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Artists at a Glance

Wed 1st - Thurs 2nd: The YellowjacketsWed 1st: Late Late Show Special - Too Many ZoozFri 3rd: Jeff Lorber FusionSat 4th: Ben SidranSun 5th Lunch Jazz: Jitter KingsSun 5th: Dean Brown BandMon 6th - Tues 7th: Joe Lovano Classic QuartetWed 8th: Ronnie Scott’s Gala Charity Night feat. Curtis Stigers + Special GuestsThurs 9th: Marius Neset QuintetFri 10th - Sat 11th: Manu Dibango & The Soul Makossa GangSun 12th Lunch Jazz: Salena Jones “Jazz Doyenne”Sun 12th: Matthew Stevens PreverbalMon 13th - Tues 14th: Mark Guiliana Jazz QuartetWed 15th - Thurs 16th: Becca StevensFri 17th - Sat 18th: Mike Stern / Dave Weckl Band feat. Tom Kennedy & Bob MalachSun 19th Lunch Jazz: Jivin’ Miss Daisy feat. Liz FletcherSun 19th: Jazzmeia HornSun 19th: Ezra Collective + Kokoroko + Thris Tian (Venue: Islington Assembly Hall)Mon 20th - Tues 21st: Simon Phillips with Protocol IVWed 22nd: An Evening of Gershwin feat. Rhapsody in Blue, presented by James Pearson and FriendsThurs 23rd: Ruby Rushton + Daniel CasimirThurs 23rd: Late Late Show Special - Mr JukesFri 24th: Hamish Stuart BandSat 25th: James Carter’s Elektrik OutletSun 26th Lunch Jazz: Michael Kaeshammer TrioSun 26th: Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion!Mon 27th - Wed 29th: Roberto Fonseca TrioThurs 30th: Motown & More with Natalie Williams Soul Family

Fri 1st - Sat 2nd: Motown & More with Natalie Williams Soul FamilySun 3rd Lunch Jazz: Jazz at the Movies presents… A Swinging ChristmasSun 3rd: Peter CincottiMon 4th - Wed 6th: Motown & More with Natalie Williams Soul Family RONNIE SCOTT’S LIVE AT THE JAZZ CAFEMon 4th - Tues 5th: James Taylor Quartet feat. Yvonne Yanney vocals + Nick Smart HornsWed 6th: Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin + Binker Golding Quartet + MaishaThurs 7th: Absolute Earth, Wind and Fire presented by Serpentine Fire

Thurs 7th: Matt Roberts Big Band Presents ‘Born in The 80’s’Fri 8th - Sun 10th: Curtis StigersSun 10 Lunch Jazz: Curtis StigersMon 11th - Thurs 14th: Fred Wesley & The New JBsFri 15th - Sat 16th: Ray Gelato & The GiantsSun 17th Lunch Jazz: London Vocal Project directed by Pete ChurchillSun 17th: Ronnie Scott’s Blues ExplosionMon 18th - Sat 23rd: Ray Gelato & The GiantsSun 24th - Mon 25th: Club ClosedTues 26th - Wed 27th: Liane Carroll’s Cold Turkey!Thurs 28th - Sat 30th: Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra

Sun31st: NEW YEAR’S EVE AT RONNIE SCOTT’SUpstairs at Ronnie’s (early): Cocktail Party feat. feat. TJ Johnson and the sounds of New OrleansRonnie Scott’s main space: Incognito’s New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Upstairs at Ronnie’s (late): Funky Nation Special: Brand New Heavies (DJ set) + Mike Vitti (Mi-Soul)

Booking: ronniescotts.co.uk Tel: 020 7439 0747 Contact: [email protected]

November and December are the busiest times

of the year here at the club, although it has to be

said there is no time when we seem to slow down.

November this year brings our Fundraising night

for the Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation on

November 8th featuring the Curtis Stigers Sinatra

show plus guests, sharply followed by the London

Jazz Festival which raises the profile of jazz in

town for ten days.

December brings the usual mayhem that is the

Christmas Cabaret Lunch series (98% sold out

right now) when the house band let their hair

down and the audience brush up their kazoo skills.

The December evening programme is full of ever

jollier audiences and even jollier musicians and

this year features a run by funk legend Fred

Wesley and his new JBs. Of interest to some

might be the change we have made on New

Years Eve.

We have noticed that the pattern of people’s New

Year’s Eve has changed over the years, many

people want to go out and celebrate but don’t

want to be in the middle of London after midnight,

so we have decided to try a two show New Year’s

Eve with Incognito playing two houses in the

evening. As you might expect the later show has

sold out but there are a few remaining tickets for

the early set, but probably not for long.

Finally, a note regarding membership of Ronnie’s.

The reason most people are members is the

priority advance booking they get, especially for

the bigger ticket acts. Next year we are already

in negotiation to bring Chick Corea, Bobby

McFerrin and Pat Metheney to the club and have

confirmed shows for Alice Russell, Larry Carlton,

Ruby Turner, Lucky Peterson, Cymande, Nigel

Kennedy and Pee Wee Ellis amongst many;

reasons to sign up for sure.

