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O & N N R Z / | | | GIGS AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER Sun 1st LUNCH : GARY WILLIAMS Sun 1st: RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA Presents... The Story So Far As you well know, we are mostly Mon 2nd: RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA’S GAMAK: feat. David “Fuze” Fiuczynski, Francois Moutin & Dan Weiss Tues 3rd - Thurs 5th: SARAH JANE MORRIS / ANTONIO FORCIONE famous for our being a jazz club Fri 6th - Sat 7th: INCOGNITO Sun 8th LUNCH JAZZ: BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND Sun 8th: BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND and all that, but there are other Mon 9th - Thurs 12th: JOSE FELICIANO Fri 13th - Sat 14th: PATTI AUSTIN Sun 15th LUNCH JAZZ: CELEBRATING THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET: things we do that perhaps are Dave O’Higgins, Jim Hart, Matt Ridley, Barry Green and Steve Brown less well heralded. Sun 15th: NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY Mon 16th - Tues 17th: MAGNUS ÖSTRÖM Did you know for instance that we run a small radio operation that Wed 18th - Thurs 19th: REMEMBERING OSCAR PETERSON - FEAT JAMES PEARSON & DAVE NEWTON makes a weekly show for broadcast on stations as far apart as Fri 20th - Sat 21st: IAN SHAW AND HIS TRIO / with special guest FABRIZIO BOSSO Toronto, Berlin and Belgium? well we do - it’s hosted by Ian Shaw, Sun 22ND LUNCH JAZZ: FRANK & ELLA performed by Todd Gordon and Tina May Sun 22nd: THE RONNIE SCOTT’S EXPLOSION made here on the premises and will also be on all British Airways Mon 23rd - Tues 24th: TILL BRÖNNER AND BAND flights in November featuring new . Wed 25th - Thurs 26th: TERRY REID Fri 27th - Sat 28th: REBIRTH And did you know that the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars are also “Guns for Sun 29 th LUNCH JAZZ: PEGGY, DUKE & BENNY - featuring Georgina Jackson & Pete Long Sun 29th: BEATS N PIECES Hire”, having played gigs this summer in Norwich, Fulham, Windsor, Mon 30th: and other glamour UK hotspots. And we are off to the seaside. In late OCTOBER September the band, with the aforementioned Ian Shaw, will be Tues 1st - Fri 4th: STACEY KENT playing two nights in St Ives in Cornwall as part of the Festival. Sat 5th: ROBIN JONES’ KING SALSA Sun 6th LUNCH JAZZ: KING CANDY & THE SUGAR PUSH Our Big Band in a Day programme, for kids, starts off again in SUN 6 th : RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA Presents... The Story So Far early October and will be part of the London Jazz festival on Mon 7th: CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT Sunday 24th November at the Barbican. If you have a teenager, or Tues 8th : BLINQ Wed 9th : YARON HERMAN QUARTET know one , who might enjoy the learning process go to the web Thurs 10th - Fri 11th : KENNY GARRETT QUINTET site and look up the details. Sat 12th : ED MOTTA Sun 13 th LUNCH JAZZ: SOPHISTICATED LADIES: TINA MAY & LEE GIBSON A word of apology regarding the building works all over the club. Horrid sing Peggy, Ella, Billie & More... Sun 13th & FRIENDS mess but we hope the massive Ronnie Scott image on the building Mon 14th - Tues 15th : DAVID MURRAY INFINITY QUARTET hoarding makes it a bit less blunt. Wed 16th - Sat 19th : WAYNE HENDERSON’S JAZZ CRUSADERS Sun 20th LUNCH JAZZ: TIPITINA Gig highlights?. are back, after last years triumphant Sun 20th : NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY Mon 21st - Sat 26th : THE MINGUS BIG BAND week they return in October for six of the best. Nights. And then Sun 27 th LUNCH JAZZ: JEFF HOOPER Sings & Sinatra there’s Crusader Wayne Henderson , Jose Feliciano , Kenny Garrett , Sun 27 th : THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSION Mon 28th - Tues 29th : CHRIS POTTER’S UNDERGROUND Christian Scott , new star Cecile Salvant McLorin ... every one a winner. Wed 30th - Thurs 31st : : DON’T CRY FOR NO HIPSTER

