Otis Redding (1941-1967) was an American singer and songwriter who is considered one of the greatest singer-songwriters and a pioneering artist of soul music and rhythm and blues. Among his many hits, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" was arguably the anthem that made him immortal. Redding, also known as the "King of Soul," drew inspiration for his vocal style from the gospel music that preceded the genre. His style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s. Redding died young in a tragic plane crash. At the same time, he left behind a legacy that has lost none of its significance and quality.
Groove Now! wants to pay tribute to him, and who could interpret his unforgettable hits better than Sugaray Rayford? He needs no introduction in Basel. For many years, he has performed regularly in various formations at the Groove Now! Blues Weeks Basel, always generating great enthusiasm. Rayford is a force of nature. He is an artist with a message, a powerful personality, and a voice that delivers it. He was awarded Soul Blues Artist of the Year by the American Blues Music Association in 2019 and 2020, and BB King Entertainer of the Year in 2020. His album "In Too Deep" was awarded Soul Blues Album of the Year 2023. Rayford will be accompanied by Mike Zito (guitar, vocals), Albert Castiglia (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Carpenter (sax, vocals), Richard Watts (trumpet), Alberto Marsico (keyboards), Willy Barber (bass), and Jimi Bott (drums).
Tickets are CHF 75.

Website
groovenow.ch/de/programm?id=H5N59420

Where
Antikenmuseum Basel
St. Alban-Graben 5
4010 Basel

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