Jazz Cafe Brochure Nov/Dec 2012

November / December 2012

THE S.O.S. BAND GET THE BLESSING GINGER BAKER DJ JOEY NEGRO & THE SUNBURST BAND THE CUBAN BROTHERS BRAND NEW HEAVIES MARTHA REEVES Shuggie Otis

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NOVEMBER DECEMBER DIARY

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NOVEMBER 01 THE S.O.S. BAND 02 02 OVER:LOAD 10:30 PM 03 DIZRAELI & THE SMALL GODS SUN 04 THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA WED 07 THE ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD THU 08 THE REBIRTH OF DETROIT TOUR (JDILLA) feat. GUILTY

WED 28 GINGER BAKER'S JAZZ CONFUSION FEAT. PEE WEE ELLIS THU 29 THE CUBAN BROTHERS PRESENT THE CBs FRI 30 DJ JOEY NEGRO & THE SUNBURST BAND UNTIL 3AM DECEMBER SAT 01 ERNEST RANGLIN SLY & ROBBIE MON 03 THE BRAND TUE 04 NEW HEAVIES THU 06 FRI 07 MON 10 FRI 07 OVER:LOAD 10:30 PM SAT 08 KINDRED THE FAMILY SUN 09 SOUL AND RELL TUE 11 BETTYE LAVETTE FRI 14 THE BLOCKHEADS FRI 14 SUPA DUPA FLY 10:30 PM SAT 15 THE BLOCKHEADS MON 17 JON B TUE 18 WED 19 MARTHA REEVES & THU 20 THE VANDELLAS FRI 21 LONDON COMMUNITY SAT 22 GOSPEL CHOIR FRI 16 ANTICS 10:30 PM FRI 28 JANET KAY & SAT 29 CARROLL THOMPSON FRI 28 I LOVE TO PARTY 10:30 PM MON 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH MICA PARIS + DJ JAZZIE B

THU FRI FRI SAT

SIMPSON, FRANK NITT & PHAT KAT

FRI 09 FRI 09 SAT 10 SUN 11 MON 12 TUE 13 WED 14 THU 15 FRI 16 FRI 16 SAT 17 SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20 WED 21 THU 22 FRI 23 SAT 24 FRI 23 MON 26

SOPHIE HUNGER SUPA DUPA FLY 10:30 PM AGITATION FREE YU SAKAI LALAH HATHAWAY IRMA DUB PISTOLS LALAH HATHAWAY FINLEY QUAYE ANTICS 10:30 PM GET THE BLESSING RAHSAAN PATTERSON SHUGGIE OTIS MAD DOG MCREA THE GRANDMOTHERS OF INVENTION I LOVE TO PARTY 10:30 PM MIC DONET

...AND DON’T FORGET EVERY SAT 10.30PM I LOVE THE 80s vs. I LOVE THE 90s

As we move into the final countdown towards 2013 we must take the time out to thank you for your company at nights this year.

To all who came out to marvel at performances from established names like Macy Gray, Dwele, Quadron and Eric Roberson, to those who watched new stars the likes of Lana Del Rey and Miguel emerge, some prefer to be in the company of legend and musical folklore like Bobby Womack, Cameo and KRS-ONE. To some it may be cheesy to say that the real star of Jazz Cafe shows is the audience and we hope our advent build up keeps you coming back like an encore.

Before 2012 is over we will welcome the legend that is Ginger Baker, J Dilla ‘Rebirth of Detroit Tour’ and Lalah Hathaway. To add to that we have shows from artists that hold aloft the original traditions of their genres in Royal Southern Brotherhood and Agitation Free and we’ll be wrapping the year up with a special New Year’s Eve event with Mica Paris and Jazzie B. Become a fan and have your say.

