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...& celebrate the music of THE KENNY CLARKE - FRANCY BOLAND BIG BAND - In February 1969, the legendary Kenny Clarke - Francy Boland Big Band had a two-week residency at Ronnie Scott's that blew attendance records out of the water and wowed audiences. The Clarke / Boland band had a reputation as one of the tightest, hardest swinging big bands ever. Its multi-national roster of top players communicated Francy Boland's intricate arrangements with a unity of sound and purpose, and with an enthusiasm, that has left an indelible mark on the history of jazz in Europe. RYJO is a London big band that was founded five years ago for the purpose of playing the music of the CBBB. To mark the 50th anniversary of the recording of the 'Volcano / Rue Chaptal - Live at Ronnie Scott's!', RYJO returns to The Spice of Life to play music drawn from that album. The Orchestra: Trumpets: DAVID NELSON, JAMIE PARRY, OLIVIER RIFFAUD, NICK HASEMAN ; Trombones: ANDREW BUTCHER, JONATHAN PARKER, JOHN TAYLOR, HYWEL WALTERS; Reeds: STEVE DARLINGTON, JANE DARLINGTON, ALDEVIS TIBALDI, JOHN DOE, WILLIAM SYMINGTON; Rhythm section: JULIET MORTON, ROGER HARDING, ED WILLIAMS

Description

A pub and music bar on the perimeter of Cambridge Circus, at the corner of Romilly Street and Moor Street. First licensed in 1686 as the George, the current building dates from 1898 and the current name from 1986. (One of the old names, Cantons, can be seen being held by one of the gargoyles on the top of the building).

Famous in the 1960s and 70s for folk music and then punk, latterly it has become a jazz venue and home to SpiceJazz club. Up to 5 real ales from the McMullen range on offer and free admission to the main bar but you may have to pay for some music gigs in the basement.

Upstairs at the Spice is for drinks, eats and good times. Enjoy Great British classics with special seasonal dishes prepared daily by our chefs.

6 Moor Street,

Soho,

City of Westminster,

Greater London,

England,

W1D 5NA.

020 7437 7013