vancouver Jazz Festivals. Highlights in London include playing with Jamie Cullum at the Jazz Café and Ray Gelato at Birmingham Symphony Hall. She has also been chosen as one of the resident singers at the newly re-furbished Ronnie Scott’s.
Monday 4th DAVE LEWIS'S "1 UP" featuring NOEL McCALLA-vocals. After studying at the world famous Berkeley school of music in Boston, USA, Dave returned to this country to a wealth of work. His robust and melodic tenor playing has been heard with a notable list of artists including John Martyn, Bryan Ferry, Joan Armatrading, John Mayall and Eric Clapton. His own band, featured this evening, is an impressive array of talent fronted by the iconic RnB/Soul singer Noel McCalla. Noel first came to prominence with the seminal funk band Morrisey/Mullen and has for the last 15 or so years been the voice of Manfred Mann's "Earth Band". A brilliant singer it is with great pleasure that we welcome him to the Club. Tonight the band will be performing material from their latest album "Turn It Round". Great band, great gig this. GORDON WEBBER QUINTET A highly experienced singer Gordon is both versatile and creative. An accomplished Jazz singer he is also an excellent singer/songwriter and boasts work with a host of impressive musicians, including the likes of John Etheridge, Jim Mullen, Derek Nash, Gareth Williams and Digby Fairweather. As well as high profile venues in the UK he has performed all around Europe and the USA, including venues in Las Vegas, Chicago, Texas and Arizona. Performing a mix of Jazz standards, classic "Groove" tunes and some fine originals with his excellent quintet this is a gig guaranteed to entertain. TIM LAPTHORN Although Tim has only been on the scene for a relatively short time this excellent pianist has already started to make a real name for himself. A fluent and inventive player he performs a great set of Jazz standards and some originals that he describes as "simple and melodic" . Fine piano trio playing from a very impressive player. JOHN DONALDSON QUARTET featuring IAN PRICE-sax John is a fine British pianist who was based in America for a number of years before returning to this country and reminding us all of what we had been missing. A “musicians musician” his lyrical, flowing piano playing has been heard with the likes of US sax legend John Handy, Don Weller, Norma Winstone and Alan Barnes. The quartet also features the excellent saxophonist Ian Price. A great straight ahead gig. ASAF SIRKIS Originally from Israel, drummer Asaf has been settled in London for several years now. Well known and highly respected on the scene for his craft and versatility, Asaf’s drumming has been heard with numerous high profile bands, including Gilad Atzman, Phil Robson and John Taylor. The gig tonight features guitarist Tassos Spiliotopoulos one of the rising stars on the UK jazz scene performing a mixture of straight ahead jazz standards and some more contemporary originals. Thursday 7th DAVID JEAN-BAPTISTE John has established himself over the last several years as one of the most interesting and creative of the new crop of British modern Jazz players. After coming up through the ranks, initially as Principle Clarinet with London Schools Symphony Orchestra and then with the seminal band the "Jazz Warriors" he went on to record and perform with numerous, and diverse, artists. Although a fine saxophonist, it is his work on the less common Bass Clarinet that has made his mark on the world Jazz scene. He has worked with American saxophonist David Murray, the Mingus Band and closer to home with Denys Baptiste, Mervyn Africa and Julian Joseph. He s worked with the South African band "Ingoma" and performed in and studied the music of the Caribbean. His music is a fascinating fusion of European Classical, Jazz, African and Caribbean influences, performed primarily on the Bass Clarinet, and is quite wonderful. Friday 8th TERRY SEABROOK'S "CUBANA BOP" is a Jazz/Latin sextet led by the pianist Terry Seabrook. This is a terrific Latin/"groove" band with a powerhouse front line featuring the saxophone of Ian Price and the trumpet of Rory Simmons. The whole thing is booted along by a rhythm section featuring percussionist Will Fry and drummer Tristan Banks. The music is derived from the Latin influenced hard bop Jazz repertoire of the 60's and 70's, and the whole thing swings like mad. A great Latin gig. Dave is undoubtedly one of this country’s finest modern jazz sax players. His powerful, driving, style has been a feature of the scene since his work with NYJO in the early 80’s, and has been heard with Cleo Lane & John Dankworth, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Jimmy Smith and Annie Lennox to name but a few. A multi award winner (British Jazz awards twice!) he