Described as one of the most talented vocalists and songwriters on the scene, having played at Glastonbury and recorded at the famous Maida Vale studios, emerging talent Louise Golbey is definitely making a name for herself. She is in collaboration with leading producers and DJs. As her strong following grows Louise can often be found performing across London and frequents some of the best known venues such as Ronnie Scotts and The Jazz Cafe.
She may be regarded as an ‘emerging’ talent but Louise has already developed a strong reputation within the UK soul scene performing extensively across London and beyond over the years, having supported and shared the stage with a number of acclaimed artists including Ed Sheeran, Katy B, Jessie J, Mikill Pane, Kal Lavelle, Mr Hudson, Omar, Sonique and one Anthony David at Bush Hall.
Her acoustic EP Keep My Feelings Hush reveals a stark and exciting new side to her song writing and vocal style. With all the soulfulness of Adele, Louise’s voice also displays the technical agility of a jazz singer.
‘Keep My Feelings Hush’ features exclusive acoustic versions already-released tracks, along with two unheard tracks, ‘Keep My Feelings Hush’ and ‘Things Are Quite Shiny’.
Louise is a firm favourite on the BBC radio as well as Jazz FM. She headlined a sold out show at Kensington Roof Gardens earlier this year, has performed at The London Jazz Festival (Barbican) and was the first artist to perform at the brand new venue Boisdale at Canary Wharf which was recorded live and broadcast on Jazz FM.
Keep My Feelings Hush will be available on iTunes from the 28th December and the official video for ‘Weigh a Ton’ can be seen below:
Courtney, Man of Europe
No one better embodies the dramatic transformation in the British Jazz scene over the past twenty years than Courtney Pine OBE. He arrived on the British music scene in 1987, with one plan: to take jazz music to a wider audience. His self-determination, drive and research took him beyond British shores and deep into the European continent where the seeds of his latest project began to take root.
Son of Jamaican immigrants, Pine molds a wide variety of influences, such as reggae, electronica, hip-hop, funk and Eastern sounds into his boundary-defying music. As a child he played the recorder, followed by other instruments, including the clarinet, flute, keyboards and tenor, soprano and baritone sax.
Courtney began performing professionally as a teenager, forming the hard-bop outfit Dwarf Steps. He reflects however on an early exposure to renegade saxophonist Sonny Rollins. "If I'd heard Charlie Parker first, I might have felt alienated," he said. "But Sonny Rollins was playing something I could understand: calypso! He was like my uncle! That sucked me into the music completely!"
Whilst he led his own small outfits, including the World's First Saxophone Posse, Courtney set out to promote the work of black British jazz musicians, and formed Abibi Jazz Arts in 1986. He also ran workshops that produced the Jazz Warriors, an all-black big band.
His latest recording and live show incorporates life travelling experiences of this relentless road warrior. Going back in time to Gregorian Chant, Scandinavian, Celtic, Spanish, Hungarian, Mediterranean melodies and rhythms shows like a geographical map the scope, width and growth of a Continent.
The 12th solo studio album EUROPA is released on Destin-e Records and features a powerful multi cultural cast that reflects their own European stories.
“The album is actually about how Europe was started and formed,” says Courtney, who heads a new generation of exciting and innovative musicians who have chosen to turn their talents to the demanding requirements of jazz music, in all its shapes and forms.
“As a European musician, it’s important to talk about your locality, your surroundings, your upbringing and this is what I’m hoping to do with this album.”
The collective of internationally renowned musicians who contributed to the project was more than enough to make a unique record that has been (in Courtney's words) “over 45 years in the making”.
On listening to this album it becomes clear why one reviewer describes it as “Splendid” and another states that “Pine produces music that is vivid, rooted and totally absorbing”, and that “He’s taking Jazz to another level”.
See Courtney Pine on Fri 2 & 3 Decemeber at PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho,10 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RW. Doors Open: 7.30pm, show time 9pm. Adm: £37.50. Info: 0845 6027 017.
Manhattan Swing Band
And so the trumpet sounds... as celebrated trumpeter Freddy Staff and his sensational Manhattan Swing Band return to the Queen’s Theatre, in Hornchurch for a night of Big Band swing.
