Ogun Records has just released to YouTube a restored version of a short film called "The Real McGregor" from 1967, documenting Chris McGregor's Blue Notes. Filmed at the height of London’s 1960s jazz scene, the group was newly arrived from Apartheid South Africa and sparking a wave of adventurous music. This rare film captures their only known visual record from that era, set within Ronnie Scott’s legendary Old Place at 39 Gerrard Street. Originally the first Ronnie Scott’s club and later run by John Jack, the basement venue became a round‑the‑clock hub for young British jazz musicians to rehearse, perform, and experiment.
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thanks for the heads up.Looking forward to viewing.
Great footage, great short film. One can hardly imagine what it must have been like to see these guys back then. Very beautiful, incredibly energetic.
Saw them at Reading University and it changed my life. I later went on to record with Dudu, Mongezi and Louis… another life changer. Miss them all and thanks for the music and the film.
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