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SUN 1ST SEPT: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 - £40.00) RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA TUES 3RD - THURS 5TH SEPT: Presents… The Story So Far (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00) Led by award-winning saxophonist and band-leader Pete Long, the RSJO is SARAH JANE MORRIS / one of the UK’s finest Big Bands and features the cream of UK talent. This month featuring the music of Count Basie, , Woody Herman, ANTONIO FORCIONE , The Rat Pack and Benny Goodman. Revered, sensual singer- Sarah Jane Morris straddles rock, blues, jazz and soul with a goose-bump-raising four octave range that rumbles from the heels of her size eight shoes to the tips of her flame-red mane. Famed for her association with the Communards in the mid-80s, MON 2ND SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00 ) and infamous for a banned rendition of the classic Me and Mrs Jones, RUDRESH Sarah Jane Morris has always attracted as much attention for her politics as for her soul-driven, seismic voice. Ten solo albums later, pop stardom on MAHANTHAPPA’S the continent, and a diverse set of musical collaborations on record, film and stage, Morris continues to steer her unorthodox career to greater GAMAK heights. She appears here in a tantalising duo setting with sublime, virtuoso acoustic guitarist Antonio Forcione, whose powerful, rhythmic style allows feat. David him to ring every drop of emotion from his guitar. “Fuze” Fiuczynski, Francois Moutin & Dan Weiss RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA (sax), David “Fuze” Fiuczynski (gtr), Francois Moutin (bs), Dan Weiss (drs). Few musicians share the ability of saxophonist/ Mahanthappa to embody the expansive possibilities of his music with his culture. Time and again, he has eloquently displayed the capacity to absorb numerous styles and genres of music, combine them with the language of modern jazz, and emerge with a new form still recognizably jazz. What has materialized is a sound that fuses progressive jazz and South Indian classical music in a FRI 6TH - SAT 7TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £35.00 - £55.00 ) fluid and forward-looking form that reflects Mahanthappa’s own experience growing up a second-generation Indian-American. INCOGNITO

Legendary British jazz and acid-, led by Jean-Paul SUN 1ST JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) ‘Bluey’ Maunick, whose jazzy grooves, soulful vocals and funky GARY WILLIAMS horn riffs helped open the door for bands such as Jamiroquai and Top class crooner, Williams, performs Sinatra and beyond with a fine the Brand New Heavies. With over thirty years in the business band featuring pianist Barry Robinson, Joe Pettitt and drummer Incognito remain a powerful live act and a real club favourite! Neil Bullock. Sunday lunch available to order. facebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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SUN 8TH SEPT: (Doors 12.00pm & 6.30pm (Two Shows) / £20.00 - £35.00) BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND Chris Barber (tb), Bob Hunt (tb/tpt), Peter Rudeforth (tpt/fl.horn), Mike ‘Magic’ Henry (tpt/cornet), Richard Exall (cl/as/bs), Amy Roberts (cl/as/ts), Bert Brandsma (as/ts), Joe Farler (gtr/banjo), Jackie Flavelle (bs), Gregor Beck (drs).

Gospel, soul, pop and R&B singer who first rose to prominence singing with Tears For Fears before ringing to global stardom with her debut platinum selling album Circle Of One, which featured the smash hit Get Here. Adams appears here in support of her eighth album the soulful jazz influenced Let’s Stay Here.

SUN 15TH SEPT: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £28.50) MON 9TH - THURS 12TH SEPT: NATALIE (Doors 5.30pm & 9.30pm (Two Shows) / Early Show: £30.00 - £45.00 / Late Show: £40.00 - £55.00) WILLIAMS JOSE SOUL FAMILY FELICIANO

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 Jose Feliciano is recognised as the first Latin Artist to cross over into the and jazz. Blessed with a huge range, Williams moves effortlessly between English music market, opening the doors to others who now play an heart-rending ballads, funky originals and deft swing and she has been joined by guests ranging from Beth Rowley and Gwyneth Herbert to important part in the American music industry. Acclaimed by critics Roachford, and Omar. throughout the world he's been awarded over forty-five Gold and Platinum records; has won sixteen Grammy nominations, earning him six Grammy SUN 8TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £20.00 - £35.00) Awards and is in receipt of countless prestigious awards the world over. BIG CHRIS BARBER His many smash hits include a wonderful cover of Light My Fire, Che BAND Sara and the wonderful Christmas song, Feliz Navidad, but he is possibly Legendary trombonist Chris Barber celebrates 64 years in the business. best known in the UK for his version of California Dreamin’.

