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Come April I will have beenlooking after the club for 5 years. It’s been aninteresting time.I was advised by a friend on getting the job that I might need to becareful, ‘It’s a national institution’, they said. Not wrong there.

We have made a few changes over the years, most noticeably we havekept the old place open till three every morning, as jazz clubs aresupposed to do, with the Late Late Show, We have also made the Barupstairs into a very successful and eclectic live venue - albeit in adecidedly casual way. We have introduced Sunday lunchtime shows forthose for whom Soho nights are just too much and we have invented themadness that is our Christmas cabaret lunches. Along the way we havebecome the biggest employer of British jazz musicians in the country andthe most prolific venue in the UK in terms of shows staged. And ourmembership now stands at over 2,100 exceptionally stylish individuals!

Most importantly we have attracted an amazing array of internationaljazz artists. From legends McCoy Tyner and Jon Hendricks to themodern, soon to be legends, like Dee Dee Bridgewater and Kurt Elling(April 15 to 20). Al Jarreau has returned as has Van Morrison, and wehave been able to bring Wynton Marsalis and the Mingus Big Band overas well as Chick Corea (March 5 and 6). Long time favourites GeorgieFame (April 8 to 13) Chucho Valdez (April 25 to 27) and Marlena Shaw(March 26 to 30) continue to support the club. All credit to the vastknowledge of the Ronnie’s booking team who have all played a key rolein making the club what it is today.

So a massive thanks to all who work here now and a few of those whocame and went. Particular thanks to my chief lieutenants Nick Lewisand Fred Nash whose exceptional ability and dedication to the causestop me getting the sack.

And of course Mike and Sally who bought, preserved and improved theclub in the first place.

Simon Cooke MD, Ronnie Scott’s

GIGS AT A GLANCE

MARCHFRI 1ST - SAT 2ND: ARTURO SANDOVALSUN 3RD - MON 4TH: JOHN SCOFIELD’S ORGANIC TRIO

FEAT’ LARRY GOLDINGS & GREG HUTCHINSON SUN 3RD LUNCH JAZZ: SHANE HAMPSHEIR & HIS SWING BANDTUES 5TH - WED 6TH: CHICK COREA AND THE VIGILTHUR 7TH - FRI 8TH: COURTNEY PINE - HOUSE OF LEGENDSSAT 9TH: JASON REBELLO GROUP FEAT. PINO PALLADINO SUN 10TH: RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA VOCAL HARMONY SPECIAL SUN 10TH LUNCH JAZZ: JIVE ACESMON 11TH - WED 13TH: TITO PUENTE JR ORCHESTRA” THUR 14TH - FRI 15TH: HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLESAT 16TH: YELLOWJACKETSSUN 17TH: NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILYSUN 17TH LUNCH JAZZ: MARLENE VER PLANCKMON 18TH - TUES 19TH: YELLOWJACKETSWED 20TH - SAT 23RD: JAMES TAYLOR QUARTETSUN 24TH: THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSIONSUN 24TH LUNCH JAZZ: GARY WILLIAMSMON 25TH: ERIK TRUFFAZ QUARTETTUES 26TH - SAT 30TH: MARLENA SHAWSUN 31ST: THE HUMPHREY LYTTELTON SEPTET compered by BARRY CRYERSUN 31ST LUNCH JAZZ: THE HUMPHREY LYTTELTON SEPTET compered by BARRY CRYER

APRILMON 1ST - TUES 2ND: REMEMBERING OSCAR PETERSONWED 3RD - THUR 4TH: MARK MURPHYFRI 5TH - SAT 6TH: RONNY JORDAN ORGAN TRIOSUN 7TH: RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA… THE STORY SO FAR SUN 7TH LUNCH JAZZ: SARAH WELLER & THE MAD MEN PRESENT