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GENERAL MANAGER LISA AUGER lisa@jazzcafe.co.uk ARTIST BOOKINGS ANDY ROBBINS andy.robbins@meanfiddler.co.uk PRODUCTION / HIRES CHRIS STEEL chris@jazzcafe.co.uk VENUE MANAGER SARAH LIBRETTO management@jazzcafe.co.uk GENERAL ENQUIRIES BOX OFFICE boxoffice@jazzcafe.co.uk BAR MANAGER ROB STANIKOWSKI rob.stanikowski@meanfiddler.co.uk DESIGN TOUR DESIGN florian@tourdesign.co.uk

The S.O.S. Band

Dizraeli And The Small Gods

WED 31 OCT, THU 1 & 2 NOV, £25

THE S.O.S. BAND Sound Of Success Band originally formed in 1977 going on to partner with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to create a run of hits that will always be reflective of the 80s but remain relevant to this very day.

From their first major hit ‘Take Your Time’ through ‘No One’s Gonna Love You’, through ‘Tell Me If You Still Care’, ‘Just Be Good To Me’ and ‘The Finest’ to mention just a few. The list of artists that have covered and sampled S.O.S. Band over the years includes Janet Jackson, Monica, Maxwell, Beats International & A$AP Rocky.

SAT 3 NOV, £10

DIZRAELI AND THE SMALL GODS A seemingly un-stereotypical marriage of hip hop and folk music played by a 7 piece band arranged by Brighton MC, poet and singer Dizraeli, for the recording and consequent touring of his debut LP ‘Engurland (City Shanties)’ in 2009.

All quite accomplished as individuals, in unison The Gods perfectly capture the poetry, emotion, wit and cinematic qualities in Diz’s ‘melodic, unashamedly heartfelt reinvention of hip hop’. Having earned spots at Glastonbury and Queen Elizabeth Hall alongside beatboxer Shlomo and working with Folk Singer Chris Wood, this band bravely forged a lane all of their own. www.dizraeli.com

The Souljazz Orchestra

The Royal Southern Brotherhood

SUN 4 NOV, £13.50

THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA ‘Solidarity’ Album Launch Party Now celebrating 10 years of making brave new world music together the Canadian sextet return to uphold the traditions of soul, jazz, African, Latin and Caribbean rhythms with a new collaborative set entitled ‘Solidarity’ on Strut Records. The Orchestra have become an in-demand fixture at venues and festivals worldwide and successfully toured the US for the first time during 2012.

Their breakthrough came in 2006 with ‘Freedom No Go’ and the single ‘Mr President’ then ‘Manifesto’ in 2008 with their first release ‘Rising Sun’ being recognised as a landmark in deep, spiritual Afro jazz. www.souljazzorchestra.com

WED 7 NOV, £16.50

THE ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD They said that rock ‘n’ roll was dead, oh how wrong they were! Not only is rock’n’roll still alive and kicking it is ‘headed for a new horizon’ as The Royal Southern Brotherhood drag a thrilling new brand of blues-rock and white-hot musicianship from the Southern States onto the world stage.

Together Cyril Neville and Devon Allman son of Gregg Allman unite two Southern rock ‘n’ roll bloodlines that tower above all. Add to the mix Mike Zito, the blues ace whose ear for melody provides the counterpoint to his wingman’s rocking tendencies along with bassist Charlie Wooten and drummer Yonrico Scott: both heavyweight names in their own right. www.royalsouthernbrotherhood.com

Sophie Hunger

J Dilla : The Rebirth of Detroit tour

Phat Kat

Frank Nitt

Guilty Simpson

THU 8 NOV, £15

REBIRTH OF DETROIT ALBUM TOUR (J DILLA) FEAT. GUILTY SIMPSON, PHAT KAT & FRANK NITT If you think of Detroit Hip Hop it is almost impossible to do so without the name J Dilla coming to mind, seen by many as the greatest Hip Hop producer of all time for putting his stamp on music by A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Common and of course Slum Village Hip Hop has not been the same since his passing in ’06. ‘Rebirth of Detroit’ is a new album of Dilla material endorsed by J Dilla's mother, Mrs. Maureen ‘MaDukes’ Yancey to reunite Detroit ‘artists that have drifted away from one another and haven't been able to work with each other lately’. www.j-dilla.com

