606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London - Live Music Programme : 1st-18th October 2024 plus EFG London Jazz Festival preview.
Saturday, September 21, 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 Tuesday 1st to Friday 18th 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.
Fear not, information for the rest of October is in the pipeline and will be deployed sooner rather than later. Many of these dates are on the website already and details will be confirmed imminently.
We have already announced our EFG London Jazz Festival calendar, which is repeated below for your convenient reference. But in addition, we can now mention the following additional November shows which will be published soon:
Sun 3rd: Dana Gillespie
Wed 6th: Sam Braysher with special guest Michael Kanan (New York)
Sat 9th: Dave O’Higgins ‘Monkin’ Around’
Wed 27th: Pete Roth Band ft Bill Bruford
EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL:
And, of course, there’s the 2024 EFG London Jazz Festival which is the highlight of the year for fans of jazz & related music styles 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 – 1-18 OCTOBER 2024 GIG GUIDE
Tue 1st 8:00pm PETER BERNSTEIN/JIM MULLEN
A New York native, Peter Bernstein is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of modern jazz guitar alive today. Lauded by guitar genius Jim Hall as “...the most impressive guitarist I’ve heard” the 90’s and 2000’s saw him working with a who’s who of International Jazz stars, including Diana Krall, Joe Lovano and Sonny Rollins, while the New York Times described his long-standing trio with Larry Goldings & Bill Stewart as “the best organ trio of the last decade”. A truly innovative and complete musician, it is with enormous pleasure that we welcome this giant of the jazz guitar back to the Club. And watch out for Peter’s Special Guest, the equally iconic UK guitarist Jim Mullen.
“[Bernstein]…has a feather light touch…and the ability to play standards like he’s inventing them on the spot.” LA Daily News;
“Bernstein…fluid, nimble, clean-toned” Jazz Times
Wed 2nd 8:00pm SEE ABOVE – PETER BERNSTEIN/JIM MULLEN
Thu 3rd 8:00pm BALÁZS HORVÁTH
A phenomenally talented young Hungarian pianist, Balázs Horváth won the prestigious Junior Prima Award in 2022. Coming from a dynasty of great Roma musicians, Balázs first learned the cimbalom (a traditional instrument resembling a hammer dulcimer) at the age of 5, then progressed to the piano, studying both jazz and classical. Now attending the world-famous Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music, he was a finalist at the Bob Ravenscourt International Jazz Piano Competition where out hundreds of entrants only six made it to the finals. And, he also received a special award as a member of the Salamon Tűzkő Quintet, and as a sideman played with the singer Noemi Nagy at the MÜPA Jazz Showcase. Balázs’ first album, “Reassurance”, was released this year and showcases his graceful, melodic approach, whether playing his own compositions or a favourite standard. He will be joined on the stand by the 2017 Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition winner, saxophonist Matt Anderson, along with fellow Dankworth prize recipient & BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado & drummer Sophie Alloway (described as “the goddess of groove” by Jazz FM).
Presented in association with The Harmónia Műhely Alapítvány .
Fri 4th 9:00pm COALMINERS
With their dedication to what they to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 7-piece band, with their unique mixture of New Orleans Groove and Funk, bring the rhythm and soul of the deep south (that’s Louisiana, not Brighton…) alive. Featuring vocalists Tommy Hare & Amy Bird, drummer Pat Levett (Jon Cleary), pianist Joe Glossop (Tom Jones), guitarist Rob Updegraff (Gregory Porter), saxophonist/singer Ben Somers (Dr John, Seal) and bassist Andrew McKinney (James Taylor Quartet), this highly impressive line-up are guaranteed to raise the roof!
