Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club 'The Ronnie Scott's Story'
Unforgettable. Unbelievable. The incredible Ronnie Scott’s story.
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to share the ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Story’. Expect world-class live jazz, narration, rare archive photos and video footage.
Set amongst the dive bars and jook-joints of London’s Soho, hear about the desperate hand-to-mouth finances of the early years and frequent police raids. Discover how Ronnie’s became neutral ground within rife gang territory, the scrapes with gangsters including the Krays – who were rumoured to have taken Ronnie Scott himself “for a little drive”! Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively reimagined through tales of the club’s past visitors. From pop stars, film stars and politicians through to comedians and royalty. But above all, the musicians with classic music from the jazz greats who have graced Ronnie Scott’s stage.
This is an unforgettable celebration of one of the world’s most famous music venues, its remarkable history, and the music and artists who shaped its story.
Need to know
Venue: Sage One (all seated)
Price: £38.00 to £43.60
Stage Times: Announced nearer showtime.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What they say
‘Marrying vision and sound comes The Ronnie Scott’s Story, recounting the blazing trajectory of the legendary jazz shrine with a creative combo of live band action, natty narratives and rare archival footage’
– Jazzwise Magazine
‘Outstanding players. For poise, balance and swing they’re a joy to listen to’
– The Observer
‘Full on brilliance’
– The Guardian
Watch
Play video
