Ronnie’s to live stream Wynton

Last week I was speculating about whether any more jazz clubs would begin to stream live gigs after the example shown by Greenwich Village club Smalls. Here’s the story http://www.marlbank.net/news/775-new-york-club-smalls-make-live-streaming-of-gigs-free

Well someone has and not just anyone, as news emerges that Ronnie Scott’s is to live stream Wynton Marsalis. It's the first time the Frith Street jazz shrine has made such a move. The stream goes live on 23 July at 10.30pm via www.ronniescotts.co.uk. The club has hooked up with Panasonic to broadcast the show in HD. Club managing director Simon Cooke says in a statement: “We are keen to give those who can’t make the journey into London’s Soho, people too far away or simply those who can’t get a ticket the opportunity to enjoy the Ronnie Scott’s magic for themselves and we are delighted that an artist of Wynton’s stature, arguably the most influential jazz musician of the last forty years, has agreed to feature in our very first broadcast from the club.” Wynton’s in town for three nights. 

Late spot at Scott's: Ronnie Scott's above photo: Ronnie Scott's