Rushhour - Jazz, Blues and Reggae

Doors 3.30pm. Starts 4pm. Adv tickets £5. Door ticket £6.

Led by singer and pianist Steve Marshall and featuring rising stars of the London jazz scene Mikele Montolli (Bass) and Saleem Raman (Drums) plus Special Guest, saxophonist Mussinghi Brian Edwards. State of Trust's RushHour presents a concert in two parts offering new interpretations of jazz and Caribbean classics plus original compositions by the RushHour collective.

Before the concert we are offering a free dance workshop led by Caribbean dance specialist Ellen Miller. The workshop is an opportunity to have fun and learn some traditional Caribbean dance steps - from Mento to Calypso to Carnival and beyond! Suitable for beginners and all those aged 10 years and above - 11:30am-12:30pm.

Steve Marshall was co-founder of Pyramid Arts Development, the seminal Dalston arts centre and music school, and has worked with such diverse musical talents as Clifford Jarvis, Lee "Scratch" Perry, George Clinton and Keith Richards. 2xGrammy nominated as a producer in the category 'Best Reggae Album' Steve is currently touring as an original artist in his own right.

Originally from Verona, Italy, Mikele Montolli has performed extensively in Europe, the USA, Asia and the Caribbean. Credits include Marshall Allen's Sun Ra Arkestra, Atlanta based singer Julie Dexter, Heidi Vogel, Don Menza, Charlie Stacey, Sorin Zlat and many more.

With roots in Mauritius and South London, Saleem Raman has recorded and performed with artists such as Layla Hathaway, Esperanza Spalding, Julia Biel, Robert Mitchell, Sen3 and rapper LowKey. Saleem is a regular in the house band at Ronnie Scott's in London.

Special guest Mussinghi Brian Edwards has performed as a saxophonist with bands including The Jazz Warriors, Jazz Jamaica, Aswad and Orphy Robinson.

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/917221-1?pid=5072

Category: Live Music | Jazz

Price:
General Admission: GBP 5.00