FRI 9 NOV, £12.50

SOPHIE HUNGER Showcasing her brand new album Certainly no longer ‘Switzerland’s best-kept secret’ Sophie Hunger came to prominence in 2006 with ‘Sketches On Sea’ an album which she recorded in her own front room, for which The Guardian described her as ‘Laura Marling, Beth Orton and Björk in one folk-rocking package’. Since her humbly recorded first outing she has had two Swiss no.1 albums in ‘Monday’s Ghost’ and ‘1983’. In 2012 Sophie added to her international skill-set by producing and staging the one-man show ‘Bob Dylan - Be Part of My Dream’ at the Cité de la Musique, Paris and at the Montreal Music Festival. www.sophiehunger.com

Mean Fiddler presents

PUSHA T MON 22 OCT • THE GARAGE www.thegarage.co.uk

JOEY BADA$$ SOLD OUT

WED 14 NOV • XOYO

2 CHAINZ VENUE UPGRADED DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND

WED 14 NOV • ELECTRIC BRIXTON www.electricbrixton.com

WU-BLOCK (GHOSTFACE KILLAH X SHEEK LOUCH)

THU 29 NOV • THE GARAGE www.thegarage.co.uk

RAP MAYHEM featuring

VINNIE PAZ (Jedi Mind Tricks)

ILL BILL (La Coka Nostra)

PHAROAHE MONCH (Organized Konfusion)

D.I.T.C (O.C & A.G)

DJ BOOGIE BLIND (X-Ecutioners)

FRI 30 NOV • HMV FORUM www.theforumlondon.com

ACTION BRONSON LAST TICKETS REMAINING

SUN 16 DEC • THE GARAGE www.thegarage.co.uk

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Agitation Free

Yu Sakai

SAT 10 NOV, £17.50

AGITATION FREE Legendary German experimental rock outfit Agitation Free formed in 1967 embraced the concept of performing long and free improvisations, experimenting with the use of liquid projectors, slide shows and their own films in live performances.

A feature of their sound is the pioneering electronics of Michael Hoenig, one of Germany’s best musicians for creating the atmospheric melodies and powerful-layered sound-scapes which define the band’s style. Also featured are guitarists Lutz Ulbrich and Gustl Lutjens whose magic fingers could conjure up exotic Eastern scales or soaring melodies with ease. Drummer Burghard Rausch and bassist Michael ‘Fame’ Günther were a polyrhythmic rhythm section extraordinaire that propelled the music. www.agitationfree.com Senshukai presents

SUN 11 NOV, £10 ADV YU SAKAI + special guest AJ UNITY feat. NATE JAMES A Japanese musician cut from a similar cloth to Maxwell and D’Angelo, drawing influence from Soul, R&B, Jazz, Gospel and Rock and life in L.A sung in both Japanese and English language.

Yu Sakai first caught his country of origin’s attention in 2009 with his single ‘Story’ which he followed up with a debut album ‘Yes!!’ in 2010 but it was his 2011 release ‘Only Yu’ where he played all the instruments himself that has seen him become recognised further afield than Japan’s borders. In 2012 he released ‘Kimi To Boku No Banka’ as a single and ‘How’s it going?’

Jazz Cafe & Mean Fiddler presents ‘THE FUTURE OF HOMEGROWN MALE SOUL’ THE GUARDIAN

LIVE AT

SAT 3 NOV LONDON

TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER

THE GARAGE

FRI 16 NOV LIVERPOOL THE KAZIMIER

in association with Coda Agency present

by arrangement with Primary Talent

CHUCK H INGLIS of of

The

Cool Kids SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER BARFLY

AND THE

DUSTY RAINBOW EXPERIENCE

+ special guests

TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER in association with The Agency Group

WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER

XOYO

ALICE RUSSELL + Hello Skinny + DJ Max Wheeler & DJ TM Juke

WEDNEDAY 20 FEBRUARY • THE GARAGE

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Lalah Hathaway

Irma

Aesthetic Sounds presents

MON 12 & THU 15 NOV, £27.50 LALAH HATHAWAY + JULIE DEXTER ‘HER NAME IS LEGENDARY. HER MUSIC IS TIMELESS.’ Lalah Hathaway is the daughter of Soul legend Donny. Lalah has captivated audiences by channelling the essence of her father's spirit in her music, while adding her signature flare. Her ability to touch a listener's soul in one phrase is an extraordinary gift that is synonymous with the Hathaway brand.

