primo bar what's on brochure february & march 2013

What’s OnFebruary March

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CONTENTS01 Introduction02 Behind The Scenes 37 Contact

36 Gallery03 February Events Cocktail Of The Month16

Interview With... NIGEL WILLIAMS21 March Events17


PRIMO BARMasterful cocktails, chic design and the hottest local entertainers on the bar’s own stage make Primo Bar one of the trendiest places to see and be seen. The live bands per-forming every night provide the best selection of classical tunes from Soul to Pop, Jazz or Bossa Nova. Guests can enjoy a vast range of cocktails hand-crafted by a talented team of mixologists using the freshest ingre-dients.

For stunning views of Big Ben, guests may reserve seating in the bar’s exclusive VIP area. This con-temporary London bar on the South Bank is ideally located near the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, National Theatre and the Royal Festival Hall.

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This March, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge celebrates its third birthday and three years since I started as Artistic Director for the Hotel. They have been three exciting and challenging years in which I have had the pleasure to collaborate with some exceptionally talented homegrown and international artists and singers.

From the unforgettable salsa nights with Roberto Pla and his Latin Ensemble to the powerful soul music of Omar or the sophis-ticated jazz of Cleveland Watkiss, Primo Bar’s programme has always

provided a high quality, wide musical spectrum for music lovers.

2013 looks even more promising with some great new acts and con-cepts to keep our venue so unique and so special. Our monthly Open Mic Night with the well known Patrick Alan and Bingo Cabaret with the very creative Medium Rare team are just a few new surprises for you! We have also launched “Overtime”, a classy alternative to the standard happy hour, running from 5-8pm every weekday with music from Nigel & Chris (Jazz FM) and Phoebe (Hed Kandi) alongside tempting cocktail offers and promotions.

We remain the only place in London with free live music every night, so check out our programme and I look forward to meeting you soon! Happy New Year!

Executive Host and Artistic Director Bar ManagerDidier Agueh Alberto Sanna

Welcome back to PRIMO Bar for 2013! I am excited to ring in another great year for the bar and the team and I are already busy working on some hot new cocktails for you to enjoy.

2012 was a fantastic year for London – we toasted the Olympians with a sporty ladies night and Olympo-tastic drinks and more than a few bottles of Cham-pagne were popped for the Queen’s Jubilee.

This summer, we look forward to a Royal birth, but until then we’ve got plenty of entertainment to keep you warm over winter. I’ve chosen the Apricot Martini as our cocktail of the month because it’s soft, sweet and seasonal – ideal for combating post-Christmas blues!

New Year’s Eve was also a fantastic night for us which saw us triple our capacity by holding two pop up spaces which included a Champagne bar in Parliament View and the ‘Best of British’ party down in the West-minster Ballroom, which kept all of our guests partying into the small hours and seeing in the New Year in style.

We hope to see you all soon!Love PRIMO Bar? Leave us your feedback on Time Out or Tripadvisor!

An exciting new year is ahead of us, and we shall we introducing many new acts and entertainment. My goal is to put Primo at the level of the best musical venues of London.”

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February Events

M T W T F S S

New Talent /Sumudu

New Talent /IonaThomas

New Talent /Jade Gallagher

New Talent /Soulstar

King Of Crooners /Atila

King Of Crooners /Karme

King Of Crooners /Fil Straughan

King of Crooners / Atila

BrazilianVibe / Aline Stof fel

Brazilian Vibe / Giuliano Pereira Q t

BrazilianVibe / Vanessa Carvalho Quartet

Brazilian Vibe /André Luz Trio

Ladies Night /JenniferPhillips

Cabaret Night /La Voix

Soul Night /London Acoustic Trio

Cabaret Night / La Voix

We Love... /Amy Winehouse

We Love... / Michael Bublé

We Love... /Robbie Williams

80’s Night /Tamsin & Lorna

We Love... /Re - ABBA

Open Mic Night / Patrick Alan

BeautifulSundays /Josephine Desmond

Beautiful Sundays /Kate Winter

Beautiful Sundays /Kate Winter

Jazz Across The Bridge /Renato D’Aiello & Friends

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We Love... / Michael Jackson

Private Party


SaturdayFriday

From 9pm From 8pm

2 February 20131 February 2013

We Love...Rewind 80’s NightSunday

From 8pm

3 February 2013

Beautiful Sundays

Kate Winter“Considered one of South Africa’s top jazz singers.” Producer and arranger Richard Nile said “Not only does Kate have a beautiful voice, remarkable tim-ing and superb intonation, but her in-nate musicality gives her that rarest of musical accomplishments: taste.”

