ed99
13-09-2005, 17:40
lots of local stuff over the next few days (dub dj chris menist, robert mitchell and windmill ex-residents Mendicant) as well as from further afield (acapella group from south africa with dj jamie renton on saturday and swedish singer / songwriter rheya on sunday).
book crossing was too successful: all books gone! awaiting new stickers to release a batch here from the office....watch this space.
ed
RITZY CAFE
Brixton Oval
All events 8pm - 11pm FREE
Weds 14 Sep – Dub Me Always with guest DJ Chris Menist
A Reggae and Dub Extravaganza hosted by DJ David Katz. Biographer of Lee "Scratch" Perry, author of “Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae” and creative consultant to the Auralux label presents the best in vintage reggae and mind-bending dub, complete with stunning slide images shot in Jamaica. Expect rare sonic delights and unreleased sneak previews of material from reggae's golden age. The perfect warm-up for David Rodigan's regular late-night session. This week David’s absence means his partner in crime DJ Chris Menist will be dropping the dub, reggae and world-roots tracks.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Thu 15 Sep – Robert Mitchell and Debbie Jordan
Those in the know need no introduction for Mr Mitchell. Brixton resident and member of the ground-breaking F-ire collective, his compositions under the moniker Panacea have seen his piano skills being compared to the great McCoy Tyner whilst Debbie Jordan was recently picked out as one of 6 vocalists to watch on the UK scene by Straight No Chaser. An edgy, against the grain approach to melody and song mark them out from the crowd.
”A young UK virtuoso of McCoy Tyner-like precision, excitement, boldness and scope. Formidable improvising skills, remarkable breadth and absorbing unpredictability."
The Guardian
"Tremendous stylistic contrast and narrative richness, an expression of the dynamic solo chops and writing abilities of the man whom his J-Life colleagues refer to as ‘The Dark Scientist’." The Voice
"The compositions are complex and challenging. Clever construction reaps huge rewards... astounding virtuoso work from Mitchell." The Times
”If any one album can sum up the multi-cultural essence of London’s newer jazz talent, this is it." Evening Standard
8pm – 11pm FREE
Fri 16 Sep – Mendicant
”Mendicant (me•ndikant): 1. begging, given to begging 2. applied to those religious orders who lived entirely on alms.” With a name like that, we can’t guarantee that they won’t be passing a hat round in between songs, hoping for some audience-participation on the charity front. What we can guarantee, given their great set here earlier in the year, is a down-home acoustic twist on urban music. Banjo, guitar, cello, violin and clarinet complement the lyrical storytelling with occasional guest-slots by the ratchets, bottles and cigarette lighters that make an appearance on their recorded fare. The unusual instrumentation is expertly cobbled together by three artists who have devoted their life to music – all are multi instrumentalists, sharing not just a similar approach but a chemistry that is rare to find.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Sat 17 Sep – CHILLI FRIED SOUTH feat Igagu live
Igagu - Amazing acappella singing from South Africa
+ Resident DJ: Jamie Renton
Chilli Fried, the unique global music night, is launching a new monthly session at the Brixton Ritzy Bar. As with the ongoing original Chilli Fried night at Darbucka in Clerkenwell, Chilli Fried South will offer great music from around the world, delicious food and the best ambience, launching on Sep 17 with live guests Igagu. This young South African band will be raising the Ritzy roof with a soul drenched set in the acappella style made famous by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Opening and closing proceedings is DJ and world music journalist Jamie Renton spinning global beats and roots rhythms.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Sun 18 Sep – Rheya
Having stumbled across the beguiling voice of Rheya (aka Charlotta Larsen from Stockholm) on the music pages of on-line community myspace.com we were led to the door of her band Rheya. Citing influences from Jeff Buckley to Carole King via Ani DiFranco and Ryan Adams, their honest and warm approach to the art of songwriting and performance has seen them selected for this years CityShowcase event in Carnaby Street. Expect great tunes backed by cello and double-bass.
