Derek Nash's Funk Experience, featuring special guest vocalist Ashton Jones
The Arlington Ballroom - Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 3LL
Wednesday 30th September 2026
Led by acclaimed saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland R&B Orchestra) and with a band chock full of funk all-stars, including special guest vocalist Ashton Jones. The Funk Experience bring you the sounds of Grover Washington Jnr, David Sanborn, Herbie Hancock, Bill Withers and more as they dig deep into the beat and groove laden world that has inspired their journey as musicians.
On the night, Derek and Ashton will be joined on stage by a stellar line-up of UK musicians featuring Tim Cansfield on guitar, Jonathan Noyce on bass, Neil Angilley on keyboards and Nic France on drums.
On the night, Derek and Ashton will be joined on stage by a stellar line-up of UK musicians featuring Tim Cansfield on guitar, Jonathan Noyce on bass, Neil Angilley on keyboards and Nic France on drums.
