Dennis Rollins' FUNKY-FUNK!

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Peggy's Skylight | Nottingham
Friday 27th November 2026

TWO SHOWS:

Ist Show
* Doors at 6pm
* Performance from 6:45pm
* we will require your table by 8:15pm

2nd Show
* Doors at 8:30pm
* Performance from 9:15pm

Tickets: £20

Dennis Rollins' FUNKY-FUNK!

An electrifying 4-piece outfit exploring funky grooves, fat bass-lines, sumptuous melodies and of course the celebrated trombone skills of Dennis Rollins,. "Funky-Funk! is a seriously funky band with an infectious sound… you can't help but 'get your groove on' when you hear it!"

"1st (best) Press review here" –  Which newspaper/mag

Dennis joins an elite lineage of trombone players responsible for changing its perceptions. From The Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai, Courtney Pine, to Maceo Parker and PeeWee Ellis, Dennis has lent his trombone skills to an array of jazz, funk and groove personalities.

Here, he presents the 4-piece 'FUNKY-FUNK!' electrifying outfit, exploring funky grooves, fat bass-lines and sumptuous melodies.

Dennis Rollins is well-known on the British and international jazz scene and is celebrated for his versatility and muscular approach to playing the trombone. Born in 1964 to Jamaican parents, Dennis cut his teeth at the age of 14, studying in brass bands and an extended spell under tutorship at the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association. After studying he moved to London where he joined the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) and legendary all-black jazz big band, The Jazz Warriors.

Over the years he has established a reputation as an artist of excellence and has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of the world's top jazz and pop personalities including Monty Alexander, Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, Courtney Pine, Baba Maal, Jamiroquai, US3, Brand New Heavies, and Blur.

Line up:

Dennis Rollins – trombone, electronics, vocals

Anders Olinder – keyboards

Johnny Heyes – guitar

Sam Agard – drums