Her career has spanned two decades and with each release from 1990s self-titled LP to 2011’s ‘Where It All Begins’ she appears to be still blooming as an artist who doesn’t take for granted her heritage in building her own legacy. www.lalahhathaway.com

TUE 13 NOV, £14.50 IRMA + DREAM KOALA Driven by the audacity of youth, 20-year-old Cameroonian French resident Irma has a sound that reveals her personality: soft vocals floating in a haze, evoking a gentle humbleness, perfectly consistent with her shyness. On her album ‘Letter To The Lord’ she plays almost all of the instruments.

Since the release of her album, Irma has collaborated with and opened for a number of major French artists including -M- and Tété. Crowds seem to be falling under the spell of Irma’s husky melodies at shows and European Festival appearances, thus she was nominated for Best French Act at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Dub Pistols

Finley Quaye

WED 14 NOV, £12

DUB PISTOLS (FULL LIVE SHOW)

+ DADDY NATURE (Urban Nerds/RRS)

Voted the Best Live Act at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards 2011, The Dub Pistols rarely get time off from performing since their last release ‘Rum & Coke’.

The energy from stage to audience at their shows is nothing short of riotous and Barry Ashworth and his crew have created a new LP. ‘Worshipping The Dollar’ sees a return to lyrical themes similar to their earlier albums, with deeper and more conscious lyrics and a pacier feel to the tracks to mirror their increasingly frenetic live shows. ‘Worshipping The Dollar’ sees Terry Hall return to the Dub Pistols fold with Rodney P and Lindy Layton also making appearances www.thedubpistols.com

FRI 16 NOV, £17.50

FINLEY QUAYE + AKIM (SOLO FROM CANADA) Those only aware of Finley through his commercial success may not be aware he is the son of jazz musician, Cab Kaye, and the brother of noted guitarist, Caleb Quaye. Duke Ellington was Finley's godfather.

Finley heard jazz as a child living in London with his mother who would take young Finley with her regularly to Ronnie Scott’s jazz club catching very rare performances of American jazz musicians touring Europe such as Buddy Rich, who recorded his live album there in 1980. His mother introduced him to Lionel Hampton in Edinburgh. Duke Ellington made an indelible impact on Finley's life and his musical outlook. www.finleyquaye.com

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Jazzanova Full live show featuring Paul Randolph

Seun Kuti Exclusive live show with Egypt 80

Matthew Halsall ‘Best Jazz LP’ - Worldwide Awards

Special guest DJs Still to be announced…

HMV Forum Friday 23 November Tickets going fast at soundcrashmusic.com / 0800 477 1000

Macy Gray Presents Talking Book live at KOKO on Wednesday 28 November 2012 A love letter to Stevie Wonder’s 5-star masterpiece on its 40th Anniversary

Get The Blessing

Rahsaan Patterson

Wah Wah 45s present

SAT 17 NOV, £13.50

GET THE BLESSING + QUADRACERATOPS + DJ DOM SERVINI (WAH WAH 45s) Formed in 2000 when bassist Jim Barr and drummer Clive Deamer from Portishead joined forces with the twin horns & electronics of saxophonist Jake McMurchie and trumpeter Pete Judge. Rarely has a band taken the jazz scene by the scruff of the neck and given it such a good shaking as Get the Blessing. Winners of the BBC Jazz Award 2008 for their debut album ‘All Is Yes’. Their latest album ‘OC:DC’ was released ahead of a European and North American tour. With influences ranging from Ornette Coleman and Tortoise, to Blondie and Samuel Beckett, GTB consistently confound expectation. www.theblessing.co.uk Aesthetic Sounds present

SUN 18 & MON 19 NOV, £26.50

RAHSAAN PATTERSON One of the most influential yet underrated soul artists on the planet.