Seasons Greetings

Simon Cooke MD Ronnie Scotts

November

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SAT 4TH NOV:Doors 6pm & 10.30pm / £25 - £50

BEN SIDRANLine up tbc but likely:Ben Sidran (piano/vocals)Leo Sidran (drums) Loz Garratt (bass)Leo Richardson (tenor sax)

Ben Sidran has been a major force in themodern day history of jazz and rock & roll havingplayed keyboards with, or produced such artistsas, Steve Miller, Mose Allison, Diana Ross, BozScaggs, Phil Upchurch, Tony Williams, JonHendricks, Richie Cole and Van Morrison.Despite the reality that Sidran is better known inEurope and Japan than in America - a fact of lifefor most jazz musicians - Ben Sidran is anAmerican success story. Sidran appearsperforming songs from his latest album, ‘PictureHim Happy’.

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WED 1ST - THURS 2ND NOV: Doors: 5.30pm (Weds 1st) & 6.00pm (Thursday 2nd) / £25 - £45

THEYELLOWJACKETSRussell Ferrante (piano & keyboards)Bob Mintzer (saxes)Dane Alderson (bass)William Kennedy (drums)

An outgrowth of L.A. Express guitarist RobbenFord’s band founded in 1977, the Yellowjacketscame to full buzzing flight four years later with itsdebut eponymous jazz-funk album, a salientintroduction to a new-styled electric fusion ofjazz and R&B - a modern take on WeatherReport, if you will - for the post Return to Forever/ Headhunters decade. 35 years on and stillgoing strong. their music is still instantlyidentifiable. These shows feature the latestmember, Australian bass guitar virtuoso DaneAlderson.

WED 1ST NOV:Doors 11.15pm(on stage 12 midnight) / SOLD OUT

LATE LATE SHOWSPECIALTOO MANY ZOOZ Leo Pellegrino (sax) Matt Doe (trumpet)David “King of Sludge” Parks (drums)

Too Many Zooz’s manic music, dubbed“BrassHouse” by drummer King of Sludge,is an irresistible rocket that combines stylesmore diverse and far-flung than anyinternational space station. The trio began bybusking on the New York City subway andcame to prominence when a video of one oftheir performances went viral on YouTube.TMZ’s BrassHouse summons EDM, house,techno, and glitch, paired to the indigenouspunch of Cuban, Afro-Cuban, Caribbean,and Brazilian Carnival rhythms. TMZ haveconquered New York City - now they're aboutto conquer Ronnie Scott’s.

FRI 3RD NOV: Doors 6.pm & 10.30pm (two shows) / £25 - £45

JEFF LORBERFUSIONJeff Lorber (keys)Andy Snitzer (saxes)Jimmy Haslip (bass)Lionel Cordew (drums)

Trailblazing pianist, composer, producer andbandleader Jeff Lorber is a groundbreakingFender Rhodes pioneer along with the likes ofHerbie Hancock, Joe Sample and Bob Jamesand has triumphed as one of the mostinnovative musical minds in contemporaryjazz. Lorber’s band tonight performs musicfrom 2017 ‘Prototype’. A sterling example of hisexpansive musical roots, melodic sophistication,irresistible finger-poppin’ grooves and intricaterhythmic sense. Expect a majestic elixir of jazz,soul, funk, pop, R&B and gospel.

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SUN LUNCH JAZZ 5TH NOV: Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £15 - £20

JITTER KINGS – young vocal-led septetSunday lunch available to order.

WED 8TH NOV:Doors 6pm / £125 - £185(All profits will go towards the Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation)

RONNIE SCOTT'SGALA CHARITYNIGHT FEAT. CURTIS STIGERS+ SPECIAL GUESTS

Headlining this very special Charity Gala nightis Curtis Stigers with the Ronnie Scott's JazzOrchestra performing their ‘Sinatra at theSands’ set. There will also be a few surpriseson the night from some special guests (wecan't tell you who!) and all profits from theshow will go towards the Ronnie Scott’s CharitableFoundation, a non-profit organization dedicatedto the support of jazz education in the UK andbeyond. As this is a special evening in supportof The Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation,the evening will also feature a charity raffle,as well as news on the Foundation’s work sofar and its plans for the future.

SUN 5TH NOV:Doors 6.30pm / £20 - £40

DEAN BROWN BANDDean Brown (guitar)Marvin "Smitty" Smith (drums)Linley Marthe (bass)Bernard Maseli - (el.vibraphone) Mateusz Pliniewicz (el.violin)

Dean Brown's music combines Rock, Latin, Jazz, Funk, andFusion into a joyful, soulful, dynamic and intense groove.His guitar work can be heard on over 200 recordings andhe has worked with the musical elite including MarcusMiller, The Brecker Brothers, Billy Cobham, David Sanborn,Bob James, George Duke, Roberta Flack, Lenny White, andJoe Zawinul. His most recent album - his fifth solo release- was ‘Rolajafufu’ (2016), the title an acronym thatencompasses rock-Latin-jazz-funk-fusion, the universesBrown explores on this diverse, kinetic recording.

