At Ronnie Scott's

MON 18TH - TUE 19TH APRIL:  Kurt Rosenwinkel  Kurt Rosenwinkel has been heralded by his peers as been one of the most influential contemporary jazz guitarists of his generation. He is known for his distinct sound and style of improvisation, and is influenced by artists as diverse as Allan Holdsworth , George Van Eps, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Bud Powell, and Elmo Hope and The Notorious B.I.G. We are delighted to present his current band featuring Aaron Parkes piano, Ben Street bass and Ted Poordrums for the first time at Ronnie Scott"s. WED 20TH:  Ambrose Akinmusire  UK debut for critically acclaimed rising-star trumpeter Akinmusire, a graduate of Steve Coleman"s band who has won acclaim from the likes of Quincy Jones and Hugh Masekela for his playing. He made a major impression when he appeared here last year as sideman with John Escreet"s New York band featuring David Binney. Ambrose will be here playing music from his brilliant Blue Note Records debut "When The heart Emerges Glistening", a powerful exercise in intelligent interplay and subtle melodic development. His original material draws on contemporary swing and pop hooks with startling virtuosity to devastating effect and Akinmusire looks set to be one of jazz"s biggest contemporary stars. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  With 1 week to go until the Easter Break, we"d like to give you a quick heads up on new artists booked to perform along with some upcoming highlights. There are still tickets left for this Sunday Lunchtime"s gig celebrating the music of Billy Strayhorn - featuring Frank Griffith"s Nonet, vocalists Georgia Mancio and Alexander Stewart(Just £12-15). World-class guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel and his quartet featuring Aaron Parksperform on Monday and Tuesday, and London Community Gospel Choir play an Easter Sunday Special on the 24th...  and looking forward to the summer, Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin have just added a third night in June due to phenomenal demand The Brand New Heavies at the end of June are now nearly sold out. We hope to see you at the club soon and may we wish you a Happy Easter! http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/static/newsletters/20110415/