Jazz FM have teamed up with Boisdale of Canary Wharf to launch The Discovery Show, a programme featuring live world-class jazz, blues, funk and soul performances every Wednesday night at Boisdale’s new flagship restaurant, bar and music venue. The Discovery Show is a first in jazz radio history. The Discovery Show will be recorded every Wednesday night at Boisdale of Canary Wharf and broadcast on Jazz FM every Tuesday night at 8pm. The show will comprise two unknown jazz acts that in the opinion of Jazz FM merit discovery by the British jazz loving public.
Jools Holland, Boisdale of Canary Wharf Patron of Music, presented the bands on the inaugural night Thursday 14 April. The evening, sponsored by Aberdeen Asset Management, included performances from new UK funk band, Bad Ass Brass and pianist, singer songwriter Kate Threlfall who was spotted by Jazz FM at London’s Rich Mix to showcase up-and-coming jazz talent in the UK.
The Discovery Show show at Boisdale of Canary Wharf is supported by Singleton of Dufftown single malt Scottish whisky, a mellow and perfectly balanced dram, naturally rich and exceptionally smooth that perfectly accompanies great jazz and blues.
“This is a first for Jazz FM,” says Jazz FM’s Chief Exec, Richard Wheatly. “We are always looking for new ways to both support the extraordinary wealth of new jazz talent coming out of the UK and explore innovative programming formats. The Discovery Show, with the support Boisdale, will offer a perfect platform to do just that whilst dining on exceptional British food in the most exciting new music venue to come out of the Capital in a long time.”
Jools Holland commented, “I am honoured to have been invited to be Patron of Music for Boisdale Canary Wharf. I am delighted that a new brilliant live music venue will be opening in London, a place which intends to feature world class music from the world of jazz, blues and soul every night. I am counting the moments ‘till June 21st when I will be giving a special performance there with my Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.”
Ranald Macdonald, Boisdale Managing Director said: “Our dream is for Boisdale of Canary Wharf to become one of the best loved live jazz, blues and soul venues on the planet. We are very proud and excited to be hosting The Discovery Show every Wednesday night: be there or be square!”