606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London - Live Music Programme 1st May - 15th May 2024.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of forthcoming live jazz events for the first half of May 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.
Keep reading for more information about the first half of our May programme or, visit https://www.606club.co.uk/events/, where there are extended descriptions, photos and video clips for your consumption.
606 CLUB – 1-15 MAY 2024 GIG GUIDE
Wed 1st 8:00pm THE STACEY BROTHERS 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 singer Andy Caine (Tommy Blaize) alongside singers Hayley Sanderson (Strictly Come Dancing), Jessica Greenfield and Bryan Chambers, two brilliant keyboard pla
“Paul Stacey’s…brilliant guitar work” Concertlivewire
Thu 2nd 8:00pm THE STACEY BROTHERS ROYAL SCAMMERS
See Wednesday 1st
Fri 3rd 9:00pm THE COALMINERS
With their dedication to what they to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 6-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 Paddy Milner (Tom Jones), guitarist Rob Updegraff, saxophonist Ben Somers and bass player Spencer Brown 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” JazzFM
Sat 4th 9:00pm JULIAN MARC STRINGLE FT JACQUI HICKS
Julian Marc Stringle’s award-winning clarinet playing is widely recognised as amongst the finest in Europe, and with his contemporary approach he has demonstrated that this most traditional of instruments can be successfully deployed in a modern context. A fine saxophonist as well as clarinettist the band tonight also features one of the country’s most impressive singers, Jacqui Hicks (Shakatak). Performing a combination of excellent funky original material as well as choice Jazz standards this is without question a classy gig.
“Julian Stringle is the best clarinet player to emerge in…several decades” John Dankworth CBE;
“Jacqui Hicks…one of the most soulful singers in Britain” MU Magazine
Sun 5th 1:30pm SUNDAY LUNCH: YUKO YOKOI
The Award-winning Japanese singer Yuko Yokoi arrived in London to complete her Masters in Jazz…and never left. Since then she has performed at renowned venues in the UK, Europe and Brazil. Her debut album ‘Verde’ captured her love of both Brazilian music and jazz, and she describes her approach as “full of improvisation and musical shades of light and colour.” Joining Yuko on the stand is her impressive band including João Menezes-guitar and Jansen Santana-percussion. A lovely show.
“Creative and engaging” Jazz Journal UK;
“Highly sophisticated” Jazz Japan Magazine
Sun 5th 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 new originals the band also features the brilliant trumpet playing of Quentin Collins (Kyle Eastwood).
“vastly talented…authentic brilliance” The Australian;
“A consummate musician, gifted composer and arranger” Australian Arts Review
Mon 6th 8:00pm CLEMENT REGERT’S GAB TRIO FT BEA ASURMENDI
Tonight guitarist Clement Regert brings to the Club his latest project The GAB Trio, featuring drummer/percussionist/producer Steve Taylor on cajon and percussion and long-term Clement collaborator the expat Italian Gianluca Corona also on guitar. With this charismatic two guitar front line the trio perform what Clement describes as “a blend of Flamenco/Brazilian infused tunes and reworked pop numbers”. And watch out for their Special Guest, the rising star Basque singer Bea Asurmendi.
“Regert’s… guitar playing is always fluent and on the mark and the music he writes is irresistibly lively” Jazzwise
Tue 7th 8:00pm SIMON WOOLF’S TRIBUTE TO RED MITCHELL FT IMOGEN RYALL
Lyrical and sophisticated, Simon Woolf is widely considered to be one of the most fluent and creative jazz double bass players in Europe. He has enjoyed long associations with many leading US and UK jazz musicians, including US stars Benny Golson, Harry Allen and Howard Alden. The quintet performance this evening is a tribute to his “hero”, the iconic US bass player Red Mitchell, who in addition to his prowess on the bass, was also a distinctive songwriter and these works provide the basis of the repertoire for this show. Featuring Imogen Ryall-vocals (The Cloggz) & Olly Wilby-sax this promises to be a real treat.
“Woolf…excellent…outstanding” Jazzwise;
“Ryall…captivating…exceptional time feel” Jazzwise
Wed 8th 8:00pm DAVID GORDON TRIO
After the critical acclaim given to the trio’s brilliant project “Alexander Scriabin’s Ragtime Band” (Mojo’s Jazz CD of the Year), their latest record ‘Pachyderm’, which they are showcasing tonight, marks a return to the group’s original compositions. The trio, also featuring Oli Hayhurst-bass and Tom Hooper-drums, will feature a selection from the new record together with some brand-new original compositions, choros from Brazil and one or two golden oldies. David is a world class talent with a playful sense of humour, which makes all his shows both intriguing and fun!
“Gordon…a richly gifted player”Independent on Sunday;
“brilliant pianist” London Jazz News;
“genius” JazzFM
Thu 9th 8:00pm NEIL ANGILLEY TRIO
Neil Angilley is a brilliant pianist, equally at home playing jazz, Latin or classical. An original member of Grammy-nominated “Down To The Bone” he has appeared on the main stage at Glastonbury with Dame Shirley Bassey and performed with Vanessa-Mae, Maceo Parker and Lionel Richie. Tonight, along with Davide Mantovani-bass and Davide Giovannini-drums he will be performing songs from his four albums in a fusion of Latin, jazz and funk with a touch of flavours from the East. “Inventive” Observer;
“spectacular” Blues & Soul Magazine
Fri 10th 9:00pm PETER HORSFALL
Trumpet player/singer Peter Horsfall is a wonderful mainstream musician, probably best known for his work with Kansas Smitty’s. He has performed at most major UK jazz venues and festivals and has made numerous international appearances, including a week at New York’s Lincoln Center. For this show Pete will be joined by one of the UK’s leading pianists, Joe Webb and his trio. Brought together by a shared passion for early swinging jazz they have since gone on to develop a unique approach to jazz music of all eras.