Time Out called her one of London’s “brightest emerging jazz stars.”

Tamsin & LornaIf you’re looking for a night of fun, nostal-gia and great music, Tamsin and Lorna invite you to ‘re-wind to the 80’s’.Covering such greats as Cyndi Lauper, Madonna Gloria Estafan, Bananarama, Belinda Carlisle, Kim Wilde and the Eu-rythmics along with those classic one hit wonders and chart busters these ‘Girls just wanna have fun’ and so will you.

Michael JacksonHaving starred recently in the West End’s ‘Thriller Live’ Wayne Anthony-Cole comes to Primo Bar with his extensive repertoire of Michael Jackson classics.Wayne has an strong background in Mu-sical Theatre, having appeared in produc-tions such as ‘Starlight Express’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Tommy’, ‘Sweet Soul Music’ & ‘Dancing In The Streets’. As well as working as a singer, he is also a trained dancer and has combined his tal-ent as dancer with his singing.

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Monday

From 8pm

4 February 2013

New Talent

SumuduA singer and songwriter based in Lon-don and an exceptional and versatile tal-ent in jazz pop, soul and acoustic music.

“She is quite simply an outstanding talent...A voice like honey” - BBC

Tuesday

From 8pm

5 February 2013

King of CroonersWednesday

From 6pm

6 February 2013

Brazilian Vibe

Aline Stoffel “Carnival Special”AtilaHaving travelled and performed extensively throughout Brazil and New Zealand Aline has picked up numerous influences which have impacted her style, with her signature still firmly rooted in bossa nova. Aline can be seen performing at many high profile loca-tions in London including Ronnie Scott’s and as resident artiste at the Bossa Nova Lounge in Guanabara Bar.

The late jazz legend Sir John Dank-worth predicted “a very bright future with the possibility of Atila’s name eventually ending up in lights”and still in his mid-twenties, Atila has gone on to establish himself as one of Britain’s most exciting vocal talents.

“One of London’s finest new vocal talents for 2009”BBC London TV

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Friday

From 9pm

8 February 2013

We Love...

Amy WinehouseTania Alboni has perfected the unique style and sound that Amy was so famous for. Tania’s award-winning lookalike work has been on many TV shows, in maga-zines and advertising campaigns.

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Ladies Night*Thursday

From 8pm

7 February 2013

Jennifer PhillipsJennifer Phillips is one of the leading female artists in the UK who is known for her big vocals and impeccable range that capti-vates audiences around the world. Jennifer Phillips has worked with various artists such as Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan and Michael Bolton just to name a few. Jennifer is an out-going person who enjoys inspiring people via music and motivational speaking.

* Exclusively for women from 6pm till 9pm

Sunday

From 8pm

10 February 2013

Beautiful Sundays

Josephine DesmondJosephine Desmond has been wow-ing audiences throughout the UK and Europe, whilst fronting various brands and acoustic duos. Expect a high mezzo soprano voice, from a supreme-ly talented jazz vocalist.


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Tuesday

From 8pm

12 February 2013

King of Crooners

KarmeKarme’s career began in his hometown of Catania, Sicily, later making a name for himself as a vocalist and keyboard player first in Palermo where he studied jazz.

His passion for black music, jazz-influenced soul and funk stands out and is reflected in his energy, talent and professionalism.

Monday

From 8pm

11 February 2013

New Talent

Iona ThomasOriginally harking from Wales, Iona is a multitalented singer, songwriter, guitarist and harpist. With an already impressive selection of appearances and credits including; headlining the “Young Hero Awards” for Scarlets FM and The Bay Radio, Thomas will also be supporting X-Factor finalists “The Reason” and “Andy Abraham” on their upcoming engagements. Catch her while you can as bookings for 2013 are going to keep her very busy.

Wednesday

From 8pm

13 February 2013

Brazilian Vibe

Primarily a saxophonist and composer Giuliano is dedicated to developing his own unique style of composition and performance, which demonstrates a wide range of influences from jazz to tra-ditional Brazilian styles and fusion. He is currently based in London where he has finished recording his new album ‘Shift-ing Sands’.

Giuliano Pereira Quartet


Specialising purely in sushi and sashi-mi, Ichi Sushi’s menu can be summed up in three words: fresh, simple and delicious. True sushi afi cionados will appreciate the just-caught freshness found in the selection of fi sh and the outstanding quality of the restaurant’s rice. With its impressive views of Big Ben, guests will feel as if an intimate upscale Tokyo sushi bar has been relocated to London.