DORIS DAY: 20 YEARS IN FILMMON 8TH - SAT 13TH: GEORGIE FAME AND THE BLUE FLAMESSUN 14TH: NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY SUN 14TH LUNCH JAZZ: MICHAEL KAESHAMMERMON 15TH - SAT 20TH: KURT ELLING:

1619 BROADWAY – THE BRILL BUILDING PROJECTSUN 21ST: JOYCESUN 21ST LUNCH JAZZ: JAZZ DYNAMOSMON 22ND - WED 24TH: MESHELL NDEGEOCELLOTHUR 25TH - SAT 27TH: CHUCHO VALDÉS AND THE AFRO-CUBAN MESSENGERSSUN 28TH: THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSIONSUN 28TH LUNCH JAZZ: ‘FRANK & ELLA’ LANCE ELLINGTON AND ALISON JIEARMON 29TH - TUES 30TH: MADELEINE PEYROUX

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March Artists

FRI 1ST - SAT 2ND: (Doors 6pm & 10.30pm / SOLD OUT)

ARTURO SANDOVAL Arturo Sandoval (tpt), Zane Musa (sax), Mahesh Balasooriya (pno), John Belzaguy (bs), Alexis Arce (drs), Samuel Torres (perc).

A blistering pyrotechnic virtuoso trumpeter, Cuban legend Sandoval is a protégé of thelegendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in theoutskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became thefirst musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studyingclassical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement ofthe jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardiansof jazz trumpet and flugel horn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer.

He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has been seenby millions at the Oscars performing with Celine Dion, at the Grammy Awards with JustinTimberlake and as a leader, as well as on the Billboard Awards with Alicia Keys. Sandovalhas been awarded 6 Grammy Awards, and nominated 17 times; he has also received 6Billboard Awards and one Emmy Award, the latter for his composing work on the entireunderscore of the HBO movie based on his life, “For Love or Country” starring Andy Garcia.His last album “Time for Love” had three Grammy nominations and won two for best albumand best production. His latest two new albums are “Dear Diz, Every Day I Think of You” and“ Tangos “. He is also working on a new book chronicling his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie.Sandoval was also a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group Irakere, whoseexplosive mixture of jazz, classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensationthroughout the entertainment world and were hugely popular visitors to Ronnies as ofcourse is Sandoval himself.

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SUN 3RD - MON 4TH: (Doors 6.30pm / SOLD OUT)

JOHN SCOFIELD’S ORGANICTRIO FEAT’ LARRY GOLDINGS

& GREG HUTCHINSON

John Scofield (gtr), Larry Goldings (org), Greg Hutchinson (drs).

One of the “big three” of current jazz guitarists - along with Pat Methenyand Bill Frisell, John Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whosemusic generally falls somewhere between post-bop, funk edged jazz,and R & B. A former member of the Billy Cobham-George Duke, GaryBurton and Miles Davis groups he has also worked with the likes ofCharlie Haden, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Brad Mehldau, Mavis Staples,Tony Williams and Herbie Hancock and for these rare club dates hebrings a superb trio featuring Hammond B3 maestro Larry Goldingsand drummer Greg Hutchinson.

SUN 3RD LUNCH: (Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £15.00 - £18.00)

SHANE HAMPSHEIR & HIS SWING BANDExciting, vibrant celebration of the swing era led by fine young singer andrising star Hampsheir. Sunday lunch available to order.

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TUES 5TH - WED 6TH: (Doors 5.30pm & 9.30pm (two shows) / £60.00 -£80.00)

CHICK COREA AND THE VIGIL

Chick Corea (pno/keys), Tim Garland (sax), Hadrien Feraud (bs), Marcus Gilmore (drs), Charles Altura (gtr).

