Friday 1st  JEREMY STACEY with Special Guest JASON REBELLO-piano

A powerful and highly impressive modern jazz drummer Jeremy is equally at home playing pop, rock, funk or straight ahead jazz. His credentials are vast, having worked extensively in the recording studios as well as on many live gigs. Currently the regular drummer with American icon Sheryl Crow, Jeremy is one of the most respected players of his generation. This gig always attracts the best players around and tonight Jeremy’s band will feature Jason Rebello, one of the most impressive and highly regarded pianists on the scene. Jason includes 5 years with Sting on a glittering, star studded, cv. Quite a band! Booking advised.

"... Rebello is possessed of a great pianistic gift..... delicacy of touch, fluency of execution and a lyrical immediately attractive melody " The Times

Sat 2nd BOBBY WELLINS

is considered to be one of the icons of British modern jazz. Originally from Glasgow, Bobby was on one of the biggest selling jazz albums ever produced in this country, Stan Tracey’s “Under Milk Wood”, recorded in the late sixties. After taking a sabbatical from the music for 7 years, Bobby came back in the early eighties to lead the Charlie Watts Big band, as well as a number of small groups which re-established him as one of the finest melodic saxophonists in the world. His gentle sound and approach are unique, and make for a fine and highly enjoyable nights listening. “..impeccable control, combined with a rich, luxuriant, tone” The Scotsman "A masterful display of controlled sensitivity from one of the most original voices in European Jazz " The Sunday Times

Sun 3rd CLOSED

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Mon 4th **CD LAUNCH** JOHN LESTER

American ex-pat John Lester moved to Europe in 2001 after winning numerous awards for his song-writing in his native San Francisco. A master bassist with a smoky voice that has been compared to a “top shelf single-malt whiskey”, Lester blends his story telling lyrics with deep Latin, swing, and pop song craftsmanship. Tonight he releases his new CD “So Many Reasons”. The discs title track was recently awarded “Best Jazz Song of 2006” in the WCS International Song Contest while another cut won “Best Humorous Song”. His quartet tonight also features UK virtuoso sax-flutist Theo Travis. “ ..a truly gifted singer/songwriter (whose) technical ability on both upright and electric basses is impressive” Bass Guitar Magazine; ..wonderful vocals and a melodic grace that's world class Get Rhythm 2 Magazine

Tues 5th SHIREEN FRANCIS

A warm, engaging and soulful performer, London-based jazz vocalist Shireen Francis has and continues to develop her own unique blend of jazz with flavours of Gospel, Blues, Calypso and Reggae. She has performed with some of the world’s top musicians: Mark Murphy, Billy Ocean, Benny Green, Cy Grant & Rudolf Walker (to name but a few).  The combination of Shireen’s stunning, expressive voice coupled with her natural musicianship has delighted audiences all around the world. “Brilliant vocalist whose beguiling performance left me wanting more..” Jazzwise

BEN WAGHORN Although perhaps not quite as well recognised as some of his contemporaries, it’s highly likely that you have heard and admired Ben’s fluent and muscular sax playing some time over the last 18 years. His cv includes work with the legendary drummer Tommy Chase, NYJO, Portishead, Goldfrapp and Keith Tippett. His extensive TV work includes a broadcast with Andy Shepard as well as appearances at music Festivals around the World. His quartet features his elegant writing performed with a fluent and enormously musical style. Ben’s playing can be counted amongst the finest sax players in the UK and is well worth catching.“..sax demon ” Musician magazine

Wedns 6th MICHAEL JANISCH with Special Guest PATRICK CORNELIUS 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Since arriving in London from his native USA 18 months ago Mike Janisch has rapidly established himself one of the leading acoustic bass players on the scene.  A powerful and fluent player he includes the likes of Joe Lovano, Dianna Reeves, Shirley Horn and Clark Terry on an impressive cv which also includes gigs at the Hollywood Bowl and the Monterey Jazz Festival. Playing all styles of music from classical to soul, Michael has been featured on over 20 albums, playing both electric and acoustic bass. His special guest tonight is the Award Winning saxophonist Patrick Cornelius who has emerged recently as one of the most exciting and dynamic young players on the New York jazz scene. Patrick includes work at venues such as the Blue Note and the Kennedy Centre and his debut album “Lucid Dream” has been met with much critical acclaim. A rare chance to hear cutting edge New York Jazz at the Club.“ Patrick Cornelius... a bold and gifted sax player... with striking arranging and composing skills ” AllAboutJazz

GRAHAM HARVEY 10:30pm - 1:00am

One of the most respected pianists on the scene today Graham includes an impressive roster of high profile bands on his cv, including George Benson, iconic Acid Jazz band “Incognito”, the Hamish Stuart Band, the Laurence Cottle Big Band, and the BBC Big Band. Currently the featured pianist with singer Stacey Kent, Graham’s fluent and melodic playing has been heard and admired world-wide. Featured tonight with his trio Graham performs a powerful mix of Jazz standards and swinging originals. “excellent” Jazzwise;