MON 6TH - TUES 7TH NOV:Doors 6.00pm / £25 - £45

JOE LOVANO CLASSIC QUARTET Joe Lovano (tenor sax)Lawrence Fields (piano) Peter Slavov (bass)Otis Brown (drums)

Joe Lovano is one of contemporary jazz’s greatest voices.His extraordinary talents as an expressive, versatile andspellbinding instrumentalist, distinctive composer andskilled bandleader have earned him several Grammysand a global fanbase. A true jazz master, Lovano is vastlyinfluential. For this show, he performs with his ClassicQuartet exploring the straight ahead jazz tradition fromlate swing to bebop, and every note from the mightyLovano is sure to come straight from the heart.

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SALENA JONES – jazz doyenne who bridges gap with popSunday lunch available to order.

FRI 10TH - SAT 11TH NOV:Doors 6pm & 10.30pm / £30 - £55

MANU DIBANGO & THE SOUL MAKOSSA GANGAs part of EFG London Jazz Festival

Manu Dibango (saxophone & vibraphone), Julien Agazar (keyboards), Patrick Marie-Magdelaine (guitar), Raymond Doumbe (bass guitar),Guy Nwogang (drums), Valérie Belinga (vocals) & Isabel Gonzalez (vocals).

Multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader, Manu Dibango, returns to London with the SoulMakossa Gang. Based in Paris, but originally from Cameroon, Manu Dibango has been at theforefront of African music for over half a century. He first came to prominence in 1972 with therelease of Soul Makossa and throughout his career has been responsible for a prodigious andmulti-faceted output. He has worked with musicians as diverse as Fela Kuti, Sly Dunbar, RobbieShakespeare, Don Cherry, and the Fania All-Stars. In addition to being one of the leading jazzsaxophonists of his generation, Dibango has also run nightclubs, directed orchestras, and startedone of the first African musical journals. Expect an evening of pop, afro funk, soul, hip-hop, electrorock and jazz from this legendary musician.

THURS 9TH NOV:Doors 6pm / £20 - £40

MARIUS NESETQUINTETMarius Neset (saxophones)Dan Nicholls (piano)Jim Hart (vibes)Michael Janisch (bass)Anton Eger (drums)

Norwegian-born Copenhagen-based saxophonist& composer Marius Neset is one of the mosttalked about players on the European jazz scene.Neset has toured the world dazzling audienceswith his exemplary technique, remarkable energy,creativity, imagination and most of all, his highlyoriginal sound. As a saxophonist, Neset has beeninstrumental in reinvigorating the post-70s fusion‘big tenor’ tradition of Michael Brecker, ChrisPotter and Jan Garbarek, contrasting his dazzlinglyferocious technique with a soulful spontaneity. Forthis show, Neset performs music from his 2017release ‘Circle of Chimes’ ..


MATTHEW STEVENSAs part of EFG London Jazz Festival

Matthew Stevens (guitar)Eric Doob (drums)Zach Brown (bass)

Guitarist Matthew Stevens cites Jimi Hendrix as oneof his earliest influences and after graduating fromBerklee College of Music, he began to start makinga name for himself. He was as an essential elementof the important new work by strong young artistslike Christian Scott, Terri Lyne Carrington, ERIMAJ,Sean Jones, Walter Smith III, Linda Oh and, notably,Esperanza Spalding, in whose Emily’s D+Evolutionproject Stevens is key. Expect to hear tracks from hissecond album as bandleader, ‘Preverbal’, whichwas released earlier this year. The album is avisceral statement - a kinetic exploration of harmonyand rhythm driven by Stevens’ masterful playingand singular melding of elements of experimental,jazz and rock.

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MON 13TH - TUES 14TH NOV:Doors 6pm / £25 - £45

MARK GUILIANAJAZZ QUARTETAs part of EFG London Jazz Festival

Mark Guiliana (drums)Jason Rigby (tenor sax)Fabian Almazan (piano) tbcChris Morrissey (bass)

One of the world’s leading drummers, admiredand in demand across the spectrum, from jazzto rock to electronic music for his rhythmicsophistication, creative impulse and individualsound. He has been in the vanguard of drummerscreating a new vernacular on the instrument,blending virtuosity on acoustic drums with artfullydeployed electronic beats and processing. Alongwith leading his own band he has appeared ona string of acclaimed recordings with others. Theverve and precision of Guiliana’s drumming wasa prime mover of Blackstar, David Bowie’smultiple Grammy Award-winning final album, healso teamed with keyboardist Brad Mehldau for‘Mehliana’. His new album ‘Jersey’ will bereleased later this year.

WED 15TH - THURS 16TH NOV: Doors 6pm / £20 - £40

BECCA STEVENSAs part of EFG London Jazz Festival

Becca Stevens (vocals/ukulele/guitar)Jordan Perlson (drums)Oli Rockberger (keys/vox)Alicyn Yaffee (bass)

Brooklyn-based singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Becca Stevens has alreadyreceived copious praise from the likes of TheNew York Times, describing her as a "best-keptsecret". Drawing upon elements of pop, indie-rock, jazz, and traditional Appalachian folk,Stevens has been hailed for her unique abilityto craft exquisite compositions both for her ownband, and for artists who run the gamut ofgenre from the legendary David Crosby, tosinger José James. Her latest album 'Regina'was released earlier this year and is a tribute tostrong women - figures in literature, history andlegend as well as her personal life.


