The Filthy Six & Snowboy Pay | "Mr. Shmingle Bangle"

"Mr. Shmingle Bangle” by The Filthy Six is a new/old tune composed by bandleader Nick Etwell (Tom Jones/David Axelrod/Mumford & Sons/Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats), that has taken on fresh life to fit the horn-driven, organ-fueled UK-based ensemble's soul jazz sensibilities. Etwell revisited the composition in summer 2020 to give it a Latin/Swing feel reminiscent of Cannonball Adderley’s “Azule Serape” from his iconic ‘Live at the Lighthouse’ album. The track is the lead single off of the group's forthcoming EP Soho Filth, coming out on Color Red on November 12, 2021.

During the rework, Etwell found himself reflecting on fond memories with his old college roommate, James Bush, who was an astute lover of Latin music. He recalls Bush, who has sadly passed, as being a rich and cosmic character who lived life to the fullest, possessing a one-of-a-kind way with words. “Shmingle bangle” was a common term in his nonsensical vernacular and the song serves as a warm tribute to him. The track features Snowboy, renowned London-based percussionist, DJ, bandleader, and journalist lending his talents on percussion.

Soho Filth finds the band coming full circle from their formative years where they started out playing shows in a basement off Kingly Court, deep in the heart of London’s Soho. Here, 20 years later, they return to another Soho basement, the noted Dean St Studios, to record a live record.

The Filthy Six will be performing at the legendary Pizza Express in London on November 11, 2021. The show serves as a celebration of the release of Soho Filth in addition to a pre-party for London Jazz Festival. 

The Filthy Six are the most exciting, authentic Soul Jazz outfit in the UK today and have established themselves as one of the most electric live acts on the scene. Their soaring horns, blistering guitar and gut-wrenching Hammond are fuelled by one of the hardest grooving rhythm sections around producing a hip-shakingly powerful mixture of jazz, funk and boogaloo totally in keeping with the finest traditions of the Blue Note sound. These instrumental groove merchants fuse boundless energy and incredible musicianship to create tight, funky music that moves the mind, body and soul whilst simultaneously tearing the roof off every venue they play