Ronnie Scott’s April Event Listings
aaamusic | On 13, Mar 2011
Friday 1st April – Saturday 2nd April / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £20.00 – £42.50
MARLENA SHAW
+ Support: The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
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 known 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.
Sunday 3rd April / Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 – £38.50
RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA presents ALL THINGS ALL FUNKY!
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 big band versions of funky jazz tunes from the likes of Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Tower Of Power and The Brecker Brothers.
Sun 3rd April / 12 noon – 4.00pm / £12.00 – £15.00
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH – Frank & Ella performed by Todd Gordon and Juliet Roberts
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment, with Sunday lunch available to order. This week with two of the UK’s finest singers, Scottish crooner Gordon and top-notch jazz singer Roberts celebrating the music of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.
Monday 4th April – Tuesday 5th April / Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 – £38.50
STORMS/ NOCTURNES TRIO: Tim Garland, Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Locke
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Beautiful, virtuosic chamber-jazz from a world class transatlantic trio, featuring dynamic vibes virtuoso Joe Locke, Grammy nominated piano great Geoff Keezer and British saxophone great, Tim Garland who has played with the likes of Chick Corea and Joe Lovano and has now been hailed as one of the greatest saxophonists in the world. Expect trio interplay and improvisations of the very highest order as the trio launch their third critically acclaimed album ‘VIA’ an album full of dazzling interplay and superlative original compositions.
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.
Wednesday 6th April – Thursday 7th April / Doors 6.00pm / £35.00 – £50.00
MCCOY TYNER QUARTET
+Support: 6th Peter King Quartet
+Support 7th The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars – featuring Polly Gibbons
Along with Bill Evans, arguably jazz’s most influential pianist of the last half century. A titanic virtuoso pianist whose chord voicings and superb modal phrasing made him an essential part of John Coltrane’s classic quartet – undoubtedly the greatest jazz group of them all, and a massive influence on almost every young pianist since. He appears here with a stellar quartet featuring Coltrane-influenced, former Miles Davis and Charles Mingus, altoist Gary Bartz (with whom Tyner first worked over 40 years ago), bassist Gerald Cannon and top-notch Cuban jazz drummer Francisco Mela.
Support on the 6th form legendary British bebop saxophonist King and a cracking trio featuring pianist Steve Melling, bassist Geoff Gascoigne and drummer Doug Sides. On the 7th from all-star British jazz group, led by formidable pianist James Pearson and featuring gospel-tinged jazz singer Gibbons.
+ 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.
Friday 8th April – Saturday 9th April / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £25.00 – £47.50
GEORGIE FAME & THE BLUE FLAMES
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A genuine legend of the British music scene for over fifty years, Fame’s blend of jazz and R&B earned him three number one hits in the early ‘60s. He has been a fixture of the Soho scene since then, when his cool vocals and superlative hammond playing lit up such legendary venues as the Flamingo and Wag club and a key member of Van Morrison’s groups. He appears here with a cracking band featuring trumpeter Guy Barker, tenor saxophonist Alan Skidmore, vibes player Anthony Kerr, guitarist Tristan Powell, bassist Alex Dankworth and drummer James Powell,
Sunday 10th April / Doors 6.30pm / £15.00 – £28.50
NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY WITH SPECIAL GUEST BETH ROWLEY
Hosted by charismatic singer Williams, 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 tonight she is joined west-country soul singer Rowley.
Sunday 10th April / 12 noon – 4.00pm / £12.00 – £15.00
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH: King Candy & The Sugar Push
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment and Sunday lunch available to order. This week with top class swing band featuring the talented vocalist and close-harmony chanteuse Kate Mullins (The Puppini Sisters) and led by saxophonist, clarinettist and arranger Jon Shenoy.
Monday 11th April – Saturday 16th April / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Fri & Sat only) / £25.00 – £47.50
GEORGIE FAME & THE BLUE FLAMES
+ Support: The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
As above, but Geoff Gascoigne replaces Alec Dankwoth on bass on the 13th and 14th.
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 Monday-Thursday 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.
Sunday 17th April / Doors 6.30pm / £15.00 – £28.50
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.
Sunday 17th April / 12 noon – 4.00pm / £12.00 – £15.00
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH: Celebrating Strayhorn with The Frank Griffith Nonet
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment and Sunday lunch available to order. This week with top class arranger and saxophonist, Griffiths, pays tribute to the wonderful music Duke Ellington sidekick Billy Strayhorn with a fine band including vocalists Alexander Stewart and Georgia Mancio.