has produced 11 albums to date of his own work, and has appeared on numerous sessions and festivals around the world. . The music, a mixture of jazz standards and great originals, is powerful yet always lyrical and accessible. Sunday 10th LIANE CARROLL **Winner BBC Jazz Awards 2005/6**. The first artist ever to win two BBC Jazz Awards in the same year, for "Best Vocalist" and "Best of Jazz", Liane is a multi award winning dynamic vocalist and pianist whose amazing talent has been captivating audiences around the world. She is recognised as one of the finest singer/pianists on the scene, working with the likes of Gerry Rafferty, Ladysmith Black Mombazo and Paul McCartney and has been a featured performer at the Glastonbury Festival. Her albums on Splash Point records have been received with universal acclaim and led to an hour long "special" on BBC TV featuring her performance at the Brecon Jazz Festival. Watch out for her latest release, the DVD "The Liane Carroll Trio LIVE" , quite brilliant. A world class performer her powerful, blues tinged, voice combined with strong piano playing and exciting infectious material, not to mention a wicked sense of humour, make this a truly remarkable gig. Monday 11th PAUL STACEY BAND featuring JOHN HOGG-vocals Paul's fluent and impressive guitar playing has been featured with such Jazz artists as Claire Martin and Jason Rebello. However, demonstrating his impressive versatility he has also toured with "Oasis", Chris Robinson and the Finn Brothers and is currently the featured guitarist with the iconic rock band "The Black Crowes" whose latest album he has just produced. A powerful performer in the Rock/Blues idiom, there is no doubt that his playing is held in very high regard by all who have worked with him. This high energy Rock/blues band also features the searing vocals of John Hogg RUSS HENDERSON MBE Russ is a wonderful Afro-Caribbean pianist who celebrated his 75th birthday at the Club some time ago, but who still plays as if he’s 21. Recently awarded an MBE in recognition of the wonderful work Russ has done for the UK music scene over the years he is an accomplished steel pan player as well as pianist and one of the founders of the Notting Hill Carnival. His brand of mainstream piano playing is still truly infectious, and everyone just has fun! AL WYNETTE BAND feat. JANE PARKER vocals Our regular Mainstream quintet featuring Al on trumpet (and occasional vocals!) this is terrific “good-time” jazz featuring music primarily from the twenties and thirties, and great fun. Appearing with the band tonight is the fine young vocalist Jane Parker, best known for her work with the band “Lush Life”, who will be joining the guys to sing a selection of jazz standards from the 30’s and 40’s. RAY WARLEIGH Ray, a native Aussie, has been a leading light in the studio and concert scene since the sixties. Enormously experienced and universally respected Ray’s sax and flute work has been heard with a vast array of World class performers, including Stevie Wonder (at the Royal Albert Hall), Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Paul McCartney, John Lee Hooker, U2, Dizzy Gillespie, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and Charlie Watts. His meticulous sax playing is highly regarded the world over and has been featured on numerous film and TV scores. When performing with his own band he plays a mixture of jazz standards and wonderful melodic originals. As well as a beautiful saxophone player Ray is also rated as one of the finest jazz flautists in Europe. A quite lovely jazz gig. MIKE GORMAN Mike is widely regarded as one of the finest, and most versatile, pianists on the UK scene today. With work including "Incognito", "US3", Marlena Shaw, Jim Mullen and Adam Phillips to his name Mike's playing is admired and respected by all who work with him. A fluent and inventive player his gigs are both exciting and interesting, a great example of the highest standard of modern jazz piano playing. Thursday 14th DEREK NASH with the SAX APPEAL QUARTET. An award winning saxophonist, Derek is perhaps best known as one of the featured saxophonists with the Jules Holland Band as well as leader of the enormously successful “Sax Appeal”. An experienced musician of many years standing his muscular, fluent, modern Jazz playing has been recognised with a number of awards, including “Best Jazz Ensemble” and “Best Jazz CD” as well as being voted one of the top 5 saxophonists in the country. And if all that wasn’t enough he is also highly regarded as a recording engineer and producer. As well as being an impressive and highly experienced jazz pianist, composer and teacher Roland's Latin Jazz credentials are also impeccable. He applies his extremely impressive writing and performing talents