Freddy promises hits from band greats including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Count Basie, and Harry James, plus a brand new arrangement of Duke Ellington’s work titled Rocking in Rhythm, while guest vocalist Lee Gibson, who has performed with some of the world’s best big bands at various high-profile engagements, performs romantic ballads from George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
Well-loved hits include: It Had to be You, It Don’t Mean a Thing, Bewitched, Sweet Georgia Brown, A Foggy Day, Sing, Sing, Sing, Just In Time, The Woodchoppers Ball, Come Rain or Shine, How Long has this Been Going On, I Concentrate on You, Don’t Be that Way, Don’t Get Around Much Any More and For Once in My Life.
Freddy’s glittering 60-year career has seen him share a stage with industry heavyweights such as Tom Jones, Barbara Streisand, Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr and Shirley Bassey.
A formerly leader of the acclaimed Syd Lawrence Orchestra, where he was also lead trumpet and soloist, Freddy has performed at the Royal Festival Hall and Royal Albert Hall and has also taken his music across the world.
Catch Manhattan Swing Band on Sunday 3 Jul 2011 at the Queen’s Theatre, Billet lane, Hornchurch. 5.30pm. Adm: £18, conc £16.50. Info/booking: 01708 443333 / www.queens-theatre.co.uk
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December 2011 EVENTS
Thurs 1 Dec NICOLAS MEIER
Multi-award winning Swiss guitarist Nicolas Meier is one of the rising stars of the UK jazz scene. He draws on a multitude of influences, Jazz, Flamenco, Latin and middle-eastern music. The quartet tonight features James Pearson on piano, Demi Garcia on percussion and Pat Bettison on harmonica and bass.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 2 Dec ERNESTO SIMPSON & HIS ‘LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION’
Featuring Brandon Allen-sax; Quentin Collins-trumpet Ernesto Simpson is a Cuban drummer & percussionist whose exciting musical career has taken him around the world, playing Afro-Caribbean and South-American music, Jazz, Funk, Pop and R&B. Simpson has established himself as a World Class player of enormous talent and experience.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm -1.30 am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 2 Dec THE BEAT
With special guest- Live at The Grand (Only London show in 2011).
Venue: St. John's Hill, Clapham, London, SW11.
Time: Door 7pm
Adm: £20
Sat 3 Dec DAVE O’HIGGINS
Undoubtedly one of this country’s finest modern jazz sax players music is a mixture of jazz standards and great originals, powerful yet always lyrical and accessible. The line-up is great too, featuring world-class players Tom Cawley on piano, Geoff Gascoyne on bass and Matt Home on drums.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 4 Dec JAZZ FM SPEAKEASY SUNDAY
With Dom James and his Dixie Ticklers.Jazz FM's Speakeasy Sunday in association with Four Roses bourbon presents the Dixie Ticklers are one of the UK’s most respected acoustic bands.
Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED.
Time: Doors 7pm, Perf 8pm-10pm
Adm: £8
Info: 0208 835 7070
Mon 5 Dec PETER IND
Bass player Peter Ind’s playing is universally admired and respected throughout the International Jazz scene. He’s one of the most charismatic musicians on the scene today. Also featured tonight are rising stars of the UK jazz scene, guitarist David Preston and Mercury prize nominee, pianist Kit Downes.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Tues 6 Dec DAN REINSTEIN
American born but British educated even while a medical undergraduate he was an impressive player.Also featured tonight will be the fluent and impressive trumpet of Shanti Paul Jayasinha and the excellent piano playing of Tim Lapthorn. DILL KATZ is appearing later with his regular quartet. The gig also features guitar player Leon Stenning.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 7.30pm-10pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Thurs 8 Dec NEIL ANGILLEY
A brilliant pianist, equally at home playing Jazz, Latin or Classical Angilley has worked with the acid jazz percussionist Snowboy and violin virtuoso Vanessa Mae. A great Latin/Brazilian player his remarkable playing is enormously respected throughout the scene. Also featured tonight will be his storming rhythm section of Davide Giovaninni on drums/timbales/vocals and Davide Mantovani on bass.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm -11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 9 Dec MANTECA
Featuring Martha Acosta. This seven-piece salsa band, formed by famed Colombian singer Acosta is best known for her work with her all woman Latin band “Candela” and Roberto Pla’s ‘Latin Ensemble’. She drives the band along with her searing Latin vocals and powerhouse personality, supported by some of the finest Latin musicians on the scene, including Don Fiora (bass), Satin Singh (percussion) and Paul Jayasinha (trumpet).