Monday 18th April – Tuesday 19th April / Doors 6.00pm / £15.00 – £32.50
KURT ROSENWINKEL
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Superlative modern jazz guitarist who moves effortlessly between spidery Frisell-like moments of clam and fast-fingered virtuoso passages, and who’s played with the likes of Brian Blade and Gary Burton. A deft, highly original improviser, whose style draws on a myriad of influences from Coltrane to Bud Powell, he is especially drawn to the Great American Songbook, although recent albums have found him exploring big band material and beautiful ballads. He appears here with a top class band including drummer Justin Faulkner, bassist Eric Revis and rising-star pianist Aaron Parks, a recent visitor to the club with his own trio.
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.
Wednesday 20th April – Saturday 23rd April / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Fri & Sat only) / £20.00 – £42.50
KYLE EASTWOOD BAND
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Top-notch, entertaining contemporary jazz and slick-funk from Clint’s electric and double-bass playing son. His superlative band features ?????, ????? and ?????. Here launching his fine new album Songs From The Chateau.
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 Weds & Thurs 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.
Sunday 24th April / Doors 6.30pm / £ 20.00 – £38.50
THE LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR
Brilliant, dynamic, hugely entertaining gospel choir, rightly lauded for their funky gospel flair, swing-beat, R’n’B, traditional and soulful arrangements, invigorating choreography and vocal gymnastics.
Sunday 24th April / 12 noon – 4.00pm / £12.00 – £15.00
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH: Jeff Hooper sings Bennett & Sinatra
Relaxed family friendly lunchtime session featuring top quality entertainment with Sunday lunch available to order. This week with fine big band singer playing tribute to Bennett and Sinatra with the superb, gently swinging John Horler Trio.
Monday 25th April – Tuesday 26th April / Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 – £38.50
SIMONE
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Daughter of club favourite, the great Nina Simone, Simone is very much her own woman, a singer, songwriter and performer whose ability to transcend genres echoes the tradition of her mother. Blessed with a rich vocal range, an innate skill for lyrical interpretation and a soul-deep understanding of music as a means of healing, empowerment and celebration, she is very much her mother’s daughter. A highly-praised live performer whose impressive resume includes starring roles on Broadway in such acclaimed musicals as Rent and Aida, Simone has developed an exciting and diverse repertoire of pop, soul, jazz, rock and funk, and her acclaimed 2008 release, Simone on Simone featured evocative new versions of material associated with her mother. She appears here with a top-notch band including drummer Paul Robinson who played with Nina Simone.
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.
Wednesday 27th April – Friday 29th April / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Fri only) / £15.00 – £38.50
EDDIE PALMIERI & THE AFROCARRIBEAN ALL STARS
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Eddie Palmieri is a Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican pianist, bandleader and musician who for over half a century has been one of Latin jazz’s most dynamic and influential figures. From his early ‘60s recordings with his band La Perfecta to recording with Cal Tjader, the Fania All-Stars and Harlem River Drive in the ‘70s he was an essential driving force in the development of a unique New York Latin sound and he is renowned for his own dynamic improvisations and virtuoso playing. A true legend, Palmieri appears here with a world-class band featuring Philip Dizack (trumpet), Louis Fouché (saxphones), Jose Claussell (timbales), “Little Johnny” Rivero (congas) and Luques Curtis (bass).
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 Weds & Thurs 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.
Saturday 30th April / Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £30.00 – £55.00
OVERTONE QUARTET: Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Jason Moran, Eric Harland
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For more than four decades, three-time Grammy winner Dave Holland has been renowned as one of the world’s greatest bass-players. Born in Wolverhampton, he made his name playing at Ronnie’s in the ‘60s before being heard by Miles Davis one night, who hired him on the spot! Now over forty years later he returns to the club with a stellar quartet, featuring top-class saxophonist Chris Potter, brilliant pianist Jason Moran and virtuosic drummer Eric Harland, in what will surely be one of the hottest tickets in town!
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.
May & June Highlights
May 2-4 Pharoah Sanders
May 5-7 Christian McBride Hugely influential bassist, composer and band-leader
May 9-10 Scott Henderson Legendary, hard-edged fusion guitar hero
May 11 Till Brönner World-class German jazz trumpeter.
May 12-13 Ray Gelato & The Giants Louis Jordan influenced star performer.
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 20-21 Mica Paris World class, UK soul singer
May 23-26 Robert Glasper Brilliant hip-hop influenced piano star.
May 27-28 Tania Maria Classy, Brazilian singer, songwriter and pianist.
May 29 Lokkhi Terra / Brassroots World music double bill
May 30-Jun 2 Dame Cleo Laine Legendary, British jazz and scat singer.
Jun 7-9 Michel Legrand Renowned composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist
June 10-11 Nicola Conte Top class Italian DJ, guitarist and retro-nu-jazz innovator
June 20-21 Dr Lonnie Smith Hammond B3 hero.
June 23-24 Lee Ritenour Band Legendary jazz and fusion guitarist.