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MON 16TH - TUES 17TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00) MAGNUS ÖSTRÖM Superb drummer who has played with the likes of Bobo Stenson, Palle Danielsson and Pat Metheny but who is best know as a founder member of EST, the remarkably influential piano trio he formed with the much missed Esbjörn Svennson. He appears here tonight in support of his fine new album ‘Searching For Jupiter’, which features guitarist Andreas Hourdakis, bassist Thobias Gabrielson and pianist Daniel Karlsson and finds Öström exploring melodic prog-jazz. “the quartet very much pick up where E.S.T.’s now legendary collaboration with Pat Metheny left off with compelling results...” Jazzwise

WED 18TH - THURS 19TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 - £35.00) REMEMBERING OSCAR PETERSON FRI 13TH - SAT 14TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £40.00 - £60.00) PATTI AUSTIN - FEAT JAMES PEARSON & DAVE NEWTON

A very welcome return after last year’s sold out show for this classy jazz tinged soul and pop singer who made her professional debut at the age of five, but became a star in the late ‘70s with a run of superb albums for the CTI label. Collaborations with Tom Browne, James Pearson & Dave Newton (pno), Len Skeat and Tom Farmer (bs), George Benson, Quincy Jones and followed, and Colin Oxley (gtr), Matt Skelton (drs) . Austin continues to record marvellous sophisticated pop records The term ‘legend’ can be banded about rather too often in jazz circles, but while also exploring the work of such iconic figures as there is no danger of over-estimating the status of Oscar Peterson. Regarded and George Gershwin. by the jazz community as one of the most important, influential and revered pianists of all time. His technical dexterity and searching melodies can be SUN 15TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) heard on over two hundred recordings and earned him seven Grammy CELEBRATING THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET: Dave O’Higgins, awards, but more than this he was admired by jazz lovers the world over Jim Hart, Matt Ridley, Barry Green and Steve Brown throughout a career that lasted over sixty years. Pianists James Pearson and Saxophonist Dave O’Higgins leads this top quality tribute to the MJQ, with Dave Newton will be hosting the night on two pianos set in the traditional superb UK vibes hero Jim Hart, and fine pianist Barry Green stepping in for the way facing against each other with rhythm section accompaniment. late great Mike Garrick MBE who founded this tribute ensemble in recognition of one of his early major influences. Sunday Lunch available to order. facebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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FRI 20TH - SAT 21ST SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £25.00 - £45.00) IAN SHAW AND HIS TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUEST FABRIZIO BOSSO MON 23RD - TUES 24TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00) TILL BR ÖNNER AND BAND Chet Baker and -influenced trumpeter blessed with an effortless technique and a beautiful crystalline sound Ian Shaw (voc), Fabrizio Bosso (tpt), Barry Green (pno), - Brönner’s own recordings have found him exploring original material, Mick Hutton (bs), Dave Ohm (drs). ballads, soundtracks and even bossa nova. Wonderfully talented, BBC Award-winning vocalist Ian Shaw, returns to the club that played an enormous part in launching his jazz singing career twenty years ago (Ronnie Scott was a big Shaw fan and indeed put together a list of songs from his childhood years for an album “The Echo Of A Song”). Known for his eclectic and often daring choice of songs, these gigs will showcase brilliant and brand new arrangements of songs by the likes of , Lionel Bart, Joni WED 25TH - THURS 26TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm / £27.50 - £42.50) Mitchell and George Gershwin from Shaw’s next recording project, as well as playing songs from Shaw’s highly acclaimed 2012 release, “A Ghost In Every Bar TERRY REID - The Lyrics Of Fran Landesman”. Featuring Shaw’s UK trio of Barry Green, piano, Mick Hutton, bass and Dave Ohm, drum, these shows also feature Shaw’s special guest, firebrand virtuoso Italian trumpeter, Fabrizio Bosso, who wowed