606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London - Live Music Programme : 19th-31st October 2024 plus November highlights including EFG London Jazz Festival preview.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of forthcoming live jazz performances during October plus a preview of some events in November, including the club's London Jazz Festival programme.
Laura Thorne writes;
Hello all you connoisseurs of culture and lovers of live music – greetings from the 606 in Chelsea, known for presenting the best jazz, soul, Latin, groove, R&B & blues musicians in the UK bar none.
This mail provides details about the Club’s upcoming shows from Saturday 19th to Thursday 31st October.
More information about our programme is below. And/or, visit https://www.606club.co.uk/events/, where there are extended descriptions, photos and video clips for your consideration.
As mentioned in our last mail, in addition to the EFG London Jazz Festival schedule, we have published a number of our other November shows already:
Fri 1st: Brandon Allen/Alex Garnett
Sat 2nd: Greg Abate (US)
Sun 3rd: Dana Gillespie
Wed 6th: Sam Braysher with special guest Michael Kanan (New York)
Sat 9th: Dave O’Higgins ‘Monkin’ Around’
Thu 14th: Album Launch: Carlo Muscat (Malta/Ukraine)
Wed 27th: Pete Roth Band ft Bill Bruford
Speaking of, here is our EFG London Jazz Festival calendar:
https://www.606club.co.uk/efglondonjazzfest/
Fri 15th: Imaani & Special Guest Raphael Tate
Sat 16th: The Peter King Memorial Sax Summit ft. Mornington Lockett with Binker Golding, Allison Neale, Alec Harper & the Robin Aspland Trio
Sun 17th Lunch: World Heart Beat & the Julian Joseph Academy Present “Together We Go Forward”
Sun 17th: Susanna Aleksandra: Tribute to Sarah Vaughan with Special Guest Quentin Collins
Mon 18th: Trish Clowes
Tue 19th: A Night of Brazilian Delights with “Samara”
Wed 20th: Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi Duo ft. Joel Prime
Thu 21st: Adrian Cox Quintet with special guest Dan Higham: “Remembering the Great Sidemen of Louis Armstrong: Edmond Hall & Trummy Young”
Fri 22nd: Shez Raja ft. Guthrie Govan
Sat 23rd: Jay Phelps Band
Sun 24th Lunch: The Divas: Jo Harrop, Rachel Sutton, Eileen Hunter
Sun 24th: Liane Carroll Trio
606 CLUB – 19-31 OCTOBER 2024 GIG GUIDE
Sat 19th 9:00pm BENN CLATWORTHY
Benn Clatworthy is a truly impressive modern jazz tenor player who was first brought to our attention by the late Ronnie Scott. After a stint with the iconic Horace Silver band Benn moved to the US and has gone on to establish himself as a musician of impressive pedigree and talent, working with the likes of Billy Higgins, Cab Calloway & Cedar Walton. Tonight Benn will be performing with his quartet a mix of classic, post-bop jazz standards and material from his latest recording “The Pursuit”. A powerful and impressive player.
“big toned sax…(with) deep emotional commitment” Jazz UK;
“Brilliant"Evening Standard; “A master player” LA Weekly
Sun 20th 1:30pm: SUNDAY LUNCH: JANE PARKER
Jane Parker includes work at venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Café de Paris and Le Cafconce (Casablanca) on a lengthy and impressive CV. Her renditions of classic standards are quite special, possessing a timeless elegance that is both wistful and sweet and she has several highly regarded albums to her name. In the summer of 2023 she spent some time at the world-famous Rudy Van Gelder studios in New Jersey (USA) working on a recording project with the New York music publisher 2nd Floor Music. The songs included previously unrecorded material by the Argentinian pianist/composer Sergio Mihanovich, plus new vocal versions of instrumental numbers by iconic Blue Note artists saxophonist Dexter Gordon and trumpeters Tommy Turrentine and Lonnie Hillyer, for which she wrote all the lyrics. Today she will be featuring a number of these songs alongside her personal favourites from the jazz and blues songbook supported by her brilliant band featuring Dominic Ashworth-guitar.