Rahsaan’s music is rooted in the classic principles of melody and poetic lyrics. His latest musical offering ‘Bleuphoria’, coming almost four years after 2007’s highly praised ‘Wine & Spirits’ an LP which re-affirmed his status as a top singer, songwriter a decade after his self titled debut LP. Since becoming a star alongside, Shanice on Kid’s Incorporated at a young age Rahsaan has written for and worked with the likes of Tevin Campbell, Brandy and Lalah Hathaway and is one of a few artists to have drawn comparisons to Stevie Wonder. www.not-of-this-world.com

TUE 20 & WED 21 NOV, £27.50

SHUGGIE OTIS

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+ MARCUS BONFANTI

Debut London show for genius 70s multi-instrumentalist.

Shuggie Otis’ most recognised body of work is ‘Freedom Flight’ from which came ‘Strawberry Letter 23’ which became a hit for The Brothers Johnson with it’s sampling also driving many songs by modern hip hop and r&b artists.

Otis is a true visionary, compared at the age of 15 with Hendrix and the great kings of blues guitar, the young phenom went on to make another expansive, genre-defying, deeply curious album, 1974’s ‘Inspiration Information’. Both records ‘crafted as a one-man band, floored Sly Stone and predated Prince by half a decade.

JAZZ CAFE MEETS... SHUGGIE OTIS It’s great to have you back! What is the impetus for returning to the stage to play live shows?

I am very inspired, as I 'have been' for some years now to play publicly again. I did take a small break, which I'm almost sure that by now, whoever reads this, or knows 'anything' about me, should understand that sometimes a hiatus becomes necessary. The album release on Sony has been a big reason to get back out there, but most of all, I am ready now, and excited to get back to London after all these years.

When was your last performance?

The last live performance I played was at the ‘Hollywood Palladium’, at the 'Mos-Def' - 'Erykah Badu' concert.

It was a unique experience playing with samples 'only' for the first time, but it was fun. I played on ‘Blue Black Jack’. A song that Mos had asked me to play on for on ‘The New Danger’ album.

Earlier this year there was a limited edition 7’ release of Inspiration Information b/w Magic that magically appeared on the shelves for RecordStore Day 2012. I heard there's something in store for early next year can you give any hints?

I am releasing a double album package on Sony, so look out for something special for record store day around that. I am also currently recording new material. I now own and run my own company entitled: ‘Shugiterius Enterprises LLC’.

I have already started on my new music, on analog tape, my preferred method of recording.

Inspiration Information inspired many musicians to hone their craft.

Have you had an opportunity to record anything recently? What inspires you these days?

As noted above, yes I am currently recording brand new music for a 2013 release. In fact, I have never stopped recording in my home studio since the '70s. My Inspiration’ comes from GOD. I believe that life is some sort of a 'plan'. The ups and downs of a musician’s life are no different than anyone else. I happen to be very inspired to play, and travel right now.

Any chance for more dates next year around the Inspiration Information release?

Yes, plans are already in motion for tour dates around the album launch – watch this space!

Midnight Mango & DMP present

THU 22 NOV, £12

MAD DOG MCREA & COSMO JARVIS Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and 'shake your body' music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies, Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. Cosmo Jarvis is an accomplished filmmaker, a brilliant composer and an exceptional live performer. Somewhere between perfect pop, deep funk and nonchalant virtuosity, Cosmo inhabits a ground that he is fast beginning to claim as his own as an utterly unique artist. www.maddogmcrea.co.uk • www.cosmojarvis.com Tidal Concerts present