“Horsfall….a bittersweet beautiful voice” BBC Radio 3;
“Truly individual and refreshing” Jazz in Europe *****
Sat 11th 9:00pm DAVID JANEWAY FEATURING ALEX GARNETT
An enormously respected musician New York based pianist David Janeway’s powerful, fluent, playing has been heard in a wide variety of settings, from straight ahead jazz through Latin Jazz to Dakota Staton & Junior Cook. And, he has many well-received albums to his name with the likes of Billy Hart, Bob Berg and Sonny Fortune. For this show, he will be showcasing music from his latest recording, “Forward Motion”alongside his band featuring the brilliant Alex Garnett (Ronnie Scott’s All Stars)-sax alongside Joris Teepe (Randy Brecker)-bass and Mark Taylor (Chet Baker, Roy Hargrove)-drums.
“A skilled composer and pianist…imaginative, sensitive and…exciting” Cadence magazine;
“Janeway’s playing [is] sparkling” All About Jazz;
“Alex Garnett…one of Britain’s most accomplished post-bop musicians” All About Jazz
Sun 12th: 1:30pm LUNCHTIME SPECIAL: HARRY GREENE
Saxophonist, guitarist, Musical Director, arranger and composer Harry Greene has rapidly established himself as an impressive addition to the UK music scene. He includes work in the UK, China, Dubai, and much of Europe with numerous award-winning artists, including the likes of jazz musicians Jo Harrop &Dave O’Higgins, soul and groove artists Mica Paris & Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire) and popular music artists including Rumer, KT Tunstall and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson. Today Harry and his quartet will perform a high-quality set incorporating his love of jazz, blues and just a little funk.
“Harry’s tenor [sax] framed the song; warm…and confident” London Jazz News
Sun 12th 8:00pm RAPHAEL TATE
US-born singer, songwriter & musician Raphael Tate relocated to the UK in 2020 (somewhat accidentally, due to the pandemic!) and since then his career has blossomed. A “musician’s musician” his powerful vocals were the talk of the industry, but it was his 2023 breakout performance on ITV’s Starstruck, with his homage to the ‘Godfather of Soul’ James Brown, that really brought him to the attention of a wider audience. He has gone on to release new tracks (regularly featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra), and now a new album, ‘Love Grieve Live’, music from which he’ll be performing this evening alongside tracks from his upcoming EP. And watch out for his All-Star band featuring Luke Smith-keyboards.
“His soulful vocal performance quickly earned him the title, ‘Prince of Soul’ by his ever-growing fanbase” UbuntuFM Reggae Radio
Mon 13th 8:00pm LOUISE GOLBEY
A BBC Introducing Artist (Glastonbury) Louise’s powerful, clear, soulful voice has been heard supporting artists such as George Benson, Roberta Flack, Roy Ayers and Omar. A Caffe Nero Artist of the Month her music is primarily neo soul originals with some classics thrown in and can be heard on the likes of BBC 1 Xtra, 6 Music, Jazz FM, Mi Soul, Radio 2 and radio stations across Europe. This evening Louise be featuring tracks from her latest, highly regarded and well-received album “Renaissance”, alongside her fantastic band of hand-picked musicians.
“a whole heap of sassy soulfulness…should put a smile on most people’s faces!” Blues & Soul;
“Beautiful songwriting, beautiful voice” BBC Radio 2
Tue 14th 8:00pm JONATHAN GEE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS GAETANO PARTIPILO & DENYS BAPTISTE
The award-winning pianist/singer Jonathan Gee is a long established and respected bandleader and sought-after sideman who includes work with the likes of Pharoah Sanders, Benny Golson and Mark Murphy. Tonight Jon’s special guest will be the wonderfully fluent and impressive Italian alto saxophonist Gaetano Partipilo (Jason Moran, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Billy Cobham). With arrangements from their recent album “Reimagining The Beatles”, described by London Jazz News as “a great listen”, the band will also feature MOBO & Mercury Prize-winning saxophonist Denys Baptiste (McCoy Tyner), making this an exceptional quintet.
“Gee…his breathlessly sparkling originality shines through” Jazzwise;
“Partipilo…expressive and truly swinging” AllAboutJazz;
“Denys Baptiste…icon of British jazz” Time Magazine
Wed 15th 8:00pm MIKE REDFERN BAND FT. GEORGIA VAN ETTEN & TOMMY HARE
The impressively fluent and versatile guitarist Mike Redfern has quickly established himself as a go-to sideman for the likes of Pixie Lott & Ashton Jones. His band started, as Mike puts it, to “play some favourite deep cuts from the worlds of Soul, R&B, Blues and Americana” and will showcase fresh arrangements of tunes by the likes of Eva Cassidy, Jon Cleary, Stevie Wonder and more. Expect hard hitting grooves brought to you by some of the UKs most exciting musicians, including two of the best singers around, Georgia van Etten and 606 regular Tommy Hare (Coalminers).
“Van Etten…Enthralling audiences around the world with her refreshing creativity and rich vocal tones” Telegraph
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