Legendary pianist, composer and bandleader Chick Corea - one ofjazz’s true contemporary greats - unveils his superb new bandfeaturing the superlative young French bass player, Hadrien Feraud,creative force Marcus Gilmore on drums (carrying on the lineage ofjazz from his grandfather, Roy Haynes), saxes, flute, bass clarinetand innovation from the UK’s very own Tim Garland and rising-sunguitarist Charles Altura. Exploring sublime acoustic and powerfulelectric jazz. We’re promised new material alongside newarrangements of classic material as 18 times Grammy Winner andtrue global jazz star Chick Corea proves yet again why he remainsat the forefront of the international jazz scene. Unmissable!

March (cont)

THUR 7TH - FRI 8TH: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Friday only) / £30.00 - £50.00)

COURTNEY PINE- HOUSE OF LEGENDS

Courtney Pine (soprano sax), Robert Fordjour (drs), Cameron Pierre (gtr),Chris Cobbson (gtr), Darren Taylor (bs), Samuel Dubois (steel pan).

No musician more embodies the dramatic transformation in the British jazzscene over the past twenty years than Courtney Pine C.B.E. The groundbreaking multi- instrumentalist has led a generation of exciting andinnovative players who have broadened their styles to take jazz out to awider audience. Debuting material from his critically acclaimed 15th studioalbum, House of Legends sees Courtney return to the instrument he is bestknown for - the saxophone - and features his soprano sax exclusively forthe first time. Steeped in the traditions of the Caribbean, this very personalproject sees Courtney on top form, bringing together musicians from Africa,the Caribbean and Europe for vibrant exchanges that tell tales of life from atruly multi-cultural view point. Expect an exhilarating mix of Merengue, Ska,Mento and Calypso as played through the lens (saxophone) of a UK bornartist with strong, proud Afro-Caribbean roots.

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SAT 9TH: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £20.00 - £45.00)

JASON REBELLO GROUP FEAT. PINO PALLADINOJason Rebello (keyboards), Joy Rose (vocals), Jeremy Stacey:(drums), Pino Palladino (bass), Paul Stacey (guitar).

Sublimely gifted British piano player, perhaps best known for hiswork as a sideman for Sting, Jeff Beck as well as jazz luminariesWayne Shorter, Art Blakey and Branford Marsalis, brings an all-star band featuring Welsh bass maestro Pino Palladino (whohimself keeps good company playing with John Mayer, D’Angeloand The Who to name but a few) and highly respected vocalistJoy Rose and the brothers Stacey for an evening of powerful jazz,funk and fusion.

SUN 10TH: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA

VOCAL HARMONY SPECIAL

Led by award-winning saxophonist and band-leader Pete Long, the RSJOis one of the UK's finest Big Bands and features the cream of UK talent.This month featuring sublime vocal harmonies from some of the bestsingers around featuring Iain Mackenzie, Georgina Jackson and TheLondon Voices, in wonderful swinging arrangements.

March (cont) MON 11TH - WED 13TH: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

TITO PUENTE JR ORCHESTRA

Fiery Afro-Cuban beats and smoking Latin jazz from New York born TitoPuente Jr, leading his own highly charged Orchestra in the grandtradition of his legendary timbale playing father, Tito Puente. Expectjoyous, danceable, classic salsa driven by powerful rhythms andsparkling solos all delivered with the panache and virtuoso flair ofPuente’s greatest bands as his son honours one of Latin Jazz’s greatestlegacies. Expect all of Puente Sr’s great hits including the all time classicOye Como Va as made world famous by Santana.

SUN 10TH LUNCH: (Doors 12 noon - 4pm / SOLD OUT)

JIVE ACESJump, Jive and Wail’ from top ‘yellow-suited’ swing combo originally from Romford,Essex who captured the public’s attention this year in the semi-finals of ‘Britain’sGot Talent’ with their spirited version of ‘Bare Necessities’ from the Disney film ‘TheJungle Book’. Sunday lunch available to order.

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THUR 14TH - FRI 15TH: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Friday only) / £25.00 - £40.00)NB a limited amount of special priced £20 standing tickets are available for late show Friday.

