Resolution 88 at Hideaway

Heavy keys grooves and Fender Rhodes vibes are at the heart of the Resolution 88 sound, driving jazz funk beats to audiences across the UK and Europe - rightfully earning themselves a reputation for authenticity and passion both in their live shows and recordings alike.

"Resolution 88 ... this is an exciting young band from Cambridge who take their influence from the immensely important, barrier-breaking mid 70's funk jazzer Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters - they've come out of nowhere at the last minute! There's absolutely no-one around at all like these guys at the moment!" Craig Charles (The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show)...

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Heavy keys grooves and Fender Rhodes vibes are at the heart of the Resolution 88 sound, driving jazz funk beats to audiences across the UK and Europe - rightfully earning themselves a reputation for authenticity and passion both in their live shows and recordings alike.

"Resolution 88 ... this is an exciting young band from Cambridge who take their influence from the immensely important, barrier-breaking mid 70's funk jazzer Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters - they've come out of nowhere at the last minute! There's absolutely no-one around at all like these guys at the moment!" Craig Charles (The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show)

Tom O'Grady - Rhodes and Synthesisers
Ric Elsworth - Drums
Alex Hitchcock - Saxophone
Tiago Coimbra - Bass
Oli Blake - Percussion

Resolution 88 formed in Cambridge in 2012. They have gained a reputation as being one of the UK's main exponents of funk jazz, featuring the sound of the Fender Rhodes piano. They have performed at venues including the Barbican, Ronnie Scott's, New Morning (Paris), Jamboree (Barcelona), Sala Clamores (Madrid), Love Supreme Festival and Mostly Jazz Festival.

Their first two albums ('Resolution 88' and 'Afterglow') and EP ('Press Play') have all received international airplay and their third album is due out in September 2019. Resolution 88 have supported many famous artists including Marcus Miller, Snarky Puppy, Roy Ayers, the Fatback Band, the Blackbyrds, Larry Mizell, Jeff Lorber, Medeski Martin and Wood, Cymande and others. In 2019 they are due to support Butcher Brown, the Yellowjackets and Christian McBride.

Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

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