LunchMonday-Sunday12:00-3:00pm

DinnerSunday-Thursday5:30-10:30pm

Friday & Saturday5:30-11:00pm

ichisushi.co.uk

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Try our selection of Bento Boxes, ideal for a quick bite or group set lunch, with prices starting from £14.


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Friday

From 9pm

15 February 2013

We Love...

Michael BubléPeet Rothwell has fast become one of the most popular Michael Bublé Tributes today. His vocal style and charisma supersedes what you would expect from a top tribute to the most celebrated crooner of our time.

Thursday

From 8pm

14 February 2013

Cabaret Night

Expect something a little different for Valentine’s Day this year as we stage a Cabaret night with acclaimed drag act La Voix - a sharp-tongued comedienne and cross-dressing cabaret singer who has shared the stage with Mickey Roon-ey, Simon Cowell, Toyah Wilcox and Alan Carr. La Voix will perform a mix of hits by Lisa Minelli, Madonna and Barbra Streisand as well as charm the audience with her quick-fire wit, and a flurry of feathers, frills and glitz. A selection of specially created cocktails will be on offer.

Valentine’s Day with La Voix

Saturday

From 8pm

16 February 2013

We Love...

Re-ABBARe-ABBA is the perfect combination of tal-ent and respect for the great songs of ABBA and how they should sound, coupled with two stunning girls who will always leave the audience with memories of a great show. Class, Talent and Spectacle….. That is Re-ABBA


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Monday

From 8pm

18 February 2013

New Talent

Jade GallagherStriking Liverpudlian singer/musician 24 year old Jade Gallagher is turning heads with her compelling voice and haunting tunes. Jade has certainly served her ap-prenticeship having played on a variety of major tours including Bryan Adams, Van Morrison, Joan Armatrading, Mark Almond, Hanson and the legendary Roger McGuinn.

Sunday

From 8pm

17 February 2013

Beautiful Sundays

Kate Winter“Considered one of South Africa’s top jazz singers.” Producer and arranger Richard Nile says “Not only does Kate have a beautiful voice, remarkable tim-ing and superb intonation, but her in-nate musicality gives her that rarest of musical accomplishments: TASTE.”Time Out called her one of London’s “brightest emerging jazz stars.”

Tuesday

From 8pm

19 February 2013

King of Crooners

Fil StraughanFil Straughan skillfully blends Marvin Gaye’s energy with Luther Vandross’s passion which can be heard on all of his many recordings. From jazz to house, and everything in between, Fil Straughan knows music, and it shines through in his accomplished and unique vocal skill.Fil also enjoys collaborating with others whether he has co-written the song or is simply adding his rich voice to the mix.


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Thursday

From 8pm

21 February 2013

Soul Night

The London Acoustic TrioThe L.A.T. is one of the most versatile and musically gifted trios in London comprising of guitar piano, saxo-phone, percussion and vocals they have managed to create a unique soulful sound that enables them to connect with every audience.

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Brazilian Vibe From 8pm

Vanessa Carvalho QuartetBorn in Salvador, Bahia – Brazil, Va-nessa has been singing and dancing since she was eight. Vanessa sings in Portuguese, Spanish, English and Italian. In Brazil, she has performed at both the Salvador-Bahia and Rio de Janeiro Carnivals as a samba dancer. Very attached to her roots, she showcases the best of Brazilian Popular Music and bossa nova. She now works full-time on her own shows with Tropicalia entertaining audiences all over the UK and abroad.

From 9pm

Friday 22 February 2013

We Love...

Robbie WilliamsCapturing the look, sound, cheeky and charm of Robbie Williams. Paul Grant Reason’s impersonation has even im-pressed Robbie himself, Paul brings you all of his great songs, from his swing material though to his solo pop hits and even songs from Take That.


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Sunday

From 8pm

24 February 2013

Jazz Across The Bridge

Renato D’Aiello & Friends“Renato is a superlative saxophonist with a passionate and poetic soul. He has all the virtues - a beautiful sense of time and pacing and a technique which effortless-ly projects his brilliantly flowing ideas.” Ian Carr, Jazz writer (Miles Davis Biographer)

From 8pm

Saturday 23 February 2013

Open Mic Night

Hosted by Patrick AlanInternationally-renowned choreographer, singer, dancer and producer Patrick Alan is famous for his sell-out Music Box Live parties in LA and London, where he col-laborated with some of the world’s hottest stars including Justin Timberlake, Sean Paul, Black-Eyed Peas and Lionel Richie. Patrick will host Open Mic at Primo Bar – hunting for the best undiscovered UK tal-ent and compering in his inimitable style.

