JazzUP! presents… RANDOLPH MATTHEWS & BAND! w. special guest DJ MATT SMOOTH.
Inspired by his belief that the power of the human voice changes lives and the world in incredible ways, and nominated Jazz FM “Best live performance 2018”, Randolph Matthews is described by Jazz FM as “Flawless and world class.”
Randolph’s vocal performances span over two decades where he has collaborated with artists from the jazz, blues and contemporary music scenes such as Mulatu Atstake, Casey Benjamin (Robert Glasper Experience) and openings for Richard Bona (Pat Metheny) and grammy award winning jazz legend Herbie Hancock. He has also graced the Royal Courts of Buckingham palace to perform for Queen Elizabeth II.
Randolph is one of the truly unique and incredible talents in today’s effervescent UK jazz culture. Influenced by legends such as Bobby McFerrin and Kurt Elling, Randolph’s show is an international mix of original material, re-works, and audience interactions entwined with life stories which he tells with pure emotion and humour.
His new album “Untamed” was released in 2018 on BandCamp Spotify and ITunes with an album tour in November of last year.
Nominated Jazz Fm Best Live Jazz Performance 2018 – Jazz FM
”The rich enveloping musical world of Randolph Matthews“ – Jazzwise Magazine
“The people choice award 2017” – Ascona Jazz Festival
“If you get the chance to see him grab twitch both hands you will come away connected and uplifted” – Jumoke Fashola, LBC Radio
“Dazzling improvisational skills ,flawless and world class” – Chris Phillips Jazz FM
“This man’s not just original, he’s out there” – Blues and Soul magazine
“Beautifully entertaining, languorous and unashamedly expressive”- Flux music magazine
www.randolphmatthews.co.uk
Plus special guest DJ…
MATT SMOOTH
Soho Radio/ Never Dug Digital- Strictly 7’s set
www.sohoradiolondon.com/presenters/matt-smooth
We are delighted to welcome Soho Radio legend Matt to JazzUP! DJ, drummer, drinker, cold water swimmer, freak of the industry. Matt presents the perfect JazzUp vibe, strictly fresh music on the playlist to make a night to shout about. Bring on the razzmatazz!
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Our brilliant resident DJs Sten and Eric will of course also be in the house. Listen here: www.mixcloud.com/JazzUp.
Entry £12, £10 with JazzUp Loyalty Card.
Doors 7.45pm
Advance tickets will be available from the usual outlets:
Riot Lounge (Hitchin)
Jolly Brown (Hitchin)
Bar 85 (Hitchin)
David’s Music (Letchworth)
Online tickets are available from:
www.wegottickets.com/484788
and
robincampbell.org/shop-online
More JazzUp details here:
jazzupuk.com
www.facebook.com/JazzUpC85
Any further questions please contact robin@robincampbell.org
16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult.
Earplugs are available upon request (50p).
Downstairs bar open until 1am.
Like all our gigs this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge/Peterborough and London and we are just a 5 minute stroll from the station.
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And remember… Club 85 loves you! xo
In September 2017 I launched “Riser”, my first album as a composer and band-leader, at King’s Place in London, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity now to tour the music country-wide and to the continent. This gig is part of that tour, showcasing “Riser” along with new compositions, and delivering my own mix of jazz, African beats and Celtic folk. I will be joined by top class musicians Corrie Dick, Tom McCredie, Joe Webb and Joe Wright, and I’m excited to be taking the music outside of London and hopefully to new audiences as well as old friends around the country! Rob x