Derek Nash Funk Experience - Beat & Groove laden Funk

Led by acclaimed saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland R&B Orchestra) and with a band chock full of funk all-stars (who’ve played with, among others, Ray Charles, George Michael and Massive Attack), The Funk Experience bring you the sounds of Grover Washington Jnr, David Sanborn, Herbie Hancock, Bill Withers and more as they dig deep into the beat and groove laden world that has inspired their journey as musicians.

Derek Nash

A saxophonist at the forefront of the UK Jazz Movement, Derek is renowned for his energetic, vibrant, passionate and charismatic performances on all four saxophones - from sonorous baritone to soaring soprano. He has been a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, has led Sax Appeal for over thirty years, fronts the funk/fusion band Protect the Beat, and is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion.

Derek has performed live on TV with such greats as Eric Clapton, Amy Winehouse, Emeli Sande, Jessie J, Sir Paul McCartney, Solomon Burke, Annie Lennox, Eddie Floyd, Sam Moore, Madeleine Peyroux, Roger Daltrey, David Sanborn, Eddi Reader and Tom Jones.

Line up for the performance:
Derek Nash - Saxophone
Nic France - Drums (Bill Withers, David Gilmore),
Otto Williams - Bass (Brian Culbertson, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, Bobby Brown)
Dave Ital - Guitar (Anastacia, Level 42, Craig David, Sugababes, Incognito).
Pete Adams - keys (Yusuf Islam, Tom Jones, Go West, Sister Sledge, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Daryl Hall, Mica Paris, Martha
Reeves, The Stylistics, Billy Paul and The Count Basie Orchestra)

You don’t need any more reasons! It’s goin’ to be kicking!!

This year the festival is pleased to continue alfresco jazz at the wonderful Kino cinema Terrace in the heart of Rye.

Situated in the middle of town, next to the Butter Market and St Mary’s Church, this beautiful building has been recently refurbished and transformed into one of the best boutique cinemas East Sussex has to offer, and is equipped with state-of-the-art digital high definition projection and sound equipment to ensure the highest quality viewing experience.

Kino Rye’s intimate and stylish café-bar and sunny outside courtyard is popular with film-goers and also with customers who just want to enjoy the excellent coffee, cake and other delicious offerings, many of which are supplied by local producers.

With a fantastic food menu and fully licenced bar, come relax on the Kino Terrace and enjoy some wonderful sounds.

Address & contact
Kino Rye
Lion Street (opposite the Town Hall and near St Mary’s Church)
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7LB
Telephone: 01797 226293