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January / February 2016
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club
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Artists at a Glance
UPSTAIRS
AT
RONNIES
Otherwise have a look at the main show

listings and maybe come to the return of the
great Mingus Big Band (Jan 25 to 30 ), pianist
Ramsey Lewis, guitar great Lee Ritenour or
the Ronnies debut booking for Nitin Sawhney.
Something for absolutely everyone.
Happy New year.
Simon Cooke MD Ronnie Scotts
Sun 17th Lunch Jazz:

Sun 17th:
Mon 18th - Wed 20th:
Thur 21st:
Fri 22nd - Sat 23rd:
Sun 24th:
Mon 25th - Sat 30th:
Sun 31st Lunch Jazz:
Sun 31st:
Mon 1st - Wed 3rd
Thurs 4th - Sat 6th:
Sun 7th Lunch Jazz:
Sun 7th:
Ruby Turner
Lee Ritenour Quartet
Jive Aces
Bill Ashtons Graduates - An evening with The NYJO Founder
and Alumni All-Star Band
Mon 8th:
Sean Khan feat. Special guests Omar and Heidi Vogel
Tues 9th - Wed 10th:
Natacha Atlas
Thur 11th - Sat 13th:
Ramsey Lewis Trio
Valentines Day Special with Joe Stilgoe and Natalie Williams
Sun 14th:
Valentines Day Special with Joe Stilgoe and Natalie Williams
Mon 15th - Tues 16th:
Vincent Herring / Eric Alexander Quintet
Wed 17th - Fri 19th:
Sarah Jane Morris
Sat 20th:
Kansas Smittys House Band
Sun 21st Lunch Jazz:
Celebrating The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ)
Mon 22nd:
Trinity Laban Jazz Night
Tues 23rd - Wed 24th:
Dr Lonnie Smith Trio
Thur 25th - Fri 26th:
Al Di Meola Elysium And More
Sat 27th:
Matt Roberts BigISH Band
Jordan Marsh
Mon 29th Feb - Wed 2nd Mar: Nitin Sawhneys Backstage Pass
February
One of the advantages that we have over

many if not all jazz clubs is that we have two
rooms to play with. And quite different ones
at that. The look and feel of the top room is
more casual compared to the main club,
smaller too. This variety gives us licence to
book it completely differently, which means
we are able to satisfy more of the people
who want to come to hear jazz here. Jazz
after all, has no age barriers, certainly our
audience spans several age groups. Upstairs
at Ronnies, as it was always known, is able
to feature younger home grown players on
a regular basis whilst in the main room we
continue to book the more established jazz
stars from around the world.
A change for the new year Upstairs at Ronnies

is a now weekly Thursday residency being
taken up by the W3 Jam Sessions, a rotating
posse of musicians who play the most exciting
jazz funk jam in town. They have been monthly
for a while now but we felt that a new weekly
slot would complement the long standing
straight ahead jazz jam we run on
Wednesdays (now legendary if you believe
Andy Davies who runs it). Both these nights
allow players to sit in (youd better be pretty
good!) attracting many music students from
the great London colleges. Both nights are
vibrant celebrations of live jazz at its best and I
could not recommend them more highly,
especially to all of you giving jazz a fresh look
in the new year.
Wed 6th - Thur 7th:

Fri 8th - Sat 9th:
Sun 10th:
Mon 11th - Tues 12th:
Wed 13th - Sat 16th:
Booker T Jones
Tipitina
The Oslo Jazz Band presented by The Oslo Jazz Festival
+ support (award winning jazz quartet) Pixel
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
Nicola Conte Combo feat. Zara McFarlane
King Candy & The Sugar Push
Ronnie Scotts Blues Explosion!
Arturo OFarrill Latin Jazz Quintet
Brubecks Play Brubeck feat. Darius, Chris and Dan Brubeck
with special guest Dave OHiggins
Adrian Cox Quartet
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra
Ruby Turner
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Jeff Lorber Fusion feat. Jimmy Haslip
Blue Harlem feat. Al Nichols & Sophie Shaw
Natalie Williams Soul Family
Mingus Big Band
Frank Cognoscenti Sinatra Sextet 62
Mary Coughlan
January
Fri 1st - Mon 4th:

Sun 3rd Lunch Jazz:
Tues 5th:
Booking: ronniescotts.co.uk Tel: 020 7439 0747

Contact: ronniescotts@ronniescotts.co.uk
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BOOKER T JONES
Booker T Jones
(keyboards (organ) & guitar)
Darian Gray (drums)
Melvin Brannon Jr (bass)
Vernon Black (guitar)
Ted Jones (guitar)
It is now over 50 years since Green Onions, the

