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Double shows, now there’s a discussion subject. In NYC all the jazz clubs do doubleshows every night of the week,which means they turn the house. We only do this at weekends,preferring a more leisurely approach to the mid week and to allowtime for the support slots. Whilst we run separate Late Late showsat 11 pm each week night we do let the existing customers stay onif they want to so there’s no clearing the room. However in ourongoing ambition to attract all the major jazz stars to the club,especially the ones we can’t really afford, we sometimes have tochange things, so when the opportunity comes along to have sayCassandra Wilson or say Wynton Marsalis performing, as we havein July, we have to do what it takes to make it work. And that meansdoubles all round.

What we do have planned for all of you who can’t get into theWynton shows (22 to 24 July) is a webcast. We will be utilising ourhigh spec cameras and in- house edit suite (facility all available forhire by the way) to send one of the shows live and direct off aroundthe world via Ronniescotts.co.uk. Check the website and the mailouts for details of which exact show we will broadcast. We are ratherexcited about the plan, which will be a first for the club.

July and August are choc full of talent, from the amazing Brazilianbig band SpokFrevo, and the drummer Chris Dave with his 6 snaredrums, to vocalese legend Jon Hendricks, Jazz ingénues GoGoPenguin and the scary genius that is Ginger Baker. It is one of themost varied line ups we have put together for some time. Highlight?It’s a toss up between Jon Hendricks’ sailor’s hat and HermetoPascoal’s sewing machine.

Simon Cooke MD, Ronnie Scott’s

GIGS AT A GLANCE

JULYMon 1st - Tues 2nd: SPOKFREVO ORQUESTRAWed 3rd: JON BATISTE AND STAY HUMANThurs 4th - Fri 5th: DIANE SCHUUR (Early Shows Only)Thurs 4th - Fri 5th: LATE LATE SHOW SPECIAL

CHRIS DAVE AND THE DRUMHEDZ (Late Shows Only)Sat 6th: OLETA ADAMSSun 7th LUNCH JAZZ: DARYL SHERMAN

“The Songs of Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter”Sun 7th: RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Presents... The Story So FarMon 8th - Thurs 11th: CASSANDRA WILSONFri 12th - Sat 13th: ROBERTO FONSECASun 14th LUNCH JAZZ: NATE NAJAR plays Charlie Byrd “Jazz Samba and More”Mon 15th - Tues 16th: TRIBAL TECHWed 17th - Fri 19th: HERMETO PASOALSat 20th: CALLUM AU BIG BAND

Plays West Side Story and More....Sun 21ST LUNCH JAZZ: THE BATEMAN BROTHERS JAZZ BAND

Feat MAGGIE REEDAY “Now You Has Jazz”Sun 21st: NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILYMon 22nd - Wed 24th: WYNTON MARSALIS QUINTETThurs 25th - Sat 27th: LEE RITENOUR / DAVE GRUSIN & FRIENDSSun 28th LUNCH JAZZ: PETER IND & FRIENDS “Celebrating Peter Ind’s 85th Birthday”Sun 28th: THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSIONMon 29th - Tues 30th: PHAROAH SANDERSWed 31st: JIMMY COBB, GRANT GREEN JNR, PEE WEE ELLIS

