Saxophonist Derek Nash, of the Jools Holland R&B Orchestra, accompanied by mesmeric vocalist, Noel McCalla (Derek’s long-time partner from “ The Wonder of Stevie" Show) will be performing a series of crowd-pleasing, spirit-lifting funk tunes and creating a night of foot-tapping, hand-clapping good times, including hits by Bill Withers, The Crusaders, The Average White Band, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jnr, Herbie Hancock & the JBs.

Derek has played in Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004 and is also a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion. He has won several British Jazz Awards throughout his career fronting Sax Appeal, his Acoustic Quartet and the funk band, Protect the Beat.

The all-star band features musicians whose credits include Bill Withers, The Bee Gees, Gary Moore and Boy George.

Derek Nash - saxophone

Nic France - drums

Tim Cansfield - guitar
Jonathan Noyce - bass
Carl Hudson - keys

Plus guest Noel McCalla - Vocals