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are eight brothers from the south side of Chicago.They come from an extraordinary musical family. Other sisters and brothersare professional musicians, their mothers are singers, and Philip Cohran, theirfather, has roots running back to Mississippi, his time in the musical hothouseof 1940s St Louis, and his seminal role with Sun Ra in Chicago in the 1950s.

When Ra left for the east coast in 1960, Phil stayed in Chicago. By the timethe members of the HBE were growing up, Phil’s work as a musical activistand educator had led to the establishment of a space called the Sun Ark ina warehouse behind the family home above a furniture shop. At night whenthey went to bed the children would hear their father rehearsing with hisband the Circle Of Sound. They were wakened at 6 a.m. for several hours’music practice before going to school. From an early age they were a centralpart of their father’s Youth Ensemble. Coinciding with this involvement in theirfather’s ethos was a parallel passion. “At night we used to sneak under thecovers and listen to hip hop.

By the end of the nineties, with everyone out of school, they brought togethertheir musicianship, their jazz roots and their hip hop sensibility, and made aliving busking on the streets of Chicago. Eventually the group transferred toNew York City, and after playing out relentlessly, including stints with DamonAlbarn and Gorillaz, gigs with Mos Def and Erykah Badu, they have come tobe known as one of the hottest and most individual bands around.

SAT 16TH: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm / £30.00 - £42.50)

YELLOWJACKETSRussell Ferrante (pno/keys), Bob Franceschini (sax), Felix Pastorius (bs), William Kennedy (drs).

Superb, classy jazz-fusion band, combining a sophisticated rhythmicapproach with top notch arrangements and brilliant solos. Always hugelyenjoyable this tour features a refreshed line-up. With Russell Ferante onpiano and keys, drummer William Kennedy and superb saxophonist BobFranceschini, plus the exciting new recruit bassist Felix Pastorious (son oflegendary bassist Jaco Pastorious)!

SUN 17TH: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £28.50)

NATALIE WILLIAMSSOUL FAMILY

Hosted by charismatic singer Williams, Soul Family Sunday is a monthlyevent presenting a host of top-notch guests from the world of UK R&B, souland jazz. Blessed with a huge range, Williams moves effortlessly betweenheart-rending ballads, funky originals and deft swing and she has beenjoined by guests ranging from Beth Rowley and Gwyneth Herbert toRoachford, Jamie Cullum and Omar.

March (cont)

SUN 17TH LUNCH: (Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £15.00 - £18.00)

MARLENE VER PLANNCKAcclaimed New York-based singer Verplanck, singing from the Great AmericanSongbook with her top-notch UK trio of pianist John Pearce, bassist Paul Morganand drummer Bobby Worth. Sunday lunch available to order.

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March (cont)

MON 25TH: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

ERIK TRUFFAZ QUARTET Erik Truffaz (tpt), Marcello Giuliani (bs), Marc Erbetta (drs),Benoit Corboz (pno / rhodes / keys).

Renowned, Blue Note signed, hip-hop and electronica influenced Frenchtrumpeter Truffaz appears tonight in support of his latest album El Tiempo DeLa Revolution. Expect atmospheric, highly original, pop and rock influencedelectro-ambient and funky jazz featuring Truffaz’s ace band bassist MarcelloGiuliani, drummer Marc Erbetta and keyboardist Benoit Corboz.

TUE 26TH - SAT 30TH: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Friday & Saturday only) / £30.00 - £50.00)

MARLENA SHAW Marlena Shaw is among the most versatile and charismatic vocalists on thescene today. A former Count Basie vocalist and one of Blue Note Record’sbiggest stars in the ‘70s, she is probably best know here for her hitCalifornia Soul and her cover of Roberta Flack’s ‘Feel Like Making Love’ andher performances are marked by an artful blend of soul, jazz and groove.

