Ronnie Scott's....

Thursday 21st June - Saturday 23rd June  DOUG CARN/JEAN CARNE: REVELATION/REUNION > Buy Tickets    A reunion tour for two legends of 70's soul and jazz: Pianist, composer and sublime arranger Carn first made his name with a series of remarkable albums for legendary '70s jazz label Black Jazz. Mixing the spiritual jazz of John Coltraneand Pharoah Sanders with a post Blaxploitation fusion vibe, Carn's albums featured amazing horns and deft vocal arrangements (with new lyrics by Carn) of jazz classics such as Infant Eyes , Revelation and Little B's Poemwinning him a huge cult following amongst the acid-jazz crowd. The vocalist of course was his then-wife Jean Carne, who would enjoy huge hits with Earth Wind & Fireand her very own legendary 70s soul anthem "Don't Let It Go To Your Head". Back together for a very special reunion tour expect soulful, enthralling jazz from two 70s jazz and soul masters.  Info / Tickets Friday 6th July - Saturday 7th July  JIMMY COBB/JOEY DEFRANCESCO/LARRY CORYELL TRIO: play tribute to Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery > Buy Tickets    Truly stellar all-star trio featuring legendary jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb (revered for his time with Miles Davis), Hammond B-3 maestro DeFrancesco and jazz-rock guitar pioneer Larry Coryell (The Eleventh House) explore the music and legacy of the late great organist Jimmy Smith and soul-jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery. Expect smouldering blues and grooving soul-jazz from three extraordinary musicians getting down home and funky as only the very best can deliver!  Info / Tickets Monday 9th July  URI CAINE > Buy Tickets    Gifted, hugely inventive jazz and classical pianist and composer noted for his innovative use of electronics and for his acclaimed reworkings of Mahler and Bach. As well as leading his own acclaimed bands he has worked with the likes of Don Byron, Dave Douglas, Sam Rivers and John Zorn.  Info / Tickets Thursday 12th July (2 shows per night)  TAKE 6 > Buy Tickets    Ronnie Scott's is honoured to be presenting this Multi-Grammy award-winning vocal a cappella super group, drawing on gospel, doo wop and sophisticated jazz-influenced singing groups of mid-century America (such as the Hi-Los), Take 6 have toured with Al Jarreau, appeared with Quincy Jones and their 2008 jazz smash hit 'The Standard' featured Roy Hargrove, Jon Hendricks, and Al Jarreau - used to playing venues many times larger, this is a very rare chance indeed to see a group of this stature in the intimate surroundings of Ronnie's.  Info / Tickets The Ronnie Scott's Radio Show  Every Friday 10-11pm! The Ronnie Scott's Radio Show on Jazz FMIf you haven't tuned in to our weekly show on Jazz FM yet, then now is the time to get hooked.  Every Friday night between 10-11pm Jumoke Fashola presents the Ronnie Scott's Radio Show, featuring some classic Jazz, back stage interviews, all topped off with exclusive live recordings from the club.  Bassist and film composer Kyle Eastwood joins Jumoké in conversation this week after a sell out run of shows at the club. Jumoké goes backstage to talk to Kyle about his influences, his approach to composing for film and how he splits his time between London, Paris and America. Classic jazz is provided from the likes of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Chet Baker, whilst we take a closer listen to some of the legends of electric bass including Jaco Pastorius and we hear a track off the new album from Marcus Miller.  You can tune in tonight online at www.jazzfm.com, on DAB Digital Radio, on Sky channel 0202 or Freesat channel 729. Past shows can be heard on-demand: (at this link).  The Ronnie Scott's Radio Show. Every Friday night at 10pm. On Jazz FM.