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30 am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sat 10 Dec MATT WATES SEXTET.
Matt is a lovely, melodic, alto saxophonist who impressive technique and liquid sound are testament to a fine talent. His writing is also superlative and this great six piece band, boasting a 3 horn front line, is quite brilliant.. Also playing: saxophonist Steve Main, UK trumpet star Martin Shaw and highly regarded pianist Leon Greening.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1:30am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 11 Dec SUNDAY LUNCHTIME SPECIAL
Sunday afternoon gospel brunch Xmas party with the ‘606 gospel group’ and special guests “soul sanctuary”. Under the choral direction of Tracey Campbell. Sharing festivities today will be the 12 voice choir ‘Soul Sanctuary’ under the impressive leadership of their Director, Marie Benton.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 11 Dec Ian Shaw AND FRIENDS
One of Europe’s great male jazz vocalists Ian Shaw is a huge talent with the most engaging personality and an ability to make every song his own. Ian is planning to invite a number of Special Guests along to celebrate the upcoming festivities with him.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Mon 12 Dec 24 PESOS
One of the most exciting bands on the blues scene today. With catchy original songs that feature saw-tooth Dobro guitars, searing harmonicas, a funky old school rhythm section and a greasy Hammond B3, the band’s sound is eclectic and infectious.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Tues 13 Dec TRIO MANOUCHE
With special guests Martin Winning-clarinet, Ducato Pietrowski-gtr. Founded by guitarist Simon Harris, Trio Manouche are a world-class gypsy jazz ensemble who perform a mix of traditional classic “swing” tunes and up-beat “quirky” originals. Think Uruguay but blending Candombe, with jazz and funk.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 7.30pm-10pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Wed 14 Dec KAI HOFFMAN
Hoffman is appearing with her great quartet tonight, so you can expect hot, swinging tunes from the golden age of 1950s Las Vegas, fiery Latin numbers, witty repartee and plenty of her trademark vintage style. She is accompanied by a brilliant, swinging rhythm section featuring Gunther Kurmayer-piano, Geoff Gascoyne-bass and Sebastian de Krom–drums.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 16 Dec JEREMY STACEY
A powerful and highly impressive drummer, who is equally at home playing pop, rock, funk or straight ahead jazz, Tracey’s credentials are vast, he has worked with Robbie Williams, Joe Cocker, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Waterboys, Aztec Camera, Jason Rebello, Amy Winehouse, Roachford, Beverly Knight, Eurythmics (w/Stevie Wonder), Tori Amos and Tina Turner. Tonight’s gig features Pino Palladino (The Who, Paul Simon) and Jim Watson (Guy Barker, Hamish Stuart).
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sat 17 Dec TRUDY KERR BAND
Featuring Tom Cawley-piano and Special Guest Ed Jones-sax. Kerris renowned as one of the UK’s top jazz vocalists, regularly selling out shows at prestigious venues and festivals around Europe and her native Australia. Kerr has moved to the front rank of UK singers.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 18 Dec JAZZ FM SPEAKEASY SUNDAY WITH THE COALMINERS
The Coalminers are only band to fully dedicate themselves to the New Orleans Soul and Funk sound in the UK. The band has performed on tour with the legendary drummer from 'The Meters' Zigaboo Modeliste and has worked with international blues and funk artists who require a band when playing in Europe.
Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED.
Time: Doors 7pm, Perf 8pm-10.30pm
Adm: £8
Info: 0208 835 7070
Mon 19 Dec PAUL STACEY BAND
A powerful performer in the Rock/Blues idiom, Paul’s fluent and impressive guitar playing has been featured with such Jazz artists as Claire Martin and Jason Rebello, however, demonstrating his impressive versatility he has also toured with Oasis, The Black Crowes and the Finn Brothers. This high energy Rock/blues band also features the searing vocals of John Hogg and the fiery drumming of Jeremy Stacey (Noel Gallagher).