JAZZMEIA HORNAs part of EFG London Jazz Festival

Winner of the 2015 Thelonius Monk InternationalVocal Jazz Competition and 2013 SarahVaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition,Jazzmeia Horn has a name that speaks for itself.She released her debut album ‘Social Call’earlier this year which prompted Jazz Times tocomment, “Simply put, she is as exciting adiscovery as Cécile McLorin Salvant or GregoryPorter.” She is one of the most artful, ambitious,and widely appealing vocalists on the scenetoday and this will be her UK debut so make sureyou see her here first!

He has been in the vanguard of drummers creating a newvernacular on the instrument, blending virtuosity on acousticdrums with artfully deployed electronic beats and processing.

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FRI 17TH - SAT 18TH NOV:Doors 6pm & 10.30pm / £35 - £60

MIKE STERN / DAVE WECKL BANDfeat. TOM KENNEDY & BOB MALACH

Mike Stern (electric guitar), Dave Weckl (drums),Tom Kennedy (electric bass) & Bob Malach (tenor sax)

One of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has distinguished himselfover a four-decade career that has encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears,Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers and Joe Henderson, as well as 16recordings as a leader (six of which were nominated for GRAMMY® Awards). An electrifying soloistwhose blistering chops combine rock-fusion firepower with sophisticated jazz harmonies and hisinherently bluesy string bending prowess, Stern has the ability to instantly elevate the proceedingson any gig or session he plays by channeling the spirits of his own personal guitar heroes JimiHendrix, Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall and Albert King. For these shows he co-leads an amazingband with drummer Dave Weckl, a longtime contributor to his projects.

SUN LUNCH JAZZ 19TH NOV: Doors 12.00pm / SOLD OUT

JIVIN’ MISS DAISY FEAT. LIZ FLETCHERSunday lunch available to order.

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SUN 19TH NOV: Doors 7pm / £16Islington Assembly Hall, Upper Street, London N1 2UD

EZRA COLLECTIVE + KOKOROKO + THRIS TIAN(NOTE: this show takes place at Islington Assembly Hall, not at Ronnie Scott's)Headline show from Ezra Collective to launch their highly anticipated second EP ’Juan Pablo: ThePhilosopher’. Ezra Collective is the award-winning band born out of Tomorrows Warriors. They haveworked with the likes of rappers Pharoahe Monch and Ty and selling out 2 headline shows at RonnieScott’s earlier this year (including rave reviews for the live show and web broadcast of the show). Theirpowerful music is marked by the strong influence of Afro Beat, Reggae and Hip Hop brought togetherthrough a deep understanding of jazz to create their own unique sound. Support tonight will comefrom rising stars London-based Afrobeat 7-piece Kokoroko plus DJ set from Thris Tian, respectedBrownswood/Worldwide.fm music selector and one of the original architects of Boilerroom.tv

MON 20TH - TUES 21ST NOV:Doors 6pm / £25 - £45

SIMON PHILLIPSWITH PROTOCOL IV

Simon Phillips (drums), Greg Howe (guitar), Ernest Tibbs (bass) & Otmaro Ruiz (keys).

British born Simon Phillips is by far one of the world’s most renowned and respected drummers. Hisstyle not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility; whether it is rock, fusionor jazz, he applies the same precision and intensity with huge emotion and feel. Simon recorded hisfirst album ‘Protocol’ in 1988 and has gone on to release a string of highly acclaimed albums, themost recent being 2015’s ‘Protocol III’. Prepare to be blown away by the shere intensity of the ProtocolIV live band!

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THURS 23RD NOV:Doors 5.30pm / £15 - £35

RUBY RUSHTON+ DANIEL CASIMIR

Led by Tenderlonious, aka Ed Cawthorne, Ruby Rushton released their debut album ‘Two For Joy’ in2015 on the London based label, 22a. Fuelled by a love of Coltrane, Yusef Lateef and Fela Kuti andmore contemporary artists like Slum Village and Sa-Ra, the band soon began to gain a loyal following,playing a key part in the South London jazz resurgence. Tearing up the rule book, reaching beyondtraditional jazz, this innovative bunch fuses hip-hop, afro-beat and electronic music to create“tomorrow’s music, tomorrow’s sound”. Schooled on Grime and drum ‘n’ bass, it was Yusef Lateefwho turned Tenderlonious’ mind to playing the saxophone and more recently, the flute. Their secondrelease 'Trudi’s Songbook: Volume One’ was released earlier this year with ‘Volume Two’ slated forlater this year. Channeling the 50s and 60s recordings of John Coltrane, Yusef Lateef and Sonny Rollins,not to mention 70s Headhunters, the album is a joy ride through a multitude of genre defying styles.

Named Young Jazz Musician of the year 2016 - 2017 by The Musician’s Company, award winningbassist and composer Daniel Casimir has become a regular fixture within the UK jazz scene providinghis heavy weight upright sound for the likes of Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Lonnie Liston Smith, AshleyHenry, Camilla George and Nubya Garcia. Appearing here with his quartet featuring pianist SarahTandy, drummer Olly Sarkar and guitarist Toby Carpenter. ‘beautifully composed, soulfully blendedjazz courtesy of Trinity alumnus Daniel Casimir’ Stamp the Wax.