A very welcome return for iconic 60s UK soul the club earlier in the year alongside the legendary trombonist, Fred Wesley. legend who toured with the likes of and Cream, and whose impassioned delivery has seen him compared to the likes of Ben E King and Sam Cooke. Although business machinations ensured he never enjoyed the SUN 22 SEPT: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 - £40.00) stardom his talent warranted, Super Lungs THE RONNIE SCOTT’S remains a powerful performer and an iconic figure whose classic Rich Kid Blues has been BLUES EXPLOSION covered by Jack White. Co-led by pianist/vocalist Paddy Milner and explosive funk, blues and jazz guitarist Tony Remy (Incognito, Annie Lennox and Craig David), SUN 22ND JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) the electrifying Blues Explosion specialises in blues music from FRANK & ELLA performed by Chicago to the Delta, West Coast and British. Expect blues classics from , BB King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, , Todd Gordon and Tina May Albert King, , Howlin' Wolf, Robert Cray amongst others. Two of the UK’s finest singers, Scottish crooner Gordon and top-notch jazz singer May celebrate the music of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Sunday lunch available to order. facebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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SUN 29TH SEPT: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £30.00) BEATS N PIECES BIG BAND Ben Cottrell leader, Ben Watte, Sam Healey and Anthony Brown (sax), Tim Cox and Simon Lodge (tb), Paul Strachan (bs tb), Owen Bryce, FRI 27TH - SAT 28TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows) / £25.00 - £45.00) Graham South and Nick Walters (tpt), Patrick Hurley (keys), Anton Hunter REBIRTH (gtr), Harrison Wood (bs), Finlay Panter (drs), and Najia Bag (voc). Winners of the 2011 European Young Artists’ Jazz Award, 2012 BRASS BAND Ensemble of the Year nominees in the UK’s Parliamentary Jazz Awards, and recently nominated for Best UK Newcomer in the inaugural Jazz Philip Frazier (tuba), Keith Frazier (bass drums), Stafford Agee (tb), FM Awards, the Beats & Pieces Big Band are fast becoming one of the Vincent Broussard (sax), Derrick Tabb (snare drum), Chadrick Honore (tpt), country’s most talked about jazz groups. Led by composer and Gregory Veals (tb). conductor Ben Cottrell, its 14 members are drawn from some of the most exciting and in demand young musicians active in the UK today, all of whom met and began playing together whilst students in Grammy award winning, legendary Brass Band, Manchester. Their music draws on a wide range of influences from Loose Tubes to Radiohead and redefine the role of the big band for a formed in 1983 by the now infamous Frazier brothers, this band new generation. This diversity of musical backgrounds and reference has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter, to points is reflected in the activities of the musicians themselves - playing festivals and stages all over the world. Rebirth is committed members of the band are busy as full time jazzers, dubstep session to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time musicians, experimental free improv artists and members of classical incorporating modern music into their show. Their signature brand orchestras, amongst others. Prepare to be blown away! of heavy funk has not only won over several generations of music lovers, it has become the soundtrack to an entire city. In the wake SUN 29TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) of the sometimes-stringent competition amongst brass bands, PEGGY, DUKE & BENNY - FEATURING Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down, so bring your dancing shoes as the RBB GEORGINA JACKSON & PETE LONG Top class outfit featuring acclaimed singer/trumpeter Jackson and top notch bring the funky sound of New Orleans to Soho! multi-reedist Long (of the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra) explore the music of , Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman. Sunday lunch available to order. facebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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MON 30TH SEPT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri Only / £38.00 - £55.00) STACEY KENT

