606 Jazz Club, Chelsea London, Live Music: Upcoming Shows, 25-30 November 2024 plus December preview, including New Year’s Eve.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of forthcoming live jazz performances during November and December 2024.
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 Monday 25th to Saturday 30th November as well as a preview of many of our December events for your delectation.
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.
If it’s New Year’s Eve information you seek, we have that too: https://www.606club.co.uk/events/view/new-years-eve-2024/
The Club has been a destination for some time as people gather to enjoy a fantastic three-course meal, brilliant entertainment led by 606 favourite Imaani and the warm and friendly atmosphere for which the Club is so well known!
606 CLUB – 25-30 NOVEMBER 2024 GIG GUIDE
Mon 25th 8:00pm TOBAGO AND D’LIME FT. TIM CANSFIELD
Trinidadian Tobago Crusoe is a calypsonian, composer and performing artist who has been a master of Calypso for over 40 years and was crowned “Calypso Monarch"in 1983. Tobago and D’Lime were put together by Damon Albarn (Blur) for the Paddington Bear films and their joyful renditions of the calypso songs in the movie were so warmly received they have since gone on to perform at venues around the UK. In addition to Tobago on vocals and guitar, the lineup includes Antonio Miguel Barradas-steel pan/percussion, Felix Ruiz-keyboards/vocals, Curtis Ruiz-bass/vocals, Richard Bailey-drums and Tim Cansfield-guitar/vocals.
“Tim Cansfield…great stuff” The Jazz Mann
Tue 26th 8:00pm FRANCESCA DEGNITTI
An Award-winning young Italian singer Francesca Degnitti has been performing since she was eight years old! A product of the Saint Louis College of Music in Rome she also has a background in opera, which she says has “enriched” her vocal technique and musical approach. She describes her own style as “drawing on influences from generations of pop and soul artists dating back to the Sixties”. Reflecting this the programme tonight will include songs from Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys and Tosca(!) as well as original songs, yet to be released. “a song with a fresh…sound…masterfully interpreted by Francesca [Degnitti]” rmpnet-com
Wed 27th 8:00pm PETE ROTH BAND FT. BILL BRUFORD
German expat Pete Roth’s first album ‘Meridian’, released in 2010, established this fluent and interesting guitarist as a name to watch. Since then he has gone on to collaborate with a significant number of high-profile artists on the UK scene, as well as releasing more albums under his own name. Tonight he brings to the Club his latest band playing an eclectic and exciting mix of material, from his own excellent originals through the Trio’s collective compositions to jazz standards and beyond. Also featured are Mike Pratt (Liane Carroll, Dave O’Higgins)-bass and the multi-award-winning iconic drummer Bill Bruford. Known for his remarkable playing with prog rock bands “Yes” and “King Crimson” Bill’s jazz credentials are also extensive, including his own band Earthworks. Special gig, this.
“Roth…stunning soloing… an earthy blues/jazz feel” The Jazz Mann
Thu 28th 8:00pm LEWIS CASSAR
A talented and impressive bass player, over the last 10 years Lewis has established himself as a highly respected studio musician as well as live artist appearing at numerous venues and festivals including The Hammersmith Apollo, Boomtown Fair & Northside Festival Denmark. Known here at the Six for his gigs with jazz Trio ‘Birdland’, tonight Lewis brings his 5-piece band to the Club which, as he describes it, “Adds a modern twist to 70s Jazz Fusion”. Featuring Marco Marotta-sax, Nick Cowan-piano/keyboards, Cleo Savva-percussion & James Morgan-drums they’ll play music from Lewis’ 2022 EP along with his recent EP “Tales”.
Fri 29th 9:00pm PETE HORSFALL
A founding member of the “Kansas Smitty’s Band” Pete Horsfall is an award-winning jazz trumpeter and vocalist. Steeped in the blues, bebop and swing, his unique musical voice has seen him featured regularly as a guest on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM. As a trumpet soloist he has performed at a huge array of prestigious venues and festivals throughout the world, including the Royal Albert Hall, New York’s Lincoln Center and Paris’ Duc Des Lombards. Tonight he returns to the 606 with his outstanding ensemble featuring Joe Webb-piano, Will Sach-bass & Sam Jesson-drums to “explore new material from their deep and eclectic engagement with the jazz and hip-hop traditions”. “A bittersweet beautiful voice and timeless trumpet” BBC Radio 2; “Truly a unique new voice” Jazz FM; “Ravishing” Guardian
Sat 30th 9:00pm JAZZ CHAMPIONS FT CLARK TRACEY
An award-winning drummer, composer and arranger Clark has recorded over 90 albums, performed in over 50 countries and won “Best Drums"five times in the British Jazz Awards. Tonight, alongside a stellar band that features Alex Garnett & Simon Allen-saxes, Dave Newton-piano and Andy Cleyndert-bass Clark will be performing a selection of his late father Stan Tracey’s finest compositions, alongside classic Thelonious Monk tunes and even a sprinkling of his own originals. A brilliant band with Clark, as always, the driving force behind it all. “...one of the most impressive jazz drummers in Britain today” The Times
DECEMBER 2024
Sun 1st 1:30pm LUNCHTIME: GARETH LOCKRANE BIG BAND
One of the finest jazz flautists in Europe, named “Rising Star on Flute” in the prestigious Downbeat Critics Poll (USA), this afternoon Gareth will be fronting his amazing 18-piece Big Band. Performing his brilliant arrangements of a mix of originals and the odd classic jazz standard (many of which are featured on their album, “Fistfight at the Barndance”), the ensemble inevitably attracts a host of high-profile award-winning players. “The band plays a roof-lifting mix of fresh grooves…and blistering…solos from some of the country’s finest musicians” Jazz FM; “brilliant” Observer
Sun 1st 8:00pm FRANCES MADDEN
A highly regarded, award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist, Frances Madden has played to full houses at leading jazz venues and festivals around her native Australia, as well as supporting artists such as Dionne Warwick & Grammy-Award winner Gregory Porter. Now based in London, she’s working on a new album with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Cameron Craig (Adele). With her unique take on selected American Songbook classics along with her impressive originals this is an exciting and sophisticated artist who truly delivers. ”
“vastly talented…authentic brilliance” The Australian;
“A consummate musician, gifted composer and arranger” Australian Arts Review
Sat 7th 9:00pm TOM SMITH
Twice finalist of the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year programme in 2014 and 2016, saxophonist Tom Smith went on to win the Peter Whittingham Development Award from Help Musicians UK in 2018. Since then he’s worked with Grammy Award-winner Maria Schneider, Donny McCaslin (David Bowie) and more. For this 606 show Tom has put together an inspired lineup with a promise of some new material along with a choice selection of jazz standards.