WED 22ND NOV:Doors 6pm / £20 - £40

“RHAPSODY IN BLUE” + AMERICAN CLASSICS James Pearson and friends presents an evening ofGershwin! Featuring a rendition of the classic ‘Rhapsody inBlue’, ‘An American in Paris’ and other American classics,appearing with a carefully selected all-star rhythm sectionand special guests Callum Au and Simon Marsh plus aunique appearance of Jimmy ‘Carhorn’ Turner.

THURS 23RD NOV:Doors 11.15pm / £15

LATE LATE SHOW SPECIALMR JUKES Following a ten year stint as frontman with world famousaward-wining indie band Bombay Bicycle Club, guitaristJack Steadman took a couple of years off and re-emergedas a solo artist under the moniker Mr Jukes reviving hispassion of jazz, soul and funk. ‘God First’ was releasedearlier this summer and saw him taking on the role ofmusician, composer, producer and sample-hound burstingat the seams with high profile guests that include BJ theChicago Kid, De La Soul, Lianna La Havas and LalahHathaway. For this very special, one-off Late Late showspecial, Mr Jukes appears with his sextet performinginstrumental re-interpretations of songs from ‘God First’and ‘modal jazz classics’. Intriguing!

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FRI 24TH NOV:Doors 6pm & 10.30pm / £20 - £45

HAMISH STUARTBANDHamish Stuart (guitar/vocals)Ian Thomas (drums)Rob Mullarkey (bass)Ross Stanley (keys)Adam Phillips (guitar/vocals)

Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the1970’s as the falsetto voice and guitarist of theAverage White Band, his distinctive songwritingand vocal and guitar style helping pave the wayto their extraordinary worldwide success. TheHamish Stuart Band reflects his own personality,immensely diverse interests and influences, whileshowcasing his inimitable vocal style. From jazzto funk and soul his band generates a trulyferocious groove never fails to blow off the RonnieScotts roof!

SAT 25TH NOV:Doors 6pm & 10.30pm / £25 - £50

JAMES CARTER’SELEKTRIK OUTLETJames Carter (saxes - altered via effect pedals)Gerard Gibbs (electronic keyboards)Ralphe Armstrong (electric bass)Alex White (drums)

James Carter’s playing is firmly rooted in 20th-century Afro-American culture. The sweep of hisimagination and the power of his techniqueembrace the whole saxophone tradition in jazzwhich he has extended into the 21st centurythrough his resolutely contemporary outlook. Anartist long intrigued by contrasts and hybrids, Carterresists comfortable categorization demonstrated bythe variety of combos he leads. “His instrumentsdon’t just talk” said the FT, “they whisper and roar,shout, chuckle and moan”


MICHAEL KAESHAMMER TRIOSunday lunch available to order.

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One of the mostextraordinary,

charismatic pianists,composers and band

leaders to explode fromCuba in recent times.

MON 27TH - WED 29TH NOV: Doors: 6pm / £35 - £55

ROBERTO FONSECA Roberto Fonseca - (piano / keys / vocals), Yandy Martinez (bass) & Michel Castellano (drums)

One of the most extraordinary, charismatic pianists, composers and band leaders to explode fromCuba in recent times. He made his debut at the Havana International Jazz Festival in 1990 whenhe was just 15 and went on to wow audiences as a member of Buena Vista Social Club and theinternationally acclaimed orchestra of Ibrahim Ferrer. His dazzling music draws on the traditions ofCuban and African music but he brings the lyricism of Herbie Hancock and the drive of McCoyTyner as well as an unparalleled gift for melody. Fonseca returns to Ronnie’s performing music fromacross his repertoire including last year’s ‘Abuc’ that tells the rich story of Cuban music through ariotous, rousing kaleidoscope of dancing colours.

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RONNIE SCOTT’SBLUES EXPLOSIONRonnie Scott's monthly blues show co-led by pianist/vocalist Paddy Milner and explosive funk, blues and jazzguitarist Tony Remy (Incognito, Annie Lennox and CraigDavid). This electrifying band also features superbguitarist/vocalist Marcus Bonfanti and specialises inblues music from Chicago to the Delta, West Coast andBritish. Expect blues classics from Eric Clapton, BB King,Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Albert King,Peter Green, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Cray amongst others

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THURS 30TH NOV - SAT 2ND DEC & MON 4TH - WED 6TH DEC: Doors 5.30pm & 9.30pm (two shows) / £25 - £50

MOTOWN & MORE: WITH NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILYNatalie Williams and her Soul Family are back once again to present a thrilling, funky, tribute tosome of the great artists that recorded on the legendary Motown Records. Building on the success ofprevious years featuring the music of Smokey Robinson, Martha and the Vandellas, Gladys Knight,Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Jackson 5 and of course Stevie Wonder, this year sees an additionalselection of songs by the people who have most influenced them in their sound.... Sam & Dave,James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and a sprinkle of Prince for good measure!.