“Jane Parker’s breathy vocals…are both sultry and steamy as the bayou itself.” Blueprint Magazine
Sun 20th 8:00pm MADELINE BELL / IAN SHAW
An evening of conversation and song with two unique, world-class artists: the legendary vocalist, Madeline Bell alongside one of her long-time collaborators, the award-winning broadcaster, raconteur, pianist oh, and one of Europe’s finest male jazz singers, Ian Shaw. Though born in New Jersey, Madeline achieved huge success as a studio singer here in the UK working with the likes of Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Elton John and most notably, Dusty Springfield. Subsequently, Madeline became a star in her own right as the voice of the chart-topping band Blue Mink (“Melting Pot”, “Good Morning Freedom”). Ian was named Best Vocalist of the Year twice(!) at the BBC Jazz Awards and was the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards’ “Vocalist of The Year” - a huge talent with the most engaging personality and an ability to make every song his own. These two old friends will sing jazz, soul and pop-tinged favourites from Madeline’s illustrious seven-decade career as well as sharing musical and showbiz stories in their own inimitable way.
“Madeline Bell…lovely…talented…and thoroughly captivating” AllAboutJazz;
“She’s one of the greats” Elton John;
“Shaw…our finest Jazz singer” Time Out;
“Shaw…bucketloads of soul” BBC
Mon 21st 8:00pm CONNOLLY/HAYES
UK Blues Awards 2024 UK Emerging Act of The Year nominee ‘Connolly Hayes’, featuring vocalist Jess Hayes and singer/guitarist Frank Connolly, is already making serious waves on the UK blues/rock/soul scene. Jess first emerged on the London scene as a precociously talented teenager and has gone on to impress all who have heard her, including all four judges on ITV’s “The Voice”! Her powerhouse vocals and confident and assured stage presence have done much to rapidly establish this exciting singer as one to watch. Frank Connolly is a singer/guitarist whose blues-tinged voice is complimented by his exceptional guitar playing, which is both fluent and creative. Individually these two young artists are impressive, together they are truly outstanding. Appearing tonight in their cut down trio format, alongside Joe Mac on keys, they will perform original songs from their highly regarded 2024 debut album ‘Remember Me’ alongside selected covers (their take on ‘Midnight In Harlem’ has already attracted over 200k YouTube views!).
“With Connolly Hayes the British blues…scene has got another very nice…band and a hell of a singer” Bluestown Music
Tue 22nd 8:00pm TORI FREESTONE/ALCYONA MICK QUARTET
Saxophonist Tori Freestone and pianist Alcyona Mick are currently creating something of a stir on the UK jazz scene. Tori’s latest work ‘Birds of Paradise’ received the Ivor’s Award for Jazz Composition, while Alcyona was shortlisted for a Parliamentary Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year Award. The programme draws from a vast range of musical influences, including Jazz, folk, Brazilian and classical music as well as material from their highly-regarded album ‘Make One Little Room An Everywhere’ Freestone’s rich…tone…and expressive dynamics.” Guardian;
“Mick is an unusual powerhouse of a talent” MOJO
Wed 23rd 8:00pm ALBUM LAUNCH: THE ZEALOTS
The Zealots are a collective of Soul enthusiasts from south London. Their sound has been described as having “mixed the musicianship of Stevie Wonder, the funk/rock sound of Red Hot Chili Peppers and the rhythm of Jamiroquai”. Throw in a little bit of Steely Dan and you’re there. They have, in the last three years, been honing their sound in their own purpose-built studio and their members - Aylwin Steele-lead vocals/guitar, Charlie Morton-guitar/vocals, Jake Edwards-Wood-keys/vocals, Louis Munro-bass/vocals & Jermaine Whyte-drums/vocals - have played with everyone from Lalah Hathaway to Tom Jones to Rita Ora. Tonight they’re releasing their new album “Songs From The Tape Shed”, so expect beautifully arranged material, in-the-pocket playing and great feel-definitely worth checking out!