Stacey Kent (voc), with Jim Tomlinson (sax/fl) Graham Harvey (pno/elec MEMBERSHIP pno) Jeremy Brown (bs), Josh Morrison (drs).

Acclaimed Grammy-nominated singer, Stacey Kent, sings from the soul, telling her stories with faultless phrasing and a lucid, enchanting voice. Stacey will be returning to Ronnie Scott's to present her brand new album, ‘’ (Parlophone/Warner), due for release in September. Kent's repertoire and audience have expanded with every album. Her platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated ‘Breakfast On The Morning Tram’ (Blue Note/EMI 2007), was described in Jazz Times as a "marvellously inventive launching pad for this bold, brave new Kent”. Her new album places Kent's love for Brazilian music centre stage featuring Bossa Nova classics such as ‘How Insensitive’ and ‘This Happy Madness’, alongside originals by the songwriting team of Jim Tomlinson and , who composed the title track. Stacey’s band features Jim Tomlinson (sax) whose songwriting partnership with famed novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro, has formed the central plank in her recent albums. Stacey’s appearance at Ronnie Scott's Club is an annual homecoming not to be missed!

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PAGE 14 PAGE 15 THE PERFECT JAZZ GIFT! THE BENEFITS

PRIORITY NOTICE on artists appearing ahead of the general public Essential if you want tickets to the big acts - in the last year alone, several gigs Treat a jazz lover to membership to the sold out mainly or exclusively to members including Wynton Marsalis, , , , Al Jarreau, Stewart Copeland / Stanley Clarke and many more... best jazz club in the world (even if it’s not FREE & DISCOUNTED Entry Tickets yourself!). Membership opens up a whole 2 FREE tickets to a standard (£30x2) show plus 20% off all other tickets you book, including up to 3 guests! host of benefits and offers superb value. FREE ENTRY plus guests to our ‘Late Late Show’ every night* In fact, if all you were to do in 1 year was The late late show features live top UK jazz talent - Member plus 3 guests entry Monday - Thursday from 11pm, and Member plus 1 guest entry from 1am Fridays and Saturdays. Great if you’re a night owl! You might even be lucky enough to to use your 2 free tickets, book 2 regular catch a big name dropping by and joining in - recently these have included - Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, Michael Buble’s big band, Macy Gray and Wynton Marsalis! tables for 4, and come to 2 late shows FREE ENTRY plus guest to Ronnie’s Bar, with friends (we highly doubt you’ll use it our VIP bar above Ronnie Scott’s Member plus 1 guest entry. Take advantage of more free live music upstairs: we run separate events every night ranging from acoustic live jazz to this sparingly) you would have already cuban jazz, jazz/funk djs, indie bands, jive classes, poetry slams, soul/r&b bands, tap dancing, samba and more.

covered your membership fee! FREE Drinks Tastings and special previews... In the past year these have included complimentary monthly tastings from Taittinger champagne, Martin Millers gin, Bowmore whisky, a jazz film preview, a jazz photography lecture and a couple of quizzes!

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TUES 1ST - FRI 4TH OCT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri Only) / £38.00 - £55.00)

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY: STACEY KENT Post: Ronnie Scotts, 47 Frith St, London W1D4HT. (See Mon 30th Sept listing for details ) M Fax: 020 7437 5081 R Scan and email to: [email protected] O

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NB: Membership applications may take up to 10 days to process. O I Full name & Title: ...... T ...... Date: ...... SAT 5TH OCT:

A (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £25.00 - £45.00) Address ......

C ...... ROBIN JONES’ I ...... Zip/post code: ...... L KING SALSA Credit card type (MasterCard etc): ...... P Hard-hitting Latin Jazz from famed drummer/percussionist Robin Jones

P Card number: ...... and his crack troop of Latin jazz stylists, King Salsa” a 12-piece powerhouse Expiry date: ...... Start date (Switch only): ...... ensemble - perform at Ronnie’s for 2 shows. Jones, hailed as the godfather A Name on card: ...... of British Latin, has played with everyone from and Charlie Palmieri to Matt Bianco and Elton John. Security number (CCV) ...... (This is the last 3 digits found on the reverse of your card) .

Please tick if you would like us to auto-renew your membership every year with these details. Email address: ...... SUN 6TH OCT: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 - £40.00) Contact telephone number: ...... RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ Type of Membership: ...... e.g. renewal, gift, personal. If renewal please state previous ORCHESTRA PRESENTS… membership number: ...... The Story So Far Which artist(s) would you most like to see performing at Ronnie (see 1st Sept listing) Scott’s?: ...... SUN 6TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) ...... KING CANDY & THE SUGAR PUSH Top swing band featuring the talented vocalist and close-harmony ...... chanteuse Kate Mullins from The Puppini Sisters, and led by saxophonist, CLUB USE ONLY clarinetist and arranger Jon Shenoy. Sunday lunch available to order. Membership Number: ......

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TUES 8TH OCT: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00) BLINQ QUARTET (Brendan Reilly, Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw, Natalie Williams) feat. Gwilym Simcock A veritable jazz/soul vocal super-group and club favourite!! The pairing of two of the UK’s very finest jazz singers, Ian Shaw and Liane Caroll with top notch soul singers Brendan Reilly and Natalie Williams set the club alight last year, and these shows are sure to be amongst the season’s hottest tickets. Joining them for these very special shows is the award-winning, Mercury Prize nominated piano star Gwilym Simcock. MON 7TH OCT: (Doors 6pm / £20.00 - £35.00) CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT

Cécile McLorin Salvant (voc), Aaron Diehl (pno), Paul Sikivie (bs), Rodney Green (drs).

