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Traditional Jazz with a modern London vibe.

Performers

Brothers Ben Martyn (singer / bass) and Emile Martyn (drums) spent their formative years living in New Orleans surrounded by world class musicians from the New Orleans music world. They’ve played all over the place in all kinds of venues, tv, radio shows for the BBC, festivals, parties, clubs, everywhere you can name. Emile even played the Royal Albert Hall on a Friday night and Wembley Stadium the following day!… A great way to make a living.  The band, collectively or with other projects, play such events as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival, BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, London’s Camden Roundhouse, private functions for the queen, the list goes on. The band are now based in London but play all over the world.

Programme

With a repertoire ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Stevie Wonder to Michael Jackson, The Fabulations are one of those rare bands who are equally at home performing soul and disco anthems, or recent chart hits.

Marion J’s powerful voice drives this talented band as they move effortlessly from sultry soul to floor-filling dance numbers

Heads South is an exciting  name on the Latin Jazz Salsa scene with a fast growing reputation. The hallmarks of their music are emphatic Cuban and Latin rhythms and tuneful melody lines. This is premium Latin Jazz that appeals to both the keen concert hall listener and the dance floor lover. The five piece band is led by pianist/composer John Harriman and features top jazz trumpeter Steve Waterman, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan, versatile drummer Buster Birch and Uruguayan bass player Andres Lafone.

The Band’s debut  album Record Flight has had critical acclaim. “Cool, cultured and exhilarating.. The start of something very special ” The Musician. “Crisp, invigorating Latin Jazz…Waterman’s mastery of this idiom suits Harriman’s deceptively simple melodies to perfection” The Observer “seriously on-target musicianship. It takes top-drawer talent to pull off the percolating rhythms..as well as original Latin jazz songs that distinguish themselves…Juntito is downright gorgeous..the band’s sublime rendition of the tango Milonga del Angel is profoundly moving” All About Jazz “an effervescent collection of Latin favorites and original compositions in the Cuban tradition from excellent players..” Jazz UK “Lovely stuff” JazzFM.

The band’s music has appeal beyond the purist jazz enthusiast, they were invited twice in 2010 to play for Rod Stewart’s A list after show party at London’s 02 Arena. Think Buena Vista Social Club in a smaller package, add the excitement of Jazz, tuneful melody, the warmth of a Latin evening, grooving into the night.

First set 8.00pm– 8.50pm

TJ Johnson is widely considered to be one of the UK’s finest jazz and blues singers. He is also an accomplished piano player, drummer and a respected bandleader. Always a true ambassador of the soul, TJ sings songs of love lost and gained, of life wholesome and corrupt, songs of hope, songs of the night, all with the true passion and boozy swagger of only a man who has been there and knows.

Backed by his group of top British musicians TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul, country and gospel and is influenced by the likes of Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more. His distinctive voice and unique personal stage manner brings both the band and the audience together to create an intimate yet exciting atmosphere rarely equalled.

Exploding out of the London Soul and Blues scene, Miss Hoodoo and the Delta Boys have already earned a well deserved reputation as one of the hottest tickets on the worldwide Blues/ Soul circuit.

Based in London, the band has already toured much of UK and Europe, and has had shows in Brazil. The band features some of the most experienced and in demand musicians on the scene who have performed with the likes of Paloma Faith, Kylie Minogue and many other top recording artists.  Band members have performed at venues including Ronnie Scotts, the Jazz Cafe and the O2.

Miss Hoodoo and the Delta Boys comprises the inspirational, Arethaesque vocals of Bridgette Amofah, with a heavyweight horn section led by Chris Webster, a tight rhythm section featuring  Jared Pizzata on Drums, Mateus Nova on Bass and Jacob Quistgaard on guitar, and Kiris Houston on piano and harmonica.

London International Gospel Choir evolved from the award-winning London Youth Gospel Choir, and has become a strong social network – ideal for those who want to sing and make new friends.

The choir is non-auditioned, but gives members the chance to work on vocal, theoretical and performance skills, with help from the music team. There are also opportunities for solo singing and working in small groups.

We sing secular and spiritual music in a gospel style – rich in harmony and full of movement and expression. Our repertoire features music by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Whitney Houston, Kirk Franklin and Kurt Carr, along with songs from shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, and films including The Preacher’s Wife and of course Sister Act.

Bluesy jazz and ska rooted in the rhythms of New Orleans.

Performers

Brothers Ben Martyn (singer / bass) and Emile Martyn (drums) spent their formative years living in New Orleans surrounded by world class musicians from the New Orleans music world. They’ve played all over the place in all kinds of venues, tv, radio shows for the BBC, festivals, parties, clubs, everywhere you can name. Emile even played the Royal Albert Hall on a Friday night and Wembley Stadium the following day!… A great way to make a living.  The band, collectively or with other projects, play such events as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival, BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, London’s Camden Roundhouse, private functions for the queen, the list goes on. The band are now based in London but play all over the world.

Cafe open to ticket holders from 6.30pm 

The Silver Ghosts are a London based 7-piece swing ensemble (trumpet, trombone, clarinet, banjo, double bass, drums, vocals) performing numbers that evoke the hot, breathless and high-spirited dance gigs of the 1920s, 30s and 40s.

Remaining faithful to the smart sartorial spirit of the period of the music, the look is considered an important part of the ensemble’s performance.

Some of the band know a few period partner dance moves as well, and are liable to swing out on the dance floor, doing Charleston or Lindy Hop swing dancing.

The ensemble have played at several well-known and prestigious London venues and club nights, including the Elgar Room at The Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s, The Savoy, The Nightjar, Green Note, The Candlelight Club, The Blues Kitchen, Camden, Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues, Le QuecumBar, The Pheasantry, Floridita and The 100 Club.