Bill Wyman and The Rhythm Kings

Thu, 11. Nov 2004, 8 PM | KINGS & QUEENS

Festsaal Messe Basel

A great African-American voice between funk, soul and jazz – and a rock’n’roll legend on the trail of blues and boogie: that was the promise of the double concert with Chaka Khan and the former «Rolling Stone» Bill Wyman along with his current band «The Rhythm Kings». Both share a deep connection to the entire «black», specifically Afro-American music of the 20th century. Whereas Chaka Khan stands for its modern forms up to hiphop, the group around Wyman reminds us of the times when R&B was still called Rhythm & Blues – and the Blues part was written in capital letters.

Martin Schäfer

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Executive Producer for Swiss Television (SF): Yvonne Söhner Executive Producers for Avo Session/Session Basel AG: Matthias Müller and Beatrice Stirnimann Director: Roli Bärlocher, BBM Productions, Wallbach (Switzerland) Sound: Ron Kurz, Hard Studios, Zürich (Switzerland) Live Photos: © Dominik Plüss

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Chaka Khan at BALOISE SESSION 2004

Chaka Khan

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Bill Wyman Vocals, Bass
Albert Lee Vocals, Guitar
Terry Taylor Vocals, Guitar
Mike Sanchez Vocals, Piano
Beverley Skeete Vocals
Frank Mead Harmonica, Saxophone
Nick Payn Flutes, Harmonica, Saxophone
Graham Broad Drums
Chris Stainton Organ