Funk Affair , special guest Nathan Watson Sunday 7th February

...presenting the very best of UK funk!

Ronnie Scott's FUNK-AFFAIR presents some of the finest UK funk talent around. Each month a variety of musicians and vocalists, together with a dash of hot brass, mixed with some wicked funky grooves, make up FUNK-AFFAIR, a hugely enjoyable and musically infectious evening.

FUNK-AFFAIR is hosted by REAL vocalist Louise Pollock with Jamiroquai's Derrick McKenzie, The Cream Horns + a variety of guest vocalists and musicians and some very special guests from time to time that have included Omar and Noel McCoy. (Line-up is subject to change each month)

You will enjoy grooving to some of the finest musicians and vocalists that UK funk has to offer, playing many of the greatest rare groove & funk standards for you, including songs by Prince, Parliament, The Rebirth, Patrice Rushen, Don Blackman, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, George Duke and many more!

Louise Pollock

..is fast becoming one of the most talented, exciting funk singers on the UK music scene due to her considerable talents not just as a singer but also songwriter.

Louise fronts highly rated UK funk band REAL with Winston Rollins.

She has regularly appeared at venues such as Ronnie Scott's, The Jazz Cafe, Pizza Express, Smollensky's, the 100 Club as well as many jazz festivals.

Her superb and expressive voice, versatility as a performer, combined with her vivacious personality, have made her a major new force on the UK soul & funk scene. Her first solo album “Louise Pollock”, REAL's album “Give Me A Reason”, and new album “Love Crazy”, all co-written by her, have all received enthusiastic reviews. Louise is also currently writing with Simply Red's Dave Clayton.

Her new band Funk Attack has some of the finest funk musicians backing her including Jamiroquai's Derrick McKenzie and former InCognito bassist Julian Crampton.

“...Louise Pollock is a dynamic and expressive vocalist...a voice that is powerful and moving...the funk fuelled and charismatic Louise Pollock has more than paid her dues” Blues & Soul Magazine

“Louise Pollock, who co-writes the songs, leads it all with amazing confidence and some very exciting moves. Great stuff.” Maurice Gallagher GMTV

“Louise Pollock....great to see new talent emerging!” Tony Blackburn

“Louise Pollock has the vocal and attitudinal strength to drive them all with confidence.” The Works

“Co written by an amazing discovery vocalist Louise Pollock” Soul Survivor

“Louise Pollock is a relative newcomer. Although you'd never guess by listening to her.” Irish Post