Some news on the Inferno 67 show with the Guy Barker Big Band at Ronnie Scott’s on September 17-19, with script and some lyrics (mercifully few – that’s not an easy gig) by me. Due to filming clashes, Clarke Peters can no longer take on the role as The Narrator. Fortunately, Clarke recently appeared in a lauded production of King Lear with the mighty Danny Sapani (Misfits, Penny Dreadful, The Crown) at the Almeida Theatre in Islington.

That’s Danny as Lear on the left with Clarke as The Fool. So, Clarke asked Danny if he could step in and pick up the baton, which we are thrilled to say he has. He joins Demetri Goritsas and Emer Kenny on stage at Ronnie’s, along with Joe Stilgoe and Vanessa Haynes on vocals and a mere 18 musicians, plus Guy Barker conducting and cueing. There’s an interview with myself and Guy talking to Ian Shaw about the show coming up on JAZZ FM soon – details later.

Meanwhile, Ronnie Scott’s has re-opened on time after its refurbishment during August and is looking very refreshed. This is me on the re-opening night, loitering with intent to go in.