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Wed 21 Dec JOE STILGOE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Stilgoe is a highly talented singer/pianist who is currently attracting a lot of attention on the UK music scene. Although still in his 20’s he is a highly experienced musician. His recent work in New York was met with universal praise. A sophisticated, swinging, gig.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Thurs 22 Dec THE TOMMY BLAIZE BAND
Liverpudlian Tommy Blaize is a fantastic singer/keyboardist who is widely admired and respected throughout the music “business” and is considered one of the most in-demand session singers on the scene. The band features fellow “Strictly” band members Dave Arch-piano, Trevor Barry-bass, Andy Caine-guitar/vocals, Paul Dunne-guitar and Ian Thomas-drums playing a selection of classic “Groove” and R&B standards with possibly the odd Jazz tune thrown in for good measure.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30pm-11.30pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Fri 23 Dec 606 Club Xmas Jam
With a six piece jazz/latin group ‘Samara’ featuring Katie Leone. The band consist of: pianist, Neil Angilley, Dill Katz, the bass player, percussionist, Dawson Miller. The music is an infectious blend of Brazilian Samba, jazz/latin and Soul. Get ready to enjoy cracking Latin-jazz quintet led by 606 proprietor Steve Rubie on flute and alto saxophone.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 9.30pm-1.30am
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sat 31 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
With Samara and featuring special guest vocalist: Imaani, a terrific singer in the Soul/R&B tradition; Mornington Lockett & Tim Whitehead-saxes, plus The Polly Gibbons Trio. With a collective of NINE World Class musicians performing an infectious blend of R&B/Latin and Jazz for dancing - and our wonderful Chef JP’s exclusive NYE 606 Club menu – this is guaranteed to be a spectacular night!
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8pm-2.am
Adm: £120
Info: 0207 352 5953.
January 2012
January 2012 EVENTS
Mon 2 Jan LIANE CARROLL
The first artist ever to win two BBC Jazz Awards in the same year, for ‘Best Vocalist’ and ‘Best of Jazz”, Liane is a multi award winning dynamic vocalist and pianist whose amazing talent has been captivating audiences around the world. A world class performer her powerful, blues tinged, voice combined with strong piano playing and exciting infectious material, not to mention a wicked sense of humour, make this a truly remarkable gig.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QD.
Time: 8.30-11pm
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Sun 8 Jan TRUDY KERR QUARTET
A fabulous evening of classic jazz standards as well as lesser known gems, some swinging vocalese and new original compositions from Geoff and Trudy's forthcoming album. With Tom Cawley – Piano, Geoff Gascoyne – Bass, Sebastiaan De Krom – Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.
Sun 15 Jan KAREN SHARP QUARTET
Stacey Kent has twice won the tenor saxophone category in the British Jazz Awards, but she is equally at home playing the baritone sax. With Nikki Iles – Piano, Arnie Somogyi – Bass, Clark Tracey on Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.
Sun 22 Jan BEBOP REPERTORY QUINTET
Band leader par excellence, Pete Long showcases material composed by pianists from the bebop era, including Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk et al. Pete brings with him the cream of British jazz this evening. In the pocket jazz! Pete Long – Alto, Mark Armstrong – Trumpet, James Pearson – Piano, Dave Chamberlain – Bass, Clark Tracey on Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.
Sun 29 Jan MATT WATES SEXTET
Jazz should be fun to listen to as well as to perform. This is quite simply the best British band in years. With Matt Wates – Alto, Martin Shaw – Trumpet, Steve Main – Tenor, Leon Greening – Piano, Malcolm Creese – Bass, Matt Home on Drums.
Venue: Herts Jazz Club, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX
Time: Doors open: 7.30. Perf Jazz: 7.45pm -10.30pm
Adm: £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members; JUST £5 for students and under-21s.
Info: 01707 357117.
Weekly EVENTS
JAZZ on SUNDAY
John A Flower, playing soft sounds acoustic jazz. Venue: King Edward VII, 47 Broadway, Stratford E15 4BQ (Getting there: Stratford Tube- Jubliee/Central & North London Lines). 3pm-6pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 534 2313.