to produce music that he describes as "..incorporating irresistible World music grooves within the European....tradition" which culminated in him travelling to Cuba to record his latest orchestral work "Crossing the Border" with a mix of Cuban Classical, Popular and Jazz musicians. The outfit he's currently fronting has strong Latin leanings and features some of the finest Latin musicians currently working in the UK. A combination of vocal and instrumental music the material is an infectious mix of Roland's terrific originals and his own arrangements of classic Jazz and Latin standards. A great addition to the regular Latin bands here at the Club BOBBY WELLINS is considered to be one of the icons of British modern jazz. Originally from Glasgow, Bobby was on one of the biggest selling jazz albums ever produced in this country, Stan Tracey' s "Under Milk Wood" , recorded in the late sixties. After taking a sabbatical from the music for 7 years, Bobby came back in the early eighties to lead the Charlie Watts Big band, as well as a number of small groups which re-established him as one of the finest melodic saxophonists in the world. His gentle sound and approach are unique, and make for a fine and highly enjoyable nights listening. GEORGIA MANCIO is a marvellously talented award-winning singer who has been working steadily on the Jazz scene for some years now. She has a lovely tone and direct style that lends itself perfectly to the Jazz and Latin and Brazilian standards that she performs. It's a measure of her impressive ability that she won the Brussels International Young Jazz Singers Award, beating 85 contestants from around the World. She, not surprisingly, has a wonderful band featuring the brilliant pianist John Pearce (Peggy Lee, Scott Hamilton, James Last, Billy May...). Promises to be a great, swinging, set. One of the finest "Groove" Bands of the last 20 years "Chuck Farley" is actually a brilliant Blues band featuring Steve Simpson-vocals and guitar, Poli Palmer-vibes, Pat Crumly-saxes, Pete Stroud-bass and the redoubtable Sam Kelly-drums (and not a Chuck in sight!). The band was first constituted way back in the 80's, working steadily through to the early 90's. There was then a break while all the guys established their own individual careers before they all missed each other so much (aahh) that they decided to get back together again in 2004, and have been rockin' the scene ever since. The music is a fabulous high energy mix of Blues, RnB and "Groove" which has been described as an "RnB crossover mix with hints of Little Feat meets Ry Cooder meets The Band". Now that you can't miss! DAN REINSTEIN American born but British educated, I first met Dan at the old Club when he was a medical undergraduate. Even then he was an impressive player, and after taking time off his medical studies to go to the Berklee School of Music he became even better. He returned to the USA in the early 90’s, where he became one of the world’s leading experts in laser eye surgery (he’s now officially Professor Reinstein!) But he never stopped playing, and when he returned to London to live and work (www.londonvisionclinic.com) it was great to hear his fluent, classic hard-bop, muscular sax playing again. DILL KATZ is appearing later with his regular quartet, playing the more contemporary side of the spectrum. Dill, frequently referred to as a “bass legend”, is one of the most experienced players on the scene today, having pioneered the use of the fretless bass in the mid sixties, and whose work includes stints with Ian Carr’s “Nucleus”, Barbara Thompson’s band “Paraphernalia” and Afro/Jazz band “District Six”. This gig also features the Jazz Steel Pan of Mick Hutton. Geoff is one of those sax players who has been quietly plying his trade on the jazz scene for many years, and earning an enormous amount of respect from his fellow musicians in the process. An alto sax player of great charm and melodic inventiveness Geoff performs in a style reminiscent of the great American “West Coast” players Lee Konitz and Paul Desmond (the man who wrote “Take Five”!). This is a lovely laid back gig from one of the masters of melodic sax playing. John Critchinson was Ronnie Scott’s pianist for more than 12 years, and his strong, swinging, hard-bop piano playing has graced many a fine gig. One of the most established and highly regarded pianists on the scene, John’s high energy, driving, Jazz trio playing is legendary. His jokes are great too! Thursday 21st JOHN CRAWFORD featuring GUILLE HILL-guitar John is one of the finest Latin/Jazz pianists on the scene. His unerring musicality and impressive technique have taken him all over the world, including Spain, Denmark, Germany, and the USA. He includes work with the likes of Latin legends Airto