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Sep 10

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Valia Calda at The Royal Albert

Valia Calda performing for Good Evening Arts at The Royal Abert in Deptford, London on September 10th, 2023, including tunes from their new album Homeland. Performers were: Double bass – Thodoris Ziarkas Trumpet – Sam Warner Guitar – Nikos Ziarkas Drums – Gaspar Sena Saxophone – James Allsopp See more photos of Sam Warner playing with Nadav Schneerson and at Orii jam. See more photos of Nikos Ziarkas playing with Theon Cross at Jazz Re:Fest.

Aug 20

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Shunya + Friends at Through The Noise at Speakeasy

Photos of Dudù Kouate playing with Shunya + Friends for Through The Noise at The Speakeasy, Dalston, London on 20th August 2023. Through The Noise organise crowdfunded gigs taking world-leading musicians to iconic independent venues, here bringing renowned percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Dudù Kouate who has played with the likes of The Art Ensemble Of Chicago together with Shunya (Alan Keary) and Seb Rochford who has previously collaborated with artists as diverse as Shabaka Hutchings David Byrne, Brian Eno and Andy Sheppard. Musicians Percussion – Dudù Kouate Guitar & violin – Shunya Drums – Seb Rochford See more photos of Dudù Kouate performing at Moment’s Notice.

Jul 29

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Jazz Re:fest at Earth Hackney

Jazz Re:fest at EartH Hackney on 29th July 2023. Jazz re:freshed have been creating performance and recording opportunities for talented upcoming musicians since 2003. They have a particular focus on breaking down barriers for underrepresented musicians especially young, black British and female musicians. The musicians they have worked with include many of the titans of the current UK scene including Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Moses Boyd, Kokoroko, and Ezra Collective. Their series of regular weekly gigs, at Mau Mau in the early days and more recently at 91 Living Room, are legendary and continue to showcase outstanding upcoming musicians. Since 2013 they have had an annual festival called Jazz Re:fest featuring a mix of established and upcoming artists. The artists this year included: Steamdown Steamdown brought their trademark high energy, fierce afro punk positivity to the Jazz Re:fest stage. Founded in 2017 by multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Ahnansé, Steamdown has become a weekly event where musicians from the extended Steamdown family collaborate in creating fiery, uplifting performances. Musicians include Saxophone – Ahnansé Vocals – Afronaut Zu, Shanteh, Germane Marvel, Tinyman Theon Cross Theon is one of the key figures in the current UK jazz scene from his work with […]

Jul 08

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Ruckus at Notting Hill Arts Club

Ruckus and friends performing plus a Q&A with Listening Space at Notting Hill Arts Club on 8th July, 2023. Musicians Drums and keyboards – Ruckus Vocals – Lily Head Vocals – Nic Hanson Vocals – Nayana AB Vocals – Broken Pen Q&A by Alexander mmm See more photos of Ruckus performing with Sheila Maurice Grey at Church of Sound here.

Jun 30

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Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Spirit Gatherer – Tribute To Don Cherry at Church of Sound

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Spirit Gatherer – Tribute To Don Cherry at Church of Sound. Musicians Drums, percussion, vocals – Kahil El’Zabar Vocals – Dwight Trible Baritone saxophone – Alex Harding Trumpet – Corey Wilkes Piano – Justin Dillard Guest appearance – Neneh Cherry Listen\buy the Spirit Gatherer record here on Spiritmuse Records More images from Church of Sound Byron Wallen Sam Wilkes & Jacob Mann Waaju x Majid Bekas

Jun 12

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Levitation Orchestra + Orii jam session at Colour Factory

Levitation Orchestra leading an Orii Jam session at Colour Factory, Hackney Wick, London on 12th June 2023. Musicians included Drums – Mackwood Ling Trumpet – Leif Kaner-Lidström Vocals – Plumm Flute – Lluís Domènech Plana Saxophone – James Akers Trombone – Will Heaton Plus members of the Orii Jam community. Listen to Levitation Orchestra’s latest recording here, go see them live here, and get on their mailing list here. Check out the next Orii Jam here.

Jun 09

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Sam Wilkes & Jacob Mann at Church of Sound

Sam Wilkes & Jacob Mann at Church of Sound on 9th June, 2023. Guitar – Sam Wilkes Keyboards – Jacob Mann Guest appearance from Sam Amidon

Jun 06

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Sophie Agnel, Steve Noble & John Edwards at Cafe Oto

Sophie Agnel, Steve Noble & John Edwards at Cafe Oto on 6th June 2023.

May 26

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Tony Kofi & The Organisation at Jazzlive at The Crypt

Tony Kofi & The Organisation at Jazzlive at The Crypt on 26th May, 2023 Saxophone – Toni Kofi Keyboards – Liam Dunachie Guitar – Simon Fernsby Drums – Pete Cater

May 03

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Judith Hill at Jazz Cafe

Judith Hill at The Jazz Cafe, Camden, London on 3rd May 2023. Band Vocals, guitar, keyboards – Judith Hill Keyboards – Michiko Hill Bass – Robert “Pee Wee” Hill Drums – John Staten