FRI 23 & SAT 24 NOV, £25

THE GRANDMOTHERS OF INVENTION feat. Frank Zappa Alumni, Don Preston, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Roy Estrada, Miroslav Tadic and Chris Garcia + EZRA AXELROD & THE MOTEL BAND The GrandMothers of Invention are the only Frank Zappa/Mothers of Invention alumni who have been consistently performing the music of the maestro since 2003. From the classic ‘Freak Out’, ‘Absolutely Free’, ‘We're Only In It For The Money’, ‘Uncle Meat’, and ‘Burnt Weeny Sandwich’ to ‘Weasels Ripped My Flesh’, ‘Apostrophe’, ‘The Grand Wazoo’, ‘Overnite Sensation’, ‘Roxy & Elsewhere’, ‘Bongo Fury’, and ‘One Size Fits All’ - they have performed on a very long list of classic Frank Zappa & the Mother's of Invention's albums, movies and other projects. www.grandmothersofinvention.com LUVNMUSIQ Concerts presents

MON 26 NOV, £9

MIC DONET Soul singer-songwriter out of Germany, Mic Donet is heralded as one of the most promising on the scene today.

Mic has found success in building a career recording R&B LPs in both his native German language and English, his talent has been acknowledged by Erykah Badu, Aloe Blacc and guitar legend Carlos Santana whom he has shared stages with. The LP ‘Plenty Of Love’ debuted at number four in the German charts this year with the publication ‘Die Süddeutsche Zeitung’ praising his ‘charisma, and incredible vocal abilities, ranging from gentle hip-hop romanticism deeply moving soul phrasing’.

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The GrandMothers of Invention

Mic Donet

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WED 28 NOV, £30

GINGER BAKER'S JAZZ CONFUSION feat. PEE WEE ELLIS Legendary drummer, Ginger Baker, renowned for his work with Cream and Blind Faith, is returning to the UK for a jazz-fusion tour. Teaming up with tenor saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, bassist Alec Dankworth, and African percussionist Abass Dodoo, the quartet will be performing as Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion.

As of late Ginger has returned to the live circuit performing at various live events such as Verona’s Percussion Summit and his legendary 70th birthday party with special guest, Steve Winwood. You can expect progressive jazz originals in a Thelonious Monk style with exciting African rhythms from this exceptional quartet. www.gingerbaker.com

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JAZZ CAFE MEETS... GINGER BAKER There seems to be some confusion as to whether you are a jazz or a rock drummer?

Unfortunately the press like to refer to me as a rock drummer. I just play how I play.

Do you think there is a media necessity to put you into a pigeonhole?

I really don’t know! Cream was put into this bag of being a rock and roll band and it wasn’t, 80 percent of Cream’s music if not more was improvised, we never played the same two notes running. I was able to become great friends, play with and have the respect of Max Roach, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones and Phil Seamen all Jazz players. I had the pleasure of playing with them and we all became inseparable friends, it means more to me than lots of money and things, to have the friendship and respect of the guys I idolise means the world to me!

At your age are you able to maintain the level of drumming you are known for?

In some ways I think I am playing better than I have ever played, obviously I’ve not got the strength and stamina to do a twenty-minute drum solo but I certainly enjoy playing. It’s about all I have got left, it’s quite a miracle that all that hasn’t been taken away from me is my ability to play the drums, I’m 73 now, still playing and enjoying it.

Is there a up and coming drummer you like?

I don’t really know. NO! I don’t listen to music, I never have done, except maybe before I became a musician or in my early years. I’ve never had fantastic technique, but it’s not how many notes you play in a bar it’s where you play them and the notes that you don’t play.

How do you react to statements like ‘you are the most influential drummer of the 1960s’ and ‘it was rare to see drummers with two kicks before you’?

That’s a lot of crap! In the Duke Ellington band every drummer had two bass drums it was Ellington’s invention, actually (Keith) Moon got a two bass drum before me. In1966 in we watched a gig and I was very impressed with some of the stuff the drummer played on two bass’s so I said to Moon I’m definitely going to get a two bass drum kit and we went into Premier Drum Shop and bought two identical kits, strung them together and made it fit to my specifications but Moon actually was playing a two bass drum before I was.

If you could re-create one moment from your time in Cream which moment would that be?