SUN 3RD DEC:Doors 6.30pm / £30 - £50

PETER CINCOTTIPeter Cincotti (piano)

Lex Sadler (bass/synth)Joe Nero (drums)

Part swinging jazz troubadour and part pop balladeer, PeterCincotti’s charismatic performances and rhythmic playing stylethat blends pop, rock, blues and jazz, have earned the pianist-singer-songwriter comparisons to Harry Connick Jr. and Billy Joel.Inspired by musicals, jazz clubs and the diverse array of soundspouring out of New York's music scene for this very special show,Cincotti performs tracks from his brand new recording (releasedOct 17) ‘Long Way from Home’, which he says, “brings active,rhythmic piano playing back into the landscape of modern music.”Expect pure class as he adopts the suave, cool showmanship ofthe old school entertainers.

THURS 7TH DEC: Doors 6pm / £25 - £45

MATT ROBERTS BIG BANDPRESENTS ‘BORN IN THE

80’S’Charismatic young trumpeter and composer Matt Roberts hasgarnered acclaim through his big band appearances around theworld. One of the most exciting large ensembles in the UK, The 17-piece Matt Roberts Big Band returns to Ronnie Scott’s to presenttheir hi-energy show, ‘Born in the 80’s’. Celebrating pop culturemusic from the 1980's and early 90's, expect chart topping hits fromthe likes of Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Toto, The HumanLeague, Sting and the Police and Seal as well as themes from yourfavourite films, TV shows and computer games!

SUN LUNCH JAZZ 3RD DEC: Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £15 - £20

JAZZ AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS... A SWINGING CHRISTMASSunday lunch available to order.

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FRI 8TH - SUN 10TH DEC: Doors: 6pm & 10.30pm (Fri & Sat),12pm & 6.30pm (Sun) / £60 - £100

CURTIS STIGERSLine up: tbc but likely: Curtis Stigers (sax/vocals), Matthew Fries (piano)Cliff Schmitt (bass), Paul Wells (drums), John “Scrapper” Sneider (trumpet)

Always a big hit at the club, one time pop-star and award-winning jazz singer, Curtis Stigers, returnsto perform numbers from his back catalogue and some of his best known hits. With one of the mostdistinctive voices in music, the singer/saxophonist/songwriter pushes the boundaries of conventionaljazz performers and expands the jazz repertory creating modern jazz standards. Curtis continues toblaze a path as one of his generation’s finest and most original interpreters of modern songs drawingon his love of rock, alt-country, blues, folk and even punk to define a new 21st Century songbook.Throughout his career, Curtis Stigers has been celebrated for a surprisingly wide variety of impressiveaccomplishments - from his early pop chart success with several self-penned, top-ten singles and hitalbums to being named as BBC Radio 2 ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’.

Ronnie Scott's Presents... At The Jazz Café Camden

MON 4TH - TUES 5TH DEC: Ronnie Scott’s Live at the Jazz Cafe Camden

JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET feat. YVONNE YANNEY vocals+ NICK SMART HORNSRonnie Scott’s is delighted to present the James Taylor Quartet for2 nights at the Jazz Café, Camden. For a quarter of a century, theJames Taylor Quartet has set the standard for the coolest funkyacid jazz. With their prolific recording and live schedule, they’vequietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity. Drivenby Taylor’s funky Hammond B3 Organ and Fender Rhodesgrooves their relentlessly entertaining tunes take their inspirationfrom boogaloo funk of the sixties and the rare-groove style funkof the seventies. Something of a fixture at Ronnie Scott's, last yearthe band released a burnin’ live album ‘Bumpin’ On Frith Street’on Gearbox Records, catching the band in full flight at the club.However, JTQ’s Acid-jazz era Christmas residency at The Jazz Caféwas one of the capital’s hottest tickets, so now almost 20 yearslater Ronnie Scott’s is very proud to present them back in Camden!

THURS 7TH DEC: Ronnie Scott’s Live at the Jazz Cafe Camden

ABSOLUTE EARTH, WIND ANDFIRE presented by SERPENTINE FIREThis inspirational and gifted group of musicians - three brass, twokeyboards, percussion, guitar bass and drums, plus twoextraordinary singers - have recreated to perfection the hits andalbum tracks of Earth Wind and Fire. Let your ears be the judgeas the hits roll out - September, After the Love has Gone, BoogieWonderland, Jupiter, Serpentine Fire and many, many more, madeall the more poignant by last year’s passing of EWF founderMaurice ‘Moe’ White. SUN LUNCH JAZZ 10TH DEC: Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £15 - £20

CURTIS STIGERSSunday lunch available to order.

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Known worldwide as one of the architects of funk music,trombonist, composer, arranger,bandleader and author

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LINE-UP tbc but likely: Ray Gelato (lead vocal /tenor sax) Danny Marsden (trumpet)Andy Rogers (trombone)Olly Wilby (sax)Gunther Kurmayr (piano)Manuel Alvarez (bass)Ed Richardson (drums)

Credited for helping to kick off the Swingrevival in the early '80s, saxman and vocalistRay Gelato and his swinging band perform inthe tradition of the true greats who were notafraid to entertain - Cab Calloway, Louis Prima,‘Fats’ Waller, Louis Jordan. Their uplifting,footstompin’, fun-soaked, shows, with greatmusic, moves and character have become aRonnie Scott’s Christmas institution. With 25years in the business, countless album releases,world tours, awards and even personalinvitations to perform for HM the Queen,Richard Branson, and Paul McCartney, RayGelato is considered to be one of the last in along line of the classic jazz entertainers. Hearthe band run through a selection of truly classicrecords as well as original material as they payshomage to the ‘Great Entertainers’ and helpkeep this incredible music swingin’.