“totally blows me away…perfect” BBC Radio 2;
“Tommy Hare…just oozes charisma.” GetWestLondon;
“Riotous” Jazz FM
Sat 5th 9:00pm CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
Sun 6th 1:30pm ELAINE DELMAR/BARRY GREEN
It’s fair to say that after 60 years in the business Elaine Delmar is very much Jazz “Royalty”. From work at 16 with her father, the famous Leslie “Jiver” Hutchinson, through leading roles in stage musicals such as ‘Bubbling Brown Sugar’ in London and ‘Kern Goes to Hollywood’ on Broadway to a successful recording career that started in the 1960’s and continues to this day, Elaine has established herself as an international artist of talent, poise and grace. She has appeared in concert with the likes of Andy Williams, Michel Legrand and the London Symphony Orchestra (Royal Albert Hall) and it is a testament to the enormous respect with which she is held that in 2013 she received the APPJAG Special Parliamentary Jazz Award in recognition of her inestimable contribution to the UK jazz scene. Appearing this afternoon as a duo with the wonderful Barry Green-piano (Ian Shaw, Bobby Watson, Charles McPherson), Elaine will be performing music from her latest album “Speak Low” (which just received five stars from BBC Music Magazine) along with a programme of swinging American Songbook standards.
“Truly defines the word class” BBC Radio 2;
“The one who really shone was pianist Barry Green” Daily Telegraph
8:00pm SIMON PEARSON MEMORIAL CONCERT
This show celebrates a remarkable musician beloved by so many who knew him, drummer Simon Pearson, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023 at only 54 years of age. Simon was a part of London’s musical firmament working across an eclectic variety of styles for decades, building a reputation not just as an outstanding player of taste and skill, but as a lovely man who was a pleasure to be around. Simon performed at the 606 often with pianist John Crawford. Indeed, John described Simon as having “astonishing technique”, saying his playing was such that “he was unique- every groove was played with a beautiful, understated subtlety which made him so in demand”. Along with John and his band featuring guitarist Guille Hill, bassist Alec Dankworth & vocalist Linley Weir, the programme will also include performances by other musicians Simon collaborated with through his career: Terry de Castro/Astrid Williamson (Goya Dress), guitarist Deirdre Cartwright with bassist Alison Rayner, trumpet/flugel player Loz Speyor, bassist Dave Jones & more. This evening will be an outpouring of affection in Simon’s honour - gone much, much too soon.
Mon 7th 8:00pm DENNY ILETT
Denny Ilett is a versatile guitarist (and singer) who spent ‘many happy years’ playing at the 606 with Lillian Boutte, the vocalist and ‘New Orleans Musical Ambassador’ who was beloved at the Club. Now, Denny &fellow band members Andy Crowdy (bass) and Daisy Palmer (drums) along with the award-winning pianist Will Barry will perform an eclectic night of music in honour of their old boss! As well as his manifest skills as a jazz & blues musician, Denny embraces music in all forms, working with PeeWee Ellis and members of Goldfrapp, Portishead & Mannfred Mann to name just a few. He also leads the 16-piece Electric Lady Big Band (dedicated to the music of Jimi Hendrix) and has a soft spot for Frank Sinatra & Nat ‘King’ Cole. With this in mind, the programme this evening will include everything from blues, swing and funk mixed together with traditional jazz, Great American Songbook classics and a little smattering of bebop.
“A knockout guitarist, soulful and jazz-tinged” Guitarist Magazine
Tue 8th 8:00pm DAN REINSTEIN
American-born saxophonist Dan Reinstein first began playing at the old 606 Club when a medical student in the 1980’s. He returned to the US in the early 90s to become one of the world’s leading laser eye surgeons (he’s now Professor Reinstein). But when he returned to London, it was great to hear his fluent, classic hard-bop, muscular sax playing again and the rest, as they say, is history-Dan & his quartet have performed here for the last 20 years and still going!
”...impressive hard-bop saxophonist” Time Out
Wed 9th 8:00pm LAUREN LUCILLE
A respected performer in her native Australia, Lauren Lucille has been steadily establishing herself as an impressive singer, songwriter & instrumentalist since moving to the UK, which she did ten years ago this October! Therefore tonight is a celebration of that occasion along with some of her favourite (and best!) musicians with whom she’s been collaborating since the beginning. Performing a mix of her favourite jazz standards, soul tunes and classics by artists including Incognito & Bonnie Raitt (as well as originals written by Lauren and pianist, composer &arranger Daniel Hewson), there will be as Lauren says, “a lot of guests, a lot of talent and a lot of laughter and beauty”.