12-bar blues with the rippling Hammond
Organ line was recorded by Booker T & The
MGs for Stax. Booker T went on to become
one of the architects of the unique Memphis
soul sound and over the next decade Booker T
& The MGs would go on to play on hundreds
of recordings by artists such as Otis Redding,
Bill Withers, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave and
many others, alongside many other titles under
their own name. Now a renowned producer,
songwriter, arranger, and instrumentalist and
still a vociferous groover, Jones will perform
music from his two recent albums plus his
classic material known to his legions of fans!
SUN LUNCH JAZZ 3RD JAN: Doors 12.00pm / 13.5 - 16.5
TIPITINA
A unique take on the blues, barrelhouse, boogie and gospel of New Orleans, in the footsteps of
Professor Longhair, Dr. John, James Booker, Fats Domino and the late Allen Toussaint. Sunday
lunch available to order.
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TUES 5TH JAN:

Doors 6.00pm / 15 - 27.5
THE OSLO JAZZ

BAND PRESENTED
BY THE OSLO JAZZ
FESTIVAL + SUPPORT
(AWARD WINNING
JAZZ QUARTET)
PIXEL
The Oslo Jazz Band:
Mathias Eick (trumpet)
Trygve Seim (saxophones)
Jon Balke (piano)
Ellen Andrea Wang (double-bass)
January
FRI 1ST - MON 4TH JAN:

Doors 6.00pm / 45 - 80
Pixel:
Ellen Andrea Wang (double bass / vocals)
Jonas Kilmork Vemoy (trumpet)
Harald Lassen (saxes/vocals)
Jon Audun Baar (drums)
2016 is The Oslo Jazz Festivals 30th anniversary and to mark the occasion they will be presenting a
series of shows at venues around the world, including, we are pleased to say, at Ronnie Scott's. The
Oslo Jazz Band consists of some of Norway's most experienced musicians, alongside of some of the
country's most promising young names on the scene. Trumpeter Mathias Eick will be no stranger to
ECM fans, as he has released three solo albums on the label to rave reviews. He has also played with
Motif, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra and Jaga Jazzist. Saxophonist Trygve Seim has a long track record as
musician and composer, leading his own bands and projects, many of which have also been released
on ECM. Pianist Jon Balke has been a driving force in Norwegian jazz since the 1970s and played in
bands with Radka Toneff, Sidsel Endresen, and in Masqualero (with/Jon Christensen, Arild Andersen,
Tore Brunborg and Nils Petter Molvr). Ellen Andrea Wang is a bassist and singer,who won the Oslo
Jazz Festival Talent Award in 2012 and frontwoman of the support group Pixel. Finally, drummer Gard
Nilssen is making his mark on the Norwegian jazz scene by playing in bands Bushmans Revenge,
Trondheim Jazz Orchestra and Cortex, as well as leading his own band Acoustic Unity.
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RONNIE
SCOTTS BLUES
EXPLOSION!
FRI 8TH - SAT 9TH JAN:

Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows)
25 - 45
Co-led by pianist/vocalist Paddy Milner and explosive funk,

blues and jazz guitarist Tony Remy (Incognito, Annie Lennox
and Craig David), the electrifying Blues Explosion specialises
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.
NICOLA CONTE
COMBO FEAT.
ZARA MCFARLANE
Nicola Conte (guitar)
Magnus Lindgren (sax)
Abdissa Assefa (perc)
Claudio Filippini (piano)
Luca Alemanno (double bass)
Teppo Mkynen (drums)
Zara McFarlane (vocals)
WED 6TH - THUR 7TH JAN:

Doors 6.00pm / 20 - 37.5
NATIONAL
YOUTH JAZZ
ORCHESTRA
Classics from the big band canon sit

alongside specially commissions and
arrangements in the re-invigorated NYJO,
a world class big band featuring some of
the UKs finest young jazz musicians. This
is a band on blistering form, fresh from major
gigs with guests including Soweto Kinch,
Tim Garland and Liane Carroll. Under the
direction of Mark Armstrong the band
promise a thrilling night of big band jazz.
January
SUN 10TH JAN:

Doors 6.30pm / 25 - 42.5
MON 11TH - TUES 12TH JAN:

