Electric Gumbo [Jazz/Funk]
Thursday 25th September
Doors at 7pm
Performance 8-10pm (with interval)
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Electric Gumbo
“There’s much to enjoy here with bristling horn lines, jazzy chord sequences aplenty and some tasty solos, what’s not to like?” – Jazzwise Magazine
“Meaty grooves, stocked liberally with some top drawer trombone flavoured interpolations” – Marlbank
Experience Electric Gumbo, a brand-new supergroup who blend the freshest jazz, funk, and electronic sounds into a soulful stew of infectious grooves, captivating melodies, and irresistible rhythms. Catch them live in 2025 as they cook up a musical confection that will have you savouring every beat.
The brainchild of Simon Paterson, acclaimed composer and bassist behind Sharp Little Bones, this electrifying East Midlands powerhouse mashes next-gen innovators with seasoned, award-winning legends who’ve taken their sounds global.
Featuring the soulful vocals of Rachel Foster “a voice like Baileys with chocolate” – Billboard, chart-topping with Weekend Players, the masterful trombone of Magnus Hawker-French “the future of jazz trombone” – Dennis Rollins, and multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Thom Whitworth, not to mention a rhythm section so in the pocket they make your jeans jealous – this performance promises to delight your senses.
Already making waves on Jazz FM, It’s On! is the first release in a visionary series celebrating the East Midlands’ dynamic musical artistry.
Don’t miss out—step into the rhythm and discover that Electric Gumbo is here to redefine your playlist. Available soon on vinyl, CD, and all major streaming platforms. Stay tuned. Your soundtrack of 2025 is On!
Line up
Rachel Foster – lead vocals
Magnus Hawker French – lead trombone
Thom Whitworth – guitar, tenor saxophone and trumpet
Simon Paterson – bass, vocals, brass and keys
Paul Deats – electric piano and synths
Stevie Smith – drums
“The nine tracks from Paterson and his crew serve up mouthwatering grooves alongside melodies that will force listeners to ask for more. This release solidifies Simon Paterson’s reputation as a visionary, paving the way for Electric Gumbo’s global ascent. Catch them live in 2025 as they unleash a musical storm that’ll leave you craving more” – Frank Bell, Fame Magazine
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Ticket and Venue information:
- You can request to be seated in ‘Dizzy’ (raked theatre), ‘Duke’ (side wall), ‘Billie’ (front of stage) or ‘Mingus’ (near piano) and we will do our best to allocate you to your chosen seats.
- Though we can guarantee that you will have a table, we cannot guarantee exactly where, as we do our best to fulfil all customers requirements
- Seating in ‘Ella’ or ‘Satchmo’ (by the windows) is allocated last, unless specifically requested. Please note, a few of these seats are restricted view
- All seats are at a table or bar where you can order food and drink with table service
- You can view a seating plan here
SPECIAL ACCESS NEEDS
- Please email bookings@peggysskylight.co.uk to reserve a suitable seat for you and your party
- We have an accessible toilet on the ground floor
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