Electric Gumbo – Album Launch [Jazz/Funk]
Doors at
7pm (Seated)
7:30pm (Standing)
Performance from 8pm
Seating is reserved for diners only
Please ensure you book the correct ticket – view menu
Electric Gumbo
“Composer Paterson succeeds in his mission to write jazz tunes that are both interesting and accessible” – The Jazz Man
“Paterson’s playing on several instruments is deft and admirably suits the material” – Bruce Crowther, Jazz Journal
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
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Ticket and Venue information:
TICKET TYPES
- Standing (main area) – these tickets are for our designated standing area: please be mindful of obstructing the view of seated ticket holders
- Seated (main seating area) – You can request to be seated in ‘Dizzy’ (raked theatre), ‘Mingus’ (near piano) or ‘Duke’ (side wall). Whilst we can guarantee that you will have a table, we cannot guarantee exactly where, as we do our best to fulfil all customers requirements
- Seated (Ella/Satchmo seating area) – you can request to be seated in ‘Ella’ (by the fireplace) or ‘Satchmo’ (by the windows). Please note, a few of these seats have a restricted view
- Seated tickets come with table service.
- If you are hoping to combine bookings or join an existing booking then please let us know in advance as we cannot guarantee that changes to our table plan will be possible on the night
- 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
CONCESSIONS
- Concessionary tickets (if available) are for anyone under 26; receiving Universal Credit or in possession of a current NUS card
- If concessionary tickets are purchased alongside seated tickets, then you will all be seated together. Should your booking consist entirely of concessionary tickets, these will be allocated as standing by default. You can request seating, subject to availability.
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