Monday

From 8pm

25 February 2013

New Talent

SoulstarSoulstar are a fresh acoustic duo giv-ing an original twist on contempo-rary and classic tunes. Katy and Paul are successful musicians in their own right, and have been in high de-mand as a duo for several years.

As a vocal and guitar collaboration, re-cent years have seen Soulstar travel to venues of all sizes across the globe.


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Wednesday

From 8pm

27 February 2013

Brazilian Vibe

André Luz Trio Throughout his career, André Luz has developed projects for bands, duets and trios, performing in theatres and other venues in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.After moving to Europe, André has performed for events at Brixton Academy, Made in Brazil, The Lost Angel and Musikcafé in Amsterdam amongst others.

Tuesday

From 8pm

26 February 2013

King of Crooners

AtilaThe late jazz legend Sir John Dank-worth predicted “a very bright future with the possibility of Atila’s name eventually ending up in lights” and still in his mid- twenties, Atila has gone on to establish himself as one of Britain’s most exciting vocal talents.

“One of London’s finest new vocal tal-ents for 2009”BBC London TV

Thursday

From 8pm

28 February 2013

Cabaret Night

La VoixInternational drag performer “La Voix” brings her brand new show to Westminster’s hottest nightspot. This musical show brings together com-edy, anecdotes and stories from the rich career of this glamorous per-former.

Join us for a sparkling evening with the most dazzling diva in the busi-ness.


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Primo Bar is situated within the iconic Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, which places guests at the heart of central London on the buzzing South Bank. The hotel’s contemporaryguestrooms include family-friendly Studio Rooms, chicPenthouses and stunning Suites.

Best available rates are always found online. Check outparkplaza.com/westminsterand check for availability.

Otherwise please call or email on the details listed below.

T: +44 (0) 844 415 6790E: [email protected]


Cocktail Of The MonthAlberto’s Choice...Apricot MartiniIngredients:

Alberto, Bar Manager

How to prepare:

Enjoy Responsibly Drinkaware.co.uk

Dry apricot infused Beefeater GinApricot brandyFresh lemon juiceSugarGarnished with a dry apricot on a prism

This drink requires an ice cold martini glass, so if you don’t have these in the chiller then speed chill with ice and water. Place all ingredients into a boston tin and fill with ice. Shake vigorously until the boston tin becomes too cold to handle, then double strain into your chilled glass and garnish with fresh apricots.

“This is one of my favourites and has beenfollowing me for years. I love the classics asthey never die!”

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“This is one of my favourites and has beenfollowing me for years. I love the classics asthey never die!” Interview with

nigel williams

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Alongside Jazz FM colleague Chris Phillips, Nigel Williams performs every week at Primo for our new after work con-cept ‘Overtime’.

The musicians I interview are all talented because you don’t get to play jazz if you can’t play! Most notable are the ones who are usually a bit weird. Their eccentricities lead to creations that we all interpret in our own way and that makes the music have so much more depth. Melody Gardot, Eri-ka Badu spring to mind here – they are art-ists in every sense of the word. I have also been privileged to meet legendary artists such as Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau and Joe Sample (Crusaders), musicians that I grew up listening to.

DID yOu EvEr WANT TO BE A PrOFES-SIONAl MuSICIAN? Oh god yes! Music WAS my first love. I play lots of instruments, lead the school orchestra, formed a band and....... nothing! I could always write great stuff when I was asleep, but it all fizzled away when I woke up!

HOW WOulD yOu DEFINE yOur Mu-SICAl STylE? I like the little bits of detail that make a recording. I love the techni-cal side of music production as well as a great melody, so I’m always looking for the whole package. I do feel that music feeds directly to the brain and can influence or even change your mood, so at Overtime

HOW lONG HAvE yOu BEEN WOrkING AS PrESENTEr FOr JAzz FM? I re-joined the DJ line-up just over three years ago. I had presented on the station during the Acid Jazz period of the 90s, before being headhunted by a new radio station called Heart which went on to be london’s No1. Since then I worked all the big names in radio but I never stopped listening to jazz. I was very excited to return to present the ‘Breakfast Show’ for two years playing my personal favourites.... you can’t call that work! Now I am on in the afternoon, so I can even sleep normal hours.

yOu HAvE INTErvIEWED MANy PEOPlE DurING yOur rADIO SHOWS, WHICH ONE IMPrESSED yOu THE MOST?

