Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club set to reopen
The world-renowned Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is set to reopen on September 19th 2020
Last updated 2nd Sep 2020
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club will throw open its doors for the first time since its closed due to the global Corona Virus pandemic back in March.
When will Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club reopen?
The world-famous jazz venue announced its first set of live in-door performances, which will take place from the 19th of September.
Ronnie's has also announced that "Upstair's at Ronnie's" will re-open as a cocktail lounge bar at the weekends from the 30th of August.
The Soho-based club will open with a reduced capacity of 50% and with strict social distancing measures in place. Modelled on the heady jazz joints of yesteryear and blessed with a warm, intimate setting and a unique seating layout, Ronnie Scott’s is able to observe distancing guidelines without losing any of its cosy atmosphere.
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, the last act to play before the closure, will open the club on August 1st. Featuring vocal sensation, Natalie Williams and the club’s Musical Director, James Pearson, the band present the ‘The Soho Songbook’; classic music from the jazz greats. Other confirmed artists include one of the UK’s top jazz vocalists, the charismatic Liane Carroll, singer-songwriter and Sam Smith-collaborator Reuben James. Jazz vocalist and ex -Puppuni Sister, Emma Smith plays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and young lion, Mark Kavuma, a prominent trumpet player on the British jazz scene.
Although this is positive news for the club, many venues are still unable to open due to the social distancing measures. Make sure to find out how you can support the music community here.
As part of our Established 1990 series, we recently celebrated live music at the club with the series - 'Live at Ronnie Scott's'.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - September 2020 performances:
Sunday 20th September - The Ronnie Scott’s Al Stars Celebrate the Soho Song Book
Wednesday 23rd September - Emma Smith ‘A Portrait of Ella’ with The Jamie Safir Trio
Thursday 24th September - The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars present ‘Time Out- A Musical portrait of Dave Brubeck’
Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September - Natalie Williams Soul Family
Sunday 27th September - 100 Years of Jazz Piano with James Pearson
Sunday 27th September - Ray Gelato & The Giants