Ronnie Scott’s Listings for March 2011
aaamusic | On 12, Feb 2011
Tues 1st – Weds 2nd Mar / Doors 6.00pm / £12.50 – £22.50
AARON PARKS TRIO
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Club debut for Brooklyn-based, rising-star pianist Aaron Parks and his world-class trio. Like his Blue Note label mate Robert Glasper, Parks is an alumni of trumpeter Terence Blanchard’s band, and while he revels in the rhythmic and harmonic complexity of jazz he draws on a much wider palate of contemporary music. His brilliant, highly original music has a noirish, cinematic feel that won him rave reviews from critics on both sides of the Atlantic with Jazz Times hailing him a ‘New Visionary” and the Guardian as a ‘Rising-star”. Parks appears with bassist Matt Bewer and drummer Ted Poor.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent
+ Late Late Show 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders.
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Thurs 3rd – Fri 4th Mar / Doors 6.00pm &10.30pm (two shows Fri only)
£25.00 – £48.50
COURTNEY PINE Presents EUROPA Album Launch Shows
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A giant of the British music scene, Courtney Pine melds a wide variety of influences into his music. The saxophonist and clarinetist has deftly incorporated reggae, electronica, hip-hop, funk and Eastern sounds into his boundary-defying repertoire, working alongside luminaries in each genre. These very special shows find Pine launching his latest, acclaimed album Europa, an ambitious exploration of the very idea of the European continent and the forces that have shaped it, drawing on influences from Gregorian chant to Scandinavian, Celtic, Hungarian and Mediterranean melodies and beyond. Featuring Pine on bass clarinet, Robert Fordjour, drums, Darren Taylor double bass, Zoe Rahman piano, Cameron Pierre mandolin and acoustic guitar, Omar Puente electric violin and Amanda Drummond viola.
Support from all-star British jazz group led by formidable pianist James Pearson, and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent
+ Late Late Show (Thurs Only) 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders.
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Sat 5th March / Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 – £42.50
HAMISH STUART
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Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970’s as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the Average White Band. His distinctive songwriting and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to AWB’s extraordinary worldwide success. Since AWB split up Stuart has worked with the likes of Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and George Benson.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson, and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
Sun 6th Mar / Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 – £38.50
RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Led by award-winning saxophonist and band-leader Pete Long, the RSJO is one of the UK’s finest Big Bands and features the cream of UK talent. Tonight’s show features old school swing- era hits from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton et al!
Sun 6th Mar / 12 noon – 4pm / £12-£15
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH: Marlene Verplanck
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment and Sunday lunch available to order. This week with acclaimed New York-based singer Verplanck, singing from the Great American Songbook with her top-notch UK trio of pianist John Pearce, bassist Paul Morgan and drummer Bobby Worth.
Mon 7th – Thurs 10th Mar / Doors 6.00pm / £35.00 – £50.00
JACK BRUCE
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Legendary composer, singer, bassist and multi-instrumentalist whose pioneering, full-toned, free-wheeling playing on the electric bass revolutionised the way the instrument is used and influenced the playing of countless bassists from Sting to Jaco Pastorius. His work with bands such as Cream and the Tony Williams Lifetime, as well as his solo material, unlocked the doors to the pent-up energy of a new approach to the art of sound, breaking the barriers of tradition and creating a kind of music that had never been heard.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
+ Late Late Show 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Fri 11th – Sat 12th Mar / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £15.00 – £42.50
MADELINE BELL
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Welcome return for this superb jazz, pop and soul singer, stage star and former Radio 1 DJ, who has been a Ronnie Scott’s Club favourite for many years. Perhaps best known for a string of classy hits with the band Blue Mink in the early seventies expect sophisticated jazz and soul delivered with all the charm and panache of one of the UK’s favourite singers.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson, and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
Sun 13th Mar / Doors 6.30pm / £15.00 – £28.50
NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY
Hosted by the wonderfully charismatic and supremely talented soul singer Natalie Williams and her band, Soul Family Sunday is a monthly event presenting a host of top-notch guests from the world of UK R&B, soul and jazz. Blessed with a huge range, Williams moves effortlessly between heart-rending ballads, funky originals and deft swing and these Sunday night shows have in the past featured the likes of Gwyneth Herbert, Roachford, Beth Rowley, Terri Walker and even Jamie Cullum!
Sun 13th Mar / 12 noon – 4.00pm / £12.00 – £15.00
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH: Lillian Boutte
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment and Sunday lunch available to order. This week with renowned, New Orleans, jazz & r ’n’ b singer, actress, activist and superstar Lillian Boutté.