WED 9TH OCT: (Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 - £35.00) YARON HERMAN Still only 23, Singer Cecile McLorin Salvant has been hailed as ‘the next big thing’ in jazz. Drawing on the rich heritage of the great jazz singers QUARTET from Betty Carter to Bessie Smith, she brings a unique theatricality and rare authority to her performances that has had the NY jazz critics drooling, and seen her endorsed by none other than Wynton Marsalis who has invited her to tour with him. She performs unique Israeli-born, resident in France, serial award-winning pianist Yaron interpretations of unknown and scarcely recorded jazz and blues Herman has been staking a claim as one of the rising stars of World compositions, as well as performing original songs in French, her native jazz. A patient, resourceful pianist he has been compared to language, as well as in Spanish. “She has poise, elegance, soul, humour, and his bands share much of the same telepathic empathy as Evans sensuality, power, virtuosity, range, insight, intelligence, depth and legendary trios. Expect carefully re-crafted pop and jazz standards, grace. Yeah.” Says Wynton Marsalis! alongside powerful originals.

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SAT 12TH OCT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri Only) / £25.00 - £45.00) ED MOTTA Ed Motta (vocals), Paulo ALves (guitar), Matt Klein (piano), Ciro Cruz - (bass), Miguel Casais (drs).

Renowned Brasilian vocalist, composer and producer, influenced by whose own remarkable music draws on contemporary dance music as well as jazz and sophisticated MPB. Often compared to Stevie Wonder, we are thrilled to present this great performer for his club debut - highly recommended

THURS 10TH - FRI 11TH OCT: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri Only) / £25.00 - £42.50) KENNY GARRETT QUINTET

Kenny Garrett (sax), Vernell Brown (pno), Corcoran Holt (bs), SUN 13TH OCT: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £35.00) McClenty Hunter (drs), Rudy Bird (perc). MIKE LINDUP Stirring, muscular, alto and soprano saxophonist with a hard-biting sound, Kenny Garrett is widely recognised as one of the most talented saxophonists & FRIENDS of his generation, having recorded and worked with jazz legends including , Pat Metheny, Freddie Hubbard and McCoy Tyner. His own style is very much in the post-Coltrane vein, and a compelling live performer whose bands play with burning power and passion. Founder member of , pianist Mike Lindup, also enjoys a thriving SUN 13TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) solo career (a recent EP featured guitarist and SOPHISTICATED LADIES: TINA MAY & LEE Brazilian funksters Da Lata) and he appears here with a fine band featuring GIBSON SING PEGGY, ELLA, BILLIE & MORE… virtuoso guitarist Alex Hutchings, top groove bassist Yolanda Charles, and Jazz Divas Tina May and Lee Gibson present a fond celebration of the original Level 42 drummer . Expect original material and funky inspirational jazz singers of the American Song Book, including Peggy Lee, covers galore in what promises to be a very special evening. Sarah Vaughan, Ella, Billie Holiday and Mel Torme... With an all star trio, John Horler piano, Alec Dankworth bass and Trevor Tomkins drums. facebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

PAGE 22 PAGE 23 October (cont) SUN 20TH OCT: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £30.00) NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY MON 14TH - TUES 15TH OCT: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00) (See sun 15th Sept listing for details ) DAVID MURRAY INFINITY QUARTET

David Murray (sax), Thornton Hudson Jr (pno), Jaribu Shahid (bs), Nasheet Waits (drs).

A very welcome booking for the powerful, preaching saxophonist David Murray, whose formidable style embodies the entire history of jazz from Ellington to Coltrane and Ayler. A wonderful live performer he appears here performing material from his acclaimed album, ‘Be My Monster Love’.

