Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas with Natalie Williams

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New York based Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas will be stopping off at the Horniman as part of their European tour. They will be joined by vocalist Nathalie Williams, a defining voice in contemporary soul and jazz. The musicians have graced the stages of Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, and The Tonight Show.

Join us for an unforgettable sunset performance of jazz, funk, R&B where beautiful songwriting meets improvisational adventure. You’ll enjoy favourites from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder set against the stunning backdrop of the London skyline.

With delicious street food and chilled drinks available, bring your friends and family for a relaxed summer evening.

Wayne Tucker

The New York based Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, vocalist and violinist has released five albums under his name and performs regularly with his band, The Bad Mothas.

Wayne has toured and recorded with a diverse array of notable jazz musicians including Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Cyrille Aimée; pop acts such as Taylor Swift, David Crosby, Elvis Costello and R&B singers Ne-Yo and Gabriel Garzon-Montano; hip hop artists Jidenna, Saba and Ryan Leslie; and with the rock band Brass Against.

The Bad Mothas

The band’s energetic sound is a welcome update to the American Songbook. Tenor saxophonist Miles Tucker, Wayne’s brother, holds a lean mean counterpoint to Wayne’s gentle affability on trumpet. The group was featured in the New York Times for its steady schedule of street performances during the 2020 shutdown, representatives of New York City’s infamous grit.

Natalie Williams

One of the UK’s most beloved and respected performers, Natalie Williams is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist who has carved out a vibrant career at the heart of the British music scene. With ten critically acclaimed albums and a MOBO nomination under her belt, Natalie remains a defining voice in contemporary soul and jazz.

She is best known as the magnetic host and creator of Soul Family, the longest-running and most successful residency in the history of London’s iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. For the past 19 years, she’s packed out the venue monthly, performing to over 120,000 soul and jazz lovers—among them a young Sam Smith, who credits her show with igniting his passion for soul.

Natalie’s musical journey spans the globe, from world tours across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, to sharing the stage with legends like Amy Winehouse, Gregory Porter, Michael Bublé, Jacob Collier, Jamie Cullum, and Lalah Hathaway. She’s performed as lead vocalist for INCOGNITO, fronts Goldie’s live band, and remains a core member of the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars.

In 2024, she released her latest album, The Beat of the Road—a lush, soulful tribute to icons like Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, and Jobim. Her live shows are a masterclass in genre fusion, charisma, and vocal brilliance.

Food and drink

Enjoy a bigger range of street food this year, with multiple food stalls offering a variety of cuisines:

Lucknow 2 London – North Indian street food

Lil’Watan – Authentic Lebanese cuisine

En Root – Plant-based South Asian-inspired street food

Shokudo – Japanese home-style dishes

• The Bandstand Kiosk will have sandwiches, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold soft drinks.
• A bar serving chilled beer, wines and spirits will be open through the evening.
• You are welcome to bring your own food into the event, however you are not permitted to bring any alcohol or glass into the event. We will be running bag searches at the entrance of the event and any found will be confiscated.

Children

• Although younger children are very welcome, this event is aimed at adults and young people and there will not be additional activities for small children.