Track of the day: The Royal Bopsters 'Cuando Te Vea (When I See You)'

From arbiters of taste Motéma, the label who championed Gregory Porter early on (Water, Be Good) and with the notable exception of the later Liquid Spirit when the singer had by then switched to Blue Note, put out his best records, close harmony …

Published: 7 Nov 2020. Updated: 3 years.

From arbiters of taste Motéma, the label who championed Gregory Porter early on (Water, Be Good) and with the notable exception of the later Liquid Spirit when the singer had by then switched to Blue Note, put out his best records, close harmony vocalese four-piece with guests in tow The Royal Bopsters (Amy London, soprano; Holli Ross [RIP], alto; Pete McGuinness, tenor; Dylan Pramuk, bass); plus guests Sheila Jordan, Christian McBride and on 'Baby You Should Know It' Bob Dorough [RIP] know how to place the emphasis on vintage vocal jazz fun and uphold the label's finest traditions. The sunny Cuban rumba 'Cuando Te Vea' (When I See You)' is among tracks streaming ahead of the album's release on Friday. Go on put a smile on your face – and look what the Bopsters have done so winningly to the guaguanco.

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£1, 272, 631 Culture Recovery Fund Award to Ronnie Scott's

Culture Recovery Fund awards £1, 272, 631 to Ronnie Scott's. The money will go towards exploring streamed performance opportunities for emerging and established musicians. Responding to the award Fred Nash general manager of Ronnie Scott’s said: …

Published: 7 Nov 2020. Updated: 3 years.

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Culture Recovery Fund awards £1, 272, 631 to Ronnie Scott's.

The money will go towards exploring streamed performance opportunities for emerging and established musicians.

Responding to the award Fred Nash general manager of Ronnie Scott’s said: “Ronnie Scott’s are hugely grateful to the government, Arts Council England and Department for Culture, Media & Sport for this Culture Recovery Fund award and are delighted that they have recognized the fundamental importance of Ronnie Scott’s as a national and international jazz icon and a figurehead for UK jazz.”