June 2021
Jazz at George IV – The Blues Engineers
A night of jazz-tinged Urban & Country blues with the experts The brilliant Blues Engineers are back in the Boston Room for another exciting night of jazz-tinged Urban & Country blues. The Engineers have played with and supported some of the very best in the business, including BB King, Peter Green, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Roger Chapman, ex-Rolling Stone Mick Taylor and Jools Holland. Vocalist and guitarist John O’Reilly is internationally acclaimed for his exciting slide and steel (resonator) guitar…
Find out more »Jazz at George IV – Trio Manouche Midsummer Special
The UK's leading Gypsy Swing ensemble with special guest Francesca Confortini The UK’s leading Gypsy Swing ensemble Trio Manouche will be performing inspired re-worked classics of the great Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt together with highly atmospheric arrangements of trad swing greats such as Nat King Cole and original material written by band leader Simon Harris. During the evening, the band will also be including numbers from their forthcoming EP, “Ordinary World”. One of the foremost exponents of Gypsy Swing…
Find out more »True tales of the Tour de France: Carlton Kirby in Conversation
The George IV are delighted to welcome Eurosport's lead cycling commentator Carlton Kirby, the Voice of Cycling, to the Boston Room for an evening of tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years’ covering the sport. In a revealing evening for all cycling fans, Carlton will be sharing his front-row experiences from the Tour de France and other big races – plus the lessons he’s learned from life on the road, as a bon viveur in budget hotels across…
Find out more »July 2021
Jazz at George IV – Dom Pipkin & The Ikos Trio
Piano supremo Dom Pipkin has performed all over the world, both as a solo artist and with artists as diverse as David Byrne, Paloma Faith, and Morcheeba and as a regular performer in New Orleans including the prestigious “Piano Night” at the world-famous Jazz and Heritage Festival. “I can’t hold a candle to this guy ……” says Jamie Cullum. The Ikos are named after the New Orleans classic “Iko Iko”. Along with a two-year residency at Ronnie Scott’s club in…
Find out more »Jazz at George IV – Stealing Dan & Don
The return of this multi-talented duo after their last highly successful show in the Boston Room promises to be another treat for lovers of the highly inventive music of Donald Fagin and Walter Becker, the illustrious musicians who made up the core of the legendary Steely Dan. Blending elements of jazz fusion, rock, Latin and R&B, Steely Dan’s often cryptic lyrics and mixture of complex arrangements, soaring vocals and funky riffs made them one of the most sought after bands…
Find out more »Jazz at George IV – Mississippi Swamp Dogs
“A Celebration Of The Deep South” showcasing the rich musical heritage of New Orleans and the Southern States. The marvellous Mississippi Swamp Dogs, led by top swing trombonist and vocalist Jeff Williams, together with one of London's best Blue-Eyed Soul voices Paul Miller on keys, Dan Redding on guitar and Jonno Lee on drums. Expect an exotic gumbo of swinging soul, jazzy blues, New Orleans Rhumba, Cajun-Funk & Gospel rhythms from these musical masters. Punchy brass riffs together with rolling…
Find out more »Jazz at George IV – Barb Jungr
Barb Jungr, the UK’s finest interpreter of song, has long been associated with the work of the legendary singer/songwriters Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, wowing audiences and critics worldwide with her powerful reinterpretations of their material. Her ‘Hard Rain’ collection of 2014 received 5-star rave reviews on 3 continents and her live performance of the political songs of Dylan and Cohen ran for three weeks of sold-out performances in New York. For this performance Barb will be focusing on Cohen’s…
Find out more »Jazz at George IV – Sarah Moule trio
The music of Duke Ellington has been inspiring jazz vocalist Sarah Moule and pianist Simon Wallace ever since they first discovered jazz. Simon was hooked after seeing the Ellington band when he was 13 years old and Ellington’s music was one of Sarah’s first big ‘jazz obsessions’. This special show celebrates ‘The Duke’ with a collection of his greatest songs and those of his right- hand man, Billy Strayhorn, two of the most respected and prolific song writers of the…
Find out more »August 2021
Jazz at George IV – Fallen Heroes
Rhythm & blues, swinging jazz and a dash of ska ... The Heroes will be showcasing songs from their highly acclaimed album, “A Brief Period Of Rejoicing” as well as playing some crowd pleasing old favourites, all helped along the way by the noted Kansas City boogie pianist Dean Ross. Expect to hear an interesting mix of originals plus some hot rhythm & blues, swinging jazz & a dash of ska, including numbers from Ray Charles, Fats Domino and Chuck…
Find out more »September 2021
Jazz at George IV – The Joanna Eden Band
"The UK's answer to Diana Krall and Norah Jones…." Time Out Joanna Eden first established herself as one of the foremost singer/pianist/songwriters to watch in the 2000’s with a breakout album on Universal Records, airplay on the BBC, as well as touring with the likes of Jamie Cullum, Van Morrison, the Buena Vista Social Club and Ronan Keating at festivals all over the UK. “Brilliant.…” says Jamie Cullum. "The UK's answer to Diana Krall and Norah Jones…." Time Out. Joanna…
Find out more »November 2021
Jazz at George IV – Antonio Forcione
Multi award-winning, hugely talented composer and acoustic guitarist par excellence, plus special guest. A unique show from Antonio Forcione, multi award-winning, hugely talented composer and acoustic guitarist par excellence. "Motown and Magic" will showcase Antonio's vibrant and original blend of jazz, Latin, African, flamenco and soul sounds. This charismatic and inventive artist will be performing songs by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Sting as well as original numbers of his own. Antonio takes the guitar to…
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