Doors 6.00pm / 20 - 37.5
ARTURO OFARRILL
LATIN JAZZ QUINTET
Arturo OFarrill (piano)
Carlo de Rosa (bass)
Vince Cherico (drums)
Jim Seeley (trumpet)
Ivan Renta (reeds)
A welcome return for Italian DJ, producer,

guitarist and band leader. Expect sharpsuited retro jazz with a Bossa Nova flavour
and funky edge from Conte, who is
renowned for introducing an innovative,
uniquely Italian style of acid jazz that
incorporates Bossa Nova themes, melodies
drawn from Italian film scores of the 1960s
and beyond. These special shows feature
music from Contes new album Free Souls
and a new edition of his Jazz Combo
featuring renowned UK vocalist Zara McFarlane.
Pianist Arturo OFarrill is the Grammy award winning son of

legendary Latin jazz musician, arranger and bandleader Chico
OFarrill and is perhaps best known as the current pianist,
composer, and director for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. He
appears here with his hard-hitting Latin Jazz Quintet and theyll
be playing music from his latest album, Cuba - The Conversation
Continues. Expect hard-hitting Afro-Cuban jazz guaranteed to
blow those winter blues away! Breaking news: our congrats to
Arturo on his Grammy 2016 Nomination!
SUN LUNCH JAZZ 10TH JAN: Doors 12.00pm / 13.5 - 16.5
KING CANDY & THE SUGAR PUSH
Top-class swing outfit, King Candy pay homage to the 1930s & 40s swing era with musical depth, slick
presentation and above all, good humour! Sunday lunch available to order. Sunday lunch available to order.
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The
Brubeck
family is
unique in the
world of music.
Seldom has an
entire family
been as prolific
and talented.
MON 18TH - WED 20TH JAN:

Doors 6.00pm
35 - 50
RONNIE
SCOTTS
JAZZ
ORCHESTRA
RUBY TURNER
January
SUN 17TH JAN:

Doors 6.30pm
25 - 42.5
Ruby Turner (vocals)

Paul Pryor (bass guitar)
Simon Moore (drums)
Nick Marland (guitars)
Al MacSween (keyboards)
Led by award-winning saxophonist and

band-leader Pete Long, the RSJO is one
of the UKs finest Big Bands and features
the cream of UK talent. Featuring classy
arrangements of classic jazz numbers,
here they present the The Story So Far...
featuring the music of Count Basie, Duke
Ellington, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton,
The Rat Pack and Benny Goodman.
Jamaican born Turner is one of the UKs finest

soul singers. A regular with the Jools Holland
Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, she is one of
Britains most loved performers, known for her
hits with I would Rather Go Blind and Its
Gonna Be Alright. She can breathe life and
meaning into a song whether it is a passionate
soaring ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove.
Were delighted to have Ruby back!
WED 13TH - SAT 16TH JAN: Doors 6.00pm (&10.30pm fri/sat) / 35 - 55
BRUBECKS PLAY BRUBECK

- Featuring Darius, Chris and Dan Brubeck
with special guest Dave OHiggins.
Darius Brubeck (piano), Chris Brubeck (bass), Dan Brubeck (drums) & Dave OHiggins (sax)
The Brubeck family is unique in the world of music. Seldom has an entire family been as prolific and
talented. Four of the late, great Dave Brubecks five children are professional musicians and. Darius, the
eldest Brubeck son, is a jazz pianist, composer, educator and band-leader. Chris is a multi-instrumentalist
and award-winning composer and superlative bassist, Dan is a Grammy-nominated percussionist. For
these very special shows they are joined by UK saxophonist Dave OHiggins for a unique Brubecks play
Brubeck show in which theyll explore the repertoire of their late father, Dave Brubeck, one of jazzs most
iconic composers who sadly passed away in 2012.
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ADRIAN COX QUARTET
Top class UK saxophonist and clarinettist pays tribute to the classic 1930s-40s small swing bands
as epitomised by the Duke Ellington/Johnny Hodges albums Back to Back and Side by Side.
Sunday lunch available to order.
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THURS 21ST JAN:

Doors 6.00pm / 25 - 42.5
BROOKLYN FUNK
ESSENTIALS
Anna Brooks (saxophone & vocals)

Papa Dee (vocals)
Desmond Foster (guitar & vocals)
Lati Kronlund (bass)
Hux Nettermalm (drums)
Iwan Van Hetten
(trumpet, keyboards & vocals)
SUN 24TH JAN:

Doors 6.30pm / 20 - 42.5
Brooklyn Funk Essentials have been presenting

their unique brand of eclectic funk to ecstatic
audiences for over 20 years. Made up of
musicians, singers and poets from around
the globe, the group famously mixes styles
like soul, jazz, latin, house, drum & bass, ska,
afrobeat and Anatolian melodies all rolled
into one. Appearing in support of their superb
new album Funk Aint Ova which sees BFE
going back to their roots, bringing together
original members, and reuniting with original
label Dorado Records.
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NATALIE WILLIAMS
SOUL FAMILY
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 she has been joined by guests
ranging from Shlomo to Gwyneth Herbert,
Jamie Woon, Omar and many more.
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FRI 22ND - SAT 23RD JAN:

25 - 42.5
JEFF LORBER FUSION

FEAT. JIMMY HASLIP
Jeff Lorber (keys)
Jimmy Haslip (bass)
TBC (sax and drums)
With a sophisticated sound bringing together

elements of funk, R&B, rock, and electric jazz,
fusion keyboardist Jeff Lorber is one of
contemporary jazzs key figures and one of the
pioneers of jazz fusion in the 1970s. He
appears here with an ace band featuring
brilliant legendary fusion bassist Jimmy Haslip,
best known for his work with the Yellowjackets.
BLUE HARLEM FEAT. AL NICHOLS & SOPHIE SHAW
Fifties swing and R&B outfit drawing on the likes of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Dinah
Washington, Ray Charles and Count Basie. Sunday lunch available to order.
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MON 25TH - SAT 30TH JAN:

Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows each night) / 25 - 42.5
(except early shows Fri-Sat 35 - 50)
One of the jazz world's great legacy orchestras - great,

because it doesn't just clone the music of its original
inspiration but interprets it in its own ways. The Guardian
MINGUS BIG BAND
trumpet: Tatum Greenblatt, Philip Harper, Alex Norris. saxophones: Abraham Burton,
Wayne Escoffery, Mark Gross, Brandon Wright, Ronnie Cuber, trombones: Chris Bates,
Luis Bonilla, Earl McIntrye. drums: Donald Edwards. bass: Boris Kozlov. piano: Theo Hill.
After the last three years acclaimed sold-out runs, which The Times noted was "The most exhilarating
night of the year", we welcome the return to Ronnies of arguably the greatest big band of them all and
probably our favourite week at the club. Indeed there are few sounds in jazz as exciting as the
rambunctious, hard-swinging 14 piece Mingus Big Band. But then there have been few musicians and
composers as dynamic and driven as the great, late Charles Mingus, who died in 1979. During his own
lifetime the great composer often struggled to keep a big band together and although his small group
recordings are amongst the greatest in jazz it was always the voicings of the larger ensemble that Mingus
wrote for. This, then, 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 appear at Ronnies for
twelve shows in six nights in what will be some of the Autumns hottest tickets. And with a huge repertoire
the band pride themselves on playing a different set every night so no two shows are ever the same.
We caught up the great Mr Boris Kozlov (lead bass player of the Mingus Big Band for the last 18 years)
as he took some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few of our Ronnies questions:
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Boris, its a complete honour to host MBB back at Ronnies for its annual residency, considered
by many people as our best week of the year! The band is always known to bring a fresh
repertoire, what can we expect to hear from MBB in 2016? We'll try to combine true
(Mingus) classics with stuff still being discovered and arranged by Sy or myself!
How does it feel to be the bass player leading this historic Mingus band and continuing the legacy
of one of jazz musics greatest ever bass players and composers ? Honestly, it feels natural
(after 18 years!). A big point for me is that I can totally be myself within
Mingus' reality, like all the other guys in the band - we value that freedom.
What is the importance of Mingus music ? Nobody else writes like this; it gives you a
feeling of never knowing what comes next (i.e. real life)
To those who were never privileged to meet Charles Mingus, tell us what kind of man he was ?
He was many different men, I gather, but he was I think a family man first.
Thats good to hear! Are there any modern day musicians (in any genre) that you consider
to stand in comparison with Charles Mingus in terms of their charisma, musical ambition,
depths of composition etc. In a word, nope! This is a different time (era) and
different songs...
New York is the spiritual home of the band, do you still consider the Big Apple the creative
hub of jazz music ? So far it still is, but the economy of it might change the
scene one day and it will be elsewhere. Itll be wherever musicians gather.
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Ronnie
Scotts
Jazz Club
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Benefits include:
THE
LATE LATE
SHOW
MON TO THURS: 11pm-3am & FRISAT: 1am-3am
Once the headliners have played their final note, Ronnie Scotts re-opens
its doors for its late night after-show session, the Late Late Show. Modelled
on the glamourous, heady jazz joints of yesteryear and with an informal
vibe, visitors pile through the door to enjoy swinging sounds and a late
night tipple. Hot live jazz comes from some of the capitals finest young
musicians yet its not just the cream of local talent on offer - often the
nights headline act or big names preforming elsewhere will drop by and
sit in- Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Miller, Mos Def, Lady Gaga and Stevie
Wonder have all thrilled audiences with their impromptu appearances.
And at just 12 (6 concessions) it provides first-timers the perfect
opportunity to sample the stylish setting and ambience of this iconic club.
Priority Booking
Discount Tickets
Complimentary Tickets
Ronnies Bar
Upstairs Access
The Late Late Show Access

