The Curtom Orchestra present Curtis Mayfield

A tribute concert at The Jazz Cafe in London, where The Curtom Orchestra, a band with members of Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies and Incognito, celebrates the music of Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions.

The Curtom Orchestra is a band drawn from several well-known groups, and this evening is a celebration of the life and music of Curtis Mayfield rather than a performance by Mayfield himself. Mayfield was a singer-songwriter and producer born in Chicago, who began his musical life singing in a gospel choir. After meeting Jerry Butler, he founded The Impressions in 1956.

The Impressions recorded a number of songs that the programme draws on, including 'We're a Winner', 'I'm So Proud', 'It's All Right', 'For Your Precious Love'and 'People Get Ready'. After leaving the group in 1970, Mayfield released solo albums such as 'Curtis'(1970), 'Super Fly'(1972) and 'Back to the World'(1973), several of which addressed social themes.

The Curtom Orchestra performs classics and fan favourites from across Mayfield's career. The concert takes place at The Jazz Cafe, a venue at 5 Parkway in London that mainly hosts concerts, with jazz at the heart of its offering. The evening is presented by AGMP Concerts.