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| 0 | LONDON: Cafe Oto |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 19th September, 2008 |
| N | 7:30pm |
Beaquarr productions invites you to a special screening of the documentary Legacy in the Dust 'The Four Aces Story'. This film will take you on a historical journey of East London's legendary Four Aces Club founded in the 1960s, which for over 30 years was home to most influential black music and musicians to date. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the Original Ace Mr Newton Dunbar and filmmaker and Winstan Whitter and live music from Winston Reedy Princess Lin Delroy Pinnnock and Freetown.
Doors open 7:30pm
Film starts 8pm
Discussion 9:45pm
Live Music 10:30pm till late!
BEAQUARR PRODUCTIONS Presents: LEGACY IN THE DUST ‘THE FOUR ACES STORY’
Legacy in the Dust will take you on a sensational journey from the 1960’s when Mr. Newton Dunbar first arrived in the UK from Jamaica and founded the one of the first Reggae-oriented music venue’s called ‘The Four Aces Club’, which for some 33 years was home to the most influential black music and musicians to date. It showcased new music genre’s like; Bluebeat, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Jazz and Soul performed at the time by artists like Alton Ellis, Desmond Decker, Jimmy Cliff, Count Shelly, Ann Peebles, Percy Sledge, Ben E King Billy Ocean, Cimarons, Aswad, Black Slate, Matumbi and many others. This gave the club authenticity to attract artists like The Clash, Chrissie Hynde, Bob Marley, The Slits, Sex Pistols, Marc Bolan and Bob Dylan who were heavily influenced by the infectious pulsating rhythms! The clubs success led to regular raids from the local Police, which gave it a bad reputation, the press targeted the venue as ‘A Yardie Drug Club’. Despite the negativity that clouded the club it went on to pioneer the early indoor Rave scene’s called ‘Labyrinth’ in the late 80’s during the days of Acid House, Happy Hardcore, Drum & Bass and Jungle music. It launched artists like; The Prodigy, Ratpack, Ragga Twins, DJ Slipmatt, Billy Bunter, Vinyl Matt and Kenny Ken. It came under fire from the landlord and was forced to close its doors in the late 90’s due to a compulsory re- possession ordered by the local Authorities, to make way for the regeneration in Hackney for the fourth coming Olympics in 2012.
Featuring; the finest tunes from the 1960’s to the 1990’s combined with some rare unseen archive footage, photos and illustrations including a voiceover by Mr. Erroll Hines.
Running Time: 90min
www.thefouracesclub.com
Plus Live Music From:
FREETOWN
A London based band dedicated to mixing authentic Jamaican rhythms with a distinctly English lyrical style to create a sound that is instantly familiar, and yet strikingly fresh. Steve Harris -the bands singer and rhythm guitarist- is also the main lyricist, Tony Gethin plays bass, and Jamaican-born drummer Jah Bunny keeps the time to perfection. Whether they are playing Traditional Ska, cool Rocksteady, or skanking Reggae. For over seven years they have been spreading the vibes around Europe and the UK, playing their original compositions as well as thrilling crowds with versions of tunes that they know and love. Freetown have also worked as backing band for some of the biggest names in the Ska pantheon, including the legendary Rico Rodriguez, the great Mr. Owen Gray, and the ‘Godfather Of Ska’ himself; Laurel Aitken, with whom they have toured extensively.
Jah Bunny not only plays drums with FREETOWN, but also percussion and backing vocals. His impeccable musical pedigree can be traced back to his boyhood, which was largely spent at Studio One, in Kingston, Jamaica, where he used to watch The Skatalites play. Since coming to England, he has worked with many of the finest reggae bands and artists in history. Among them are; Matumbi, Cimarons, Frankie Paul, Sugar Minott and Linton Kwesi Johnson. In 1977, Jah Bunny won the Best Reggae Drummer Award, the first ever reggae award, from Black Echoes, a British newspaper. He has worked extensively in television and film, and appeared in Paul McCartney’s video for Ebony and Ivory. He also recorded with McCartney on Reggaebility, and Flowers in the Dirt.
WINSTON REEDY
Renowned as one the most successful and popular UK based Reggae singers. His first foray into music making came when he joined popular local band X-Press as their lead singer. The group came to prominence after backing Ginger Williams on her recording of 'I Can't Resist Your Tenderness', a massive hit in UK West Indian circles. Shortly after this, he joined forces as lead vocalist for The Cimarons. The band recorded their album in Jamaica in 1975 called, On The Rock, issuing a version of Bob Marley's 'Talking Blues'. The Cimarons were regarded as one of the UK's leading reggae acts and toured Europe, the Middle East, Far East, Japan and the West Indies. This created the opportunity for Winston to work with some of the industry's top names, including Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, The Pioneers and Paul McCartney. This resulted in Winston appearing in the video of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's collaborative 'Ebony And Ivory', a worldwide hit. By 1982 Winston embarked on a solo career after leaving The Cimarons was 'Daughter Of Zion', which immediately soared to the top of the Black Echoes reggae chart. This was followed by a string of top selling singles, including 'Paradise In Your Eyes', 'Moi Emma Oh' and, 'Dim The Light', which topped the Black Echoes reggae chart for nine weeks and remains one of the most popular UK reggae hits of all. Winston was voted Best British Male Vocalist by the listeners of BBC Radio London for three consecutive years, 1982, 1983, and 1984.
This success in turn led to Winston being invited to tour alongside UB40. In 2005 Winston released an album on his own recording label, 'Cherry & Ree'. The Album is called Love Thing. He released a further album in 2006 called Tough Love. Winston is currently working on his next album, 'Lips & Chalis'. From which the Single Weakness In Me, a rendition of Keisha White's popular hit was taken.
DELROY PINNOCK
Singer songwriter since the age of 15, produced by S&G during the late 70's early 80's with singles ‘I wanna Be', 'I Don't Know Why' and 'Babylon Walls', (written by Carol Thompson). Working with Artists that include Prince Fari, Carol Thompson, Winston Reedy, Yvonne Douglas, Erroll Bellot & Leslie Cesaer. Musicians including Noel (Sowell) Bailey, Alan Weeks, Elroy Bailey, Desmond Mahoney & Jackie Mitto. Lead Vocalist with hit reggae band Black Slate touring Europe & UK in 1986. Working with a variety of musicians throughout the 80's & 90's including Marcus Lavine & Richard Derbyshire from Living in a Box and producers Mafia & Fluxy, Jazz Guitarist Ronnie Jordan and the Great Jimmy Hanes. Backing vocals for Sugar Minott, Fred Locks along with Trevor Walters and Lynne Gerald as the Royal Blend. Glastonbury - 1997 sang backing vocals for Bim Sherman and toured with his European show. Under the influence of Lionel Bart created 'The Vibe' a reggae/soul jazz-fusion band with Lionel's Nephew Sam Burglitter. Co- writing original materials with Sam and performing in London Clubs such as The Orange & The Borderline and showcasing at Ronnie Scotts. Co-wrote and Produced with Frankie Oliver, the album 'Looking for the Twist' in conjunction with Island Records in 1996, recording in Jamaica with Sly & Robbie, Dean Frasier, David Madan, Robbie Lyn, Gitzy Willis and others. Performed as the Crown Prince of Reggae Dennis Brown in the Black Heroes Hall of Fame. Currently working on own materials and other projects with musicians Saxophonist Ray Carlos, Guitarist Alan Weeks.
