Description

BIG MUSIC!..BIG BAND..

Since forming Steve Taylor Big Band Explosion in 2006, renowned UK Drummer STEVE TAYLOR and his 16 piece Big Band Explosion have performed at prestigious venues such as London's legendary Ronnie Scott's Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, 606 club. Been featured & interviewed on BBC Radio 2 by Clare Teal, Jazz FM & BBC London. Backed the likes of BBC Jazz award winner/vocalist Ian Shaw, & soul stars Omar (mbe) & Mica Paris. Thrilled audiences at EFG London Jazz Festival. Released 3 albums. Steve Taylor was the first drummer to tribute legendary Buddy Rich at Ronnie Scott's in ?To Buddy Rich & Beyond?

Steve?s Big Band 'sound and vision' combine classic arrangements with fresh new music, seemlessly combining Steve's love of driving Swing, Funk-Fusion, Latin and Pop.

Featuring the sublime vocals of Josie Frater & guitarist/vocalist Rosie Frater-Taylor with a dazzling array of star musicians in the hottest horn & rhythm sections anywhere.

Steve composes originals and writes arrangements of brand new music, including takes on artists such as Gil Scott Heron, Beady Belle, Zero 7, Koop and Dianne Reeves. While also bringing to life incredible masterpieces such as iconic 'West Side Story Medley' (Buddy Rich), 'Caravan' (Whiplash film / Ellington) that all leave audiences in awe!

Drums/Leader - Steve Taylor

Vocals/percussion - Josie Frater

Guitar/vocals - Rosie Frater-Taylor

Piano: Matt Carter/ Joy Ellis / Jenny Carr

Bass: Jonny Wickham / Seth Tackaberry

Saxes: Vasilis Xenopoulos / Tom Ridout / Phil Meadows / Riley Stone / Mike Rubie / Andrew Lineham / Olli Martin

Tombones: Tom Green / Paul Taylor / Andy Lester / Oli Martin / Faye Treacy

Trumpet: Simon Gardner / Tom Gardner / Kevin Wedrachowski / JP Gervasoni / Ed Bendstead

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