IT'S set to be a groovy night of soul and funk at the Jazz Mix club next Wednesday, when the renowned tenor saxophonist Dave Lewis takes to the stage with his band, 1UP.

The "soul, funk, groove" outfit is fronted by 'soul diva' style vocalist Lizzie Dean, a singer who has worked with some of the finest performers around, including Carleen Anderson, Mica Paris and Jocelyn Brown.

Joining Dave and Lizzie will be Al Cherry on guitar, Neville Malcolm on bass, Carl Hudson on keyboards and Rod Youngs on drums.

Dave Lewis's robust and melodic tenor playing has been heard with a notable list of artists including John Martyn, Bryan Ferry, Joan Armatrading, John Mayall, Eric Clapton and The Blockheads.

With a strong emphasis on groove, improvisation and spontaneous melodic interplay, 1UP is being hailed as one of the tightest, funkiest bands on the scene.

Songs from their latest album - Under the Same Sun - which was mixed by acclaimed producer/guitarist Paul Stacey, which be aired on the night.

It takes place on Wednesday October 25 from 8pm at the Jazz Mix Club in the Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, until 11pm.

Tickets are £16 available from southendtheatres.org.uk