I am looking to de-stress the audience and lift their spirits after a hard day’s work.

WHAT AMBIANCE WOulD yOu lIkE TO CrEATE DurING THE ‘OvErTIME’ SESSIONS? Cool and Jazz are synony-mous, so the ambiance mainly comes from that genre, but there is quite a lot of latin music in the mix too. They have the rhythms from Africa and the sunshine in the music that can provide that positive vibe I’m looking to create at Overtime.


Gourmets should flock to Brasserie Joël this winter to warm up with some sultry French singing, a mouth-watering Valentine’s offer and some exquisite new dishes on the menu.

Chef Walter Ishizuka is at the helm in the kitchen, with his menu featuring classic French fare using; bold, simple flavours and only the very finest ingredients. Rave reviews from the press and public should be enough to convince anybody that Bras-serie Joël is a must-try restaurant.

Enjoy the special daily-changing Plat du Jour menu from just £9.95

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Save 15% by booking our early birdValentine’s dinner sitting from 17.30- 19.00 p.m. Only £29.50 per person.

[email protected]

Chef Walter Ishizuka has created a sharing menu for Valentine’s for true gastrophiles.

STARTER

HAND PICKED DEVON CRAB SALAD Marinated daikon, ginger, rocket salad and orange dressing

or HOME MADE TERRINE OF FOIE GRAS

Country bread toast and ginger apple chutney

MAIN

HERB CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB Gratin dauphinoise and rosemary jus

or CHARGRILLED FILLET OF SEABASS

Broccoli, fennel confi t and lemongrass sauce

DESSERT

VALRHONA CHOCOLATE FONDANT Mandarin ice cream

or FRESH RHUBARB TART Blonde chocolate coulis

PETITS FOURS

Menu to share £69 for two people (£34.50 per person).

Alternatively, book an exclusive Valentine’s package includingthe Love at First Bite menu for two, a bottle of Louis Dornier Rose

Champagne, and live French music for £120 for two (£60.00 each).


Monday 7 January Primo will launcha new stylish after work event


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M T W T F S S

March Events


New Talent /Iona Thomas

New Talent /Sumudu

New Talent/Soulstar






Brazilian Vibe / HeidiVogel

Brazilian Vibe / VanessaCarvalho

BrazilianVibe / JuliaMaher

Brazilian Vibe / DivyarupsLatin Band

Brazilian Vibe / ShirleyNunes

SouLads /LondonAcoustic Trio

Ladies Night


SouLads /LondonAcoustic Trio


We Love /AmyWinehouse

We Love /Elton John

We Love /Robbie Williams

We Love /Michael Bublé

We Love /The Beatles

We Love /MichaelJackson

We Love /ABBA

Glam Night / House Of Angels

BeautifulSundays /Kate Winter

Beautiful Sundays /Jo Desmond

BeautifulSundays /Jo Desmond

Jazz Across The Bridge /Renato D’Aiello

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March Events

M T W T F S S


New Talent /Soulstar

New Talent /Sumudu

New Talent /IonaThomas

King Of Crooners / Karme



King of Crooners / Karme

BrazilianVibe / Leandra Varanda Quartet

Brazilian Vibe / Shirley Nunes Trio

Brazilian Vibe /Fernanda Porto Duo

Brazilian Vibe /Rita Geaquinto Quartet

Ladies Night /Jennifer Phillips


Cabaret Bingo /Ida Barr

Cabaret Night / La Voix

We Love... /MichaelBublé

Open MicNight /Patrick Alan

Jazz AcrossThe Bridge /Renato D’Aiello& Friends

We Love /Amy Winehouse

We Love /The Beatles

We Love... /Re - ABBA

We Love... /Robbie Williams

80’s Night /Tamsin & Lorna

We Love... /Diva Legends with Nadia

We Love... /Tina Turner


Beautiful Sundays /JosephineDesmond

Beautiful Sundays /JosephineDesmond


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We Love... / Michael Jackson


SaturdayFriday Sunday

From 8pm From 6pmFrom 8pm

2 March 20131 March 2013 3 March 2013

Rewind 80’s Night We Love... Beautiful Sundays

Tamsin & Lorna Josephine DesmondMichael JacksonIf you’re looking for a night of fun, nostalgia and great music, Tamsin and Lorna invite you to ‘Re-wind to the 80’s’.Covering such greats as Cyndi Lauper, Madonna Gloria Estafan, Bananarama, Belinda Carlisle, Kim Wilde and the Eu-rythmics along with of those classic one hit wonders and chart busters these ‘Girls just wanna have fun’ and so will you.

