Ronnie Scott’s Newsletter November 2010
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street,
London W1D 4HT
Box Office: 020 7439 0747
November’s programme at Ronnie Scott’s features a typically broad mix of artists including legendary vocal innovator Jon Hendricks (now 89 years old!), world-class instrumentalists Lee Ritenour, Jason Moran and Steve Gadd, as well as a diverse selection of vocalists ranging from rising stars Gretchen Parlato and Lucinda Belle to established names such as the ever popular Liane Carroll and soul supremo Omar.
Full November programme below.
December 2010 sees the return of the Ronnie Scott’s Christmas Cabaret Lunches!
Perfect for office and corporate Christmas parties, tickets include:
✭Musical entertainment from the fabulous Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and special guest singer✭
✭A magician, audience participation and plenty of surprises along the way! ✭
✭Sparkling reception drink ✭
✭3 course lunch✭
Lunch ends at 4pm – parties can move to the upstairs bar for drinks until 5.30pm and later (subject to availability)
£45 per person (excluding service charge and drinks)
Click here to view the promotional video
For more information, please contact AirMTM, 020 7386 1600
Joe Baxter joe@airmtm.com
November 1st: Jason Moran (£15 - £31.50)
Since his formidable emergence on the music scene in the late ‘90s, pianist Jason Moran has gone on to become one of the most forward-thinking, innovative artists of his generation. Moran and his group The Bandwagon, which features bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits, will be performing music from their 10th anniversary album TEN, which was released earlier on this year.
2nd – 3rd: Pee Wee Ellis Funk Assembly (£20 - £37.50)
Saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis was the architect of James Brown's era-defining soul classics of the late '60s, introducing the dynamic arrangements and punishing rhythms that would define the emerging language of funk. His current outfit ‘Funk Assembly’ galvanizes his vast experience in the jazz, pop and funk world.
4th–5th: Lee Ritenour Band feat. Patrice Rushen (£20 - £41.50)
It’s hard to believe that 2010 marks fifty years since Lee Ritenour starting playing the guitar, setting in motion the type of career that legends are made of; a career that has earned him a GRAMMY Award, 19 further GRAMMY nominations, numerous no. 1 spots in guitarist’s polls, a Lifetime Achievement accolade from the Canadian SJ Awards, and the prestigious “Alumnus of the Year” award from USC. These shows will feature the dynamite keyboardist Patrice Rushen.
6th: Natalie Williams Soul Family, Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars (£20-£41.50) Hosted by the wonderfully charismatic and talented soul singer Natalie Williams and her band, Soul Family Sunday offers the chance to catch some of the best R&B, soul and jazz musicians in the UK up close and personal. While guests vary from month to month, there is always the opportunity to hear music of the highest quality where the stars of the British scene showcase their material in an exciting ad hoc setting.
7th: Sunday Jazz Lunch: Anton Brown with Len Philips 7 (£10-£13) Possessing a fine and powerful bass baritone voice, first-call big band singer Anton Browne is joined by the fine altoist Len Philips for an afternoon of classic songs inspired by the bluesier jazz and big band vocalists such as Lou Rawls and Joe Williams.
7th: The Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra presents “The Story so Far”….(£20-£37.50) The Ronnie Scott’s Big Band is comprised of some of the greatest talents on the UK jazz scene and presents “The Story So Far...” featuring the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, The Rat Pack and Benny Goodman. This first-class big band is comprised of the cream of UK jazz talent, headed up by Pete Long, and will offer a retrospective on different aspects of jazz music.
8th–10th: Steve Gadd, Mike Mainieri, Tony Levin, Warren Bernhardt, David Spinozza – L’IMAGE, Support: Christine Tobin (£30.00-£47.50) With a stellar line-up that features Steve Gadd on drums, Mike Mainieri on vibes, Tony Levin on bass, Warren Bernhardt on keys and David Spinozza on guitar, L’image are a must-hear band making a rare appearance at Ronnie’s. They will be performing music from their eponymous comeback album, released in 2009, 35 years after the formation of the band.
11th: Bare Feet and Beehives featuring Liane Carroll – presented by BBC Radio 2 (£15.00-£27.50) World-class UK vocalist Liane Carroll fronts an exclusive evening of music which celebrates legendary ‘60s vocalists including Dusty Springfield, Sandie Shaw, Lulu & more.
12th–13th: Chris Potter (special set times pls read website listing), support: The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars (Sat only) (£20-£41.50)
Saxophone prodigy Chris Potter has become one of the most talked about players in the world during recent years, a fearlessly inventive and creative improviser, composer and bandleader whose style has been emulated and studied by a younger generation of players. As well as proving himself to be a leader in his own right, Potter has worked with some of the leading lights of the jazz world, including Dave Holland, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield,Brad Mehldau and countless others.
14th: Sunday Jazz Lunch: TJ Johnson Band – The Sounds of New Orleans – Ray Charles to Dr John & Beyond…. (£10–£13)
Accomplished vocalist TJ Johnson brings his acclaimed band to Ronnie’s for a heady mix of jazz, blues and swing music from the likes of Ray Charles and Dr John.
14th: Gretchen Parlato (£15–£27.50)
In 2001, Gretchen Parlato was the first vocalist to be inducted into the esteemed Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, and went on to win first place in the Vocal category in a contest judged by the likes of Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Quincy Jones and Jimmy Scott. She released her debut album in 2005 to great acclaim and has since gone on to perform and record with Wayne Shorter, Kenny Barron, Esperanza Spalding, Terrance Blanchard and many more.
