The Speakeasy Party: The Soul Immigrants
Emrys Baird Guitar Vocals, Al Gibson Bass & Keys David Bouet Drums Damian Hand Sax & Flute
‘A potent gumbo stew of funk,soul and jazz with distinctive british swagger…’-Jazzworld.com
Fine purveyors of energetic soul and funk music hit Kingston’s famous Speakeasy!
The Soul Immigrants hail from South London and are one of the capital’s longest running funk outfits.
This four piece combo are popular on the London funk & soul circuit with a bi monthly residency at Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s plus appearances downstairs at The Ronnie Scott’s Late Show and other such venues such as 100 Club, The Jazz Cafe, Pizza Express Soho , Hootenanny Brixton etc. Previously to P-Vine Records, Japan where they recorded ‘The Hustle Is On’ which sold 60000 copies. Their last vinyl single ‘‘Yard Of Hard’ (featuring The JB's trombonist, Fred Wesley) and was championed by Craig Charles and Gilles Peterson from BBC Radio 6, Robert Elms BBC Radio London, as well as Mike Chadwick of Jazz FM plus Solar Radio & Delite Radio.
Live you can expect some exciting funk filled, sassy grooves, heaps of audience participation and phenomenal soloing! If you like your horn horny, your bass like Bootsy and your guitar groovy, their shows should be just the ticket for you.
9pm, Doors from 7pm
Iconic speakeasy Ram Jam Records is hidden away behind the award winning Smok’d pub at The Grey Horse Kingston ( and yes we serve all their award winning food and drink)
If you would like to book a table (for dining only) please contact the venue at greyhorse@smokd.co.uk and specify you would like to be seated in Ram Jam Records or put this in the notes on your online booking.