Ronnie Scotts,
London
Ever since his trips in the late 40s and early 50s to the jazz clubs of New York's 52nd Street, Ronnie Scott had dreamed of opening his own London club. In 1959, the dream came true. Together with Pete King (a fellow tenor saxophonist and personal friend) Ronnie Scott's club opened in Gerrard Street, in London's Soho.
To begin with, the plan was simply to provide a place where British jazz musicians could jam. Pete and Ronnie quickly developed a reputation of bringing the best of British modern jazz musicians to the club. Soon, they would persuade the American federation of musicians to lift the blanket ban on American performers in the U.K., paving the way for many legendary performances. In 1965, Ronnie Scotts moved to its current location in Frith Street, only a short walk from the 'old place'.
Make sure you don’t miss out on the best jazz in the capital, hosted by one of the top jazz clubs in London!
Last year our members enjoyed: Van Morrison, Tony Bennett, Branford Marsalis, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Wynton Marsalis, Macy Gray, Marti Pellow, Stacey Kent. Curtis Stigers, David Sandborn, Jose Feliciano, Ray Gelato & Chick Corea.
Situated above Ronnie Scotts, the look of the new and exclusive private members club "Ronnies Bar" is reminiscent of the Jacques Garcia-designed Black Bar at the Hôtel Costes in Paris . So inspired was Ronnie Scott's new owner, Sally Greene, by the Black Bar that she commissioned the high profile Parisian designer to create something special for Ronnie's. The result is a look that is both stylish and timeless. This stunning new venue will also benefit from an outside terrace, opening late summer 2007.
During late October and November, there will be a special preview period to give potential members a chance to visit. From 2nd December onwards, Ronnies Bar will be for members and invited guests from 6pm until 3am. Strictly limited due to a maximum capacity of 150, membership will be by committee approval only and with relevant references from founding members supplied.
Open Mon - Sat 6pm - 3am (Closed Sundays)