MON 21ST - SAT 26TH OCT: WED 16TH - SAT 19TH OCT: (Two Shows per night)Doors 5.30pm & 9.30pm (Mon - Thurs), 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Fri - Sat) / £25.00 - £45.00) (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm THE MINGUS BIG BAND (Two Shows Fri Only) / £25.00 - £42.50) Trumpets: Tatum Greenblatt, Philip Harper and Alex Pope Norris Saxes: Wayne Escoffery, Craig Handy, Abraham Burton, Brandon Wright and Ronnie Cuber. : Clark Gayton, Luis Bonilla and Earl McIntyre WAYNE HENDERSON’S Rhythm Section: Tommy Campbell (drs), Boris Kozlov (bs, except 21st), JAZZ CRUSADERS Helen Sung (pno). Multi-instrumentalist producer/composer Wayne Henderson is one of After last year’s acclaimed sold-out run, a very welcome return to Ronnie’s contemporary jazz’s greatest stars. He enjoyed a series of world-wide for arguably the greatest big band of them all. There are few sounds in jazz hits including the worldwide smash ‘Street Life’, alongside his childhood as exciting as the rambunctious, hard-swinging 14 piece Mingus Big Band. buddies Wilton Felder, Joe Sample, and Nesbert “Stix” Hooper as the But then there have been few musicians and as dynamic and legendary Jazz Crusaders. By fusing elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, driven as the great late Charles Mingus who died in 1979. During his own rock, Latin, and gospel, an iridescent sound emerged with such impact lifetime the great composer often struggled to keep a big band together and that a musical revolution was unearthed. Celebrating over fifty years of although his small group recordings are amongst the greatest in jazz it was the Crusaders sound expect funky jazz, jazzy funk and soulful grooves a plenty as the great trombonist and his latest ace troop of musical stars always the voicings of the larger ensemble that Mingus wrote for. This then light up the Ronnie’s stage with the latest chapter of their crusade! is a unique chance to hear some of the most exciting music in jazz heard how the composer wanted. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, the Mingus Big Band performed Thursday nights from 1991 to 2004 at Fez under SUN 20TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) Time Cafe in . It maintained weekly residencies in the city from TIPITINA May 2004 until October 2008, when it began “Mingus Mondays” at Jazz Fun, spicy New Orleans sounds from rising stars TipiTina featuring Standard. Now Sue brings her peerless ensemble to London for twelve sultry singer Debbie Jones. Sunday Lunch available to order. shows in six nights in what will be some of the Autumn’s hottest tickets.

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SUN 27TH OCT: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 - £40.00 THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSION (See sun 22nd Sept listing for details )

MON 28TH - TUES 29TH OCT: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00) CHRIS WED 30TH - THURS 31ST OCT: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00) POTTER’S BEN SIDRAN: UNDERGROUND DON’T CRY FOR NO HIPSTER

A world-class soloist, accomplished composer and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Ben Sidran (voc/pno), Billy Peterson (bs), Down Beat called him “One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists Bob Rockwell (sax) Leo Sidran (drs). on the planet” while Jazz Times identified him as “a figure of international renown.” Jazz sax elder statesman Dave Liebman simply called him “one An acclaimed pianist, producer, singer and composer as well as radio and of the best musicians around,” a sentiment shared by the readers of Down US TV host, Sidran has recorded thirty-five solo albums, including the Beat in voting him second only to tenor sax great Sonny Rollins in the Grammy nominated Concert for Garcia Lorca. He is noted for his hip, cool magazine’s 2008 Readers Poll. Expect scalding contemporary jazz and style hat has seen him compared to the likes of Mose Allison or our very avant-funk from his exceptional Underground band featuring guitarist own , with whom he is close friends. He has produced Adam Rogers, bassist Fima Ephron and drummer Nate Smith. recordings for such noted artists as Van Morrison, , Michael Franks, Rickie Lee Jones, Mose Allison and (with whom he co- wrote the hit song “Space Cowboy”). He has also authored two books on SUN 27TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00) the subject of jazz, Black Talk, a cultural history of the music, and Talking JEFF HOOPER Jazz, a series of conversations with inspirational musicians. His latest SINGS TONY BENNETT & SINATRA works include the memoir, A Life in the Music and the groundbreaking text Premier big band singer who was for many years the featured vocalist with the There Was a Fire: Jews, Music and the American Dream, along with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. He appears here with the superbly swinging John recordings Dylan Different and the acclaimed Don’t Cry For No Hipster. Horler Trio. Sunday lunch available to order. facebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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FAQ