“…incredible vocal range” Vents magazine;
“Lucille…oozes…musical talent” Folkrag
Thu 10th 8:00pm ANDRES LAFONE’S ‘SOUTH ATLANTIC GROOVE PROJECT (SAGP) FT. JOANNA EDEN
Andrés ‘Andy’ Lafone, Uruguayan bass player, co-founder and musical director of hit makers Negrocan introduces his new venture SAGP (South Atlantic Groove Project). Accompanied by fellow Uruguayans Guille Hill (guitar), Andres Ticino (percussion), plus British/Brazilian drummer Fabio de Oliveira with special guests Joanna Eden on piano/vocals and Bosco de Oliveira (percussion), they revisit tunes by Airto, Opa, Santana, Negrocan, and add some original compositions with a distinct groove-based South American flavour. A very old friend of the Club, Andy is a leading light on the Latin American music scene in the UK and Europe. He first came to prominence in the late 80’s and early 90’s as part of the Jazz Dance/Acid Jazz movement and has, since then, toured and recorded worldwide with Basia (picking up a gold record along the way), New Orleans-based singer/pianist Jon Cleary, renowned UK Latin musician/bandleader Snowboy and iconic Latin band Da Lata. With Negrocan, Andy’s composition ‘Cada Vez’ was nominated for a Billboard Award in 2002 as well as the “Song of the Summer’ award in Ibiza, becoming a worldwide hit! Tonight’s special guest Joanna Eden first established herself as a singer, pianist and songwriter to watch in the 2000’s with a breakout album on Universal Records and tours with the likes of Jamie Cullum, the Buena Vista Social Club, Ronan Keating and the Blockheads. A featured judge on BBC One’s singing programme ‘All Together Now’, she is also a sought-after vocal coach - her student Sam Smith, whom she first started working with when he was ten, is now an international mega star, with whom Joanna performed at the Proms earlier this year. A simply incredible lineup of musicians and not to be missed!
“Andy Lafone….formidable talent” LatinosInLondon;
“Eden…sings…sweetly and with conviction” Evening Standard
Fri 11th 9:00pm BEVERLEY SKEETE
Beverley Skeete’s career in the music industry is the stuff that dreams are made of. A first call singer for numerous high-profile artists including Robbie Williams, Tina Turner and Elton John she was also a pivotal member of ex-Rolling Stones’ bassist Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Her talent and versatility have put her in a class that few can equal. One of the scene’s great singers!
“Skeete…came into her own with a perfectly paced version of James Brown’s ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s World’” LondonJazz News
Sat 12th 9:00pm BINKER GOLDING
Saxophonist Binker Golding has a host of Awards to his name, including two Jazz FM awards, a Parliamentary Jazz Award and an impressive MOBO Award for Best Jazz Act. Perhaps best known for the exciting duo “Binker & Moses” his fluent, creative, muscular sax playing has been heard in a wide variety of musical contexts and his two albums (with a third due shortly) have cemented his reputation as an important voice on the UK jazz scene. Tonight he makes a welcome return to the Club to, as he puts it “play some of my favourite jazz standards and traditional blues numbers”.
“Golding… considerable depth…fiery, intricate, and engaging” AllAboutJazz;
“…fresh and invigorating, continuing the best and most innovative of the hard-bop style” Jazz Journal
Sun 13th 1:30pm SUNDAY LUNCH: 606 GOSPEL GROUP FT TRACEY JANE CAMPBELL
Under the auspices of bass player/guitarist Andre Gabriel we present our very own 7-piece gospel ensemble, the “606 Gospel Group”. This is a great group comprising a three-piece band accompanying four gospel singers, drawn from a pool of some of the finest gospel musicians on the scene. They have been featured as part of the London Jazz Festival as well as on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service. Their special guest is the internationally renowned vocalist Tracey Jane Campbell. With over 20 years’ experience, she has performed for two successive Popes at the Vatican, was one of the original lead vocalists on the world-renowned track “You Raise Me Up” by Secret Garden, and was featured alongside legendary singers Barbara Streisand and Elaine Page on their platinum-selling album ‘Inside I’m Singing.’ And as a member of The Kingdom Choir, Tracey was a soloist at the historic wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. And don’t forget this is our family day so children are more than welcome.
