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Huge thanks to @msj_photos for these pictures from

Huge thanks to @msj_photos for these pictures from my band’s livestream on Monday. What a treat it was to be back playing music at @officialronnies. Thanks so much to everyone that donated, we raised enough to pay everyone involved a decent fee. The stream will remain on the Ronnie’s YouTube and Facebook channels for the foreseeable, so please do check it out if you missed it. As always, I’m totally indebted to these incredible musicians for bringing my arrangements to life... @jamescopus @tom.barford.music @emmabassettmusic @jonshenoy @conor.chaplin @davehamblett @mrobinsonmusic @olli.martin @bigbadwolflondon @georgemillard #GeorgeHogg #JamesAllsopp LOVE YOU ALL! ❤️ #FreddieHubbard #RedClay #RonnieScotts #RonnieScottsJazzClub #BAM #BigBand

Delighted to announce that my band will be doing a

Delighted to announce that my band will be doing a livestream from the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (@officialronnies) on MONDAY 23rd NOV at 8PM (GMT). The stream will be available via the Ronnie Scott’s Facebook and YouTube channels. No ticket required, but we’ll be grateful for any donations that will go towards keeping the musicians and the historic venue alive ❤️ We’ll be performing my arrangements of one of the greatest albums of all time: ‘Red Clay’ by Freddie Hubbard. So lucky to have a MONSTER line up featuring... @jamescopus @tom.barford.music @emmabassettmusic @jonshenoy @conor.chaplin @davehamblett @mrobinsonmusic @olli.martin @bigbadwolflondon @georgemillard #GeorgeHogg #JamesAllsopp 🔥 SEE YOU THERE! 🎉 #ReturnSessions #RonnieScotts #RonnieScottsJazzClub #FreddieHubbard #RedClay #BigBand #BAM 🎺

Thanks to everyone that bought tickets to my @spic

Thanks to everyone that bought tickets to my @spicejazzsoho @londonjazzfest that should have been on Monday. This has now been postponed to WEDNESDAY 16th DECEMBER for obvious reasons. Your tickets will be automatically be valid for the new date, or you will be entitled to a refund if you can’t make the new date. Thanks so much for your patience and support! ❤️ #Jazz #BAM #HardBop #LondonJazzFestival #TheSpiceOfLife #Soho #London #LondonJazzScene 🎺 🎶

A clip from yesterday’s episode of Out To Lunch

A clip from yesterday’s episode of Out To Lunch with the great Sara Dowling (@saradjazz 🎤🇬🇧). Here, Sara discusses the influence of the Islamic world on Hard Bop. Check out the full version on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Sara’s selections. Who should we have on next month?! Let me know! 📻 #SaraDowling #HardBop #BAM #JoeHenderson #UKJazz #BritishJazz #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with veteran double-bassist Jim Richardson (@jimrichardson2661 🎻 🇬🇧). Here, Jim discusses his experiences touring with the great Dexter Gordon. Check out the full x-rated version on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Jim’s selections. Who should we have on next month?! Let me know! 📻 #JimRichardson #HardBop #BAM #DexterGordon #UKJazz #BritishJazz #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio (📸 @carlhyde_com)

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with my guest trumpeter/composer Laura Jurd (@laurajurd 🎺 🇬🇧). Here, Laura discusses the piano playing of the incredible Ahmad Jamal 🎹. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Laura’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #LauraJurd #UKJazz #BritishJazz #JazzComposer #Composer #JazzOrchestra #JazzComposer #BoogalooRadio #AhmadJamal #ButNotForMe #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #BAM #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with my VERY special guest pianist/composer Orrin Evans (@orrin_evans 🎹 🇺🇸). Here, I ask Orrin about his ‘Captain Black Big Band’ and how he manages to create a small group dynamic within a large ensemble. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Orrin’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #OrrinEvans #Philadelphia #NewYork #NYC #Piano #Pianist #Composer #BigBand #JazzOrchestra #JazzComposer #CaptainBlackBigBand #TheBadPlus #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #BAM #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with my VERY special guest trumpeter Jeremy Pelt (@jeremypelttheartist 🎺 🇺🇸). Here, Jeremy discusses the strength and determination shown by Lee Morgan to play through the pain he was experiencing on his 1970 ‘Live at the Lighthouse’ recording. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Jeremy’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #JeremyPelt #NewYork #NYC #Trumpet #LeeMorgan #LiveAtTheLighthouse #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #BAM #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with my very special guest saxophonist Tony Kofi (@kofimusic 🎷 🇬🇧 🇬🇭). Here, Tony shares a beautiful story about his last conversation with the innovative pianist/composer Andrew Hill shortly before his passing. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Tony’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #TonyKofi #AndrewHill #Saxophone #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #BAM #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with my very special guest saxophonist Nicole Glover (@nicoleglovermusic 🎷 🇺🇸). Here, Nicole discusses the Jazz Messengers album ‘Free For All’ and how the younger members of the group were pushing Art Blakey (“Bu”) creatively at this time. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Nicole’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #NicoleGlover #ArtBlakey #FreeForAll #ArtBlakeyAndTheJazzMessengers #TheJazzMessengers #WayneShorter #FreddieHubbard #Saxophone #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #BAM #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC

Introducing the ‘Out To Lunch Blindfold Test’!