8pm – 10.30m FREE
Ritzy Cafe (http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/site/cinemas/ritzy/cafe-bar-events.htm)
book crossing was too successful: all books gone! awaiting new stickers to release a batch here from the office....watch this space.
ed
RITZY CAFE
Brixton Oval
All events 8pm - 11pm FREE
Weds 14 Sep – Dub Me Always with guest DJ Chris Menist
A Reggae and Dub Extravaganza hosted by DJ David Katz. Biographer of Lee "Scratch" Perry, author of “Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae” and creative consultant to the Auralux label presents the best in vintage reggae and mind-bending dub, complete with stunning slide images shot in Jamaica. Expect rare sonic delights and unreleased sneak previews of material from reggae's golden age. The perfect warm-up for David Rodigan's regular late-night session. This week David’s absence means his partner in crime DJ Chris Menist will be dropping the dub, reggae and world-roots tracks.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Thu 15 Sep – Robert Mitchell and Debbie Jordan
Those in the know need no introduction for Mr Mitchell. Brixton resident and member of the ground-breaking F-ire collective, his compositions under the moniker Panacea have seen his piano skills being compared to the great McCoy Tyner whilst Debbie Jordan was recently picked out as one of 6 vocalists to watch on the UK scene by Straight No Chaser. An edgy, against the grain approach to melody and song mark them out from the crowd.
”A young UK virtuoso of McCoy Tyner-like precision, excitement, boldness and scope. Formidable improvising skills, remarkable breadth and absorbing unpredictability."
The Guardian
"Tremendous stylistic contrast and narrative richness, an expression of the dynamic solo chops and writing abilities of the man whom his J-Life colleagues refer to as ‘The Dark Scientist’." The Voice
"The compositions are complex and challenging. Clever construction reaps huge rewards... astounding virtuoso work from Mitchell." The Times
”If any one album can sum up the multi-cultural essence of London’s newer jazz talent, this is it." Evening Standard
8pm – 11pm FREE
Fri 16 Sep – Mendicant
”Mendicant (me•ndikant): 1. begging, given to begging 2. applied to those religious orders who lived entirely on alms.” With a name like that, we can’t guarantee that they won’t be passing a hat round in between songs, hoping for some audience-participation on the charity front. What we can guarantee, given their great set here earlier in the year, is a down-home acoustic twist on urban music. Banjo, guitar, cello, violin and clarinet complement the lyrical storytelling with occasional guest-slots by the ratchets, bottles and cigarette lighters that make an appearance on their recorded fare. The unusual instrumentation is expertly cobbled together by three artists who have devoted their life to music – all are multi instrumentalists, sharing not just a similar approach but a chemistry that is rare to find.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Sat 17 Sep – CHILLI FRIED SOUTH feat Igagu live
Igagu - Amazing acappella singing from South Africa
+ Resident DJ: Jamie Renton
Chilli Fried, the unique global music night, is launching a new monthly session at the Brixton Ritzy Bar. As with the ongoing original Chilli Fried night at Darbucka in Clerkenwell, Chilli Fried South will offer great music from around the world, delicious food and the best ambience, launching on Sep 17 with live guests Igagu. This young South African band will be raising the Ritzy roof with a soul drenched set in the acappella style made famous by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Opening and closing proceedings is DJ and world music journalist Jamie Renton spinning global beats and roots rhythms.
8pm – 11pm FREE
Sun 18 Sep – Rheya
Having stumbled across the beguiling voice of Rheya (aka Charlotta Larsen from Stockholm) on the music pages of on-line community myspace.com we were led to the door of her band Rheya. Citing influences from Jeff Buckley to Carole King via Ani DiFranco and Ryan Adams, their honest and warm approach to the art of songwriting and performance has seen them selected for this years CityShowcase event in Carnaby Street. Expect great tunes backed by cello and double-bass.
8pm – 10.30m FREE
Ritzy Cafe (http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/site/cinemas/ritzy/cafe-bar-events.htm)