God knows… I dunno, (laughs) probably the first time we played together, there was just a magic there, it just worked immediately, just like the band now first time we played together we all enjoyed it, it just works.

The Cuban Brothers

DJ Joey Negro & the Sunburst Band

THU 29 NOV, £14.50

THE CUBAN BROTHERS present THE CBs ‘YO BONITA’ ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY From humble beginnings Miguel Mantovani, Archerio Mantovani and Kengo San have built Los Hermanos Cubanos or The Cuban Brothers into a legendary outfit that continuously sells out shows across the globe. Some may remember The Cuban Brothers from a slew of comedic TV spots showcasing their penchant for spandex and break-dancing but their band are a crack outfit of some of the finest funk players on the planet who collectively boast a CV that features a who’s who of musical greats, including Tom Jones, Mick Jagger, Nick Cave, Amy Winehouse, Edwyn Collins and Prince Buster. www.thecubanbrothers.com

FRI 30 NOV, £20 - UNTIL 3AM

THE SUNBURST BAND + JOEY NEGRO DJ SET To mark the success of ‘The Secret Life of Us’, DJ Joey Negro returns for an all night long special event where he will occupy the turntables until 3am.

The Sunburst Band playing a live set in the early part of the night makes this an all-nighter not to be missed.

After being locked away in the studio for 3 years with the band to produce his latest tour de force of disco, soul, boogie and jazz funk, Joey and the band will be performing material from the new album along with some of your Sunburst faves like ‘Everyday’ and ‘Rough Times’. www.myspace.com/thesunburstband

SAT 1 DEC, £22.50

ERNEST RANGLIN, SLY & ROBBIE JAMAICAN LEGENDS 2012 Virtuoso guitarist Ernest Ranglin, drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare, are three names that are synonymous with the sound of Jamaica and its global mainstream success.

Now playing together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s independence as 'Jamaican Legends 2012’. Each artist brings with them decades of creativity and experience in creating and developing the sound of modern Jamaican music. From Ranglin’s hand in the establishment of Rock Steady, Reggae, Ragga to the birth of Ska to Sly & Robbie’s modern Dub,and countless riddim tracks this trio’s union is an infectious history lesson in the presence of greatness.

Jazz Cafe in association with Elastic Artists present

MON 3, TUE 4, THU 6, FRI 7 & MON 10 DEC, ÂŁ25

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES feat. N’DEA DAVENPORT The Brand New Heavies are a British music institution whose unique mix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the dance scene for well over two decades.

The founding and ever-present trio of Jan Kincaid, Simon Bartholomew and Andrew Levy on drums/keyboards, guitar and bass respectively had been influential in creating what became known as the acid jazz scene. They have since steered the Brand New Heavies into the current millennium, where they remain as influential and respected as ever. www.thebrandnewheavies.net

Soulgigs.com presents

SAT 8 & SUN 9 DEC, £20 ADV

KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL AND RELL Kindred The Family Soul duo Fatin & Ajá have been likened to the Womacks and Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.

Fatin & Ajá are in love and have been ever since they met in their hometown of Philadelphia, marrying 13 years ago, having six kids and going on to release three highly acclaimed albums via Sony. Kindred’s latest album, titled ‘Love Has No Recession’ is a personal testimony about what it takes to keep a family and relationship together in challenging economic times.

Special guest Rell will join them on the night. www.kindredthefamilysoul.com

REMEMBER THE JAZZ CAFE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

TUE 11 DEC, £22.50

BETTYE LAVETTE R&B legend Bettye LaVette is marking her 50th anniversary in the music world with the release of her mesmerizing album, ‘Thankful N' Thoughtful’, on ANTI- Records, as well as her breathtaking and no holds barred autobiography co-written with David Ritz out on Blue Rider Press through Penguin.

