Jazz at George IV - Dave Jones’ Funk Affinity Independence Day Celebration

From 04 Jul 24 7:30 PM to 04 Jul 24 10:00 PM

Acclaimed bassist Dave Jones, leads this special funky line up featuring some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians exploring Dave's’ 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 group Dave Jones’ Nonet, 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 Jones on bass, tonight’s 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 and Tristan Mailliot on drums along with special guest Demi Garcia Sabat on percussion. Originally from Barcelona he is now London based and plays with artists such as Alec Dankworth, Nicolas Meier and Nikki Yeoh's Café Oran, while touring extensively over the UK, Europe, North Africa, and USA.

7.30pm. (Doors 7.00pm) Tickets £16 (£14 for Chiswick Club Card holders) plus Eventbrite booking fee.

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