Having starred recently in the West End’s ‘Thriller Live’ Wayne Anthony-Cole comes to Primo Bar with his extensive repertoire of Michael Jackson classics.Wayne has an strong background in Musical Theatre, having appeared in productions such as ‘Starlight Express’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Tommy’, ‘Sweet Soul Music’ & ‘Dancing In The Streets’. As well as working as a singer, he is also a trained dancer and has combined his talent as dancer with his singing.

Josephine Desmond has been wow-ing audiences throughout the UK and Europe, whilst fronting various brands and acoustic duos. Expect a high mez-zo soprano voice, from a supremely tal-ented jazz vocalist.

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Monday

From 8pm

4 March 2013

New Talents

Jade Gallagher Karme

WednesdayTuesday

From 9pm From 8pm

6 March 20135 March 2013

Brazilian VibeKing of Crooners

Leandra Varanda QuartetLeandra’s repertoire encompasses bossa nova classics, sambas, old and new, Brazilian popular music, jazz and original songs created in partnership with guitarist and producer Jonathan Preiss. As well as solo performances Leandra has been touring England with the widely respected choro/samba group Caratinga.

Karme’s career began in his hometown of Catania, Sicily, later making a name for himself as a vocalist and keyboard player first in Palermo where he studied jazz.

His passion for black music, jazz-influ-enced soul and funk stands out and is reflected in his energy, talent and pro-fessionalism.

Striking Liverpudlian singer/musician 24 year old Jade Gallagher is turning heads with her compelling voice and haunting tunes. Jade has certainly served her ap-prenticeship having played on a variety of major tours including Bryan Adams, Van Morrison, Joan Armatrading, Mark Al-mond, Hanson and the legendary Roger McGuinn.

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Thursday

From 8pm

7 March 2013

Ladies NightFriday

From 8pm

8 March 2013

We Love ...

Amy Winehouse The BeatlesTania Alboni has perfected the unique style and sound that Amy was so famous for. Tania’s award-winning lookalike work has been on many TV shows, in maga-zines and advertising campaigns.

We Love...Saturday

From 8pm

9 March 2013

As a writer and performer, Julian Bur-dock has worked with some popular art-ists over the years from Seal to Beverley Knight. Now with his new formation he performs one of the best Beatles Tribute acts on the circuit.

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Jennifer PhillipsJennifer Phillips is one of the leading female artists in the UK who is known for her big vocals and impeccable range that capti-vates audiences around the world. Jennifer Phillips has worked with various artists such as Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan and Michael Bolton just to name a few. Jennifer is an out-going person who enjoys inspiring people via music and motivational speaking.

* Exclusively for women from 6pm till 9pm


Sunday Monday

From 8pm From 8pm

10 March 2013 11 March 2013

Beautiful Sundays New Talent

“Considered one of South Africa’s top jazz singers.” Producer and arranger Richard Nile said “Not only does Kate have a beautiful voice, remarkable tim-ing and superb intonation, but her innate musicality gives her that rarest of musi-cal accomplishments: taste.”Time Out called her one of London’s “brightest emerging jazz stars.”

Kate Winter SoulstarSoulstar are a fresh acoustic duo giving an original twist on contemporary and classic tunes. Katy and Paul are suc-cessful musicians in their own right, and have been in high demand as a duo for several years.As a vocal and guitar collaboration, re-cent years have seen Soulstar travel to venues of all sizes across the globe.

Tuesday

From 9pm

12 March 2013

King of Crooners

Fil StraughanFil skillfully blends Marvin Gaye’s ener-gy with Luther Vandross’ passion which can be heard on all of his many record-ings. From jazz to house, and every-thing in between, Fil Straughan knows music, and it shines through in his ac-complished and unique vocal skill.Fil also enjoys collaborating with others whether he has co-written the song or is simply adding his rich voice to the mix.

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ThursdayWednesday Friday

From 8pm From 8pm From 8pm

14 March 201313 March 2013 15 March 2013

Cabaret NightBrazilian Vibe We Love...