TN'T is a selection of contemporary tracks written and previously recorded by Bob Dylan, The Black Keys, Tom Waits, Neil Young, Patty Griffin, Gnarls Barkley and others, which Bettye consumes whole, rearranges deep within her soul and exorcises as her own through her voice. Every song here is a testament to her life and her unrivalled skill for interpretation. www.bettyelavette.com

Jon B

FRI 14 & SAT 15 DEC, £18.50

THE BLOCKHEADS Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Dury's album ‘New Boots and Panties’ on the first Stiff Records tour, Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher still remain from the original band. The current line-up is augmented by John Roberts on drums and a rolling line up of saxophonists including Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards or Dave Lewis.

These legendary Brit-Funkers will be playing all the old favourites ‘Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick’, ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3’, ‘What A Waste’, ‘Clevor Trever’, ‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll’ as well as new material from their acclaimed EMI release ‘Staring Down The Barrel’. www.theblockheads.com

MON 17 & TUE 18 DEC, £20

JON B Jon B the consummate artist, accomplished musician, noted songwriter, Grammy nominated producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt is proud to bring to Jazz Cafe an Intimate Solo Event. His richly textured body of music, a testament to one man’s love for all things soul stretching back to the 1995 release ‘Bonafide’ followed up by ‘Cool Relax’ and ‘Pleasures You Like’. Along his journey he has written for Toni Braxton and Color Me Badd. The most recent LP ‘Comfortable Swagg’ on his own label Vibezelect Inc is ‘a return to old familiar sounds as well as discovery of new ones’. www.jonbworld.com

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

London Community Gospel Choir

WED 19 & THU 20 DEC, £25

MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS Really they need no introduction, as a one time a backing singer for Marvin Gaye and living legend in her own right still wowing audiences of all ages worldwide. Martha Reeves is the voice of ‘Heatwave’, ‘Quicksand’, ‘Jimmy Mack’, ’Nowhere To Run’, ‘Dancing In The Street’ to name just a few. Having been in demand at festivals for the last few years and with a past that involves working with James Brown, Bruce Springsteen and Smokey Robinson we can’t overstate the privilege of having a legend of this magnitude at Jazz Cafe.

FRI 21 & SAT 22 DEC, £20

LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR Dubbed ‘the nations favourite choir’. Lead by founder member and principal Bazil Meade a gifted keyboard player and vocalist, set the benchmark in the 80s and became one of the most revered Gospel leaders in Europe. Meade developed a distinct vocal style inspired by the likes of The O’Jays, Bobby Womack, Andre Crouch and James Cleveland to name a few. Now in their 30th year, and it’s not hard to understand why when you hear their outstanding voices soar over arenas and venues across the world. Their vocal harmony singing has backed many a pop star, showing just how versatile a Gospel Choir can be. www.lcgc.org.uk

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Janet Kay

Carroll Thompson

FRI 28 & SAT 29 DEC, £18.50

JANET KAY & CARROLL THOMPSON Affectionately known as the ‘Queens of Lover’s Rock’, Janet Kay first familiarised herself with the UK public in 1979 when ‘Silly Games’ made her the first British black female to reach number one in the UK Charts.

In the 80s Janet lit up the small screen as Angel in Channel 4’s sit-com ‘No Problem’. Covering Minnie Ripperton’s ‘Loving You’ propelled Janet Kay to stardom.

Carroll Thompson’s hard work came to fruition in 1981 when she also topped the reggae charts twice firstly with ‘I’m Sorry’ then ‘Simply In Love’ which saw her pick up various awards for her contribution to black music.

Mica Paris

Jazzie B

MON 31 DEC, £45 / AFTER PARTY ONLY £10

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY MICA PARIS + DJ JAZZIE B + SUPPORT NATHAN WATSON Jazz Cafe is proud to present a special New Year’s Eve event with unquestionably one of the greatest soul voices to ever emerge from these shores.

Mica Paris is nearing her 25th year as a recording artist and prepping a new body of work to add to a discography that includes ‘My One Temptation’. ‘I Should’ve Known Better’, the duet ‘Where Is The Love’ with Will Downing and even an appearance on Guru’s Jazzmatazz Vol II. As if that weren’t enough the King of British Soul, Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B will be djing into the wee hours of 2013. www.micaparis.com

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