1st Sunday of the month NUJAM
Spotlight on the most exciting new and emerging artists and bands on the scene. Weekly jam sessions, hosted by Tomorrow's Warriors. Venue: Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA. 3om-6pm. Adm: Free.Info: 0207 613 7498.
2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month JAZZJAM
London's celebrated and longest-running jam session led by stars of the critically acclaimed Tomorrow's Warriors. Venue: Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA. 3om-6pm. Adm: Free.Info: 0207 613 7498.
Last Sunday of the month VOXJAM
Led by soul-jazz vocalist Zara McFarlane showcasing singers, MCs, poets and lyrical acrobats! Weekly jam sessions, hosted by Tomorrow's Warriors. Venue: Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA. 3om-6pm. Adm: Free.Info: 0207 613 7498.
Every First and Third Monday KAT ARNEY
Classical music in the bistro
Sunday Driver harpist plays a selection of classical harp music, modern arrangements and her own compositions. Venue: The Spitz, 109 Commercial Street, Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6BG. 8pm & 10pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 392 9032.
Tuesdays SPITZ JAZZ DUO
Resident saxophonist Brian Edwards accompanied by Alan Weekes on guitar - the perfect backdrop to a relaxed Tuesday dinner. Venue: The Spitz, 109 Commercial Street, Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6BG. 7.30pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 392 9032.
Fridays SPITZ JAZZ COLLECTIVE
The Spitz Jazz Collective plays a mixture of standards and new compositions downstairs in The Spitz bistro. Free form and informal, the quintet is often accompanied by guest musicians. The line up features Quentin Collins (trumpet), Brian (alto sax), Alan Weekes (guitar), Ricardo Dos Santos (double bass) and Rod Young (drums). Venue: The Spitz, 109 Commercial Street, Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6BG. 7.30pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 392 9032.
Every Thurs THE JAZZAHOLICS + GUESTS
Indulge in an evening of mellow jazz to relax and move you. Good music, good food and good times. Venue: Bar Solo, 20 Inverness Street, Camden Town, NW1 7HJ. 8.00pm. Adm: FREE ENTRY. Info: 0207 482 4611.
Saturdays SATURDAY SALOON FEAT. TOM RODWELL
Funky, primitive, and improvised blues. Venue: The Spitz, 109 Commercial Street, Old Spitafields, London E1; 9pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 392 9032 or www.tomrodwell.com
Monthly EVENTS
Sundays JAZZ SESSIONS
Enjoy a selection of vibrant live jazz the first Sunday of every month with world music from top UK artists. The Lowry, Salford, Manchester. 1pm – 4pm. Adm: FREE. Info: www.thelowry.com.
2nd Friday of Every Month LATE NIGHT AUDIO
Residents Danny Clarke & Toby Tobias. Venue: Bar 54, 54 Commercial St, London E1. Adm: £8 b4 midnight, £10 after. Info: www.myspace.com/latenightaudio
2012 EVENTS
Thurs 2 Feb 2012 ANDREA VICARI & JAZZ EXTEMPORE
Jazz pianist Andrea Vicari performs with Jazz Extempore to make up a pan-European quartet that combines each musician's cultural sounds and heritage for a highly successful, accessible night of musical fusion. Use of accordion and acoustic guitar gives the music an earthy feel with some beautiful folk melodies. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 8.30pm, (approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10, Info: 0208 835 7070.
Fri 3 Feb 2012 SOUL PURPOSE TBC
Classic Soul, Funk & Rare Groove are on the menu tonight with Hideaway favourites Soul Purpose. They will be playing 2 live music sets and the party atmosphere and dancing really takes off in the second set. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Info: 0208 835 7070.