15th–17th: Cedar Walton, Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars (£15.00-£31.50) A veteran pianist famed for his work in the hard-bop idiom, Walton’s career has seen him contribute to some of jazz’s key moments. He was the pianist in Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in the early ‘60s, playing alongside Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard before becoming one of the most significant players on the New York scene in its heyday. An active player right up until the present day, Walton’s vivacious style is still a crucial component of jazz’s rich history.
18th–20th: Jon Hendricks (£21.50–£47.50)
Jon Hendricks is widely considered to be one of jazz’s greatest vocal innovators and one of the first exponents of vocalese – the art of fitting lyrics to complex instrumental lines and using the human voice as an instrument in a way that stands up to the most complex jazz scrutiny. Hendricks was born in 1921 and is still performing regularly to this day, displaying the still-stunning results of an entire lifetime’s worth of experience and expertise in his field.
21st: Sunday Jazz Lunch: Alexander Stewart with The Alex Webb Quartet feat. Nathaniel Facey (£10-£13)
At just 22 years of age, singer Alexander Stewart is already creating a buzz as one of the most precociously talented vocalists of the new generation. With a voice rooted in Connick and Sinatra – and with a touch of the Kurt Elling rasp – Stewart avoids being a nostalgia act by a judiciously off-beat choice of material and a decidedly contemporary energy level. Stewart performs with pianist Alex Webb, acclaimed bassist Gary Crosby - recently made an OBE for services to jazz in the UK - and Andy Chapman on drums.
21st: Ronnie Scotts Blues Experience (£20-£37.50)
The Blues Experience is led by the superb Tony Remy and specializes in blues music from Chicago to Delta to West Coast to British, covering blues classics by the likes of Eric Clapton, BB King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Peter Green, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Cray...and many more.
22nd-23rd: Ulf Wakenius / Benny Green Special Quartet, Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars (£15 - £31.50)
Ulf Wakenius, featured guitarist in Oscar Peterson’s last great quartet, teams up with Benny Green, one of Peterson’s favourite pianists, for what is sure to be two nights of top quality jazz.
24th–25th: Marcos Valle, Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars (£20-£37.50) Marcos Valle is one of the most important performers in the history of Brazilian pop, an artist whose influence in defining the shape and direction of bossa nova from the 1960s to present day cannot be ignored. Composer of the classic 70s hit 'Summer Samba', Valle’s music has been covered by thousands of artists including Sarah Vaughan, Diana Krall, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Johnny Mathis and Andy Williams.
26th: Lucinda Belle Orchestra, Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars (£20-£37.50) Beguiling harpist and singer Lucinda Belle hit the headlines recently when she gave up her job at a South London launderette to sign a £1 million record deal. Here she will be performing songs from her acclaimed debut album My Voice and 45 Strings which was released in May.
27th: Brubecks Play Brubeck feat. Darius, Chris and Dan Brubeck with special Guest Dave O’Higgins, Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars (£20 - £41.50) An extremely rare opportunity to witness the inimitable music of the legendary Dave Brubeck being performed by his exceptionally talented sons, pianist Darius, trombonist and bassist Chris and percussionist Dan. Also joining the Brubecks on stage will be assured UK saxophonist Dave O’Higgins.
28th: Sunday Jazz Lunch: Bennett to Buble presented by Kevin Fitzsimmons (£10-£13) Backed by a band drawn from the cream of British jazz musicians, classy UK vocalist Kevin Fitzsimmons performs gems from the American Songbook and jazz tinged contemporary pop covers. This is a rare chance to see him perform live in London alongside Alex Garnett (tenor sax), Simon Colam (piano), Dominic Howles (bass) and Matt Fishwick (drums).
28th: Funk Affair with special guest Omar (£20-£37.50)
Regular night of deep funk grooves from some of the UK’s best loved funk heavyweights, including alumni from Jamiroquai, singer Louise Pollock and a special guest appearance from British soul supremo Omar.
29th-30th: RSJO Xmas Special with the Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra (£25-£41.50)
The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra serves to represent what the club as a whole stands for – incredible music performed by incredible musicians, all held together by the musical direction of Pete Long. For this special Christmas edition, expect a few seasonal treats added to the mix of the usual classic swinging tunes.
SET TIMES
Doors open 6pm (open until 3am most nights)
Monday to Thursday
7.15pm-8pm: Support Act
8.30pm-10.30pm: Main Act (with an interval)
11.00pm-Late: The Late Late Show
Friday and Saturday
1st house: Doors open 6pm
7.15pm-8pm Support Act
8.30pm-9.45pm Main Act
(Turn house around 10.00pm, all guests for 1st house must leave)
2nd house: Doors open 10.30pm
11.00pm-11.45pm Support Act
12am-1.15am Main Act
Sunday
Doors 6.00pm
8.00pm to 9.00pm Main Act
9.30pm to 10.30pm Main Act
(Set times subject to change)
Sunday Lunch show set times
12pm Doors
1pm-1.45pm Main Act
2.15pm-3pm Main Act
4pm Doors close
(On dates where we have an advertised 'DOUBLE BILL!', set times follow a format of 2 sets per band in the format A,B,A,B, live music running between approx 7.30pm and 12.30am)
(Set times subject to change, please check website on the day of performance)
Prices differ according to ticket type – Standing/Restricted View, Standard and Priority Seating
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