& IKE STUBBLEFIELD QUARTET

AUGUSTThurs 1st - Sat 3rd: JIMMY COBB, GRANT GREEN JNR, PEE WEE ELLIS

& IKE STUBBLEFIELD QUARTETSun 4th LUNCH JAZZ: TJ JOHNSON & HIS BANDSUN 4th: RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Presents... The Story So Far + The Music of Count BasieMon 5th - Thurs 8th: JON HENDRICKSFri 9th - Sat 10th: INCOGNITO Sun 11th LUNCH JAZZ: JIVIN’ MISS DAISYSun 11th MARY COUGHLANMon 12th - Tues 13th: JOÃO BOSCOWed 14th - Sat 17th: BOOKER T JONESSun 18th LUNCH JAZZ: IAIN MCKENZIE & SWING CITYSun 18th: NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILYMon 19th - Wed 21st: GOLDEN STRIKER TRIO: Ron Carter, Donald Vega, Russell MaloneThurs 22nd: DOUBLE BILL: GOGO PENGUIN + ROLLER TRIOFri 23rd - Sat 24th: TANIA MARIA TRIOSun 25th LUNCH JAZZ: BLUE HARLEMSun 25th: THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSIONMon 26th - Tues 27th: GINGER BAKER’S JAZZ CONFUSIONWed 28th - Sat 31st: JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET

(Feat Nick Smart’s Horns and Vocalist Yvonne Yanney)

Booking: ronniescotts.co.uk Tel: 02074390747 Contact: [email protected] Scott’s: 47 Frith Street, London, W1D 4HT

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July Artists

MON 1ST - TUES 2ND JULY: (Doors 6.00pm) / £25.00 - £40.00)

SPOKFREVOORQUESTRA

Presenting a Brazilian big band sensation. Fronted by musical director/saxophonist Maestro Spok, this 17-musician outfit-saxophone, trumpet,trombone, rhythm sections, bass, and guitar-draws inspiration fromfrevo, a vibrant music of elaborate arrangements and deep roots. TheSpokFrevo Orquestra consistently pushes musical boundaries bytexturing Brazilian tradition with complex jazz improvisation, reinventingtradition without subverting it as Recife's most amazing big band beatstime to the rhythm of the carnivals of North-East Brazil.

WED 3RD JULY: (Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 - £35.00)

JON BATISTE AND

STAY HUMAN

Jon Batiste (pno), Eddie Barbash (sax/voc), Barry Stephenson (bs),Joseph Saylor (drs/perc), Ibanda Ruhumbika (tuba, tb).

Jon Batiste is considered by many to be one of the most exciting andprogressive new talents on the scene today. A “Movado Future Legend”award recipient, and a “Steinway Performing Artist”, Jon has performedin innumerable prestigious events and venues across the world and waslast seen at Ronnies as a member of Wynton Marsalis band and heappears here with is own highly acclaimed group Staying Human.

THURS 4TH - FRI 5TH JULY: (Doors 6.00pm (Early Show Only) / £25.00 - £40.00)

DIANE SCHUURDiane Schuur (pno, voc), Ben Wolfe (bs), Sebastiaan de Krom (drs),Julian Siegel (sax), TBA (gtr).

Grammy Award-Winning vocalist Diane Schuur has earned respect andgarnered praise from such legendary musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, CountBasie and B.B. King. Known for her three-and-a-half octave vocal range,vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtimedisciple of Dinah Washington and the other legendary jazz singers of the‘40s and ‘50s, Schuur who was mentored by the great Stan Getz, has builta stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents’ generation,but also the pop music of her own youth during the late 1950s and ‘60s.

THURS 4TH - FRI 5TH JULY / LATE LATE SHOW SPECIAL:(Doors 10.30pm / £17.50 - £25.00 Seating and standing areas available

on first come first served basis.)

CHRIS DAVE AND THE DRUMHEDZ

“Chris Dave is probably the most dangerous drummer alive. He istotally reinventing just what you can do with drums.” - ?uestlove

One of the most revered and in demand musicians of hisgeneration, Chris Dave’s eccentric approach to the drum set andhis ability to adapt to any musical setting, whether jazz, hip-hop orR&B, has put him in a category of his own. He first came to the jazzaudiences attention as part of Robert Glasper’s trio and it hisformidable ability to draw on jazz, funk, hip-hop and even gospelmusic that makes him such an extra-ordinary drummer and hasseen him perform with a who’s who of modern music fromD’Angelo and Lupe Fiasco to Wynton Marsalis and Beyonce.

