July 31st - August 14th

2011Sun 31st July:

The Ronnie Scott’s OrchestraPlay The Music of John Barry

RSJO showcase the music of the late, great British film score composer perhaps best known for his James Bond soundtracks, alongside classic film scores such as Out Of Africa, Dances With Wolves

and Midnight Cowboy.

Mon 1st August:

Celebrating Hump with The Humphrey Lyttelton Band

+ Laura Jurd Quintet ft. Mick FosterHumph’s original band perform in tribute to the much loved Britishtrumpeter, broadcaster, comedy host and oddly progressive swing

veteran, who sadly died in 2008. Trumpeter Jurd draws on classical, jazz and folk influences.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... STEVE FISHWICK & QUENTIN COLLINS

Tue 2nd August:

The Michael Garrick Big Band+ John Etheridge / Christian Garrick

One of British jazz’s key figures -pianist, bandleader and composer Garrick with top-notch big band playing opposite world-class virtuoso guitarist

Etheridge with violinist Christian Garrick.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... ZHENYA STRIGALEV

Wed 3rd August:

Beats and Pieces + Kairos 4Tet14 piece contemporary jazz ensemble drawing on Loose Tubes, Radiohead,Matthew Herbert and more, in an adventurous, redefinition of a big band’s

possibilities. Kairos 4Tet - top free-flowing contemporary music quartet led by saxophonist Adam Waldman.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... LEON GREENING

Thu 4th August:

Claire Martin / Sir Richard Rodney Bennett+ Bobby Wellins Quartet

Sophisticated, top-drawer vocal duo featuring peerless jazz singer Martin, andhugely gifted composer, pianist and knight of the realm, Bennett. Opposite

classy Scottish saxophonist Bobby Wellins.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... JIM HART AND LEWIS WRIGHT

Fri 5th August:

Lucinda Belle Orchestra + Earl OkinHarpist and singer-songwriter who draws on rootsy, folk, soul, world, classicaland jazz influences Opposite cult British comedian, singer and song-writer Okin.

Sat 6th August:

Big Chris Barber Band + Andy Davies QuintetTrombonist Chris Barber is one of the major figures of the British Trad revival

of 50’s - early 60’s and has been a household name ever since. Playing alongside him Welsh trumpet whiz-kid Andy Davies.

Sun 7th August:

The Jazzverse Jukebox ft. Soweto KinchFeaturing Charlie Dark, Carrie Grant, Mr G, Zena Edwards, Sh’maya,

music from Jumoke's band and special guest saxophonist / MC and leading light of the UK scene Soweto Kinch.

More details at www.ronniescotts.co.uk or call 020 7439 0747

Ronnie Scott’s brings you...

Mon-Thurs: Double Bills!See both bands for as little as £10!

Mon 8th August:

Matthew Halsall & Nat Birchall:“A Tribute to John & Alice Coltrane”

+ Orphy Robinson’s CodefiveA gifted trumpeter with a beautiful, expressive tone, Halsall joins saxophonist Nat Birchall for a heartfelt tribute to the music of John and Alice Coltrane. UK vibist Orphy Robinson presents

his new band featuring top reedsman Jean Toussaint.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... ALEX GARNETT/BRANDON ALLEN

Tue 9th August:

Eclectica! + Gwyneth HerbertLed by Nigel Kennedy’s principal violinist Lizzie Ball, Eclectica offer virtuosoarrangements of Tango and Bossa, opposite top vocalist Herbert who is inspiredas much by Janis Ian and Joni Mitchell, as by Billie Holliday or Nina Simone.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... KATE WILLIAMS

Wed 10th August:

Tommy Smith’s Karma + NewtScottish saxophonist Smith leads a band of virtuosic musicians on a deeply grooving acid jazz adventure - Newt draw on jazz & improv alongside elements of rock, ambient/electronic & folk/world.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... JIM HART & LEWIS WRIGHT

Thu 11th August:

Gwilym Simcock Trio + Stephano D’silva Quartet Performing

The Music of Amancio D’SilvaOft compared with Keith Jarrett, Gwilym Simcock is a pianist of ‘exceptional’, ‘brilliant’ and ‘dazzling’ ability. Stephano D'Silva performs material by his father Amancio D'Silva tonight.

+ LATE LATE SHOW.... ALISON NEALE

Fri 12th August:

Blinq Quartet (Brendan Reilly,Liane Caroll, Ian Shaw, Natalie Williams) + Ayanna Witter-Johnson Quartet

Forming a veritable jazz/soul vocal supergroup exclusive to Ronnie Scott’s- Support comes from super-talented cellist-vocalist, composer.

Sat 13th August:

Matthew Herbert Big Band + Seaming To TrioA Festival Highlight - Led by maverick producer Matthew Herbert and conceived almost by accident as a result of a film score he was writing. Support comes from Herbaliser/Mr Scruff collaborator Seaming To.

Sun 14th August:

Natalie Williams Soul Familywith Special Guest RoachfordBrit Jazz Special for this monthly soul residency

featuring cult soul-rock singer Roachford

Double bills every night | Workshops | MasterclassesQuizzes Journo/photo competitions |

Late night jam sessions | Brit Jazz radio online