MON 18TH - TUES 19TH: (Doors 6.00pm / £30.00 - £45.00)

YELLOWJACKETS(see Mar 16th listing)

WED 20TH - SAT 23RD: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Friday & Saturday only) / £25.00 - £45.00)

JAMES TAYLORQUARTETwith Nick Smart Horns and Yvonne Yanney vocalsFamed for their upbeat, energetic live shows, British jazz-funk stalwarts, andhugely influential jazz/pop cross over stars, the James Taylor Quartet returnto Ronnie Scott’s. Taylor’s driving Hammond organ has been leading thegroup for nearly twenty years, and the band show no signs of slowing down.Their relentlessly entertaining tunes take their inspiration from boogaloofunk of the sixties and the rare-groove style funk of the seventies.

SUN 24TH: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £35.00)

THE RONNIE SCOTT’SBLUES EXPLOSION

Co-led by pianist/vocalist Paddy Milner and explosive funk, blues andjazz guitarist Tony Remy (Incognito, Annie Lennox and Craig David), theelectrifying Blues Explosion specialises in blues music from Chicago tothe Delta, West Coast and British. Expect blues classics from EricClapton, BB King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Albert King,Peter Green, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Cray amongst others.


GARY WILLIAMSTop class crooner, Williams, performs Sinatra and beyond with a fine bandfeaturing pianist Barry Robinson, bassist Joe Pettitt and drummer Neil Bullock.Sunday lunch available to order.

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SUN 31ST: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £30.00)

THE HUMPHREY LYTTELTONSEPTET compered by BARRY CRYERTony Fisher (tpt), Robert Fowler (ts / bar / cl), Jimmy Hastings (as, ss, cl, fl),Ray Wordsworth (tb), Adrian Macintosh (drs), John Rees-Jones (bs), Ted Beament (pno).

Compered by the incomparable Barry Cryer , the Humphrey Lyttelton

Septet celebrate the legacy of the much loved and missed trumpeter

and broadcaster. Expect all the classics including, of course, ‘Bad Penny

Blues’ from a superlative band.

March (cont)

M E M B E R S H I P

SUN 31ST LUNCH: (Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £20.00 - £30.00)

THE HUMPHREY LYTTELTON SEPTETcompered by BARRY CRYER(see above)

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April Artists

MON 1ST - TUES 2ND: (Doors 6.00pm / £20.00 - £35.00)

REMEMBERINGOSCAR PETERSON

WED 3RD - THUR 4TH: (Doors 6.00pm / £25.00 - £40.00)

MARK MURPHYMark Murphy (voc), tbc (pno), Andy Hamill (bs), Mark Fletcher (drs).

Six time Grammy Nominated jazz singer and lyricist Murphy first came toprominence in the sixties and is noted for his definitive and unique vocaleseand vocal improveisations with both melody and lyrics. A wonderfulperformer who brings a real sense of drama and life to his material, Murphyis a true inspiration to a generation of jazz singers.

The term ‘legend’ can be bandied about rathertoo often in jazz circles, but there is no dangerof over-estimating the status of OscarPeterson. Regarded by the jazz community asone of the most important, influential andrevered pianists of all time, his death in 2007was a huge blow to music as a whole, not justto the genre. Peterson played Ronnie Scott’smany times in his day, and for this tributenight the club will keep the music andmemory of him alive. Led tonight by clubmusical director James Pearson, theseshows there will feature two grand pianos setin the traditional way, facing each other.

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FRI 5TH - SAT 6TH: (Doors 6.00pm 10.30pm (2 shows) / £25.00 - £45.00)

RONNY JORDAN ORGAN TRIORonny Jordan (gtr),Mel Davis (org),TBC (drs).

Ronny Jordan is widely credited by many for restoring the guitar to itsrightful place in mainstream music and is also known as the father of AcidJazz guitar. His very unique style is hybrid of the classic guitar sound of hisjazz guitar forefathers Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell andGeorge Benson combined with today's most modern funk grooves and hiphop break beats laced with smooth and modern cool. As a result, Ronny'sstyle is very often imitated but never duplicated.