FRI 15TH - SAT 16TH& MON 18TH - SAT 23RD DEC:Doors 6pm & 10.30pm / £25 - £50

RAY GELATO & THE GIANTS

MON 11TH - THURS 14TH DEC:Doors 6.00pm & 9.30pm / £25 - £45

FRED WESLEY & THE NEW JBSFred Wesley (leader/trombone/vocals), Bruce Cox (drum)s, Dwayne Dolphin (bass), Peter Madsen (keys), Reginald Ward (guitar), Gary Winters (trumpet), Phillip Whack (tenor sax)

Known worldwide as one of the architects of funk music, trombonist, composer, arranger, bandleaderand author Fred Wesley was part of the greatest horn section ever - The JBs. Along with Maceo Parker& Pee Wee Ellis, the classic JB Horns toured, recorded, wrote and arranged for the Godfather of Soul,Mr. James Brown in the 1960’s and 70’s establishing Wesley as the world’s funkiest trombonist. Indeed,Brown himself once said “We speak of love and happiness: For me, happiness is Fred Wesley playinghis horn”. Famed also for his work with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Parliament, Funkadelic, RayCharles, Van Morrison & Cameo, he is responsible for many rare groove anthems such as ‘HouseParty’, ‘Blow Your Head’, ‘Use Me’, ‘Rockin’ Funky Watergate’, ‘J.B. Shout’, ‘Doing it to Death’ , ‘Geton the Good Foot’ , ‘We came to Funk Ya” and many, many more.

SUN LUNCH JAZZ 17TH DEC: Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £15 - £20

LONDON VOCAL PROJECT DIRECTED BY PETE CHURCHILLSunday lunch available to order.

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SUN 17TH DEC:Doors 6.30pm / £25 - £45

RONNIE SCOTT’SBLUES EXPLOSION(see 26th Nov listing)

TUES 26TH - WED 27TH DEC:Doors 6pm / £25 - £45

LIANE CARROLL’S COLD TURKEY!

Liane Carroll (vocalist/piano), Roger Carey (electric bass), Russell Field (drums)

Liane Carroll has been something of a stalwart of the British jazz scene for many years, but inthe last few years gone on to enjoy huge critical acclaim and is now considered by many to beone of the top jazz vocalists not just in the UK, but worldwide. She is also a superlative pianistand a funny, charismatic performer and these shows promise to be a warm, hearty antidote tothe Christmas mania. Expect classic jazz tunes, some Christmas fayre like 'Fairytale of New York'as well as numbers from her most recent album Seaside. Join Liane and her trio for some welldeserved champagne, cocktails and hangover treats.

THURS 28TH - SAT 30TH DEC:Doors 6pm & 10.30pm on Fri & Sat / £25 - £50

RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA

One of the UK’s finest Big Bands teeming with the cream of UK jazz talent and appearingunder the Musical Directorship of award winning band leader Pete Long. For this threenight post-Christmas residency, the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra will carry a different themeeach night from Duke Ellington on 28th, to Count Basie on 29th and the songs of JohnBarry on 30th.

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Performing Incognitoclassics, expect a nightof infectious, upliftinganthems, perfect for avery special NewYear’s Eve party

New Year’sEve Upstairs

With Incognito performing in the main room the weeklyFunky Nation DJ night brings 2018 in style with a full-on jazz/funk/acid-jazz takeover! Simon Bartholomewand Andrew Levy, original members from that otherlegendary group of the era, The Brand New Heaviesperform headline DJ slots upstairs. Formed in Londonin 1985, The Brand New Heavies jazz collective helpedcreate the sound of acid jazz, fusing funk, soul and hiphop. Throughout the Nineties, they enjoyed a string ofUK hits and became the first group to break into theAmerican R&B Chart since Soul II Soul’s success.

SUN 31ST DEC: Doors: 6.00pm / 10.30pm(two shows) / £100 - £180

INCOGNITO’S New Year’s Eve Party with DJ

Ronnie Scott’s welcomes Incognito back for a night of irresistible grooves, soulful vocals and blazing horns.

‘Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing’, ‘Always There’, Still a Friend of Mine’, and ’Nights Over Egypt’ are justsome of the Incognito classics that have kept the crowds dancing since the 90’s. The now legendary Britishjazz funk band led by Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick is one of the great success stories of UK music - theiruniquely British sound has endured as a global phenomenon for almost four decades. Although their self-titled 1981 debut was a landmark for UK jazz-funk, it was their early 90’s recordings for Gilles PetersonTalkin’ Loud label that would see them become million-selling artists, an internationally in-demand liveband and with club remixes by the likes of David Morales they took clubland by storm. Albums havefollowed thick and fast; soaked in soul, coated in jazz with more than a twist of funk and dance.