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SAT 6TH JULY:(Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £40.00 - £60.00)

OLETA ADAMS

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

SUN 7TH JULY: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA Presents… The Story So FarLed by award-winning saxophonist and band-leader Pete Long, the RSJO isone of the UK's finest Big Bands and features the cream of UK talent. Thismonth featuring the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman,Stan Kenton, The Rat Pack and Benny Goodman.

July (cont)

MON 8TH - THURS 11TH JULY: (Doors 5.30pm & 9.30pm (Two Shows) / £35.00 - £50.00)

CASSANDRAWILSON

Cassandra Wilson (voc), Brandon Ross (gtr), Lonnie Plaxico (bs),Gregoire Maret (harp), Jon Cowherd (pno), John Davis (drs).

We welcome another of the greatest living jazz singers, theincomparable Cassandra Wilson. Well known for her blues, soul, popcovers, and jazz standards, her smoky alto bends almost everything toits will. Wilson's phrasing is utterly unique, as original as any hornplayer's or pianist's music and she is a devastating live performer whobrings a sense of total engagement to everything she sings. Theseunique small club shows are quite simply unmissable and Wilsonappears with a superb band

SUN 7TH JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £15.00 - £18.00)

DARYL SHERMAN - “The Songs ofJohnny Mercer and Cole Porter”Classy jazz and cabaret singer from New York. Sunday lunch available to order.

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FRI 12TH - SAT 13TH JULY: (Doors 6pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £35.00 - £55.00)

ROBERTO FONSECASEXTET

Roberto Fonseca (pno/key/voc), Joel Hierrezuelo (perc/coros), JorgeChicoy (gtr), Ramsés Rodríguez (drs), Yandy Martínez (ds), SekuoKouyate (kora).

One of the most extraordinary, charismatic young pianists, composersand band leaders to explode from Cuba in recent times. He wowedaudiences as a member of Buena Vista Social Club, co-produced IbrahimFerrer’s last album with Nick Gold, and his debut album Zamazu wasreleased to global acclaim. An explosive pianist, Fonseca’s dazzling musicdraws on the traditions of Cuban music but he brings the lyricism ofHerbie Hancock and the drive of McCoy Tyner to his music as well as anunparalleled gift for melody.

July (cont)

MON 15TH - TUES 16TH JULY: (Doors 6.00pm / £30.00 - £45.00)

TRIBAL TECHORIGINAL LINEUP!

Scott Henderson (gtr), Gary Willis (bs), Kirk Covington (drs), ScottKinsey (keys).

It doesn’t matter if you call it jazz-rock, jazz-fusion or as the bandthemselves prefer fusion-progressive the fact is that no one explores thespace between jazz and rock with the fearsome, virtuoso panache ofTribal Tech the powerhouse unit formed in 1984 by guitarist ScottHenderson and bassist Gary Willis. Recently re-united after time off forsolo projects expect powerful, rocking jazz-fusion of the highest orderfrom a band of poll-winning superstar virtuosos and appearing here insupport of new album X.


NATE NAJAR Plays Charlie Byrd“Jazz Samba and More” Classy American jazz guitarist explores the legacy of bossa nova pioneerCharlie Byrd with a fine band including Jim Tomlinson and singer Trudy Kerr.Sunday lunch available to order.

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WED 17TH - FRI 19TH JULY: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri Only) / £35.00 - £55.00)

HERMETO PASCOAL“Hermeto Pascoal is one of the great originals of Brazilian music (…).The best way to appreciate him is as a complete individual, makingmusic of breath-taking quality and quantity.” - The Guardian

Hermeto Pascoal (multi-instruments incl. acc/fl/skeleton/cup of water,Aline Morena (gtr/voc), �Fabio da Silva Pascoal (perc), Vinicius Assumpcao Dorin (fl, sax), Andre Pereira Marques (pno),�Ltibere Zwarg (bs/perc), Marcio Villa Bahia (drs, perc).