“…impressive vocals and bucket loads of character and charm…you can’t help but wonder why this group hasn’t yet had the big break they so deserve” godisinthetvzine.co.uk
Thu 24th 8:00pm CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
Fri 25th 9:00pm SAMARA FT. CAROLINA LELIS & STEVE RUBIE
Tonight we present an evening celebrating the joyous, rhythmic, delights of classic Brazilian MPB with the 606 Club’s outstanding Brazilian band “Samara”. Featuring the brilliant Brazilian vocalist Carolina Lelis alongside the powerful piano of Neil Angilley and the swinging flute of our “Gov’nor” Steve Rubie the band take you on a road trip around Brazil, with music from the South, the North, the North East and beyond. Hear the stories behind some of Brazil’s classic songs and join the band as they perform an infectious blend of Brazilian Samba, Baião, jazz & Latin while everyone has a great time!
“Cracking Latin-jazz quintet…explores…[Brazilian]…classics in great rhythmic style” Time Out
Sat 26th 9:00pm JOE WEBB’S ‘5 A SIDE’
Pianist Joe Webb has quickly become a force to be reckoned with on the UK jazz scene. He’s worked with Hailey Tuck, Rob Luft, Adrian Cox and more, but it is as a member of the Kansas Smitty’s House Band, the swinging, mainstream jazz outfit dubbed London’s ‘new swing princes’ that his profile has reached new heights, including appearing on Jamie Cullum’s Christmas album. Joe’s band this evening features the brilliant sax playing of Alec Harper and the swinging guitar of Dave Archer.
“[Webb]…a dazzling display of virtuoso pianistics” The Jazz Mann;
“There are few people more joyous to listen to…than Joe Webb” Jamie Cullum
Sun 27th 1:30pm SUNDAY LUNCH: KAW REGIS
After establishing himself in his native Brazil, multi-instrumentalist/singer/composer Kaw Regis reached new heights upon moving to the UK. Highlights include collaborations with Maxi Priest & Alcione, as well as performances for Mick Jagger and Princess Anne. Kaw’s first musical love is Brazilian MPB & bossa nova, and for this 606 show he will be joined by some of London’s finest Latin jazz musicians, Carl Hudson-piano, Matheus Nova-bass & Marius Rodrigues-drums. Featuring songs from different eras and regions, as well as some original material, this promises to be a memorable afternoon.
Sun 27th 8:00pm SOME KINDA WONDERFUL PRESENTS: THE WONDER OF STEVIE FT NOEL MCCALLA & DEREK NASH
Well, this is pretty special, two of the UK’s finest musicians, saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland) and singer Noel McCalla (Manfred Mann), come together to celebrate the music of one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, Stevie Wonder. Accompanying these two remarkable musicians will be their stellar band, including Neil Angilley (Vanessa Mae)-piano and Tim Cansfield (Bee Gees)-guitar. Unique and powerful.
“Nash…breathtaking” Sunday Times;
“McCalla…spine tingling” Guardian
Mon 28th 8:00pm ALAN BARNES/BRIGITTE BERAHA/BARRY GREEN ‘TEA FOR 3’
The gig this evening features a fascinating collaboration between three highly respected musicians who have established their reputations in stylistically varied areas of the UK jazz scene. Vocalist and composer Brigitte Beraha is considered to be one of the leading singers of UK contemporary jazz. Barry Green (Bobby Watson, Charles McPherson, Richie Cole) is a wonderful modern jazz pianist whose fluent and melodic playing has, over the last 25 years, been heard regularly at the likes of Ronnie Scott’s & Pizza Express Dean Street as well as many times here at the Club. An iconic figure, sax and clarinet player Alan Barnes has, over a 45-year career, been the recipient of more than 30 British Jazz Awards and has twice been named BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Tonight they bring to the Club music from their new album “Tea for 3”, due for release in January, which they describe as “exploring new music and jazz standards in a unique meeting of different styles and musical experiences”.
