Reuben Richards & The Jezebel Sextet: Otis Redding Show

Type : Gigs

See Otis Redding’s songs performed live on stage as two of the UK’s most exciting soul acts join forces to make the world’s funkiest Otis Redding show!

Originally commissioned by Soul Cookers Records for Saint Paul Soul Jazz Festival, this show pairs award winning soul singer Reuben Richards with Hammond and horns from The Jezebel Sextet.

The result is a truly uplifting show steeped in 1960s soul that’s guaranteed to get you on the good foot. You’ll hear 20 Otis Redding classics including My Girl, Mr Pitiful, Hard To Handle, Love Man, Try A Little Tenderness and Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – all performed by an incredible 8 piece band.

This show has built a fanatical following touring all over the UK and Europe and regularly sells out venues such as The Jazz Café and Pizza Express Dean Street.

REUBEN RICHARDS

London’s original soul man Reuben Richards is an award-winning singer who’s performed all over the world and gained widespread recognition for his Otis inspired vocals. One of his early singles Hold On My Heart drew praise from former Atlantic Records boss Jerry Wexler.

Reuben subsequently performed with Stax/Otis Redding’s guitarist and songwriting partner Steve Cropper. Reuben went on to achieve his highest accolade when he was awarded ‘Best Soul Singer 2016’ presented by Jools Holland at the Boisdale in London.

“The influence of Ray Charles and Otis Redding oozes from every note”. – Uncut

“Richards has a crunchy, scrunchy sub-Otis bawl that would have sounded dandy in front of the MGs”. – Independent on Sunday

“Reuben’s voice runs from breaking & emotional to Pickettesque power, and positively shines.” – Blues in Britain

THE JEZEBEL SEXTET

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