Hermeto Pascoal, charismatic composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalistand musical visionary makes a rare club appearance playing his uniquelyintoxicating blend of jazz, rock and Brazilian music. Described by MilesDavis as “one of the most important musicians on the planet” andnicknamed the ‘Sorcerer’, he is a unique musician and composer whosework has been a profound influence on British jazz musicians. He is aslikely to produce a piece for kitchen utensils as to improvise solos onkeyboard or flute - or be found leading his long established, infectiouslyswinging Brazilian band through his fiendish, brilliant always originalmusic. A true one-off these rare intimate shows are unmissable.

SAT 20TH JULY: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £25.00 - £45.00)

CALLUM AU BIG BAND PLAYSWEST SIDE STORY AND MORE… Led by trombonist and composer/arranger Callum Au, this jazz ensemblefeatures some of the hottest young jazz soloists and composers on theBritish scene. This concert features the London premiere of Callum's newWest Side Story suite, a work in six movements based on the music fromLeonard Bernstein's famous show. The suite features guest vocalist EmmaSmith and a male singer Iain McKenzie.

SUN 21ST JULY: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £30.00)

NATALIE WILLIAMSSOUL FAMILY

Hosted by charismatic singer Williams, Soul Family Sunday is a monthlyevent presenting a host of top-notch guests from the world of UK R&B, souland jazz. Blessed with a huge range, Williams moves effortlessly betweenheart-rending ballads, funky originals and deft swing and she has beenjoined by guests ranging from Beth Rowley and Gwyneth Herbert toRoachford, Jamie Cullum and Omar.

July (cont)

SUN 21ST JAZZ LUNCH: (12 Noon - 4pm / £12.00 - £15.00)

THE BATEMAN BROTHERS JAZZ BANDfeat MAGGIE REEDAY “Now You Has Jazz” A tribute to Louis Armstrong led by trumpet and trombone playing brothers Alan andIan Bateman and featuring fine singer Reeday. Sunday lunch is available to order.

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July (cont)

THURS 25TH - SAT 27TH JULY:(Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri & Sat Only) /

£35.00 - £50.00)

LEE RITENOUR /DAVE GRUSIN

& FriendsLee Ritenour (gtr), Dave Grusin (keys),

Melvin Davis or Tom Kennedy (bs), Chris Coleman (drs).

World-class, poll-winning, Wes Montgomery influenced jazz andfusion guitarist. Nicknamed Mr Fingers, with a career stretching backto the mid-70s who has explored jazz, classical, fusion, Brazilian,blues and instrumental pop music, picking up 19 Grammy Awardnominations along the way. Joined here by his longtime friend andcollaborator Dave Grusin on keys, bassist Melvin Davis (or TomKennedy) and drummer Chris Coleman. Expect classy, sophisticatedcontemporary music of the highest order.

SUN 28TH JULY: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 - £35.00)

THE RONNIE SCOTT’SBLUES EXPLOSIONCo-led by pianist/vocalist Paddy Milner and explosive funk, blues and jazzguitarist Tony Remy (Incognito, Annie Lennox and Craig David), theelectrifying Blues Explosion specialises in blues music from Chicago to theDelta, West Coast and British. Expect blues classics from Eric Clapton, BBKing, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Peter Green,Howlin' Wolf, Robert Cray amongst others.

MON 22ND - WED 24TH JULY: (Doors 5.30pm & 9.30pm (Two Shows) / SOLD OUT)

WYNTON MARSALIS QUINTETWynton Marsalis (tpt), Walter Blanding (sax/clt), Dan Nimmer (pno),Carlos Henriquez (bs), Ali Jackson (drs).

Ronnie Scott’s are absolutely delighted to welcome the phenomenalWynton Marsalis back to the club for these exclusive intimate shows.Marsalis is an internationally acclaimed musician, composer,bandleader, educator and a leading advocate of American culture.He has had an enormous impact on jazz over the last 40 years,being one of the first artists to perform and compose across the fulljazz spectrum from its New Orleans roots to bebop to modern jazz.By creating and performing an expansive range of brilliant newmusic for quartets to big bands, chamber music ensembles tosymphony orchestras, tap dance to ballet, Marsalis has expandedthe vocabulary for jazz and created a vital body of work that placeshim among the world’s finest musicians and composers.