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Fri 8th ROBIN JONES

has become something of a regular at the Club in recent times, due very much to public demand. Generally considered to be one of the finest percussion players around, Robin’s shaven head and distinctive earring can be seen in groups from his own “King Salsa” to Top of the Pops sessions and a huge variety of studio work. The Salsa band that he leads at the Club, which also features arrangements and originals from saxophonist Nick Walker, produces a truly infectious Latin vibe which is always rhythmic and exciting. “..world class conguero..” Overload

Sat 9th “MOST WANTED” featuring DAVE O’HIGGINS, GRAEME FLOWERS & BARNABY DICKINSON

Dave O’Higgins is undoubtedly one of this country’s finest modern jazz sax players. His powerful, driving, style has been a feature of the scene since the early 80’s, and has been heard with the likes of Kyle Eastwood, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Annie Lennox. Barnaby Dickinson, who includes work with the likes of Jamie Cullum, is one of the best young trombonists in Europe, and trumpeter Graeme Flowers has been seen with Kyle Eastwood and the JTQ amongst the many bands he has performed with. This amazing three horn front line create an electrifying, powerful and highly musical sound performing music which is a mix of groove originals and high energy Jazz standards. Highly recommended. “O’Higgins exceptional fluency...one of Britain’s finest musicians” Observer; “world class players” BBC Music Magazine; “Dazzling” Guardian.

Sun 10th SUNDAY LUNCHTIME SPECIAL (1:00pm-4:00pm). SUNDAY AFTERNOON GOSPEL BRUNCH WITH THE **“GGG XMAS PARTY”** featuring SPECIAL GUESTS the  ST PATRICK’S GOSPEL CHOIR and the MANY RIVERS GOSPEL CHOIR

Our Gospel brunch Xmas Party this year promises to be the best yet with not one but two (yes two!) great Gospel Choirs. Directed by Tracey Campbell, one of the UK’s leading Gospel singers, the St Patrick’s Gospel Choir is quickly establishing itself as one of the newest and most consistent of the London-based Gospel Choirs. And appearing opposite them will be a Choir that has performed so regularly at the Club it is virtually our “house” Choir, the truly wonderful Many Rivers, a unique multi-denominational choir that brings it’s own free spirit to the classic Gospel Choir format. Both choirs will be supported by “GGG” our four piece band lead by 606 regulars, keyboardist Miko Giedroyc and bass player Andre Gabriel. This is (we believe) one of only two Gospel brunches in the whole of London, so make sure you book early for this truly unique gig. In the evening we are Closed for a Private Party.

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Mon 11th IMELDA MAY

Dublin born Imelda May is fast becoming regarded by fans and critics alike as one of the finest singers currently emerging on the UK Jazz scene. After working extensively in her native Ireland, including work on the iconic TV programme the Late Late Show and performances with the likes of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, Imelda made her way to London in the late 90's. Perhaps best known for her work here since then with Jazz/Swing band “Blue Harlem” she has performed all around the country including the Jazz Café, The Royal Festival Hall and Coventry Jazz Festival. A highly rated musician her renditions of Jazz standards with a blues tinged voice full of power and character have won her many admirers. She has shared the bill with Dionne Warwick, The Supremes, Scissor Sisters, Elvis Costello, and Elton John and has also performed with great success for Prince Albert of Monaco and HRH The Prince Of Wales. Tonight, accompanied by a hand picked band of exciting young musicians, she will be focusing primarily on her own excellent original material written with a contemporary edge, along with a select number of jazz standards that she particularly loves to perform. “..one of the best singers I’ve heard in a long time.“ Michael Parkinson.

Tues 12th DAN REINSTEIN

Every now and again excellent players appear at the Club who also manage to be very good at something else. Art Theman (surgeon) is one, Spike Wells (priest) is another, and now we can add saxophonist Dan Reinstein to that list. American born but British educated, I first met Dan at the old Club when he was a medical undergraduate. Even then he was an impressive player, and after taking time off his medical studies to go to the Berklee School of Music he became even better. “Dr. Dan”, as he was affectionately known, stayed in London for a while after qualifying, before going back to the USA in the early 90’s, where he became one of the world’s leading experts in laser eye surgery. But he never stopped playing, and when he returned to London to live earlier this year it was great to hear his fluent, classic hard-bop, muscular sax playing again.

ALAN RUSHTON Alan’s drumming has been a feature of the British Jazz scene for more than 30 years now. His cv is vast, including stints with 60’s Jazz/Blues icon Graham Bond, resident drummer on T.V.’s “PlayAway (remember that!), Kiki Dee, Ray Russell, Slim Gailard and a host more. The quartet he leads features the powerful sax playing of Greg Heath and the music is very much in the swinging, classic, modern Jazz mould. 

