THE DEREK NASH EXPERIENCE

The Derek Nash Funk Experience PLUS SPECIAL GUEST – Noel McCalla - Vocals – star of “The Wonder of Stevie” , Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Short Bio- Led by Derek Nash (of the Jools Holland R&B Orchestra) and featuring Neil Angilley (keys – War of the Worlds, Down to the Bone, Ball and Boe), Dave Ital (guitar - Nile Rogers, M People, Anita Baker), Jonathan Noyce (bass – Jethro Tull, Gary Moore) and Nic France (drums - Bill Withers, David Gilmour, Mose Allison) the Funk Experience brings together five of the best funk musicians in the UK with the sounds of Grover Washington Jnr, David Sanborn, Herbie Hancock, Bill Withers and more. Not to be missed! Long Bio – The Derek Nash Funk Experience is the unleashing opportunity for top UK saxophonist Derek Nash to play the funk and groove hits that have influenced him throughout his career. Derek has been a full time member of the Jools Holland R&B Orchestra since 2004 resulting in appearances with many music icons that have influenced the world from Amy Winehouse and Adele to Tom Jones and Paul McCartney. Derek has also appeared alongside soul legends Sam Moore, Martha Reeves, Ronnie Spector, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson (The Gap Band) and Soloman Burke and he’s also shared a stage with instrumental giants David Sanborn, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. The Funk Experience draws from a back catalogue of hits by Bill Withers, The Crusaders, The Average White Band, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jnr, Herbie Hancock, the JBs and Stevie Wonder to perform crowd-pleasing, spirit-lifting funk tunes and creating a night of foot-tapping, hand-clapping good times! The members of the band have provided musical services to a “who’s who” of stars including Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Madonna, M People, Massive Attack, Nile Rogers, Joss Stone, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers and many more. Derek has also performed with influential jazz artists Dave and Don Grusin, Nelson Rangell, Ernie Watts, Russell Ferrante and Brian Culbertson. He’s a member of the Ronnie Scotts Blues Explosion, resident at the world-famous club since 2009, and performed with the Jack Bruce Big Blues Band for six years He has won British Jazz Awards for his eight-piece jazz ensemble, Sax Appeal, and has released six albums with them. His own solo/quartet CDs have twice won CD of the Year in the British Jazz Awards in 2002 and 2012. Thirty years of writing, arranging and performing have lead to Derek’s mastery of funk/blues and groove, and the Funk Experience is a world-class band honoring the giants of the genre. You tube links: https://youtu.be/-F_7QJhmNO0 https://youtu.be/FAO6migZFFk Tickets are £ (£ OTD and subject to availability) and can be purchased via the ‘Get Tickets’ button or by texting / calling the box office on 07770 636303 to guarantee your place. This one is going to be epic… KEEPING IT LIVE!