Saturday 21st June - Shakatak Live at Iford!
An exceptional evening in the beautiful surrounds of Iford Manor’s Grade 1 listed gardens with legendary jazz-funk band Shakatak. Grab your friends, picnic blankets and drinks for an evening of peripatetic delight.
Bring your own food and drink, or save the hassle and enjoy a 'pre-concert' meal in Iford Manor Kitchen prior to the concert. Menus to be made available nearer the time of the event.
Event timings:
18:00 - garden gates open for picnics & live jazz on the lawn
18:00 - 22:30: DJ Mike Vitti at the summer house
20:00 - 20:50: First set of A Night of Shakatak at the casita
21:30 - 22:20: Second set of A Night of Shakatak at the casita
22:30: Finish
In the casita….
We cannot wait to welcome legendary jazz-funk band Shakatak to Iford! Throughout their long career Shakatak have released over 50 CDs plus several DVDs and most of the band’s extensive back catalogue is available world-wide on Secret Records or JVC Records plus iTunes and the usual outlets.
For live performances the band consists of original members Bill Sharpe (keys), Jill Saward (lead voc, perc & flt), Roger Odell (drs), George Anderson (bs gtr) and Keith Winter (gtr & bvs) augmented with Jacqui Hicks (bvs & sax) or Debby Bracknell (bvs & flute) producing a musically dynamic and entertaining show from the 6 piece line-up.
Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily for their musicality, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name due to their numerous hit recordings.
Shakatak’s sound has evolved over the years, incorporating elements of dance, soul, and smooth jazz into their music. They have released numerous albums and singles, maintained a dedicated fan base and continuing to perform live shows worldwide. Their longevity in the music industry, along with their ability to blend various genres into a distinctive style, has solidified Shakatak as influential figures in the jazz-funk and pop music scenes.
Precede the concert by picnicking in the beautiful Grade 1 listed gardens and enjoy a wander through the various water features, columns and antiquities.
“This music still glows as brightly as that first hearing…Shakatak aren’t just a band, they were the soundtrack to our lives” RONNIE SCOTT’S House Magazine (UK)
“Weaving a potent dose of perfect pop into their unmistakable brand of jazz-funk…..producing a string of timeless classics. Funkier than a mosquito’s tweeter, they’re still firing on all cylinders”. Boisdale
On the lawn….
Renowned DJ Mike Vitti brings Saturday Night's Funky Nation from Ronnie's Bar (upstairs at Ronnie Scott's) to Iford again. Playing from the Summer House you can enjoy modern jazz classics during your picnic, then dance the night away later on the lawn.
Heritage contribution and important terms
Please note that 25% of your ticket price is a heritage contribution that will be spent directly on the restoration, maintenance and improvement of the venue, being the Grade 1 listed garden here at Iford and the numerous listed structures therein. Ticket prices include VAT.
Tickets are non-refundable, unless the event is sold out and we are able to successfully re-sell your ticket. An administration fee of £5 per ticket resold will be charged.
Children under 10 are not permitted in the garden. Any children over this age are welcome, but a full price ticket must be purchased for them.
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An exceptional evening in the beautiful surrounds of Iford Manor’s Grade 1 listed gardens with legendary jazz-funk band Shakatak. Grab your friends, picnic blankets and drinks for an evening of peripatetic delight.
Bring your own food and drink, or save the hassle and enjoy a 'pre-concert' meal in Iford Manor Kitchen prior to the concert. Menus to be made available nearer the time of the event.
Event timings:
18:00 - garden gates open for picnics & live jazz on the lawn
18:00 - 22:30: DJ Mike Vitti at the summer house
20:00 - 20:50: First set of A Night of Shakatak at the casita
21:30 - 22:20: Second set of A Night of Shakatak at the casita
22:30: Finish
In the casita….
We cannot wait to welcome legendary jazz-funk band Shakatak to Iford! Throughout their long career Shakatak have released over 50 CDs plus several DVDs and most of the band’s extensive back catalogue is available world-wide on Secret Records or JVC Records plus iTunes and the usual outlets.
For live performances the band consists of original members Bill Sharpe (keys), Jill Saward (lead voc, perc & flt), Roger Odell (drs), George Anderson (bs gtr) and Keith Winter (gtr & bvs) augmented with Jacqui Hicks (bvs & sax) or Debby Bracknell (bvs & flute) producing a musically dynamic and entertaining show from the 6 piece line-up.
Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily for their musicality, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name due to their numerous hit recordings.
Shakatak’s sound has evolved over the years, incorporating elements of dance, soul, and smooth jazz into their music. They have released numerous albums and singles, maintained a dedicated fan base and continuing to perform live shows worldwide. Their longevity in the music industry, along with their ability to blend various genres into a distinctive style, has solidified Shakatak as influential figures in the jazz-funk and pop music scenes.
Precede the concert by picnicking in the beautiful Grade 1 listed gardens and enjoy a wander through the various water features, columns and antiquities.
“This music still glows as brightly as that first hearing…Shakatak aren’t just a band, they were the soundtrack to our lives” RONNIE SCOTT’S House Magazine (UK)
“Weaving a potent dose of perfect pop into their unmistakable brand of jazz-funk…..producing a string of timeless classics. Funkier than a mosquito’s tweeter, they’re still firing on all cylinders”. Boisdale
On the lawn….
Renowned DJ Mike Vitti brings Saturday Night's Funky Nation from Ronnie's Bar (upstairs at Ronnie Scott's) to Iford again. Playing from the Summer House you can enjoy modern jazz classics during your picnic, then dance the night away later on the lawn.
Heritage contribution and important terms
Please note that 25% of your ticket price is a heritage contribution that will be spent directly on the restoration, maintenance and improvement of the venue, being the Grade 1 listed garden here at Iford and the numerous listed structures therein. Ticket prices include VAT.
Tickets are non-refundable, unless the event is sold out and we are able to successfully re-sell your ticket. An administration fee of £5 per ticket resold will be charged.
Children under 10 are not permitted in the garden. Any children over this age are welcome, but a full price ticket must be purchased for them.
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