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Fri 15th STEFAN REDTENBACHER’S “RB FUNKESTRA”

Austrian born bass player Stefan Redtenbacher has, over the last 10 years, established himself as the UK’s “groove” bass player of choice for many artists, both live and recorded. The roster of artists with whom he has worked includes Steve Winwood, Sam Brown, Danny Gotlieb and Eliott Randall (Steely Dan). He has also established himself as a producer and educator of some note. The band that he leads tonight is his 5 piece “Funkestra”, the name of which pretty accurately describes the high energy style of the music. Boasting some of the best funk players in Europe this band performs original “groove” music with an authority and style that is hard to beat.  “The Governor of Bass” BBC Radio2; “..a near perfect slice of jazz-funk bass from one of Europe’s great players.” Bass Guitar magazine

Sat 16th DAVE BETTS

began writing his own material in 1999 and formed the Dave Betts Quintet in 2000. His compositions span the worlds of Jazz, Latin and Funk and he plays a wide range of percussion instruments, from drum kit through to congas, timbales and tabla. Dave has worked with a variety of musicians from Rock/world giant Peter Gabriel to Jazz pianist Jason Rebello. Featuring a two horn front line of sax and trumpet this is a high energy Jazz/Funk/Latin quintet, and great fun.

Sun 17th Hamish Stuart * XMAS PARTY * PART 1!

Probably best known for his work as the original lead singer/guitarist with “The Average White Band”, Hamish has had an illustrious career as both songwriter and performer. He has worked with the likes of Diana Ross, George Benson and Chaka Khan (for whom he wrote the No. 1 chart hit “Whatcha Gonna Do For Me” ) culminating in six years with the Paul McCartney Band. Since ’94 he has led his own band, which is a “super-group” in every sense of the word and very much out of the R&B tradition, although considerably more sophisticated than the 70’s version. It’s great that Hamish likes working at the Club so much as this is always a fantastic night, and definitely requires booking to guarantee a seat. Tonight and tomorrow night Hamish has invited a host a special guests to come down to help celebrate Xmas with us at the Club, including ace guitarist Jim Mullen. Expect madness, mirth, music and mayhem, or, as Hamish described it to me “..a veritable Xmas cracker!” . Booking advised. £12

Mon 18th Hamish Stuart * XMAS PARTY * PART 2!

Well, Hamish and I decided that this was just too good for one night so we’ve asked Jim and the rest of the crew down for a second night. So, if you can’t make Sunday.....! Booking advised. £12

Tues 19th TIM WHITEHEAD’S “BIRTHDAY BASH” AND CHARITY NIGHT

Tim is considered to be one of the most inventive of modern jazz tenor players who has worked with just about every major British jazz performer. The set he performs at the Club is a mix of classic jazz standards and what he likes to term “new standards”, tunes such as Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”, with some of his wonderful originals thrown in. A recent review said  “even (Mike) Brecker’s admirers would have to give Whitehead the edge for soulfulness...” Tonight Tim will be celebrating his birthday at the Club with a host of guest performers. This is now something of an annual event (which I suppose is not surprising given that’s how birthdays work!) and it’s always guaranteed to be fun, musical, and full of surprises. All monies collected tonight will go to Tim’s charity of choice, “Parents for Inclusion”, so come down, have a great night and do some good, all at the same time! Highly recommended. Suggested Charity Donation £15

Wedns 20th CLOSED

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Thurs 21st REG WEBB

is a wonderful pianist with an absolutely brilliant voice. A charismatic musician his trio performs a mixture of Jazz standards and more contemporary material in a quite unique style. Resident on the East coast this vastly experienced musician has been entrancing audiences up and down the country for many years now. His visits to London are few and far between so my advice is catch him while you can.

Fri 22nd VANESSA HAYNES

is a new, and enormously impressive, addition to the UK scene. Originally from Trinidad, where she worked to great acclaim for some years, she recently made her way to London, which is definitely our gain! She performs a mix of Jazz standards and more contemporary Soul and R&B and, with her powerful, cultured voice, and commanding stage presence, is quite stunning. Working with a fabulous band that features one of the country’s finest bass players, Paul Carmichael, Richard Bailey (Incognito) drums and Tim Cansfield (Seal, BeeGees) guitar, this is unquestionably a gig not to be missed.

Sat 23rd 606 CLUB XMAS PARTY feat. “SAMARA” with Special guest Victoria Newton-vocals

Well, Xmas is almost upon us, and at this time of the year we decide to get in to the spirit of it all! This is the last night for us before we close for the holidays and we traditionally invite all the musicians who have performed at the Club through the year to come down and join us for “a bit of a party”! The band featured tonight is my team, “Samara”, a seven piece jazz/latin group which I lead, and suffice it to say I think the guys in the band are just great! The pianist, Neil Angilley works with Vanessa Mae and “Down to the Bone”, guitarist Mark Johns includes Sting, Whitney Houston and Geoff Beck on his cv and is in constant demand for sessions and tours, Dill, the bass player, is visiting professor at the Guildhall, Nic the drummer has worked with just about everyone, including “Loose Tubes” and Bill Withers, the percussionist, Dawson is generally recognised as one of the most versatile and experienced players on the scene, and the singer Victoria Newton is condidered to be one one of the most powerful and versatile singers on the scene. The music is an infectious blend of Brazilian Samba, jazz/latin and Soul, and we all have a great time! Come prepared to dance!

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Sun 31st NEW YEAR’s EVE PARTY

WITH “SAMARA” & FRIENDS

FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST VOCALIST - OLA

SPECIAL GUESTS: MORNINGTON LOCKETT & TIM WHITEHEAD-SAXES

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