The Filthy Six Quartet

The Filthy Six are the most exciting, authentic soul jazz outfit in the UK today. Their soaring horns, blistering guitar and gut-wrenching organ are fuelled by one of the hardest grooving rhythm sections around, producing a hip-shakingly powerful mix of jazz, funk and boogaloo totally in keeping with the finest traditions of the late 60s Blue Note/Prestige sound.

Led by Trumpeter Nick Etwell (Tom Jones/Beck/David Axelrod/Mumford & Sons), this band of musical gunslingers have worked with some of the biggest names in music: Amy Winehouse, Mavis Staples, Ronnie Spector, Mark Ronson, Jill Scott, Jack White, Dionne Warwick, The Foo Fighters, Robbie Williams, Duran Duran, Chrissie Hynde, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and the Atomic Bomb Band to name a few.

Their recent EP “Soho Filth” received both acclaim and airplay from the scene’s most notable luminaries, including Craig Charles, Cerys Mathews, Huey Morgan (BBC 6 Music); DJ Lil’ Koko (Jazz FM) and Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2). Performing as a quartet for this date, the group will perform a mixture of jazz standards, soul jazz classics and original material, leaning towards the groovier side of things whenever possible!

Nick Etwell: Trumpet
James Fenn: Guitar
Pete Whittaker: Organ
Simon Lea: Drums

“There are so many talented players in this band, they’re absolutely brilliant!” – Jamie Cullum, BBCRadio2

“The Blue Note sound remains an integral part of the group’s make-up and this captivating EP captures the appeal of their raw energy in four vibrant tracks” – London Jazz News

“Tasty, unassailable grooves… horns to die for… their effervescent boogaloo brilliance proving The Filthy Six scrub up rather well!” – Blues & Soul Magazine

“The Filthy Six bring the soul-jazz workout right up to date with a joyful exposition of groove led abandon… great fun and excellent musicianship combined” – Echoes Magazine