Curtis Mayfield - The Curtom Orchestra will play his classic songs in London

A night to celebrate the music of Curtis Mayfield!!! 

The Curtom Orchestra are an all-star band featuring members of Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito and more who will be celebrating the life and music of Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions on the night of what would have been the Chicago Soul Legend's 80th Birthday. It is now twenty three years since the passing of Chicago Soul Singer / Songwriter and Producer Curtis Mayfield.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Curtis Mayfield commenced his musical career as part of a Gospel choir, after meeting Jerry Butler he formed The Impressions in 1956. The Impressions recorded many classics including We're a Winner, I'm so Proud, It's all Right, For your precious Love and the politically charged 'People get Ready'.

"Curtis Mayfield is to Soul music what Bach was to classical, and Gershwin and Irving Berlin were to Pop music; a Soul laureate and catalyst for the heart and soul of a song and a people"  - Aretha Franklin

Curtis Mayfield started his solo career in 1970 releasing the 'Curtis' LP which featured 'Move on Up', one of his most enduring songs. The album was the first release on his Curtom Records label. Other artists signed to the label included Leroy Hutson, Linda Clifford, Mavis Staples, Baby Huey and the Babysitters and more. His 1972 Blaxploitation film soundtrack 'Superfly' was voted #72 in Rolling Stone Magazine's greatest albums of all time. The Curtom Orchestra will be performing all of the classics and fan favourites from throughout the illustrious career of Curtis Mayfield, so buy your tickets for this very special night at the London, Islington Assembly Hall.

Check Out! a live performance Video for 'Superfly' Below...