SUN 7TH: (Doors 6.30pm / £25.00 -£40.00)

RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA Presents… The Story So FarLed by award-winning saxophonist and band-leader Pete Long, theRSJO is one of the UK's finest Big Bands and features the cream of UKtalent. This month featuring the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington,Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, The Rat Pack and Benny Goodman.

April (cont)

MON 8TH - SAT 13TH:(Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Friday & Saturday only) / £30.00 - £50.00)

GEORGIE FAME & THE BLUE FLAMESGeorgie Fame (voc/org/pno), Guy Barker (tpt), Alan Skidmore (ts), Anthony Kerr (vib), Tristan Powell (gtr), Alec Dankworth (bs), James Powell (drs).

Throughout his forty-plus year career, Georgie Fame has recorded overtwenty albums and fourteen hit singles including the number one smash“Yeh Yeh” (the first recording to knock the Beatles off the number one spotin the charts. He is equally at home in the company of jazz groups and bigbands, orchestras, rock groups and his own stunning band, The BlueFlames. As a sideman, he has recorded with many artists, including GeneVincent, Prince Buster, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading,Andy Fairweather-Low, Bill Wyman and Van Morrison. Georgie Famecontinues to perform his unique blend of jazz/rhythm and blues.


SARAH WELLER & THE MAD MENPRESENT DORIS DAY: 20 YEARS IN FILMEloquent and engaging vocalist explores songs from the films of thegreat Doris Day.

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SUN 14TH: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £28.50)

NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY (See Mar 17th listing)

SUN 21ST: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £35.00)

JOYCEJoyce (vocal, gtr), Helio Alves (pno),

Rodolfo Stroeter (bs), Tutty Moreno (drs).

April (cont)

MON 15TH - SAT 20TH: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Friday & Saturday only) / £30.00 - £50.00)

KURT ELLING:1619 BROADWAY – THE BRILLBUILDING PROJECTKurt Elling (voc), Laurence Hobgood (pno / music director), John McLean (gtr), Clark Sommers (bs), Kendrick Scott (drs).

Arguably the great male jazz singer of his generation, Elling is an eight-timeGRAMMY nominee who has spent the last nine consecutive years at the top ofthe Down Beat Critics poll and the last four consecutive years topping the JazzTime Readers’ poll. He has won five Jazz Journalists Association Awards forBest Male Vocalist and the Prix Billie Holiday from the Academie du Jazz inParis. His quartet tours the world continually, performing to critical acclaim inEurope, the Middle East, South America, Asia and Australia, and at jazz festivalsand concert halls across North America. In addition to leading a regular quartetthat features collaborator Laurence Hobgood. He appears here in support of hisbrilliant, 1619 Broadway The Brill Building Project which honors the legendarylocation that the Daily Telegraph called “the most important generator ofpopular songs in the Western world.” Even for the ceaselessly inventiveGRAMMY®-winning singer-lyricist, it s a hugely unexpected step, and oneguaranteed to further solidify his reputation for bold innovation and superbcraftsmanship. The 11-track collection features renditions of classic rock androll and R&B songs that came out of the Brill Building.


MICHAEL KAESHAMMERHighly entertaining virtuoso boogie-woogie and stride pianist and singer-songwriter born in Germany but who made his name in Canada. Sunday lunchavailable to order.

Brazilian MPB (Música PopularBrasileira) and Bossa Nova singer-songwriter and guitarist whose songshave been recorded by the likes of ElisRegina, Flora Purim and MiltonNascimento. A regular visitor to the UKshe appears here with her superb band.Expect sophisticated jazz-influencedurban bossa nova and cool samba alldelivered with the style you’d expectfrom one of Brazils’ greatest artists.

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April (cont)

MON 22ND - WED 24TH: (Doors 6.00pm / £30.00 - £45.00)

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

Meshell Ndegeocello (bs / voc), Chris Bruce (bs / gtr), Jebin Bruni (keys), TBC (drs).