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MON 29TH - TUES 30TH JULY: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

PHAROAHSANDERS

Pharoah Sanders (ten sax), William Henderson (pno), Oli Hayhurst (bs), Gene Calderazzo (drs).

Legendary Grammy award-winning saxophonist who made his nameas a member of John Coltrane’s mid-60s bands and is noted for hisoverblowing, harmonic, and multiphonic techniques on thesaxophone, as well as his Coltrane-inspired ‘sheets of sound’. A keyfigure in the ‘60s avant-garde, Sanders’ post-Coltrane recordingshave explored more spiritual sounds and his anthemic ‘You’ve Got ToHave Freedom’ is a jazz-dance classic.

July (cont)

M E M B E R S H I P


PETER IND & FRIENDS“Celebrating Peter Ind’s 85th birthday” Legendary British bass player celebrates in fine style with guests includingLiane Carroll, Ian Shaw, Peter King and fellow bassist Gary Crosby. Sundaylunch available to order.

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July (cont) / August

WED 31ST JULY - SAT 3RD AUG:(Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri & Sat Only / £25.00 - £45.00)

JIMMY COBB, GRANT GREEN JNR,

PEE WEE ELLIS & IKE STUBBLEFIELD QUARTET

Groovy soul-jazz from an exemplary quartet, featuring legendary ex

Miles Davis and Sarah Vaughan drummer Cobb, Wes Montgomery

styled soul-jazz-groove guitarist Green Jnr (son of the great Grant

Green), soulful saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis (the MD of James Browns

greatest ever band) and Hammond B-3 maestro Stubblefield. Expect

down home soul-jazz in the classic Blue Note tradition!


TJ JOHNSON & HIS BANDNew Orleans style musical gumbo and mardi-gras , drawing on jazz, Blues andswing and influenced by Ray Charles and Dr John. With Piano / Vocals - TJJohnson, Tenor Sax - Al Nicholls, Double Bass - Jay Darwish, Guitar / Banjo- Tony Pitt, Drums - Matt Skelton, Sunday Lunch available to order.

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SUN 4TH AUG: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 -£40.00)

RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA Presents… The Story So Far+ The Music of Count Basie(See July 7th listing, also tonight a special segment of the programme willsee performances of some of the great Count Basie’s Big Band compositions...)

FRI 9TH - SAT 10TH AUG: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows / £35.00 - £55.00)

INCOGNITO

Legendary British jazz funk and acid-jazz band, led by Jean-Paul'Bluey' Maunick, whose jazzy grooves, soulful vocals and funky hornriffs helped open the door for bands such as Jamiroquai and theBrand New Heavies. With over thirty years in the business Incognitoremain a formidable live act and a real club favourite!

August (Cont)

MON 5TH - THURS 8TH AUG: (Doors 6pm / £35.00 - £50.00)

JONHENDRICKS

Ronnie Scott’s has the pleasure in welcoming the genius in vocalese andimprovisation and true innovator for this spectacular four night residency -Mr Jon Hendricks. Offering a very different take on the art of jazz singing,Hendricks is credited with the invention of vocalese, a technique wherein thesinger puts words to the instrumental lines of already existing songs thatoften results in a hugely impressive display of vocal control and dexterity.

Also regarded as one of the finest scat singers in jazz history, Hendrickscomposed the lyrics for Georgie Fame’s smash hit Yeh Yeh lyricalarrangements for the album Vocalese by jazz vocal group ManhattanTransfer, which went on to win 7 Grammy Awards, including one forhimself as ‘Best Singer’. Perhaps more important however, is the factthat he is still regarded, at the age of 91, as one of the finest, mostinfluential and most innovate singers ever in jazz, or indeed any othertype of music - his appearance at Ronnie Scott’s is an unmissableopportunity to witness a master in action

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SUN 11TH AUG: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 -£35.00)

MARY COUGHLANMary Coughlan (voc), James Delaney (pno), Daniel Bodwell (bs), Ciaran Wilde (sax/clar).