“Brigitte Beraha…a great musician” BBC Radio 3;
“The one who really shone was pianist Barry Green…the keenest musical pleasure of the evening” Daily Telegraph;
“Barnes…phenomenal” Masters of The Jazz Saxophone
Tue 29th 8:00pm GIULIO ROMANO TRIO
After extensive studies in his native Italy guitarist Giulio Romano came to London in 2011…and never left. He quickly gained work as a studio player, live performer and composer in an eclectic variety of styles and settings, including work with the likes of Award-winning guitarist Antonio Forcione, world harmonica champion Greg Miller and Grammy award-winning producer/musician Phil Ramacon. He has released two albums under his own name and is also well established in the Gypsy Jazz world with his swing band “Gypsy Dynamite”. Tonight, in the company of Chicco Allotta-keyboards and Sophie Alloway-drums, Giulio will be performing a set that he describes as “jazz and groove with a selection of tunes by artists such as Larry Carlton, George Duke, Quincy Jones, Pat Metheny and more”.
“a skilled player of jazz, funk and fusion…Romano displays an impressive fluency on both…acoustic and electric…and his…playing is of a remarkably high standard” The JazzMann
Wed 30th 8:00pm ARNIE SOMOGYI FT. GIDEON TAZELAAR
A highly respected acoustic bass player on the UK scene Arnie Somogyi has performed at major Clubs and festivals worldwide, including work with the likes of the NY-based Mingus Big Band, Tom Jones, Charlie Watts and Amy Winehouse. He has been nominated for both BBC Radio and Parliamentary Jazz Awards and his music has been featured on radio, television and film as well as on four critically acclaimed albums as leader. A prodigious talent Dutch saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar was admitted to the Amsterdam Conservatoire at the age of just 14. In 2017 he moved to New York where he studied at the Juilliard School of Music, and he now spends his time between Amsterdam and New York. Although still a relative newcomer his fluent and powerful playing has already been heard with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Eric Alexander and Dick Oatts. This special quartet, combining the talents of one of the UK’s top bassists with one of the rising stars of European jazz, will perform a mix of Duke Ellington compositions, jazz standards and originals. Also featuring Mark Edwards-piano & Matthew Holmes-drums.
“Somogyi…surely one of the UK’s finest talents” London Jazz News;
“Tazelaar…is one of Holland’s major jazz talents” Flophouse Magazine
Thu 31st 8:00pm KAT EATON
Kat Eaton is a soul/jazz singer and songwriter of talent, breadth and genuine artistry. Originally discovered on BBC Introducing, Kat’s music earned her strong support from the late Terry Wogan & Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio 2 and Robert Elms and Gaby Roslin on BBC Radio London. Highly experienced she has toured Europe and the UK extensively, supporting artists such as Jools Holland, The Teskey Brothers, Marc Broussard and Mamas Gun, selling out multiple headline shows in London and co-writing with the likes of Ruby Turner. After the global success of her debut album “Talk to Me”, Kat has just released her heavily anticipated second album, “Honestly”. Armed with fresh original material, her own arrangements of songs by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Ray Charles and Nina Simone and a band, Nick Atkinson-guitar, Tom O’Grady-piano, Dan Drury-bass & Ally McDougal-drums that have played with the likes of Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse and Gregory Porter, Kat just gets better and better. A spellbinding performer.
“Soul drenched and powerful…oozing with sheer class” Music Republic Magazine;
“fabulous vocal talent” Jools Holland;
“Kat’s voice is… just gorgeous!” BBC Radio London;
“soul music as good as any band from Memphis” Glide Magazine
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