Moreira, Giovanni Hidalgo, Eumir Deodato, Frankie Morales (Tito Puentes last singer), Jesus Alemany's Cubanismo, and Danny Silva, as well as UK based artists like Snowboy, Guida da Palma's Jazzinho, Negrocan, Roberto Pla, Robin Jones, Samara and Viramundo on a glittering cv. In addition to all that his non Latin work includes gigs with the likes of Bjork, Tanita Tikarem, Andy Williams and Kirsty McColl. He is also a founder member of the popular band Grupo X. And just to prove his versatility he is also one of this country's leading exponents of Spanish music and his set tonight will include his remarkable arrangements for piano of some classic Flamenco pieces. John's Special Guest tonight will be the excellent Uruguayan guitarist Guille (pronounced "GeeJay"!) Hill who brings his own brand of Latin Jazz to this quite exceptional gig. Highly recommended Rachael, who has been singing professionally since the age of 17, moved to London in 1995 to pursue her career, and since then has been featured on numerous gigs and recording projects. She has been featured on nu jazz aficionado Giles Petersons album 'Worldwide Vol 2.' with her co-written song La La Li and singing work includes lead vocals with the seminal Jazz/Hip hop band "US 3". In addition to all this she has made numerous television appearances including MTV and BBC and her debut album of original material "Life, Love and Gossip" on Kwerk records was received with great critical acclaim. The gig is a great mix of Rachael's "Groove" originals, classic RnB, selected Jazz standards and Brazilian dance music. Quite special. Saturday 23rd THE RONNIE SCOTT LEGACY feat John Critchinson piano, Pat Crumly saxophone John was Ronnie Scott’s pianist for more than 12 years, and is one of the most established and highly regarded pianists on the scene. One of Ronnie Scott's favourite players (Ronnie actually told me that himself), Pat's fluent and experienced "hard-bop" style is hard to beat. A great flute player too. This quartet has been formed to keep alive the musical memory of one of the country's most influential jazz musicians, and a fantastic band it is too. Absolutely not to be missed. Sunday 24th **BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL** JOY ROSE Joy's remarkable vocal talents have been making serious waves amongst those who really know. Although you may not recognise the name, there's a very good chance you will recognise the remarkable voice, as Joy has been a featured performer with Sting, Bluey (Icognito) and Jason Rebello (Sting). She has finally decided to move out from her highly successful career as a studio singer to front her own band, and what a band it is! With her formidable vocal range and power she produces a set of original material that she describes as "a fusion of Jazz, Soul and Gospel", which is just awesome (ask Sting!). Supported by some of the best groove players in the country this is seriously good music. Monday 25th **BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL** ADAM PHILLIPS and his band featuring JOE BURT Adam is perhaps best known at the Club for his wonderful guitar work with the Hamish Stuart Band, but he also includes work with the likes of Cher, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart Tom Robinson and Whitney Houston. And as well as all that, he is also a very fine singer in his own right. Leading a band of some of the finest players in the country, Adam produces a roaring set of great "urban" Blues/ "Groove" music. Also featured is the terrific bass player and singer Joe Burt, and when the two of them get going it's really something special BRYAN SPRING
Bryan is undoubtedly one of the finest modern jazz drummers in the world. His dynamic playing is highly regarded just about everywhere, and musicians dropping in to see him perform are a common sight. Featuring the marvellous pianist Mark Edwards and leading British bassist Andy Cleyndert the trio interplay on this acoustic gig is riveting, producing a range of musical colours and styles that is quite wonderful. World class music. JAKE GOSS
Born in the UK but raised in the US Jake spent his formative years as an Award winning young saxophonist with the Maryland All State Big Band. On graduating he returned to the UK to study at the Royal Academy of Music and now lives in London. Although still new to the scene this very talented young player already includes the likes of Stan Tracey, Gerard Presencer and Soweto Kinch on an ever increasing cv. He is an adept and creative player in the modern jazz idiom and the set he performs with his quartet is a mix of classic jazz standards and fine originals and the whole thing is both interesting and highly enjoyable. Definitely a name to watch out for. MICK HUTTON GROUP featuring ANDY PANAYI-sax.