Special Events
Complimentary drinks tastings
FAQ
and much more
The perfect jazz gift
Treat a jazz lover to membership to

the best jazz club in the world (even if
its not yourself!). Membership opens
up a whole host of benefits and offers
superb value.
Ronnie Scotts Membership:
225
Deluxe Gift/Membership Set:

275
Student/M.U Membership:
112.5
For further information
You can join online or over the phone: Telephone 020 7439 0747 and select option 1. Email
members@ronniescotts.co.uk. Online ronniescotts.co.uk/membership. (Please note that Membership
applications may take up to 10 days to process).
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REGULAR SHOW TIMES

We are open until 3am Mon - Sat
and 12 Midnight on Sundays.
Monday to Thursday
6pm
7.00pm - 7.45pm
8.15pm - 10.15pm
11pm - late
Doors open
Support Act
Main Act (with an interval)
The Late Late Show
Friday and Saturday

1st house:
Doors open 6pm
7.00pm - 7.45pm
Support Act
8.15pm - 9.30pm
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
8.00pm - 10.30pm
What and where is Ronnie Scotts 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 clubs refurbishment
in 2006 we remain Londons 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
Doors open
Main Act (with an interval)
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.
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THURS 4TH - SAT 6TH FEB:

Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm
(two shows Fri & Sat only)
35 - 55
LEE RITENOUR
QUARTET
Lee Ritenour (guitar)
Melvin Davis (bass)
Jesse Milliner (keys)
Wesley Ritenour (drums)
SUN 31ST JAN:

Doors 6.30pm / 20 - 42.5
MARY COUGHLAN
A very welcome return to Ronnie Scotts for

sublime Galway-born torch singer Mary
Coughlan, here performing a selection of
her greatest hits as featured on The Whole
Affair: The Best of Mary Coughlan Expect
material drawing on and inspired by her
own battles with addiction and abuse,
interspersed with witty anecdotes and
black humour.
MON 1ST FEB - WED 3RD FEB:

Doors 6.00pm / 35 - 50
RUBY TURNER
(See 18-20 Jan listing)
A welcome return for Grammywinning guitarist Lee Ritenour,

AKA Captain Fingers. With a
career stretching back to the
mid-70s, Ritenour has explored
jazz, classical, fusion, Brazilian,
blues and instrumental pop
music, picking up 19 Grammy
Award nominations along the
way. He appears here with a
fine band, featuring his son
Wesley on drums, playing
material from his recent
release A Twist of Rit on
Concord Records.
SUN LUNCH JAZZ 31ST JAN: Doors 12.00pm / 13.5 - 16.5
FRANK COGNOSCENTI Sinatra Sextet 62
Celebrating the magic and glamour of Frank Sinatras music and life Frank Cognoscenti performs
as Frank Sinatra here presenting his show 62 Sextet a recreation of the 1962 tour of world capitals.
Sunday lunch available to order.
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TUES 9TH - WED 10TH FEB:

Doors 6.00pm
25 - 42.5
NATACHA ATLAS
Natacha Atlas (vocals)

Samy Bishai (violin)
Alcyona Mick (piano)
Andy Hamill (bass)
Hayden Powell (trumpet)
Asaf Sirkis (drums)
MON 8TH FEB:

Doors 6.00pm / 20 - 35
SEAN KHAN feat.

SPECIAL GUESTS OMAR
AND HEIDI VOGEL
Sean Khan (sax), Laurie Lowe (perc),

Dario de Lecce (double bass), Andy
Noble (keys), Heidi Vogel (guest voc)
Omar (guest voc),
SUN 7TH FEB:

Doors 6.30pm / 20 - 37.5
BILL ASHTONS GRADUATES

An evening with the NYJO founder
and alumni All-Star Band
A special concert celebrating the ongoing legacy of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) and
its founder Bill Ashton OBE. The Graduates was formed in response to requests from former NYJO
players that they would like to continue playing the music that the band had been playing during
its fifty year existence - around 1700 players have played this music including some of the most
well-known names in UK jazz including the late great Amy Winehouse. Tonights cast features some
of the cream of the British Jazz Scene including: Sam Mayne, Martin Williams, Simon Marsh, Richard
Shepherd.(Saxes) Louis Dowdeswell, Tom Walsh, Henry Armburg Jennings (Trumpets). Mark
Nightingale, Callum Au (Trombones) Jon Russell (Guitar) Will Bartlett (Piano) Sandy Suchodolski
(Double Bass) Scott Chapman (Drums) and Jessica Radcliffe (vocals).
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A special concert
celebrating the
ongoing legacy
of the National
Youth Jazz
Orchestra (NYJO)
and its founder
Bill Ashton OBE.
Born in Brussels of Anglo-Egyptian parentage,