Doors 6.00pm (close 10pm) / £55

Upstairs @ Ronnie’s Cocktail Party feat. TJ Johnson and the sounds of New OrleansNew Year’s Eve starts Upstairs @ Ronnie's with a fabulous early evening cocktail party.Enjoy a complimentary cocktail on arrival, followed by cocktails, Canapes and NewOrleans jazz from Mr TJ Johnson and his 5-piece band.Widely considered to be one of theUK’s best jazz and blues singers and a true ambassador of the soul, TJ sings with the true passionand boozy swagger of only a man who has been there and knows.

NewYear’s Eveat RonnieScott’s

Funky Nation Special

Brand New Heavies DJ Take Over + Mike Vitti(Mi-Soul)Doors: 10.30pm / £60

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REGULAR SHOW TIMES We are open until 3am Mon - Sat and 12 Midnight on Sundays.

Monday to Thursday 6pm Doors open7.00pm - 7.45pm Support Act8.15pm - 10.15pm Main Act (with an interval)11pm - late The Late Late Show

Friday and Saturday 1st house: Doors open 6pm7.00pm - 7.45pm Support Act8.15pm - 9.30pm Main Act(Turn house around 10.00pm, all guests for 1sthouse must leave)2nd house: Doors open 10.30pm11.15pm - 12.30am: Main Act12.45am: The Late Late show

Sunday 6.30pm Doors open8.00pm - 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. Weopened in 1959 and since that time and to this dayhave featured the most legendary and popularnames in this genre. Since the club’s refurbishmentin 2006 we remain London’s no.1 live jazz venueand have one of the most intimate and uniquesettings in London at 47 Frith Street, W1

When is the club open?...7 days a week! From Monday - Saturday from 6pmto 3am and Sundays until midnight. Bank holidaysoperate on Sunday opening hours.

How do I book?...you can book tickets for you and your guests bygoing to ronniescotts.co.uk or calling 02074390747

Can I eat at the club?...Great food is served throughout the evening. Thereis a light menu in addition to a late night menu - allthese can be viewed on our website.

Do I have to be a member?...No, however we do have a membership schemewhich entitles you to many privileges and discounts- visit ronniescotts.co.uk or tel: 0207 439 0747 for further info.

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THELATE LATESHOWMON TO THURS: 1 1pm-3am & FR I–SAT: 1am-3amOnce the headliners have played their final note, Ronnie Scott’s re-opensits doors for its late night after-show session, the Late Late Show. Modelledon the glamourous, heady jazz joints of yesteryear and with an informalvibe, visitors pile through the door to enjoy swinging sounds and a latenight tipple. Hot live jazz comes from some of the capitals finest youngmusicians yet it’s not just the cream of local talent on offer - often thenight’s headline act or big names preforming elsewhere will drop by andsit in- Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Miller, Mos Def, Lady Gaga and StevieWonder have all thrilled audiences with their impromptu appearances.And at just £12 (£6 concessions) it provides first-timers the perfectopportunity to sample the stylish setting and ambience of this iconic club.

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TUESDAYSTV NIGHTS / RUBY SINGS:

(emerging artists night - check websitefor details and full dates).

(Pricing varies, usually £6 - £8 on the door)

EVERY WEDNESDAYJAZZ JAM: HOSTED BY ANDY DAVIES QUINTET:The evening starts with a set from the AndyDavies Quintet (9.30pm), then it becomesthe most famous jam session in London... Free for Musicians, MU and Ronnie’s Members.

(£6 from 8pm, £8 from 10pm / music starts 9pm)

EVERY SATURDAYFUNKY NATION:A roster of top name DJs spinningthe best in jazz/funk, disco, houseand boogie.

(6-7pm: FREE, 7-8pm: £8, 8-10pm: £12, 10pm onwards: £15)

EVERY FRIDAYVIVA CUBA!:

This Latin extravaganza is a wonderfulevening, bringing the music of SouthAmerica to Ronnie’s Bar. With a set

from the band plus, a jam session plusa jam session and a special guest DJ.

(6-7pm: FREE, 7-8pm: £8, 8-10pm: £12, 10pm onwards: £15))

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EVERY THURSDAYTHE W3 JAM SESSIONS! (JAZZ & FUNK JAM)

The greatest Jazz & Funk Jam Session in town, The W3 Jam Sessions!

(£6 from 8pm, £8 from 10pm / music starts 9pm)

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EVERY MONDAYACOUSTIC JAZZ LOUNGE:A 3 set event celebrating music, arts and culture,Italian saxophonist Renato D’Aiello gets your week offto a flying start with his red hot jazz band performingoriginals and standards in the first set - then anaccomplished jazz singer joins in the second set.

(Every Monday, £8 all night)

SUNDAYSSUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SESSIONS:

A different band each week with a nod toNew Orleans Gumbo, Rhythm & Blues andSwing Dance. Check website for full details.

(Price varies usually £6 - £12 on the door)

On the first floor above the main club is a bar we call‘Upstairs @ Ronnie’s’. It opens at 6pm every eveningand is open most nights until 3am with bar, tableservice, fabulous food and an award-winning cocktaillist! It’s a more informal space than the main club andthe perfect speakeasy environment to watch an intimateperformance, dance or have a cocktail or two!

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