Mick Hutton has been one of Europe's finest and most respected jazz bass players for more than 20 years, including work with the likes of Bill Bruford and Humphrey Lyttelton on a stellar cv. The band he leads tonight features the terrific flute and sax playing of multi-award winning Andy Panayi, one of the most respected musicians on the scene today. His fluent and melodic hard-bop influenced sax playing has been heard in a wide variety of settings, from regular work with the BBC Big Band through the John Dankworth "Generations" Band to performances with artists such as Cleo Lane, Shirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Patty Austin. The music is a mixture of originals and Mick's arrangements of Jazz standards. Some serious players performing a unique gig. Put it in your diary! DAVE CLIFF
is generally considered to be one of the finest straight ahead guitarists in Europe. He has been on the scene now for more than thirty years and his Wes Montgomery inspired playing has been heard on numerous recordings and gigs. He has accompanied many visiting artists, the great American tenor player Scott Hamilton going on record saying that Dave was one of the finest jazz guitarists he had ever worked with Brandon is an ex-pat Australian saxophonist who has made quite an impression on the scene since becoming resident in London. A leading soloist in several Jazz Orchestras back home he also lead his own successful group before decamping to Europe in 2002. His wonderfully fluent and incisive sax playing has been heard in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark and Portugal, and in London he has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Mica Paris, Jools Holland, Carleen Anderson, BBC Big Band and Omar. He has played numerous festivals around the world including the Womad World Music Festival, Reading Rock Festival, Isle of Wight, Brecon Jazz Festival, The Vittoria and Terassa Jazz Festivals in Spain, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Manly Jazz Festival in Australia, the London Jazz Festival and numerous jazz festivals throughout Italy. The group he leads tonight performs a mix of originals and some classic Jazz standards and promises to be something quite special. Highly recommended. Samara is a six piece jazz/latin group which I lead, and suffice it to say I think the guys in the band are just great! The pianist, Neil Angilley works with Vanessa Mae, Shirley Bassey and “Down to the Bone”, Dill Katz, the bass player is visiting professor at the Guildhall, Nic France the drummer has worked with just about everyone, including “Loose Tubes” and Bill Withers, the percussionist, Dawson Miller is generally recognised as one of the most versatile and experienced players on the scene, and the singer Liliana Chachian, who includes work with iconic dance band “Da Latta” and the influential “Negrocan”, is considered to be one of the finest Brazilian singers currently working in Europe. The music is an infectious blend of Brazilian Samba, jazz/latin and Soul, and we all have a great time! Saturday 30th PETER KING QUARTET with Special Guest MARTIN SHAW. After taking the scene by storm in the early sixties with the Ronnie Scott quintet, Pete has gone on to establish himself unequivocally as one of the finest alto saxophonists in the world. His fabulous technique allied with an unerring sense of harmony has made him one of the greatest players this country has ever produced. Currently the featured saxophonist with the Charlie Watts band his playing has made him famous worldwide. Pete has always been a great supporter of the Club and it is with enormous pleasure that we welcome this saxophone giant. Pete's special guest tonight is the brilliant trumpet player Martin Shaw, widely regarded as one of the finest jazz trumpet players in Europe. Martin has a massive cv performing with some of the finest artists in the World, including Sting, Natalie Cole and Cleo Lane. This gig is a rare chance to hear these two great players together and is an absolute must for anyone interested in World Class modern Jazz. One of Europe' s great male jazz vocalists. Named Best Vocalist of the year twice(!) at the BBC Jazz Awards, Ian is a huge talent with the most engaging personality and an ability to make every song his own. At the same time nobody slips more happily into rattling bebop with warmth, intelligence and swing. Described as "the voice of the decade" it is not by chance that he was the first British Jazz vocalist to be signed to an American label, Milestone, which resulted in a number of highly acclaimed US recordings. Watch out for his latest release on Linn Records "Lifejacket", a fabulous collection of his original material, out now. Booking advised All Notes by Steve Rubie |
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