At Ronnie Scott's....

June, 2010
Sun 13th
Natalie Williams Soul Family *with very special guest Shlomo*
Hosted by the wonderfully charismatic and talented soul singer Natalie Williams and her band, this Sunday joined by one of the world’s leading beatboxers, Shlomo. Having worked for years to push the boundaries of beatboxing as an artform, Shlomo is currently Artist in Residence at the London Southbank Centre. His collaborative concert series ‘Music Through Unconventional Means’ features guest artists from diverse musical backgrounds, and has included folk singers Martha Wainwright and Teddy Thompson, AV artist DJ Yoda, Mercury nominated jazz group Polar Bear, and dub pioneer Mad Professor.*

Mon 14th - Wed 16th
The Buddy Greco Trio with Lezlie Anders
Buddy Greco was Benny Goodman’s pianist for two years, but became an international star recording over 60 albums and 100 singles, including hits ‘Lady is a Tramp’, ‘Around the World’, ‘Funny Valentine’ and ‘Satin Doll’. Buddy is the last member of the elite Rat Pack. Buddy - a showman from the golden age of classic entertainers, his swinging style is hardly matched on any stage today.

Thur 17th - Sat 19th
The Ray Gelato Giants
The UK’s own King of Swing returns for his mid-year taster, following on from his star turn at his Christmas residency. A true showman in the mould of Louis Prima and his peers, Gelato’s energetic saxophone playing and singing means that his performances at the club in the company of the 7-piece Giants are always a huge hit.

Sun 20th & Monday 21st
The Ronnie Scott’s Blues Experience (plus Muddy Waters tribute Monday)
The best blues show in town is back for two nights, with a special tribute to Muddy Waters on the Monday show.

Tue 22nd June
Matt Halsall & Graeme Flowers Quintet
Two hotly tipped young trumpet bandleaders combine for a superb quality double bill.

Wed 23rd – Fri 25th
Nnenna Freelon
Six-time Grammy Award-nominee Nnenna Freelon is hailed as the “international voice of Jazz.” Known for her phenomenal live performances at Carnegie Hall to The Hollywood Bowl, the Monterey Jazz Festival to the Newport Jazz Festival, Montreaux and of course Ronnie Scott’s, Nnenna will be performing tracks from her latest release on Concord Records ‘Homefree’.