singer and world music star Natacha Atlass
multi-cultural background and experiences
have helped shape her trademark sound
which seamlessly bridges musical and culture
divides. Natachas pioneering meld of Western
and Eastern music, specifically her use of
cutting-edge electronic beats with Arabic
melodies and instrumentation has garnered
her a huge and loyal following. Here performing
material from her excellent new album Myriad
Road a seamless mixture of contemporary jazz
and Arabic vocals.
Multi-instrumentalist Khan is notable for his ability

to fuse traditional jazz with contemporary styles
and sounds - involved in the broken beat scene,
leader of SK Radicals and involved with Bugz in the
Attic collective. Sean and the band perform tracks
from his sophomore LP Muriel - representing a
journey back to the jazz improvisation that Khan
first fell in love with, here tonight with two very
special guest vocalists Heidi Vogel (Cinematic
Orchestra) and UK Neo-soul icon Omar.
SUN LUNCH JAZZ 7TH FEB: Doors 12.00pm / 13.5 - 16.5
JIVE ACES
Jump, Jive and Wail from top yellow-suited swing combo originally from Romford, Essex who captured the publics
attention a couple of years ago in the semi-finals of Britains Got Talent. Sunday lunch available to order.
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Legendary composer and

pianist Ramsey Lewis has
been a major jazz star
for sixty years since he
first captivated fans with
his debut album...
THURS 11TH - SAT 13TH FEB:

(two shows Fri & Sat only)
35 - 60
RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO

Ramsey Lewis (piano)
Joshua Ramos (bass)
Charles Heath (drums)
Legendary composer and pianist Ramsey

Lewis has been a major jazz star for sixty
years since he first captivated fans with his
debut album Ramsey Lewis And The
Gentlemen of Swing by the Ramsey Lewis
Trio in 1956. Drawing on the gospel and
jazz sounds of his native Chicago he was
one of the architects of the soul-jazz sound
and by 1965 he was also one of the worlds
most successful jazz pianists, topping the
charts with The In Crowd, Hang On
Sloopy and Wade In The Water. He has
three Grammy Awards and seven gold
records to his credit and appears
here with the latest incarnation
of his revered trio.
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SUN 14TH FEB:

Lunch and evening shows
Doors 12pm & 6.30pm
25 - 42.5 and 40 - 60
VALENTINES DAY
SPECIAL WITH JOE
STILGOE AND
NATALIE WILLIAMS
Classy, romantic fare from two of the UKs

finest talents - the wonderful singer Natalie
Williams and witty pianist, singer and
composer Joe Stilgoe. Expect a perfectly
judged cocktail of original material and
unstoppable classics as this peerless duo
set hearts a fluttering.
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KANSAS SMITTYS
HOUSE BAND
WED 17TH - FRI 19TH FEB:

(two shows Friday only)
25 - 42.5
SARAH JANE MORRIS

Sarah-Jane Morris (vocals)
Henry Thomas (bass guitar)
Tim Cansfield (guitar)
Tony Remy (guitar)
Martyn Barker (drums)
Adriano Adewale (percussion (tbc)
John Eacott (trumpet)
Lilybud Dearsley, Izzy Warner,
Otis Coulter, Gianluca de Martini
(backing vocals)
MON 15TH - TUES 16TH FEB:

Doors 6.00pm / 20 - 37.5
VINCENT HERRING/
ERIC ALEXANDER
QUINTET
Vincent Herring (alto saxophone)
Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone)
Victor Young Titan Gould (piano)
Milan Nikolic (bass)
Joris Dudley (drums)
Searing hard bop and soul-jazz played by

two of New York's finest saxophonists: altoist
Herry and tenor player Alexander Herring is
undoubtedly one of todays most important
voices of the sax and has played with Freddie
Hubbard, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Roy
Hargrove and many more. He appears here
with tenor star Eric Alexander so expect a
dose of classic hard-bop in the grand
American tradition!
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Giacomo Smith (alto/clarinet)

sweet Pete Horsfall (trumpet/vocals)
Ruben Fox (tenor sax)
Joe Webb (piano)
Ferg Ireland (bass)
Dave Archer (guitar)
Pedro Segundo (drums)
Kansas Smittys have been quietly carving
out a name for themselves as one of the
driving forces in the London jazz scene. Their
reputation, built on their incendiary live shows,
has recently been cemented by the release
of their debut album and the opening of

their own bar venue in East London.
Moving through sounds of swing, blues,
R&B, New Orleans ethnic music, and gospel,
they relentlessly pursue a sound of their
own, seeking out and creating a genreblind audience for their music. Tonight the
House Band will be premiering brand new
material inviting some of their friends and
collaborators from their own scene to
perform never before heard material.
February
SAT 20TH FEB:

25 - 42.5
Tonight the House Band

will be premiering brand
new material inviting
some of their friends
and collaborators...
British soul, jazz and r&b singer who topped

the UK pop charts with The Communards
1986 version of Dont Leave Me This Way,
then eloquently and joyously sidestepped the
mainstream ever after. For 25 years Morris
has been steered by her own star, not the
music industrys, and that independence has
brought her a devoted audience. Performing
songs from Bloody Rain collection of lovesongs, tributes, warnings and protests that
she regards as the best album of her life.
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February
MON 22ND FEB:

Doors 6.00pm / 18 - 32.5
TRINITY LABAN
JAZZ NIGHT
SUN 21ST FEB:
Doors 6.30pm / 25 - 42.5
RONNIE SCOTTS
BLUES
EXPLOSION!
Co-led by pianist/vocalist Paddy Milner and

explosive funk, blues and jazz guitarist
Tony Remy (Incognito, Annie Lennox and
Craig David), the electrifying Blues
Explosion specialises 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.
Showcasing some of the UKs finest young

jazz students from Trinity Laban Jazz,
Malcolm Earle-Smith directs The Trinity
Laban Contemporary Jazz Ensemble to
perform music by leading composers.
Emerging as one of the countrys most
exciting young jazz groups they have
received fantastic reviews for their concerts
at the London Jazz Festival in 2013. With
Trinity alumni including the likes of pianist
Elliot Galvin and trumpeter Laura Jurd,
tonights show offers a unique opportunity to
hear the future stars of jazz for the first time.
TUES 23RD - WED 24TH FEB: Doors 6.00pm / 25 - 42.5
Dr LONNIE SMITH TRIO
Dr Lonnie Smith (hammond b3), Jonathan Kreisberg (guitar), Johnathan Blake (drums)
We are delighted that the good Doctor Lonnie Smith is returning to the club bringing his
supreme self-taught stylings of psychedelic funk, gospel, jazz and more. With a career that
spans half a century, this Master of the Hammond B-3 organ has accumulated a plethora of
accolades, recorded over twenty solo albums and toured with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Etta
James, Ron Carter and Lou Donaldson. He appears here in support of his brand new album
Evolution, due for release January 2016 and featuring Robert Glasper and Joe Lovano and his
first album on Blue Note Records in 45 years!
SUN LUNCH JAZZ 21ST FEB: Doors 12.00pm / 13.5 - 16.5
CELEBRATING THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET (THE MJQ)
Jim Hart (vibes), Matt Riddley (double bass), Barry Green (piano), Steve Brown (drums)
Featuring top players and celebrating the legacy of one off. Sunday lunch available to order.
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February
His spectacular
career began as a
member of Chick
Corea's legendary
band Return to
Forever when he
was only 18...
THURS 25TH - FRI 26TH FEB:

Two shows per night 35 - 60 (Thur doors 5.30 & 9.30pm / Fri Doors 6 & 10.30pm
AL DI MEOLA ELYSIUM AND MORE
SAT 27TH FEB:

(two shows) / 25 - 42.5
MATT ROBERTS
BigISH BAND
One of the most exciting large ensembles

in the UK performs arrangements of charts
ranging from Duke Ellington and Gil Evans to
Wayne Shorter and Dave Holland, alongside
their original compositions. Bandleader Matt
Roberts is a young trumpeter and composer
who has garnered acclaim through his
big band appearances around the world,
including the London Jazz Festival. This year
he debuts his leaner version of the big band
featuring such jazz luminaries as tenor
saxophonist Josh Arcoleo. This exciting
ensemble performs arrangements of his
favourite jazz compositions.
Al di Meola (guitar), Peo Alfonsi (guitarr), Peter Kaszas (drums/percussion)
Multi award winning guitarist Al di Meola is one the most respected jazz fusion guitarist of our
time. A perennial poll-winner and virtuoso of the highest order, he is a prolific composer with
over 20 recordings as a leader, selling millions worldwide. His spectacular career began as a
member of Chick Coreas legendary band Return to Forever when he was only 18, before
expanding his career by collaborations with musicians such as Jan Hammer, John McLaughlin,
Paco de Lucia and many more. He returns to Ronnie Scotts for what promises to be two nights
of virtuosic playing featuring music from his recent album Elysium and more. A virtual one-man
show of virtuosity, expect new material, classics, the music of Lennon & McCartney and Di
Meolas self-proclaimed biggest inspiration Astor Piazolla.
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SUN 28TH FEB:

Doors 6.30pm / 20 - 42.5
NATALIE WILLIAMS
SOUL FAMILY
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 she has been joined by guests
ranging from Shlomo to Gwyneth Herbert,
Jamie Woon, Omar and many more. The
night recently celebrated its 8th anniversary
and has been sold out every month.
SUN LUNCH JAZZ 28TH FEB: Doors 12.00pm / 13.5 - 16.5
JORDAN MARSH
Jordan Marsh is a foot stompin' piano player, singer and song writer. Think jump blues, swing
and rocking boogie woogie. Sunday lunch available to order.
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NITIN SAWHNEYS
BACKSTAGE PASS
February
MON 29TH FEB - WED 2ND MAR:

Doors 6.00pm / 50 - 75
Nitin Sawhney (keys & guitar)

Aref Durvesh (tabla & dholak)
Ashwin Srinivasan (bansuri flute)
Eric Appapoulay (guitar)
Ian Burdge (cello)
Nicki Wells (vox)
Eva Stone (vox)
Musical pioneer who spearheaded the 90s

Asian Underground movement with his
ground-breaking and Mercury-nominated
album, Beyond Skin as well as creating
seminal international collaborations with
contemporary dance innovator, Akram
Khan, (choreographer of 2012 Olympics).
Sawhney is relentless in his pursuit of new
sounds and boundless musical vocabularies.
Along with hosting the BBC Radio 2 series of
Nitin Sawhney Spins the Globe and
winning a host of awards since his last
album release, Sawhney is currently scoring
the entire orchestral soundtrack for Warner
Bros hugely anticipated film Jungle Book
OriginsSawney has performed sold out
shows at landmark venues including the
Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House,
but these very special shows will feature
Sawhney and his band playing unplugged
through the material from his latest album,
Dystopian Dream, as well as the best of his
back catalogue.
Musical pioneer who spearheaded the 90s

Asian Underground movement with his
ground-breaking and Mercury-nominated
album, Beyond Skin
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On the first floor, above the main club is Ronnies

Bar. It opens at 6pm every evening and is open most
nights until 3am with bar, table service, fabulous
food and an award-winning cocktail list! Its a more
informal space than the main club and the perfect
speakeasy environment to watch an intimate
performance, dance or have a cocktail or two!
EVERY MONDAY
ACOUSTIC JAZZ LOUNGE:
EVERY FRIDAY
(Every Monday, 8 all night)
VIVA CUBA!:
This Latin extravaganza is a wonderful
evening, bringing the music of South
America to Ronnies Bar. With a set
from the band and a jam session.
Theres drinking and dancing a plenty.
TUESDAYS
TV NIGHTS:
(Jan 5/19 & Feb 2/16)
Bringing you the finest troubadours and
musicians from the current thriving indie
and folk music scenes.
(5 from 7pm, 10 after 8pm,

12 after 10pm)
EVERY SATURDAY
RUBY SINGS:
(Jan 12/26 & Feb 9/23)
A night dedicated to showcasing the
talents of unsigned artists and musicians.
SUNDAYS
FUNKY NATION:
A roster of top name DJs
spinning the best in jazz, funk,
disco, house and boogie.
(Pricing varies, usually 6 - 8 on the door)
ESPAA ON FIRE:
(Jan 3 / Feb 7)
Get fired up with Londons hottest night of
flamenco inspired music and dancing.
(FREE before 7pm, 5 after 7,

10 after 8pm, 12 after 10pm)
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Nov & Dec Special events
Music in
Ronnies
Bar
THE JAZZ VERSE JUKEBOX:

(Jan 10 / Feb 14)
Presenting the world of Jazz, poetry and
spoken word plus open mic for singers &
poets.
JAZZ JAM:
HOSTED BY ANDY DAVIES QUINTET:
The evening starts with a set from the Andy
Davies Quintet (9.30pm), then it becomes
the most famous jam session in London...
Free for Musicians, MU and Ronnies Members.
BENOIT VIELLEFON HOT CLUB:

(Jan 17)
Presenting the world of Jazz, poetry and spoken
word plus open mic for singers & poets.)
(Every Wednesday, Free before 8pm, 5 after,

8 from 11pm. M.U. members Free entry)
ROYS BIG SMOKE:

(Feb 21)
Improvised tap jam comes to Ronnies.
THURSDAYS
THE W3 JAM SESSIONS!

(JAZZ & FUNK JAM)
The greatest Jazz & Funk Jam Session
in town, The W3 Jam Sessions!
NOW GOES WEEKLY.
LONDON TAP JAM:

(Jan 24 / Feb 28)
Improvised tap jam comes to Ronnies.
(Price varies usually 6 - 8 on the door)
(6 from 8pm, 8 from 10pm / music starts 9pm)
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