Sublime, Galway born torch singer Mary Coughlan is one of Ireland’s mostwell-known singers. Her first album, Tired and Emotional sold 100,000copies in Ireland alone and its successor, Under the Influence, confirmedCoughlan as a singer capable of making every song she sings her own. Onthis, her “Best Of” tour, one of just eleven UK dates celebrating 25 years inthe business, Mary draws on and inspired by her own battles with addictionand abuse and interspersed with witty anecdotes and black humour.

August (cont)

MON 12TH - TUES 13TH AUG: (Doors 6pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

JOÃO BOSCOJoão Bosco (gtr/voc), Ricardo Silveira (gtr), João Baptista (bs),

Kiko Freitas (drs), Armando Marçal (perc).

João Bosco is one of Brazil’s most compelling singer-songwriters. With hismusic rooted in Brazil's classic samba and bossa nova traditions, hecombines rock, jazz and other ethnic styles in an eclectic brew that is asinventive and challenging as is he. With his career rise coinciding withBrazil's military dictatorship (1964-1985) his work was frequently censoredand in 1977 he wrote his most personal protest song, "O Bebaido e aEquilibrista" (The Drunkard and the Tightrope Walker), which became thetheme song of Amnesty International. As an artist that rarely leaves Brazilfor extended periods but known as a dynamic performer, it is thereforewith great pride that Ronnie Scott’s welcomes his club debut in a specialshow that celebrates 40 years as a performer.

SUN 18TH AUG: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £30.00)

NATALIE WILLIAMSSOUL FAMILY

(see 21st July listing)


JIVIN’ MISS DAISYLed by first-call double-bassist Simon Thorpe and featuring the vocals of AnjaliPerin, this medium-sized ensemble performs like a ‘little big band’ evoking EllaFitzgerald and the classic hits of the Swing Era. Sunday lunch available to order.

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August (cont)

WED 14TH - SAT 17TH AUG:(Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (2 Shows Fri & Sat Only) / £45.00 - £65.00)

BOOKER T JONES

Booker T Jones (org, gtr, voc), Darian Gray (drs, voc), Melvin Brannon Jr (bs, voc), Vernon Black (gtr, voc).

A very welcome return after last year’s amazing sold out shows forBooker T Jones (of Booker T and the MGs fame). It is now over 50 yearssince, Green Onions, the 12-bar blues with a rippling Hammond Organline was recorded by Booker T & The MG’s for Stax. Booker T went on tobecome one of the architects of the unique Memphis soul sound and overthe next decade, Booker T & the MG’s played on hundreds of recordingsby artists such as Otis Redding, Bill Withers, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Daveand many others, alongside many other titles under their own name.

MON 19TH - WED 21ST AUG: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

GOLDEN STRIKER TRIO: RON CARTER, DONALD VEGA,RUSSELL MALONEAstonishingly brilliant bassist Ron Carter has been one of jazz’s biggeststars since making his name with Miles Davis in the ‘60s. A superlativetechnician with an instantly recognisable sound he appears here witha matchless trio, featuring top class mainstream pianist Donald Vega(stepping in for the late great Mulgrew Miller) and former Diana Krallguitarist Russell Malone a formidable player in his own right.

FRI 23RD - SAT 24TH AUG:(Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows) / £25.00 - £45.00)

TANIA MARIA TRIO

Tania Maria (pno), Mark Betraux (bs), Hubert Colau (drs).

Legendary Brazilian singer and pianist, famous for her rhythmic pianoplaying and brilliant scatting, Tania Maria has over two dozen albums toher name and has performed all over the world. She has establishedherself as a highly renowned jazz singer as well as a hugely influentialproponent of Brazilian music and enjoyed significant hits with her classicsongs ‘Funky Tambourine’ and ‘Come With Me’.


IAIN MCKENZIE & SWING CITYA singer who knows how to swing a band to rude health. Back by public demand!