Wonderfully talented, singer-bassist, drawing on jazz, soul, rock and popinfluences to create her own highly original music. Signed to Madonna’sMaverick label in the early 90s she was one of the architects of the nu-soulsound before going on to release a remarkable series of solo albumsexploring jazz, rock and beyond. She appears here in support of her latestcritically acclaimed album ‘A Dedication to Nina Simone’ with a fine bandfeaturing guitarist Chris Hill and Jebin Bruni on keys.

THUR 25TH - SAT 27TH: (Doors 6.00pm & 10.30pm (two shows Friday & Saturday only) / £30.00 - £50.00)

CHUCHO VALDÉS AND THE AFRO-CUBANMESSENGERSChucho Valdés (pno), Gastón Joya (bs), Rodney Barreto (drs), YaroldyAbreu (prc), Dreiser Durruthy (batas & voc), Reinaldo Melian (tpt),Mayra Caridad Valdés (voc).

Multi-Grammy winning, Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arrangerChucho Valdes is a highly accomplished and influential figure in the world ofLatin and Afro-Cuban jazz. A founder member of Irakere he has earnedinternational renowned and devoted audiences as an imaginative composer,virtuosic improviser, commanding bandleader and invaluable collaboratorwho mixes fierce solos and powerful rhythms to devastating effect. Heappears here with his 7-piece band the Afro-Cuban Messengers.

SUN 21ST LUNCH: (Doors 12 noon - 4pm / £15.00 - £18.00)

JAZZ DYNAMOSJazz, swing and even pop from entertaining jazz group. Featuring Pat Reyfordvocals, guitar and bongos, Lucy Randell vocals and percussion, Mark Adelmankeyboards, Anders Janes electric upright bass and French drummer DominiqueMetz. Sunday lunch available to order.

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SUN 28TH: (Doors 6.30pm / £20.00 - £35.00)

THE RONNIE SCOTT’S BLUES EXPLOSION(see 24th Mar listing)

MON 29TH - WED 1ST MAY: (Doors 5.30pm & 9.30pm (two shows) / £60.00 - £80.00)

MADELEINEPEYROUX

A remarkable coup for Ronnie’s as the sublimely talented Peyroux dropsin for three nights in support of her superb new album The Blue Room.Often compared to Billie Holiday, Peyroux’s intimate, sophisticated styleof blues-tinged singing has made her a genuine international star andlike Holiday she is a singer who transcends any notion of genre makingeverything she sings uniquely her own.

The Blue Room reunited Peyroux with producer Larry Klein (JoniMitchell, Herbie Hancock) and at the heart of their new album togetheris a unique interpretation of classic Ray Charles material from hislegendary “Sounds in Country and Western Music” album as well asmore contemporary material from Randy Newman and Warren Zevon.


‘FRANK & ELLA’ LANCE ELLINGTONAND ALISON JIEARA stylish new show conceived and performed by accomplished artists, Lance Ellington andAlison Jiear. A celebration of the most timeless and iconic songs recorded by two of the finestentertainers of our time, Frank Sinatra & Ella Fitzgerald. Sunday lunch available to order.

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FAQ

REGULAR SHOW TIMES We are open until 3am Mon - Sat and 12 Midnight on Sundays)MONDAY TO THURSDAY 6PM DOORS OPEN7.15 - 8PM SUPPORT ACT8.30 - 10.30PM MAIN ACT (with an interval)11PM - LATE THE LATE LATE SHOWFRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1ST HOUSE: DOORS OPEN 6PM7.15 - 8PM SUPPORT ACT8.30 - 9.45PM MAIN ACT(Turn house around 10.00pm, all guests for 1st house must leave)2ND HOUSE: DOORS OPEN 10.30PM11.15PM - 12.30AM: MAIN ACT12.45AM: THE LATE LATE SHOWSUNDAY6.30PM DOORS OPEN8.00 - 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. We opened in 1959 andsince that time and to this day have featured the most legendary andpopular names in this genre. Since the club’s refurbishment in 2006 weremain London’s no.1 live jazz venue and have one of the most intimateand 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 Sundaysuntil midnight. Bank holidays operate on Sunday opening hours.HOW DO I BOOK?...you can book t ickets for you and your guests by going toronniescotts.co.uk or calling 02074390747CAN I EAT AT THE CLUB?...Great food is served throughout the evening. There is a light menu inaddition 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 tomany privileges and discounts - visit ronniescotts.co.ukor tel: 0207 439 0747 for further info.

