Jazz, Blues & Funk Listings
Thurs 1 Dec
NICOLAS MEIER
Multi-award winning Swiss guitarist Nicolas Meier is one of the rising stars of the UK jazz scene. He draws on a multitude of influences, Jazz, Flamenco, Latin and middle-eastern music. The quartet tonight features James Pearson on piano, Demi Garcia on percussion and Pat Bettison on harmonica and bass.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 2 Dec
ERNESTO SIMPSON & HIS ‘LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION’
Featuring Brandon Allen-sax; Quentin Collins-trumpet Ernesto Simpson is a Cuban drummer & percussionist whose exciting musical career has taken him around the world, playing Afro-Caribbean and South-American music, Jazz, Funk, Pop and R&B. Simpson has established himself as a World Class player of enormous talent and experience.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm -1.30 am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 2 Dec
THE BEAT
With special guest- Live at The Grand (Only London show in 2011).
Venue: St. John’s Hill, Clapham, London, SW11.
Time: Door 7pm
Adm: £20
Sat 3 Dec
DAVE O’HIGGINS
Undoubtedly one of this country’s finest modern jazz sax players music is a mixture of jazz standards and great originals, powerful yet always lyrical and accessible. The line-up is great too, featuring world-class players Tom Cawley on piano, Geoff Gascoyne on bass and Matt Home on drums.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 4 Dec
JAZZ FM SPEAKEASY SUNDAY
With Dom James and his Dixie Ticklers.Jazz FM’s Speakeasy Sunday in association with Four Roses bourbon presents the Dixie Ticklers are one of the UK’s most respected acoustic bands.
Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED.
Time: Doors 7pm, Perf 8pm-10pm
Adm: £8
Info: 0208 835 7070
Mon 5 Dec
PETER IND
Bass player Peter Ind’s playing is universally admired and respected throughout the International Jazz scene. He’s one of the most charismatic musicians on the scene today. Also featured tonight are rising stars of the UK jazz scene, guitarist David Preston and Mercury prize nominee, pianist Kit Downes.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Tues 6 Dec
DAN REINSTEIN
American born but British educated even while a medical undergraduate he was an impressive player.Also featured tonight will be the fluent and impressive trumpet of Shanti Paul Jayasinha and the excellent piano playing of Tim Lapthorn. DILL KATZ is appearing later with his regular quartet. The gig also features guitar player Leon Stenning.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 7.30pm-10pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Thurs 8 Dec
NEIL ANGILLEY
A brilliant pianist, equally at home playing Jazz, Latin or Classical Angilley has worked with the acid jazz percussionist Snowboy and violin virtuoso Vanessa Mae. A great Latin/Brazilian player his remarkable playing is enormously respected throughout the scene. Also featured tonight will be his storming rhythm section of Davide Giovaninni on drums/timbales/vocals and Davide Mantovani on bass.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm -11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 9 Dec
MANTECA
Featuring Martha Acosta. This seven-piece salsa band, formed by famed Colombian singer Acosta is best known for her work with her all woman Latin band “Candela” and Roberto Pla’s ‘Latin Ensemble’. She drives the band along with her searing Latin vocals and powerhouse personality, supported by some of the finest Latin musicians on the scene, including Don Fiora (bass), Satin Singh (percussion) and Paul Jayasinha (trumpet).
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sat 10 Dec
MATT WATES SEXTET.
Matt is a lovely, melodic, alto saxophonist who impressive technique and liquid sound are testament to a fine talent. His writing is also superlative and this great six piece band, boasting a 3 horn front line, is quite brilliant.. Also playing: saxophonist Steve Main, UK trumpet star Martin Shaw and highly regarded pianist Leon Greening.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1:30am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 11 Dec
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME SPECIAL
Sunday afternoon gospel brunch Xmas party with the ‘606 gospel group’ and special guests “soul sanctuary”. Under the choral direction of Tracey Campbell. Sharing festivities today will be the 12 voice choir ‘Soul Sanctuary’ under the impressive leadership of their Director, Marie Benton.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 11 Dec
Ian Shaw AND FRIENDS
One of Europe’s great male jazz vocalists Ian Shaw is a huge talent with the most engaging personality and an ability to make every song his own. Ian is planning to invite a number of Special Guests along to celebrate the upcoming festivities with him.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Mon 12 Dec
24 PESOS
One of the most exciting bands on the blues scene today. With catchy original songs that feature saw-tooth Dobro guitars, searing harmonicas, a funky old school rhythm section and a greasy Hammond B3, the band’s sound is eclectic and infectious.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Tues 13 Dec
TRIO MANOUCHE
With special guests Martin Winning-clarinet, Ducato Pietrowski-gtr. Founded by guitarist Simon Harris, Trio Manouche are a world-class gypsy jazz ensemble who perform a mix of traditional classic “swing” tunes and up-beat “quirky” originals. Think Uruguay but blending Candombe, with jazz and funk.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 7.30pm-10pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Wed 14 Dec
KAI HOFFMAN
Hoffman is appearing with her great quartet tonight, so you can expect hot, swinging tunes from the golden age of 1950s Las Vegas, fiery Latin numbers, witty repartee and plenty of her trademark vintage style. She is accompanied by a brilliant, swinging rhythm section featuring Gunther Kurmayer-piano, Geoff Gascoyne-bass and Sebastian de Krom–drums.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 16 Dec
JEREMY STACEY
A powerful and highly impressive drummer, who is equally at home playing pop, rock, funk or straight ahead jazz, Tracey’s credentials are vast, he has worked with Robbie Williams, Joe Cocker, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Waterboys, Aztec Camera, Jason Rebello, Amy Winehouse, Roachford, Beverly Knight, Eurythmics (w/Stevie Wonder), Tori Amos and Tina Turner. Tonight’s gig features Pino Palladino (The Who, Paul Simon) and Jim Watson (Guy Barker, Hamish Stuart).
