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The Drawtones Authentic Jazz Funk & Soul Organ Groove
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The Drawtones 

Authentic Jazz Funk & Soul Organ Groove

PERFPORMANCE FROM 12.00PM MONDAY 26 AUGUST

It’s been just over 7 years since keyboard maestro Rod Pooley formed his jazz, funk and soul band “The Drawtones”.

In that time they have become one of the fastest rising bands on the UK jazz scene. They’ve supported Curtis Stigers and Avery Sunshine and have worked with some illustrious special guests such as Derek Nash, Jim Mullen, Dennis Rollins, Martin Shaw, Jon Scott, Alex Clarke and Phil Veacock.

In addition they’ve appeared at several top jazz venues and festivals. Apart from being a regular here at the Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival, The Drawtones have played Ronnie Scott’s several times, PizzaExpress Soho, Chelsea and Maidstone, the EFG London Jazz Festival, The Hideaway and Fleece Jazz Club to name just a few.

Their set here at Rye is going to feature their brand new album (their 4th) “Hammond Low Down”. Tracks will include music from Horace Silver, Grover Washington Jr, Booker T Jones, George Duke, George Harrison, Billy Preston plus some originals too.

The Line Up

Rod Pooley - Keyboards/Andy Williams - Guitar/Saxophones - Vasilis Xenepoulos/Bass - Daniel Dotor/Drums - James Chapman 

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK OUR PARTNERS OF THE FREE MUSIC PROGRAMME FOR THEIR SUPPORT: 

KINO CINEMA RYE ,  BALFOUR WINERY ,  PHILLPS & STUBBS ,  THE RYE RETREAT ,  BRAMLEY & TEAL HOLIDAY COTTAGES ,  WILSON WILSON & HANCKOCK ,  JEMPSONS SUPERMARKETS ,  ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL ,  PARKER BUILDING SUPPLIES ,  HERINGTONS SOLICITORS ,  ARTHUR C TOWNER ,  SUSSEX PLUMBING SUPPLIES ,  EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ,  LAYFIELD'S .

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OUTDOOR MUSIC STAGE MONDAY

OUTDOOR MUSIC STAGE MONDAY

26 Aug 2024 12:00 - 20:00

Music For All At The Outdoor Stage