Sat 1st October, 2016
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Doors: 7:30pm)
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Tribute to Otis Redding Performed by Mudibu & The Jezebel Sextet
Experience the incredible sound of Otis Redding as two of the UK’s most exciting raw soul acts join forces to create the world’s funkiest Otis tribute!
Originally commissioned by Soul Cookers Records for Saint Paul Soul Jazz Festival 2008, this truly uplifting show pairs the astonishing soul vocals of Burundian singer songwriter Mudibu with Hammond and horns from The Jezebel Sextet. Every note is steeped in raw soul and funky 1960s RnB that’s guaranteed to get you on the good foot.
Don’t miss it! This Tribute To Otis Redding has delighted crowds every year at London’s Jazz Cafe for the past 7 years. Other headline bookings include Saint Paul Soul Jazz Festival; Roubaix Vintage Weekender; Tighten Up Festival in Marseille; Grand Casino Soulstice Party in Nice; The Boisdale Club, The Pigalle Club and Hootanannay Brixton in London; and Band On the Wall in Manchester.
About Mudibu
Burundian singer songwriter Mudibu grew up with a hearfelt love of 1960s soul and RnB and voice to match. He’s performed all over Europe and Africa and his six track EP Slow Me was released on Akazi Records in 2008. Mudibu’s new album Inzatsa (Fireflies) is out soon.
About the Jezebel Sextet
With over 10 years experience on the live circuit, The Jezebel Sextet has toured with singers Sir Joe Quarterman, Rev Chunky, and Randa and the Soul Kingdom, played all over Europe, been broadcast on BBC 6 music, and appeared twice on London’s LBC radio. They appear on Freestyle Records’ Fresh Out The Box compilation and released their debut album Lift It Up in 2012 produced by Leigh Gracie.
‘The Jezebel Sextet shine with their majestic horn section’– Emrys Baird, Blues & Soul
‘Pure dynamite! these guys are one of the best funk soul bands in the world!’ – DJ Healer Selecta
‘Cool, slinky, and tight in all the right places’ – Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, BBC 6Music
‘Pure unadulterated, funky soulful music born out of sheer love’ – Rev Chunky
Mudibu – Vocals
Hugh Gledhill – Guitar
Sam Montero – Hammond Organ
Greg Hoffman – Bass Guitar
Mark Claydon – Drums
Paul Jordanous – Trumpet
Will Whittaker – Alto Saxophone
Jon Gillies – Tenor Saxophone