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August (cont)

THURS 22ND AUG: (Doors 6.00pm / £18.00 - £30.00

DOUBLE BILL:GOGO PENGUIN + ROLLER TRIO

GOGO PENGUIN: Chris Illingworth (pno), Nick Blacka (bs), Rob Turner (drs), ROLLER TRIO: James Mainwairing (tenor sax, electronics), Luke Wynter (gtr),Luke Reddin-Williams (drs).

A powerhouse double bill of two of UK jazz's most talked about. Featuringthe muscular, melodic contemporary jazz of Leeds' Mercury Prize nominatedRoller Trio and the exhilarating hotly tipped Manchester piano Trio GoGoPenguin drawing on influences from Aphex Twin to EST.

Described as the future of British jazz by no less an authority than GillesPeterson, the Mercury Prize nominated Roller Trio’s music is a fresh, visceralstew of conventional and experimental sounds that features stonking riffs,thrashy noise, evocative songs and electronic soundscapes. Incubated inmammoth improvisation sessions and honed in local gigs, their music isdelivered with a captivating swagger and greedy energy that is utterlybeguiling and packs a hook-laden punch.

Hotly tipped as the rising stars of UK Jazz by The Times newspaper, theexpansive, brilliant Manchester based piano trio GoGo Penguin play insupport of their debut album, Fanfares on Matthew Halsall’s Gondwanarecord label. GoGo Penguin draw on a heady brew of influences from AphexTwin to Brian Eno, Debussy to Shostakovich and Massive Attack to EST.

MON 26TH - TUES 27TH AUG: (Doors 6.00pm / £45.00 - £60.00)

GINGER BAKER’SJAZZ CONFUSIONGinger Baker (drs), Pee Wee Ellis (sax), Alec Dankworth (bs), Abbas Dodoo (perc).

Legendary drummer Ginger Baker came to prominence in the 60s

with Cream and Blind Faith, continuing with numerous cross-genre

collaborations and associations with World music. Hailed as “Rock’s

first superstar drummer”, Baker who prefers being called a jazz

drummer, is also the star of the recent no-holds barred documentary

“Beware of Mr Baker” which looks back at an extraordinary life in

music while catching Mr Baker live on stage and holding forth at

home. For this welcome return to Ronnie Scott’s, he and his band will

perform a set of powerful African jazz/fusion, which they have been

honing since their last appearance here last April.


BLUE HARLEMFifties swing and R&B outfit drawing on the likes of Nat “King” Cole, EllaFitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Dinah Washington, Ray Charles and Count Basie.

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FAQ

REGULAR SHOW TIMES We are open until 3am Mon - Sat and 12 Midnight on Sundays)MONDAY TO THURSDAY 6PM DOORS OPEN7.15 - 8PM SUPPORT ACT8.30 - 10.30PM MAIN ACT (with an interval)11PM - LATE THE LATE LATE SHOWFRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1ST HOUSE: DOORS OPEN 6PM7.15 - 8PM SUPPORT ACT8.30 - 9.45PM MAIN ACT(Turn house around 10.00pm, all guests for 1st house must leave)2ND HOUSE: DOORS OPEN 10.30PM11.15PM - 12.30AM: MAIN ACT12.45AM: THE LATE LATE SHOWSUNDAY6.30PM DOORS OPEN8.00 - 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 andsince that time and to this day have featured the most legendary andpopular names in this genre. Since the club’s refurbishment in 2006 weremain London’s no.1 live jazz venue and have one of the most intimateand 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 Sundaysuntil midnight. Bank holidays operate on Sunday opening hours.HOW DO I BOOK?...you can book t ickets for you and your guests by going toronniescotts.co.uk or calling 02074390747CAN I EAT AT THE CLUB?...Great food is served throughout the evening. There is a light menu inaddition 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 tomany privileges and discounts - visit ronniescotts.co.ukor tel: 0207 439 0747 for further info.