Mon 14th Mar – Fri 18th Mar / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Fri only)
£35.00 – £55.00
DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER BAND (with the BBC Big Band on Fri 18th),
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Arguably the best jazz singer of her generation, Dee Dee Bridgewater sang with Roy Ayers and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis orchestra in the ‘70s and appeared in the Broadway musical The Wiz. But it was in the late ’80s and a series of fantastic albums for the Verve label that she received international acclaim, including a Grammy award-winning celebration of Ella and more recent recordings of French Chanson, Kurt Weill and last year’s brilliant ‘To Billie With Love’, a heart felt celebration of Billie Holiday. It was after the Billie Holiday show at the Barbican that she became stranded in London due to the volcanic ash cloud and did an impromptu performance at the club. She had such a great time that she vowed to come back! On Monday to Thursday she’ll be appearing with her world class band (Craig Handy sax and reeds, Edsel Gomez Rentas piano, Kenny Davis bass and Shaney Forbes drums ) and on Friday in a very special concert recording with the BBC Big Band.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
+ Late Late Show (ex Friday) 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Sat 19th Mar / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £20.00 – £42.50
THE AFRICAN JAZZ ALLSTARS
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Africa’s finest jazz orchestra returns with their blistering big band funk, imaginative jazz solos and irresistible African rhythms. Led by legendary African jazz guitarist Lucky Ranku, the rhythm section features inventive pianist Adam Glasser, power house drummer Brice Wassey, conga legend Lekan Babalola, and bassist Kaz Kasozi. The stellar horn section features powerful, vibrant trumpeter Claude Deppa, trombonist Fayyaz Virji, creative alto saxophonist Tony Kofi, soulful tenor saxophonist Bukky Leo, baritone saxophonist Greg Bonnie. Vocals are courtesy of the queen of African jazz Pinise Saul.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson, and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
Sun 20th Mar / Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 – £38.50
RONNIE SCOTTS BLUES EXPERIENCE
Led by top-notch funk, blues and jazz guitarist/vocalist Tony Remy (Incognito, Annie Lennox and Craig David), the electrifying Blues Experience specialise in blues music from Chicago to the Delta, West Coast and British. Expect blues classics from Eric Clapton, BB King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Peter Green, Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Cray amongst others. All delivered by a top notch band featuring the likes of guitarist Eddie Angel, keyboardist Paddy Milner, bassist Nick Cohen, drummer Frank Tontoh, the Winston Rollins Horns and special guests.
Sun 20th Mar / 12 noon – 4.00pm / £12.00 – £15.00
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH: Sarah Weller and the Mad Men, Doris Day “Day By Day”
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment and Sunday lunch available to order. This week with talented young singer Weller celebrating the life of iconic singer and actress Doris Day, singing songs from her films and studio albums. With guitarist Simon Golding, trumpeter Gabriel Garrick, pianist Ross Stanley, bassist Spencer Brown and drummer Simon Pearson.
Mon 21st Mar / Doors 6.00pm / £15.00 – £28.50
ANDREAS VARADY QUARTET
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At thirteen years of age, Slovakia-born, Hungarian gypsy Andreas Varady is the youngest musician ever to headline Ronnie Scott’s. Already dubbed a “guitar genius”, and “incredibly gifted” by local media, “the boy who’s not much bigger than his guitar” claims the Belfast Telegraph “has become something of a sensation”. Educated by his father, Bandi, since the age of four, his family moved to Ireland when he was 11 and it was there he first reached a national audience on RTE’s ‘The Guitar’ competition, and he has gone onto perform with many of his guitar heroes including Martin Taylor, who has announced Varady as the first to receive a scholarship to the Martin Taylor Academy. He appears here with Irish drummer, David Lyttle, US bassist Michael Janisch and his father Bandi Varady on rhythm guitar.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson,and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
+ Late Late Show 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders.
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Tues 22nd – Weds 23rd Mar / Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 – £38.50
TRIO OF OZ with Rachel Z and Omar Hakim
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Top class acoustic pianist and keyboardist equally at home with impressionistic jazz and funky fusion and who has worked with the likes of Wayne Shorter, Peter Gabriel and Stanley Clarke. She is joined her by acoustic bassist Solomon Dorsey and legendary drummer Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Sting, Miles Davis and David Bowie). Expect classy re-workings of material by such artists as Duke Ellington, Depeche Mode, Wayne Shorter, Joni Mitchell, Judy Garland, Sting, Peter Gabriel, The Killers, Coldplay, Stone Temple Pilots, and Björk. All re-interpreted with imagination, a deep sense of groove and a rich harmonic sense that is a launch pad for creative improvisation deeply rooted in the tradition of Jazz.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
+ Late Late Show 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Thurs 24th Mar / Doors 6.00pm / £15.00 – £32.50
JOYCE
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Legendary Brazilian MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) and Bossa Nova singer-songwriter and guitarist whose songs have been recorded by the likes of Elis Regina, Flora Purim and Milton Nascimento. A regular visitor to the UK she appears here with her superb band featuring Helio Alves, piano, Rodolfo Stroeter, bass and the great Tutty Moreno on drums. Expect sophisticated jazz-influenced urban bossa nova and cool samba all delivered with the style you’d expect from one of Brazils’ greatest artists.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson, and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
+ Late Late Show 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders.
