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The Blackbyrds: Jazz-funk & R&b

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Boisdale of Canary Wharf

London

Thursday 27th of October 2022

18:00

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The Blackbyrds: Jazz-funk & R&b

Event Type

Genre : Music - General

Description

"I Need You", "Walkin' In Rhythm", "Rock Creek Park"

The Blackbyrds were a jazz-funk group with thick R&B streaks running down their backs. Assembled by Donald Byrd in 1974, the group's original members -- percussionist Pericles "Perk" Jacobs, Jr., drummer Keith Killgo, keyboardist Kevin Toney, reeds player Allan Barnes, bassist Joe Hall, guitarist Barney Perry -- were mined from Howard University's music department, where the doctor and jazz legend was an instructor. (Other key players included guitarist Orville Saunders and saxophonist/flautist Steve Johnson.)

During the Blackbyrds' nearly decade-long existence, the group cut a handful of LPs (1973's The Blackbyrds, 1974's Flying Start, 1975's City Life, 1976's Unfinished Business, 1977's Action, 1980's Better Days); scored films (1975's Cornbread, Earl and Me); and supported artists like B.B. King, Mandrill, and Roberta Flack. "Walking in Rhythm," "Rock Creek Park," and "Happy Music" are their three best-known cuts; they have remained underground club classics, and they have been kept alive, in part, through sampling.

*Once you purchase your tickets, to save you time, we have reserved you a table at 7pm, however do let us know if you wish to amend your reservation (or if you have any special requests) on either 020 7715 5818 or email reservations@boisdale-cw.co.uk, and we can arrange that for you.

About the venue:
https://youtu.be/SJhROJnoJLQ
https://www.boisdale.co.uk/

Boisdale of Canary Wharf is a two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square which comprises a restaurant, four private dining rooms, Oyster Bar & Grill and Cigar Terrace, the world's greatest Whisky Bar, and the best live music in the capital.

"London's number one jazz venue" Tatler
"Best Whisky Bar in the World" Whisky Magazine
"A carnivore's dream" Evening Standard
"Aged steaks are deemed incredible" Square Meal
"The world's most individualistic style bar & restaurant" Hot Tickets

Boisdale of Canary Wharf

Venue Type

Scottish restaurant

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Description

Boisdale of Canary Wharf is a two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square which comprises a restaurant, four private dining rooms, Oyster Bar & Grill and Cigar Terrace, the world's greatest Whisky Bar, and the best live music in the capital.

"London's number one jazz venue" Tatler
"Best Whisky Bar in the World" Whisky Magazine
"A carnivore's dream" Evening Standard
"Aged steaks are deemed incredible" Square Meal
"The world's most individualistic style bar & restaurant" Hot Tickets

Cabot Square, Canary Wharf,

City of London,

Greater London,

England,

E14 4QT.

Sorry, This Event is in the past!

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