Dave Jones' FunkAffinity at The Boston Room, George IV

Acclaimed bassist Dave Jones leads this special funky line up featuring some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians exploring his arrangements of classic jazz funk and Latin tunes as well as some original tracks. Expect a dynamic evening steeped in the blues and soul with spacious grooves, blistering highs and improvising of the highest level with tunes from George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Angela Bofill, Herbie Hancock and Steve Wonder.
Dave's bass playing in recent years has included his own ‘Nonet’ group, Ronnie Scott’s Soul and Jazz Orchestra, Tom Seals, Brandon Allen and Julian Costello as well as performing with top UK musicians such as Pete Long, Jacqui Dankworth, Frank Griffith and John Etheridge. ...

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Acclaimed bassist Dave Jones leads this special funky line up featuring some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians exploring his arrangements of classic jazz funk and Latin tunes as well as some original tracks. Expect a dynamic evening steeped in the blues and soul with spacious grooves, blistering highs and improvising of the highest level with tunes from George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Angela Bofill, Herbie Hancock and Steve Wonder.
Dave's bass playing in recent years has included his own ‘Nonet’ group, Ronnie Scott’s Soul and Jazz Orchestra, Tom Seals, Brandon Allen and Julian Costello as well as performing with top UK musicians such as Pete Long, Jacqui Dankworth, Frank Griffith and John Etheridge.
With Dave on bass, the super-group includes award winning vocalist and tenor saxophonist Sandra-Mae Lux whose debut album “Happily Ever Now” reached #3 in the UK Soul Charts, Mike Outram, widely regarded as one of the most versatile and creative jazz guitarists in the UK, Chris Eldred on keyboards, Tristan Mailliot on drums and Keith Fairburn on percussion. 7.30pm - Doors 7.00pm

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