NYE Soul & Groove Party feat. Ray Simpson

New Years Eve Soul and Groove Party featuring UK Soul man extraordinaire Ray Simpson at Hideaway Jazz Club Streatham South London
Sunday, 31st Dec 2017
New Years Eve Soul and Groove Party featuring UK Soul man extraordinaire Ray Simpson at Hideaway Jazz Club Streatham South London

It’s New Year’s Eve and time for a big SOUL and GROOVE party with our special guest, UK soul man extraordinaire Ray Simpson (Cymande, Soul II Soul, Incognito and more) serving up two sets of stone cold soul classics and dance floor fillers as we say hello to 2018 in style here in SW16!

Ticket price includes a free glass of bubbly on arrival and a four course meal (scroll down to see the full menu below).

Ray Simpson is a British based recording artist who was inspired by the soulful sounds of Motown, Stax, Atlantic Records, Philadelphia International and others, which led him to follow his dreams and achieve a career as a musician.

Ray went on to develop a varied solo career as a vocalist, producer and songwriter, writing for himself and other popular artists such as Maxi Priest, Sugar Minott and Al Campbell to name a few.

In 1984 Ray signed recording and publishing deals with Island Records and Blue Mountain Music, and started to actively explore soul and funk music. He collaborated with Jean Paul Maunick (Bluey), of Incognito, to record vocals on a project produced by Maunick and also toured with Incognito.

In 1989 Ray was signed by Circa Records and recorded his self-titled debut album ‘Ray Simpson’, produced by celebrated American producer Michael J Powell (whose production credits include work with Anita Baker, Randy Crawford among others).

Over the years Ray has worked with Will Downing, Jocelyn Brown, Loose Ends, Maysa Leak and Caron Wheeler and was a featured soloist with Soul II Soul on their album ‘Time For Change’ on which he penned the single ‘Pleasuredome‘.

Ray’s connection with Cymande dates back to the origin of the band in the 70’s, when as a young schoolboy he would watch the band practice in their Brixton basement and thereafter follow their progress with great interest through the connection between his family and the family of Sam Kelly and Derrick Gibbs.  That connection was made complete as Ray joined the newly reformed Cymande, touring the US with the band in 2016.

Joining Ray on stage will be Sam Kelly (drums, Cymande), Ray Carless (sax, Cymande, Incognito), Richard Sadler (bass, Kinks, Paul Weller Neil Cowley Trio), Paul Jobson (keys, Chaka Khan, Omar, Joss Stone),  Michael ‘Lally’ Carey (guitar) and Kevin Davy (trumpet, Cymande, Finlay Quaye).

 

HIDEAWAY NYE MENU

STARTERS

Mixed Wild Mushroom Soup served with Garlic and Herb Croutons

White Onion and Parmesan Tart served with Shredded Iceberg Lettuce,
Broad Bean and Cherry Tomato Salsa with a Balsamic Dressing

Homemade Lamb Kofta served with Lambs Lettuce, Cumin Roasted Sweet Potato
 and a Mint Dressing

Honey Glazed Goats Cheese on Toasted Crostini,
served with Spiced Red Wine Poached Pear and Walnut Salad

Crayfish and Prawn Cocktail, bound in Marie Rose Sauce,
Shredded Cos Lettuce and Guacamole

MAINS

Salmon, Cod and Baby Prawn Fishcake, served on a bed of Creamy Garlic Spinach,
with Steamed French Beans

Grilled Breast of Jerk Chicken served with Winter Coleslaw, Salad and Chips

Red Wine Braised Duck Leg served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Steamed French Beans
 and Rosemary Sauce

Homemade Vegetable Moussaka served with Chefs Side Salad

DESSERTS

Good Ol’ Apple Crumble served with Custard, Cream or Ice Cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Caramel Honeycomb Ice Cream

Banoffee Cheesecake with Brandy Sauce and Fresh Bananas

Warm Lime and Ginger Tart served with a Passion Fruit Flavoured Cream

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