SUN 25TH AUG: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £40.00)

THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSION(see 28th July listing)

WED 28TH - SAT 31ST AUG(Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (Two Shows Fri/Sat Only) / £25.00 - £45.00)

JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET(featuring Nick Smart’s Horns

and vocalist Yvonne Yanney)

Famed for their upbeat, energetic live shows, British jazz-funk stalwarts,and hugely influential jazz/pop cross over stars, the James Taylor Quartetreturn to Ronnie Scott’s. Taylor’s driving Hammond organ has been leadingthe group for nearly twenty years, and the band show no signs of slowingdown. Their relentlessly entertaining tunes take their inspiration fromboogaloo funk of the sixties and the rare-groove style funk of the seventies.Joined here by soulful vocalist Yanney and a punchy horn section for anexciting night of funky jazz and down home grooves.

August (cont)

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MUSIC IN RONNIE’S BAROn the first floor, above the main club is Ronnie’s Bar. It opens at 6pm everyevening and is open most nights until 3am with bar, table service, fabulousfood and an award-winning cocktail list! Don’t forget to go to the bar’s socialnetwork at ronniesbar.co.uk to find out what’s on and receive updates.

JULY & AUGUST SPECIAL EVENTSOpen 6pm every night, open most nights until 3am.

MONDAYS(Every Monday £7 all night)

ACOUSTIC JAZZ LOUNGE: (Every Monday)

TUESDAYS(Pricing varies, usually £6 - £7 on the door)

TV NIGHTS: (July 2 / 16 & Aug 6 / 20)“Bringing you the finest troubadours and musiciansfrom the current thriving indie and folk music scenes.”

RUBY SINGS: (July 9 / 23 / 30 & Aug 13 / 27)“A night dedicated to showcasing the talents ofunsigned artists and musicians.”

EVERY WEDNESDAY(FREE before 8pm, £5 after, £8 from 11pm. M.U. members FREE entry)

JAZZ JAM: HOSTED BY ANDY DAVIES QUINTETThe evening starts with a set from the Andy Davies Quintet(9.30pm), then it becomes the most famous jam session inLondon... Free for Musicians, MU and Ronnie’s Members.

THURSDAYS(Prices vary, usually £6 - £7 on the door)

KAI’S “LIVE AND LET JIVE”: (July 4 / Aug 1)“Led by American songstress Kai Hoffman, this swingin’retro band turn this into one of the best nights in London.”

BALADINHA BRASILEIRA: (July 11 / Aug 8 )(£8 adv, £10 on the door)“A roster of live bands playing bossa novas and beach sambas.”Full details at soundsodobrazil.com & ronniescotts.co.uk

THURSDAYS (Cont)

NEW NIGHT!! W3 PRESENTS... THE BACKBEAT SESSIONS: (July 18 / August 15)“Live Jazz, Funk and Soul from top UK collective...”

CIRCA 45: (July 25 / August 22)“Top live Jazz, Funk and Soul from the Circa 45 crew and special guests.”

EVERY FRIDAY(Free before 8pm, £10 after 8pm)

VIVA LA REVOLUCION:“This Latin extravaganza is a wonderful evening, bringing themusic of South America to Ronnie’s Bar. With a set from theband and a jam session. There’s drinking and dancing a plenty.”

EVERY SATURDAY(FREE before 8pm, £10 after 8pm)

FUNKY NATION:A roster of top name DJs spinning the best in jazz, funk, disco, house and boogie..”

SUNDAYS(Price Varies, usually £7 on the door)

ESPAÑA ON FIRE: (July 7 / August 4)(+Pate De Fua early evening showcase Nov 4 only)“Get fired up with London’s hottest night of flamencoinspired music and dancing.”

RODA DE SAMBA: (July 21 / August 18)Brazilian dance music, including free dance lesson.

THE LONDON TAP JAM: (July 28 / August 25)“Improvised tap jam comes to Ronnie’s.

see website for club night dates.

ronniescotts.co.ukfacebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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