Shirley Nunes TrioShirley was born in Minas Gerais - Brazil. She started singing in São Paulo state as part of a choral group and has since had diverse experiences singing in bands, carnivals and big public events.Since coming to London, she has per-formed with many UK-based Brazilian bands. She sings bossa, samba and English songs with a Brazilian swing. Past performances include venues such as Guanabara Club, Ronnie Scott’s Bar and Rodízio Rico at The O2 Arena.

La VoixInternational drag performer “La Voix” brings her brand new show to Westmin-ster’s hottest nightspot. This musical show brings together comedy, anec-dotes and stories from the rich career of this glamorous performer.

Join us for a sparkling evening with the most dazzling diva in the business.

Re-ABBARe-ABBA is the perfect combination of talent and respect for the great songs of ABBA and how they should sound, coupled with two stunning girls who will always leave the audience with memo-ries of a great show. Class, Talent and Spectacle….. That is Re-ABBA

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Saturday

From 8pm

16 March 2013

We Love...MondaySunday

From 8pm From 8pm

17 March 2013 18 March 2013

New TalentBeautiful Sundays

Josephine DesmondDiva Legends with NadiaJosephine Desmond has been wowing audiences throughout the UK and Eu-rope, whilst fronting various brands and acoustic duos. Expect a high mezzo so-prano voice, from a supremely talented jazz vocalist.

Nadia started singing at an early age and is a naturally versatile vocalist cov-ering every genre from modern pop, soul & motown, blues and jazz.Making every song her own Nadia takes her inspiration from the great Divas that are Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Ali-cia Keys and Amy Winehouse.Nadia has performed all over Europe wowing audiences with her strong and beautiful voice.

SumuduA singer and songwriter based in Lon-don and an exceptional and versatile talent in jazz pop, soul and acoustic music.“She is quite simply an outstanding talent...A voice like honey” - BBC

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Located on the ground fl oor of Park Pla-za Westminster Bridge, Espressamente illy offers delicious coffee the Italian way and a range of tempting desserts and cakes. Pop in for a light bite, or after-noon break – kids are most welcome!

Italian Break Offer – for lunch on the go!

Our £5 box includes one sandwich,one soft drink and a bag of Kettle Chips. Smoothies and’ This Water’ are notincluded in this promotion.

Espressamente illy Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

@illyParkPlazaWL28


Tuesday

From 9pm

19 March 2013

King of CroonersWednesday

From 8pm

20 March 2013

Brazilian Vibe

AtilaThe late jazz legend Sir John Dank-worth predicted “a very bright future with the possibility of Atila’s name eventually ending up in lights” and still in his mid- twenties, Atila has gone on to establish himself as one of Britain’s most exciting vocal talents.

“One of London’s finest new vocal tal-ents for 2009”BBC London TV

Fernanda Porto DuoFernanda Porto is a Brazilian drum ‘n’ bossa singer. Drum ‘n’ bossa is a combination of elec-tronic music, bossa nova and drum ‘n’ bass. Along with DJ Patife, her song ‘Sambassim’ later remixed by DJ Marky became popular in Brazil and many countries in Europe. Further success came in the form of ‘So Tinha Ser Com Voce’ which was a collaboration with American pop music producer Mark Holiday aka Trendsetter.

Thursday

From 8pm

21 March 2013

Cabaret Bingo

Ida BarrJoin comedy ‘Disco Granny’ Ida Barr for an unforgettable night of Cabaret Com-edy Bingo. Listen to music hall star Ida as she regales you of her life in the East End where she developed a penchant for hip-hop and rap which led to the release of her two albums: ‘Artificial Hip Hop’ and ‘Slipped Disco’. A tongue in cheek night not to be missed!

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Friday

From 8pm

22 March 2013

We Love... Saturday

From 8pm

23 March 2013

We Love... Sunday 24 March 2013

Beautiful Sundays

Robbie WilliamsCapturing the look, sound, cheeky and charm of Robbie Williams. Paul Grant Reason’s impersonation has even im-pressed Robbie himself, Paul brings you all of his great songs, from his swing material though to his solo pop hits and even songs from Take That.

Nataylia Roni has had an extensive career, from performing on The Box TV, Blue Pe-ter, and getting to number 5 in the dance charts with pop group B-Yond to leading roles in theatre productions of ‘The Lion King’, ‘Sister Act’ and ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’.She currently works as a solo artist and is excited to have released ‘I am Free’ her current debut single available on iTunes.