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Fri 25th Mar / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £20.00 – £42.50
JOE LOVANO Us Five
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One of the world’s greatest living saxophonists, Lovano appears here playing material from his latest Blue Note album, Bird Songs, a thrillingly adventurous, thoroughly modern tribute to the great Charlie Parker. Expect fireworks as Lovano explores some of jazz’s most iconic tunes with his awesome Us Five band, which features drummers Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela, bassist Peter Slavov and pianist James Weidman
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
Sat 26th Mar / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £20.00 – £42.50
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys
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Long-running, highly entertaining, Count Basie influenced, vocal-led swing band with over 50 TV appearances to their credit. Featuring King Pleasure vocals and baritone sax, Boysy Battrum tenor and alto, Mighty Matt Foundling piano, Bullmoose K. Shirley guitar, Shark Van Schtoop double bass and Gary Barber drums.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson, and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
Sun 27th Mar / Doors 6.30pm / £12.50 – £22.50
Skip “Little Axe” McDonald + The Baker Brothers (double bill)
Legendary blues and funk guitarist Skip McDonald was a member of Wood, Brass and Steel and in the house band of Sugar Hill Records, playing on such seminal early hip-hop records as Grandmaster Flash’s The Message. He appears here in a fine double-bill with explosive funk outfit the Baker Brothers.
Sun 27th Mar / 12 noon – 4.00pm / £12.00 – £15.00
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH – Caroline Nin: Edith Piaf to Marlene Deitrich
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment and Sunday lunch available to order. This week with fine French chanteuse Nin, bringing the authentic sound of French cabaret to London with pianist Clifford Slapper, bassist Robert Rickenberg.
Mon 28th Mar – Tues 29th Mar / Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 – £40.00
GOLDEN STRIKER TRIO: Ron Carter, Mulgrew Miller, Russell Malone
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Astonishingly brilliant bassist Ron Carter has been one of jazz’s biggest stars since making his name with Miles Davis in the ‘60s. A superlative technician with an instantly recognisable sound he appears here with a matchless trio, featuring top class mainstream pianist Mulgrew Miller and former Diana Krall guitarist Russell Malone a formidable player in his own right.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson, and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
+ Late Late Show 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders.
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
Weds 30th Mar – Thurs 31st Mar / Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 – £42.50
MARLENA SHAW
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Marlena Shaw is among the most versatile and charismatic jazz vocalists on the scene today. A former Count Basie vocalist and one of Blue Note Record’s biggest stars in the ‘70s, she is probably best know here for her hit California Soul which sound-tracked a KFC advert and her performances are marked by an artful blend of soul and straight-ahead jazz.
Support from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson and featuring a revolving line-up of the cream of local talent.
+ Late Late Show 11pm-3am / £10 or free to MU/Club members and ticket holders.
Charismatic compere, vocalist and occasional trombonist Michael Mwenso hosts this fun late night session featuring the cream of London’s up and coming jazz talent, plus occasional guest turns from visiting stars.
April, May & June Highlights
April 1-2 Marlena Shaw Charismatic jazz and soul vocalist
April 4-5 Tim Garland Storm Nocturnes Trio with Geoff Keezer and Joe Locke
Apr 6-7 McCoy Tyner Qrt’ Hugely influential modal pianist featuring Gary Bartz
Apr 8-16 Georgie Fame Legendary British r’n’b and blues pioneer.
Apr 18-19 Kurt Rosenwinkel Top class contemporary jazz guitarist explores standards.
April 20-23 Kyle Eastwood Acclaimed bass-playing son of Hollywood legend
Apr 25-26 Simone Powerful, genre-crossing vocalist daughter of Nina.
Apr 27-29 Eddie Palmieri Legendary Latin pianist and band-leader.
Apr 30 Overtone Quartet Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Jason Moran, Eric Harland
May 5-7 Christian McBride Hugely influential bassist, composer and band-leader
May 9-10 Scott Henderson Legendary, hard-edged fusion guitar hero
May 14 Claire Martin Band World-class British jazz vocalist
May 16-17 Danilo Perez Sublime latin and jazz pianist.
May 18 Ambrose Akinmusire Uk debut, for Blue Note signed trumpet sensation
May 23-26 Robert Glasper Trio Brilliant hip-hop influenced piano star.
June 20-21 Dr Lonnie Smith Hammond B3 hero.
| OPENING HOURS AND SET TIMES
Ronnie Scott’s 47 Frith St, London, W1D 4HT
Box office 020 7439 0747 www.ronniescotts.co.uk |
Monday to Thursday
6pm Doors Open
7.15-8pm Support Act
8.30-10.30 Main Act (with an interval)
11.00-Late The Late Late Show
Friday and Saturday
1st house:
6pm Doors Open
7.15-8pm Support Act
8.30-9.45pm Main Act
(Turn house around 10.00pm, all guests for 1st house must leave)
2nd house:
10.30pm Doors Open
11.00pm-11.45pm Support Act
12 midnight-1.15am Main Act
Sunday Evening:
6.30pm Doors Open
8 -9pm Main Act
9.30 -10.30pm Main Act
12 midnight Doors Close
Sunday Lunch Show: Doors Open 12 noon
12noon Doors Open
1pm-1.45pm Main Act
2.15-3pm Main Act
4pm Doors close
Please note, for ‘Double Bills’ set times are subject to change.