REGULAR SHOW TIMES STACEY KENT We are open until 3am Mon - Sat and 12 Midnight on Sundays) MONDAY TO THURSDAY 6PM DOORS OPEN 7.15 - 8PM SUPPORT ACT 8.30 - 10.30PM MAIN ACT (with an interval) The Changing Lights 11PM - LATE THE LATE LATE SHOW FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1ST HOUSE: DOORS OPEN 6PM 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: DOORS OPEN 10.30PM 11.15PM - 12.30AM: MAIN ACT 12.45AM: THE LATE LATE SHOW SUNDAY 6.30PM DOORS OPEN 8.00 - 10.30PM MAIN ACT (WITH AN INTERVAL) WHAT AND WHERE IS RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB?... We are one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world. We opened in 1959 and since that time and to this day have featured the most legendary and popular names in this genre. Since the club’s refurbishment in 2006 we remain London’s no.1 live jazz venue and have one of the most intimate and unique settings in London at 47 Frith Street, W1 WHEN IS THE CLUB OPEN?... 7 days a week! From Monday - Saturday from 6pm to 3am and Sundays until midnight. Bank holidays operate on Sunday opening hours. HOW DO I BOOK?... you can book tickets for you and your guests by going to ronniescotts.co.uk or calling 02074390747 CAN I EAT AT THE CLUB?... Great food is served throughout the evening. There is a light menu in addition to a late night menu - all these can be viewed on our website. DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER?... No, however we do have a membership scheme which entitles you to many privileges and discounts - visit ronniescotts.co.uk or tel: 0207 439 0747 for further info.

New album out now Live at Ronnie Scott’s 30th September to 4th October. On tour throughout the UK, see www.staceykent.com for details.

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On the first floor, above the main club is Ronnie’s Bar. It opens at 6pm every THE BACKBEAT SESSIONS: (Sept 19 / Oct 17 ) evening and is open most nights until 3am with bar, table service, fabulous “Live Jazz, Funk and Soul from top UK collective...” food and an award-winning cocktail list! Don’t forget to go to the bar’s social network at ronniesbar.co.uk to find out what’s on and receive updates. CIRCA 45: (Sept 26 / Oct 31 ) “Top live Jazz, Funk and Soul from the SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS Circa 45 crew and special guests.” Open 6pm every night, open most nights until 3am . EVERY FRIDAY MONDAYS (£5 from 7pm, £10 after 8pm) (Every Monday £7 all night ) VIVA LA REVOLUCION: ACOUSTIC JAZZ LOUNGE: (Every Monday ) “This Latin extravaganza is a wonderful evening, bringing the music of South America to Ronnie’s Bar. With a set from the TUESDAYS band and a . There’s drinking and dancing a plenty.” (Pricing varies, usually £6 - £7 on the door) EVERY SATURDAY TV NIGHTS: (Sept 3 / 17 & Oct 1 / 15 ) (FREE before 8pm, £10 after 8pm) “Bringing you the finest troubadours and musicians FUNKY NATION : from the current thriving indie and scenes.” A roster of top name DJs spinning the best in RUBY SINGS: (Sept 10 / 24 & Oct 22 / 29 ) jazz, funk, , house and boogie..” “A night dedicated to showcasing the talents of unsigned artists and musicians.” SUNDAYS (Price Varies, usually £7 on the door) EVERY WEDNESDAY ESPAÑA ON FIRE: (Sept 1 / Oct 6 ) (FREE before 8pm, £5 after, £8 from 11pm. M.U. members FREE entry) (+Pate De Fua early evening showcase Nov 4 only) “Get fired up with London’s hottest night of JAM: HOSTED BY ANDY DAVIES QUINTET inspired music and dancing.” The evening starts with a set from the Andy Davies Quintet THE JAZZ VERSE JUKEBOX: (Sept 8 / Oct 13 ) (9.30pm), then it becomes the most famous jam session in “Presenting the world of Jazz, poetry and spoken London... Free for Musicians, MU and Ronnie’s Members. word plus open mic for singers & poets.” RODA DE SAMBA: (Sept 15 / Oct 20 ) THURSDAYS Brazilian dance music, including free dance lesson. (Prices vary, usually £6 - £7 on the door ) THE LONDON TAP JAM: (Sept 22 / Oct 27 ) “Improvised tap jam comes to Ronnie’s. KAI’S “LIVE AND LET JIVE”: (Sept 5 / Oct 3 ) “Led by American songstress Kai Hoffman, this swingin’ ROY’S BIG SMOKE FAMILY: (Sept 29 ) retro band turn this into one of the best nights in London.” Top UK act performing New Orleans-style music, £8 on the door.

BALADINHA BRASILEIRA: (Sept 12 / Oct 10 ) (£8 adv, £10 on the door) see website for club night dates. “A roster of live bands playing bossa novas and beach sambas.” Full details at soundsodobrazil.com & ronniescotts.co.uk ronniescotts.co.uk facebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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