“Uplifting gospel sounds” Time Out
Sun 13th 8:00pm HAMISH STUART
Probably best known for his work as the original lead singer/guitarist with The Average White Band, Hamish Stuart has had an illustrious career as both songwriter and performer. He has worked with the likes of Diana Ross, George Benson and Chaka Khan (for whom he wrote the No. 1 chart hit ‘Whatcha Gonna Do For Me’) culminating in six years with Paul McCartney. A regular member of Ringo Starr’s All Star band Hamish’s shows are always a special occasion. Tonight he will be appearing with his “classic” 5-piece band, along with special guest, Bosco de Oliveira on percussion.
“We love Stuart, the funky ex-Average White Band singer/guitarist… still playing a superior blend of soul and jazz …while his voice has that unique smoky soul allure.” Time Out
Mon 14th 8:00pm HAMISH STUART
See Sunday 13th For this second night Hamish is coming back with the full 9-piece band, including horns. Trust us, this you can’t miss!
Tue 15th 8:00pm THE STACEY BROS ROYAL SCAMMERS
A hugely impressive drummer with an international profile Jeremy Stacey includes work with the likes of Tom Jones, Sheryl Crow and Noel Gallagher on a vast CV and was one of the featured drummers with the iconic band King Crimson. Paul Stacey is a renowned and versatile guitarist who includes work with the likes of jazz vocalist Claire Martin, Oasis and Noel Gallagher as well as the Black Crowes and Chris Robinson. Tonight we present their 14-piece tribute to the seminal US band Steely Dan featuring the wonderful lead vocalist/guitarist Andy Caine (Tommy Blaize) alongside three backing singers, two brilliant keyboard players, a great rhythm section and a fantastic 4-piece horn frontline. A rare outing for this band and an absolute “must see”.
“a fine…drummer” Time Out London;
“Paul Stacey’s…brilliant guitar work” Concertlivewire
; “…the vocals of Andy Caine…uplifting…deep and soulful” Turntable Lab:
“The Royal Scammers…a truly ambitious project from some of the UK’s most in-demand musicians… the night left me moved, and utterly in awe” UK Jazz News
Wed 16th 8:00pm THE STACEY BROS ROYAL SCAMMERS
(see Tue 15th)
Thu 17th 8:00pm THE STACEY BROS ROYAL SCAMMERS
(see Tue 15th)
Fri 18th 9:00pm SHEZ RAJA FT GUTHRIE GOVAN
Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’ by Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is a seriously talented musician and dynamic live performer whose work has propelled him to the forefront of the UK jazz scene. He has released several critically acclaimed albums featuring world renowned guests such as Wayne Krantz, Mike Stern & Randy Brecker, while his latest, ‘Tales from the Punjab’, digs deep into his rich South Asian heritage with ancient ragas, traditional melodies and flowing improvisations. For his show tonight Shez has invited the extraordinary UK guitarist Guthrie Govan to be his special guest. A regular performer with Hans Zimmer, Guthrie, voted ‘Guitarist of the Year’ by Guitarist Magazine, is widely regarded as one of the finest progressive rock/fusion guitarists on the international stage. Also featuring Vasilis Xenopoulos-sax, Chris Jerome-keyboards & Sophie Alloway-drums
. “The hip-shaking mix of Eastern song lines and funky Western dance-beats never wavers” Evening Standard;
“The legendary electric guitar virtuoso elevated Raja’s Indo-funk sound with resounding success” Jazzwise
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