“[Tom Smith] …something really special” London Jazz News
Sun 8th 8:00pm EDEN BRENT
We don’t use the word “legend” around here lightly, but in this instance we would be wrong not to! A native of the Mississippi Delta, Eden Brent is a modern-day piano-pounding, juke-joint hollering powerhouse of American roots music. Winner of the 2006 International Blues Challenge amongst a slew of other awards, she spent the first two decades of her career under the tutelage of Abie “Boogaloo” Ames (another Mississippi legend), which led to a decades-long partnership documented in the film, “Boogaloo & Eden: Sustaining the Sound”. Signed to Yellow Dog Records, Eden has released six solo albums while collaborating on many more and for this 606 show, will be playing songs from her latest, “The Getaway”. Describing it as “laid down in London, mixed up in Memphis, and made in Mississippi” Eden will be joined by Rob Updegraff (guitar) & Pat Levett (drums) of the very popular Coalminers band augmented by Bob Dowell on bass.
“A force to reckon with…sultry, hot and cool.” Wall Street Journal
Mon 9th 8:00pm PHIL MULFORD’S ‘THUNDERTHUMBS’
Join us to celebrate the great Soul and Funk songs from the likes of George Benson and Michael Jackson with “Thunderthumbs”, the 10-piece band led by bassist Phil Mulford. Inspired by the great US bassist Louis Johnson’s work the set runs from Louis’ time with Billy Preston in 1972 through to his own band The Brothers Johnson and the Quincy Jones hits on which he played. The gig features 3 brilliant singers, Jacqui Hicks and Debby Bracknell (Shakatak) & Simon Foster (Flying Pickets), a deeply grooving rhythm section and powerhouse horns. If you like 606 regulars All Fired Up you’ll love this!
“Hicks…a singer of warmth, poise and intelligence” Yorkshire Post
Wed 11th 8:00pm TIM WHITEHEAD’S BIRTHDAY GIG
Tim Whitehead is renowned throughout the UK, Europe and USA as a remarkable performer/composer. In the 70’s he toured with Ian Carr’s “Nucleus”, winning the Young Jazz Musician of the Year Award. In the 80’s he was a member of the groundbreaking band Loose Tubes, in the 90’s he won the Andrew Milne Award for Jazz and in the 00’s was the first ever musician to be made Artist in Residence at Tate Britain. His muscular, fluent and highly melodic playing commands considerable respect throughout the scene. Tim’s quartet tonight includes the superb pianist David Gordon.
“The finest tenor player in Britain today’’ Jazz Review;
“one of the most creative, exciting and passionate saxophonists in Europe” A Rough Guide;
“Gordon…a richly gifted player with a sparkling style and boundless imagination” Independent
Thu 12th 8:00pm MIM GREY
Mim Grey is a charismatic singer/songwriter in the pop/swing/country style. A regular with Acid jazz legends The Brand New Heavies she has co-written tracks with Kylie Minogue and worked with the likes of Paul McCartney and Tom Jones. Her wonderful Country-influenced songs are matched by her terrific voice: warm, soulful with an effortless range and just a touch of rasp for character. With her music topping charts around the globe, “Country Music in Britain” said hers is ‘one of the finest voices in the world’. Tonight, alongside music from her previous recordings Mim will also feature new songs from her upcoming album.
“sultry singer-songwriter” Maverick Magazine;
“my favourite singer” Sir Tom Jones;
“the most beautiful voice to come out of the UK in a very long time” Michael Ball
Fri 13th 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 15th/Mon 16th: 8:00pm HAMISH STUART & THE HAMISH HORNS
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 powerhouse 9-piece band: Jim Watson-keyboards; Adam Phillips-guitar; Steve Pearce-bass & Ian Thomas-drums, plus the Hamish Horns.
“We love Stuart, the funky…singer/guitarist… still playing a superior blend of soul and jazz …while his voice has that unique smoky soul allure.” Time Out
Wed 18th MO PLEASURE BAND
One of the great multi-instrumentalists of his generation bass player/pianist/trumpeter Morris “Mo” Pleasure has been at the forefront of US popular music for more than 30 years. He began his professional career with Ray Charles before moving to work with the likes of Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves and Chaka Khan. In 1994 he became musical director for the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, then toured with Janet Jackson, was on the ill-fated Michael Jackson tour and most recently MD’d for Bette Midler. Tonight’s line-up also features the wonderful vocalist Kedma.
“Pleasure proves that jazz can still be made which is smooth yet textured…varied and interesting… Superb” Soul Express
Fri 20th 9:00pm THE 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
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