At Ronnie Scott's....

Mon 7th - Wed 9th Dec

JOE STILGOE AND NATALIE WILLIAMS
Joe Stilgoe is a serious musician having fun. His singing, piano playing and sense of humour have made him a favourite at UK jazz clubs, where he regularly plays with his dynamic young trio. His formidable piano technique (described by jazz singer Ian Shaw as "a cross between Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Les Dawson") and vocal range stem from a classical training starting when he was five. Appearing here in the company of Ronnie's All Star vocalist Natalie Williams who regularly brings the house down at her monthly soul family sessions. Natalie Williams has become an essential fixture on the UK soul and jazz scene. With 3 critically acclaimed albums under her belt, Natalie, as a singer and songwriter has drawn comparisons to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Aretha Franklin. Support comes from Sam mayne Quartet.

At Ronnie Scott's....

Sun 8th Nov
NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY
Soul Family Sunday offers the chance to catch some of the best R&B, soul and jazz musicians in the UK up close and personal.

Mon 9th - Tues 10th Nov
DIANE SCHUUR
A long-time disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the ‘40s and ‘50s. Blind, self-taught, Grammy Award winning singer-pianist Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents’ generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late 1950s and ‘60s.
Diane Schuur: Vocals, Scott Steed, Musical Director, bass, Reggie Jackson, drums, Dan Balmer, guitar

Ronnie Scott's....

Sun 14th June NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY WITH SPECIAL GUEST JULIAN VELARD
Hosted by the wonderfully charismatic and talented soul singer Natalie Williams and her band, Soul Family Sunday offers the chance to catch some of the best R&B, soul and jazz musicians in the UK up close and personal. While guests vary from month to month, there is always the opportunity to hear music of the highest quality where the stars of the British scene showcase their material in an exciting ad hoc setting.

16th-18th April: Ronnie Scott’s 50th Presents … 50 years of Motown with Natalie Williams & the Soul Family

As a tribute to some of the great artists that have recorded on Motown Records and paying homage to the 50th anniversary of the label this year, Natalie Williams and her Soul Family Band will be playing a selection of some of the best songs to come out of the Motown era, featuring the music of Smoky Robinson, Martha and The Vandellas, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Jackson 5 and of course Stevie Wonder. Joining her on stage will be 3 other fantastic vocalists, Vula, Sharlene Hector and Brendan Reilly, who regularly bring the house down at the monthly Soul Family Sunday sessions.