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EVERY MON - THURS, 11PM - 3AM & EVERY FRI - SAT, 1AM - 3AM

Entry £10, Concessions available.

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 4HT.

ronniescotts.co.uk | facebook.com/ronniescottsclub | twitter.com/officialronnies

Live Swingin’ Jazz from Top UK Musicians

“We haven’t had anything like this in

New York for over twenty years”

Wynton Marsalis

MUSIC IN RONNIE’S BAROn the first floor, above the main club is Ronnie’s 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! Don’t

forget to go to the bar’s social network at ronniesbar.co.uk to find out

what’s on and receive updates.

MARCH & APRIL SPECIAL EVENTSOpen 6pm every night, open most nights until 3am.

MONDAYS(Every Monday, £7 all night)

ACOUSTIC JAZZ LOUNGE: (Every Monday)

TUESDAYS(Pricing varies, usually £6 - £7 on the door)

TV NIGHTS: (Mar 5 / 19 & Apr 2 / 16)“Bringing you the finest troubadours and musiciansfrom the current thriving indie and folk music scenes.”

RUBY SINGS: (Mar 12 / 26 & Apr 9 / 23)“A night dedicated to showcasing the talents ofunsigned artists and musicians.”

EVERY WEDNESDAY(FREE before 8pm, £5 after, £8 from 11pm. M.U. members FREE entry)

JAZZ JAM: HOSTED BY ANDY DAVIES QUINTETThe evening starts with a set from the Andy Davies Quintet(9.30pm), then it becomes the most famous jam session inLondon... Free for Musicians, MU and Ronnie’s Members.

THURSDAYS(Prices vary, usually £6 - £7 on the door)

“AN ECLECTIC MIX OF NIGHTS WHICH VARIES FROM WEEK TO WEEK” see ronniescotts.co.uk for details

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EVERY FRIDAY(Free before 8pm, £10 after 8pm)

VIVA LA REVOLUCION:“This Latin extravaganza is a wonderful evening, bringing themusic of South America to Ronnie’s Bar. With a set from theband and a jam session. There’s drinking and dancing a plenty.”

EVERY SATURDAY(FREE before 8pm, £10 after 8pm)

FUNKY SENSATION:Joining forces with Jazz FM, a jazz funk night with a different resident DJ each Saturday spinning a rich mix of new and old jazz funk favourites.”

SUNDAYS(Price Varies, usually £7 on the door)

ESPAÑA ON FIRE: (Mar 3 / Apr 7)(+Pate De Fua early evening showcase Nov 4 only)“Get fired up with London’s hottest night of flamencoinspired music and dancing.”

THE JAZZ VERSE JUKEBOX: (Mar 10 / Apr 14)“Presenting the world of Jazz, poetry and spoken word plus open mic for singers & poets.”

RODA DE SAMBA: (Mar 17 / Apr 21)Brazilian dance music, including free dance lesson.

THE LONDON TAP JAM: (Mar 24 / Apr 28)“Improvised tap jam comes to Ronnie’s.

CLASSICAL KICKS: (Mar 31)An evening of live classical music from Nigel Kennedy’s leadviolinist Lizzie Ball and featuring international musicians.

see website for club night dates.

ronniescotts.co.ukfacebook.com/ronniescottsclub twitter.com/officialronnies ronniescotts.co.uk / tel: 02074390747

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