Ronnie Scott’s jazz club to revive much loved Late, Late Show for first time since pandemic hit

The Soho club is set for nights of jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop
Give me the night: guitarist Dani Diodato at the Late, Late Show
Ronnie Scott’s
David Ellis @dvh_ellis1 October 2021

Ronnie Scott’s is hoping to brush off the last pandemic as it brings back the Late, Late Show for the first time since March of last year.

The Soho jazz club will stage its first after-hours show on October 6; from there they will continue four nights a week, every Wednesday through till Saturday.

With doors opening at 11pm and performances running until 3am, the Late, Late sessions are something of a favourite with the club’s regulars; less formal than the two houses that come earlier in the evening, the late night, early morning gigs are known for their free-form, sprawling nature. It is not unusual for nearby musicians to wander in on an evening and sit in with whoever happens to be on stage.

Wednesdays will be the most jazz-centric; these will feature Ronnie’s regulars as well as up-and-coming stars of the jazz scene, with saxophonist Rachael Cohen set to play on October 6 itself. Other names pegged for the slot include trumpeter Mark Kavuma, guitarist Dani Diodato and Matt Roberts, known for his eponymous big band.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are set to be more funk ‘n’ soul in flavour, with DJs set to warm crowds up and nu-jazz, neo-soul, Rn’B and hip hop nights all planned. On upcoming bills, the likes of Yolanda Charles, The Drawtones and Basement Jaxx vocalist Vula Malinga are all set to appear.

Tickets for all shows will all be £12.

Speaking on the return of the Late, Late Show, Ronnie’s general manager Fred Nash said: “Our Late Late Shows are a key part of Ronnie’s legacy and we’ve been eagerly waiting to bring them back. While our main shows are an incredible way to enjoy some of the finest performers from around the world, the Late Late Shows allow our guests to really let their hair down, groove along to some amazing music and spend an evening with their nearest and dearest.

“With the relaunch we want to welcome everyone in. We’ve kept the ticket prices low, with a list of house cocktails, beer and wine under a tenner — rivalling most bars in town. Really, we just want people to celebrate being able to revel in some amazing music, in good company at one of the best spots in town.”

For more information, visit ronniescotts.co.uk

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