“Nataylia is tall and elegant and has an electrifying sensuous voice, also entertain-ingly ballsy.” The Independent

From 8pm

“Considered one of South Africa’s top jazz singers.” Producer and arranger Richard Nile said “Not only does Kate have a beautiful voice, remarkable tim-ing and superb intonation, but her in-nate musicality gives her that rarest of musical accomplishments: taste.”Time Out called her one of London’s “brightest emerging jazz stars.”

Kate WinterTina Turner

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TuesdayMonday

From 8pm From 9pm

26 March 201325 March 2013

King of Crooners New TalentWednesday

From 8pm

27 March 2013

Brazilian Vibe

Rita Geaquinto QuartetKarmeRita Geaquinto is a pianist who plays jazz, bossa nova and world music with a classical bent.Rita and her quartet will be play-ing the best of Tom Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal,Vinicius de Moraes and Car-tola, plus some of her own originals. The perfect, classical Bossa Nova Night.

Iona ThomasOriginally harking from Wales, Iona is a mul-titalented singer, songwriter, guitarist and harpist. With an already impressive selec-tion of appearances and credits including; headlining the “Young Hero Awards” for Scarlets FM and The Bay Radio, Thomas will also be supporting X-Factor finalists “The Reason” and “Andy Abraham” on their up-coming engagements. Catch her while you can as bookings for 2012 and 2013 are go-ing to keep her very busy.

Karme’s career began in his hometown of Catania, Sicily, later making a name for himself as a vocalist and keyboard player first in Palermo where he studied jazz.His passion for black music, jazz-influ-enced soul and funk stands out and is reflected in his energy, talent and profes-sionalism.

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Thursday

From 8pm

28 March 2013

Cabaret Night

La VoixInternational drag performer “La Voix” brings her brand new show to West-minster’s hottest nightspot. This musical show brings together comedy, anec-dotes and stories from the rich career of this glamorous performer.

Join us for a sparkling evening with the most dazzling diva in the business.

Internationally-renowned choreographer, singer, dancer and producer Patrick Alan is famous for his sell-out Music Box Live parties in LA and London, where he col-laborated with some of the world’s hottest stars including Justin Timberlake, Sean Paul, Black-Eyed Peas and Lionel Richie. Patrick will host Open Mic at Primo Bar – hunting for the best undiscovered UK tal-ent and compering in his inimitable style.

SaturdayFriday

From 8pm From 8pm

30 March 201329 March 2013

Open Mic NightWe Love...

Michael Bublé Hosted by Patrick AlanPeet Rothwell has fast become one of the most popular Michael Bublé Tributes to-day. His vocal style and charisma super-sedes what you would expect from a top tribute to the most celebrated crooner of our time.

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From 8pm

Sunday 31 March 2013

Jazz Across The Bridge

Renato D’Aiello & Friends“Renato is a superlative saxophonist with a passionate and poetic soul. He has all the virtues - a beautiful sense of time and pacing and a technique which effortlessly projects his brilliantly fl owing ideas.” Ian Carr, Jazz writer (Miles Davis Biographer)

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We’re getting ready for Valentine’s and what better way to treat you and your partner than with our exclusive Couple’s Package?

Get in the mood with a relaxing, sensuous massage and let our spa therapists work their magic – you’ll almost believe you’re in Bali!

Couples package* includes:A Foot Ritual and 50-minuteBalinese massage Bottle of Elemis Frangipani Monoi oil 100ml worth £31.50Use of the pool, sauna and steam room for up to three hours

Price £180.00 (reduced from £235)*Couple’s Suite is subject to availability.

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LadiesNight

Come and enjoy a Ladies only after work event.

Every fi rst Thursday of the month exclusively for women from 6 till 9pm

Live DJ & Entertainment Great Cocktail Seletion for only £4

FREE Mini Mandara Spa Treatment - this is a girly night out that’s not to be missed!

RSVP Strongly advised as space is limited


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PRIMO Bar is the place to see and be seen in.Join us on Facebook to view our gallery of previous events.


LocationPrimo Bar is located on the fi rst fl oor of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London.Simply walk straight over Westminster Bridge from Westminster Station, taking in the sights of Big Ben and the London Eye, and Primo Bar is located at the foot of the bridge.

Nearest Train and Tube stationsWestminster (5 mins)Waterloo (5 mins)

ParkingValet parking available There is a U-Park Car Park adjacent to the hotel:2 Addington StreetLondonSE1 7RY

Private HirePrimo Bar London is available for private hire or part hire for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events or product launches.

For more information or to book, please email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 207 620 7282

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London, SE1 7UT


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