Introducing the ‘Out To Lunch Blindfold Test’! In this clip, Mark Lewandowski (@marklbass 🎻 🇬🇧 🇺🇸) unleashes his encyclopaedic knowledge of the tradition, rapidly identifying the personnel on the 1963 album ‘Sonny meets Hawk!’. Head over to the @boogalooradio @mixcloud page (LINK IN BIO) to hear the full jaw-dropping performance. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #MarkLewandowski #SonnyRollins #ColemanHawkins #JustFriends #NewYorkCity #NYC #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #HardBop #BAM #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

In this clip from today’s episode of ‘Out To L

In this clip from today’s episode of ‘Out To Lunch’, my guest Jason Brown (@jasonbrowndrums 🥁 🇺🇸) discusses working with pianist/composer Cedar Walton and qualities of a good bandleader. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Jason’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #Drums #JasonBrown #CedarWalton #NewYorkCity #NYC #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #HardBop #BAM #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

In this clip from yesterday’s episode of ‘Out

In this clip from yesterday’s episode of ‘Out To Lunch’, my guest Quentin Collins (@qc_trumpet 🎺 🇬🇧) discusses Freddie Hubbard’s debut album as a leader; the drummer Clifford Jarvis and the impact he had on the London scene when he settled here in his later years. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Quentin’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #QuentinCollins #CliffordJarvis #FreddieHubbard #Trumpet #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

In this clip from today’s episode of ‘Out To L

In this clip from today’s episode of ‘Out To Lunch’, my guest Rachael Cohen (@rhcohen 🎷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿) discusses the 1961 Lee Morgan album ‘Lee-Way’, the composer Cal Massey and how standard repertoire beyond the Great American songbook is formed. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Rachael’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #RachaelCohen #CalMassey #LeeMorgan #UKJazz #BritishJazz #JazzSaxophone #Saxophone #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #Jazz #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with my very special guest Mark Kavuma (@markkavuma 🎺 🇬🇧). Here, we discuss Mark’s ‘healthy obsession’ with the great trumpeter Kenny Dorham. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio MixCloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Mark’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #MarkKavuma #UKJazz #BritishJazz #Trumpet #Trumpeter #JazzTrumpet #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #Jazz #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio #KennyDorham

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with

A clip from today’s episode of Out To Lunch with very special guest Michael Mwenso (@mwensoandtheshakes) all the way from NYC 🇺🇸. Here, Michael discusses the emergence of Hard Bop from Bebop. The episode is available on the @boogalooradio @mixcloud page (LINK IN BIO) where you can also find a tracklist of Michael’s selections. Who should we have on next week?! Let me know! 📻 #MichaelMwenso #MichaelMwensoAndTheShakes #JamesBrown #NewYork #NewYorkCity #BoogalooRadio #OutToLunch #CommunityRadio #Jazz #HardBop #BlueNoteRecords #London #Radio

Will never forget this evening - I was playing @ne

Will never forget this evening - I was playing @newmorningparis 🇫🇷 with @orlandojulius and @theheliocentrics. Tony came to hang and check out the show. Towards the end of the set he jumps on to play - him and Orlando hadn’t played together since 1962, so much youthful energy in their playing. Couldn’t believe Tony’s touch on the drums, instantly changed the way we (the horn section 🎺 🎷 ) phrased the horn lines without any discussion. It was honestly one of the most unforgettable musical moments of my life. Rest in power Tony Allen! 🔥 🥁 🇳🇬 #TonyAllen #RestInPower #Afrobeat #OrlandoJulius #TheHeliocentrics #NewMorning #NewMorningParis #Nigeria #FelaKuti #Africa70

Did a socially-distanced interview with @channel4

Did a socially-distanced interview with @channel4 on behalf of @gentlemansdubclub. Talked to @minniestephenson about how musicians and other self-employed people have no support under current government proposals. Hope it came across ok. Tune in tonight at 7PM to find out! 🤞🏻😬 #SocialDistancing #COVID19 #CoronaVirus #Channel4 #MinnieStephenson #GentlemansDubClub #GigEconomy #SelfEmployed #MusiciansUnion #StayAtHome #Lockdown @england @wearethemu 🦠 🇬🇧

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