Description

Celebrate the rich funk/soul legacy of George Benson, George Duke and Michael Jackson with ?Thunderthumbs?, the 10-piece band led by bassist Phil Mulford. Inspired by the great US bassist Louis Johnson?s work the set runs from Louis? time with Billy Preston in 1972 through to his own band The Brothers Johnson and the Quincy Jones-produced hits on which he played. Featured are three incredible singers, Jacqui Hicks and Debby Bracknell (Shakatak) & Simon Foster (The Flying Pickets), a deeply grooving rhythm section and powerhouse horns.

Jacqui Hicks, Debby Bracknall, Simon Foster-Vocals
Nico Sabatini-Guitar, Geoff Dunn-Drums, Simon Heeley-Keys,Phil Mulford-Bass.
Andy Greenwood-Trumpet, Phil Todd-Saxes, Pat Hartley-Trombone.
 
'Love X Love' by George Benson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bucpq614TU&list=RD_Bucpq614TU&start_radio=1
Brothers Johnson instrumental Medley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bW0Du8WXjs
 
"Hicks?a singer of warmth, poise and intelligence? Yorkshire Post; "Foster? like Joe Cocker in Van Morrison?s hat and James Morrison?s socks. Ace!" Karamel Music Club

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