Shing a lings jazz band at Bridport Arts Centre

Inspired by the Latin Boogaloo scene of the Big Apple in the 70s, the band Shing a Lings will deliver a unique fusion of Latin, soul plus R&B on the evening with feel-good piano hooks, weaving horn lines and catchy vocals.

The band is made up of half a dozen members who share the vocals as well as playing the flute, saxophone, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums and percussion instruments.

Drew Salida is on the lead vocals, flute and guitar and began his music career busking on the London Underground, whilst Charlie Williams, originally from Chicago takes up the classical piano.

Musical director, multi instrumentalist and whistle enthusiast Benny ‘The Reed’ Mortimer brings together his love of funk, blues, jazz and Latin sounds in this project.

Rog Sansom on trombone, vocals and percussion, has extensively toured Europe playing in various musical productions. He is a member of The Mike Hoddinott Blues Allstars and vintage ska band the Traps, and has recently joined The Shing a Lings.

Alex Pearson on bass spends a lot of time playing klezmer, folk and jazz music anywhere from cosy pubs to large festival stages.

Drummer John Furlong has played in and around the Bristol music scene for many years-he’s always had a yearning to play Latin rhythms.

The event starts at 8pm on Friday, November 4.

Tickets are priced at £12 for adults and £5 for students and can be purchased online at the Bridport Arts Centre events page