LONDON: Boisdale of Canary Wharf

Thursday 16th November, 2023

5:30pm

Event information

If you like a little Jazz, Blues & Soul with your Reggae then this night is for you! An exciting evening of new music from the award winning Carroll Thompson affectionately dubbed ‘The Queen of Lovers Rock’.

Catching the attention of EFG London Jazz festival with her unique voice and musical fusion of Jamaican rhythms and Jazz, her new Ballard ‘September’ showcased an orchestral arrangement by composer Guy Barker for BBC 4 Jazz Voice, establishing her as one of the UK’s finest female singer/songwriters. This showcase signposts a new musical direction that boasts original songs and classic jazz standards delivered in her unique and much-loved vocal style.

Enjoy the musical fusion that carries on the rich Jamaican Jazz heritage of Don Drummond, Ernest Ranglin and Monty Alexandra with the sounds of Reggae, Lovers Rock, Ska, and Rocksteady blended beautifully with classic and contemporary Jazz,

Blues and Soul to create a groundbreaking showcase.This ‘not to miss’ one night only performance promises a thrilling musical journey from soothing romantic love songs to foot stomping Reggae basslines. A musical treat for all lovers of good music.

Carroll’s emotional vocals and high-energy live shows are legendary- a musical journey that has taken her to numerous prestigious venues and theatres throughout the UK, Europe, the Caribbean islands, the USA and Asia. Additional ventures have led her to arranged& provide numerous vocals for musical luminaries throughout the years including collaborations with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Kylie Minogue, Boy George, Sade, Petshop Boys, Natalie Cole, B.B. King, Chaka Khan, M People, Eric Clapton, Art Blakey, Jools Holland, Courtney Pine, Lee Scratch Perry, Billy Ocean, Maxi Priest, Aswad, the duo Sly & Robbie and Annie Lennox. Carroll has composed original music for Film & Documentaries on leading news and entertainment outlets and channels including BBC1, BBC2, Channel 4, Comedy Central, Formation Films, Oxford Films/TV and Initial TV as well as contributions to the soundtrack for Neil Jordan’s Oscar & BAFTA award winning film, ‘The Crying Game'. She developed her first theatre piece, the ‘Lovers Rock Monologues’, collaborating with singer/actor Janet Kay & Victor Romero Evans, which was performed at Birmingham Rep, Tricycle Theatre (now Kiln Theatre) London, Royal Court Theatre London and the Millfield Theatre in Edmonton. Carroll’s musical achievements are currently being collated by the Jamaican government as part of the UNESCO cultural global heritage initiative for the protection and recognition of Reggae music.

Drums- Ken Rowe | Double bass- Colin McNiesh | Piano - Alex Wilson | Guitar - Alan Weekes |Trumpet/Cello- Shanti

*tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Bar and heated Terrace available on the first floor for pre/post-show drinks!

*Once you purchase your tickets, to save you time, we have reserved you a table at 7pm, however do let us know if you wish to amend your reservation (or if you have any special requests) on either 020 7715 5818 or email reservations@boisdale-cw.co.uk, and we can arrange that for you.

About the venue:

BOISDALE OF CANARY WHARF

Boisdale of Canary Wharf is a two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square which comprises a restaurant, four private dining rooms, Hine Bar, Heated Garden Terrace, a stunning walk-in humidor, the world’s greatest Whisky Bar, and the best live music in the capital.

"London's number one jazz venue" Tatler

"Best Whisky Bar in the World" Whisky Magazine

"A carnivore's dream" Evening Standard

"Aged steaks are deemed incredible" Square Meal

"The world's most individualistic style bar & restaurant" Hot Tickets

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