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sat 17 Dec
TRUDY KERR BAND
Featuring Tom Cawley-piano and Special Guest Ed Jones-sax. Kerris renowned as one of the UK’s top jazz vocalists, regularly selling out shows at prestigious venues and festivals around Europe and her native Australia. Kerr has moved to the front rank of UK singers.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 18 Dec
JAZZ FM SPEAKEASY SUNDAY WITH THE COALMINERS
The Coalminers are only band to fully dedicate themselves to the New Orleans Soul and Funk sound in the UK. The band has performed on tour with the legendary drummer from ‘The Meters’ Zigaboo Modeliste and has worked with international blues and funk artists who require a band when playing in Europe.
Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED.
Time: Doors 7pm, Perf 8pm-10.30pm
Adm: £8
Info: 0208 835 7070
Mon 19 Dec
PAUL STACEY BAND
A powerful performer in the Rock/Blues idiom, 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, The Black Crowes and the Finn Brothers. This high energy Rock/blues band also features the searing vocals of John Hogg and the fiery drumming of Jeremy Stacey (Noel Gallagher).
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Wed 21 Dec
JOE STILGOE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Stilgoe is a highly talented singer/pianist who is currently attracting a lot of attention on the UK music scene. Although still in his 20’s he is a highly experienced musician. His recent work in New York was met with universal praise. A sophisticated, swinging, gig.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Thurs 22 Dec
THE TOMMY BLAIZE BAND
Liverpudlian Tommy Blaize is a fantastic singer/keyboardist who is widely admired and respected throughout the music “business” and is considered one of the most in-demand session singers on the scene. The band features fellow “Strictly” band members Dave Arch-piano, Trevor Barry-bass, Andy Caine-guitar/vocals, Paul Dunne-guitar and Ian Thomas-drums playing a selection of classic “Groove” and R&B standards with possibly the odd Jazz tune thrown in for good measure.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 23 Dec
606 Club Xmas Jam
With a six piece jazz/latin group ‘Samara’ featuring Katie Leone. The band consist of: pianist, Neil Angilley, Dill Katz, the bass player, percussionist, Dawson Miller. The music is an infectious blend of Brazilian Samba, jazz/latin and Soul. Get ready to enjoy cracking Latin-jazz quintet led by 606 proprietor Steve Rubie on flute and alto saxophone.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sat 31 Dec
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
With Samara and featuring special guest vocalist: Imaani, a terrific singer in the Soul/R&B tradition; Mornington Lockett & Tim Whitehead-saxes, plus The Polly Gibbons Trio. With a collective of NINE World Class musicians performing an infectious blend of R&B/Latin and Jazz for dancing – and our wonderful Chef JP’s exclusive NYE 606 Club menu – this is guaranteed to be a spectacular night!
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8pm-2.am
Adm: £120
Info: 0207 352 5953.
JANUARY 2012
Mon 2 Jan
LIANE CARROLL
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. 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.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30-11pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 8 Jan 2011
TRUDY KERR QUARTET
A fabulous evening of classic jazz standards as well as lesser known gems, some swinging vocalese and new original compositions from Geoff and Trudy’s forthcoming album. With Tom Cawley – Piano, Geoff Gascoyne – Bass, Sebastiaan De Krom – Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.
Sun 15 Jan
KAREN SHARP QUARTET
Stacey Kent has twice won the tenor saxophone category in the British Jazz Awards, but she is equally at home playing the baritone sax. With Nikki Iles – Piano, Arnie Somogyi – Bass, Clark Tracey on Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.
Sun 22 Jan
BEBOP REPERTORY QUINTET
Band leader par excellence, Pete Long showcases material composed by pianists from the bebop era, including Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk et al. Pete brings with him the cream of British jazz this evening. In the pocket jazz! Pete Long – Alto, Mark Armstrong – Trumpet, James Pearson – Piano, Dave Chamberlain – Bass, Clark Tracey on Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.
Sun 29 Jan
MATT WATES SEXTET
Jazz should be fun to listen to as well as to perform. This is quite simply the best British band in years. With Matt Wates – Alto, Martin Shaw – Trumpet, Steve Main – Tenor, Leon Greening – Piano, Malcolm Creese – Bass, Matt Home on Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.