Tickets £12, Doors 7pm, Music 9pm (2 sets, approximate finish 11.30pm)
Sat 4 Feb 2012 FEMI TEMOWO
It’s impossible to ignore the Afro-beat influences and soulful groove that combine to create the jazz guitar sound of Femi Tomowo. The former Musical Director for Amy Winehouse has also worked with Omar, Soweto Kinch and has recently collaborated with Zena Edwards. Beautifully crafted solos and versatile jazz fusion mixing many of his influences, including George Benson with Fela Kuti, set the musical bar high for this great guitarist looking forward to a bright future as a solo artist. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 9pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12. Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 5 Feb 2012 JAZZBOMB (Lunchtime session)
Rat pack style swing band Jazzbomb will transport you to The Sands casino in Vegas in the 50s and 60s. The tight five-piece band performs classic Sinatra songs and swinging tunes in the sharpest of suits. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 12pm, Lunch 1pm, Music 2pm (2 sets, approximate finish 4.30pm) Adm: £10. Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 5 Feb 2012 JAZZ FM’S SPEAKEASY SUNDAY (in the Back Room)
Featuring Dom Pipkin and the Ikos. At the top of his game in this genre Pipkin plays an authentic left hand driven New Orleans blues piano style influenced by his love of Professor Longhair, James Booker and Huey “Piano” Smith. Tonight he’s teamed up with the Ikos who flesh out his sound with drums, harmonies and wailing sax. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Performance 8pm (2 sets, approx finish 10.30pm, in the back room) Adm: £8 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Mon 6 Feb 2012 CUBAN HIDEAWAY FEAT. SONEANDO (In the Main Room)
Cuban Hideaway weekly Monday slot is a salsa dance class and Cuban-themed club night. This week it features live band, Soneando, playing a Latin jam session. Extra fees apply for those wanting to join the class – please see website for full details. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors open 7pm, classes 7.30pm, band 9.40pm till late. Adm: £7 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Thurs 9 Feb 2012 KAI HOFFMAN’S JAZZ PROJECT
Kai Hoffman is the renowned Queen of vintage swing and tonight she’s teamed up with a new quartet featuring piano, double bass and drums. Expect plenty of jump and jive moods but this quartet is extremely versatile and has its surprises, ranging from swing to funk, glancing at Latin jazz and rock’n roll, they will amaze and entertain with great showmanship. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, show 9pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £10, Info: 0208 835 7070.
Tues 14 Feb 2012 LOUISE CLARE MARSHALL
The beautifully soulful voice of Louise Clare Marshall is the perfect accompaniment to a romantic meal for two. Louise is well known as one of the best female soul vocalist in the UK and has performed with many big names in music including Jools Holland, Marc Almond and Beverly Knight. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, performance 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Thurs 16 Feb 2012 SARAH ELLEN HUGHES
Highly acclaimed jazz singer Sarah Ellen Hughes will play two sets of beautiful jazz songs at Hideaway. The former NYJO performer is building a huge number of admirers on the scene for her crystal clear tone which ranges from pure classical jazz to more bluesy notes. On the night she will be singing some jazz standards as well as some of her own material from her new album. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sat 18 Feb 2012 GIRL TALK
Hit singer Mari Wilson and her band Girl Talk will be performing a classic set of songs from Bacharach to Bowie. The bands amazing harmonies and flamboyant showmanship never fail to offer up a great night’s entertainment. Mari will be performing with long-running Girl Talk singing partner Barb Jungr and they are joined by vocalist Gwyneth Herbert and pianist Alastair Gavin. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, performance 9.00pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 19 Feb 2012 SUNDAY SPEAKEASY: BIG JOE LOUIS & HIS BLUES KINGS
Big Joe Louis serves up an authentic Delta Blues sound with an intensity and authenticity that is unrivalled by any other British artist. Big Joe has twice been voted “Best Male Vocalist” in the British Blues Awards and backs this up with an uncompromising guitar style that can switch from swinging groove to outright attack. He has played with Van Morrison and Jools Holland as well as some of the “blues greats”, including David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Carey Bell and Lazy Lester. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, performance 8pm (2 sets, approx finish 10.30pm, in the back room) Adm: £8 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 19 Feb 2012 PHRONESIS (Lunchtime Session)
This is a formidable jazz trio that should not be missed. Having scooped “Jazz Album of the Year” awards in 2010 from both Jazzwise and MOJO magazines these guys are going from strength to strength. Ground-breaking modern jazz created by three virtuoso musicians - Danish born double bass player Jasper Holby, Ivo Neame (UK) on piano and Anton Eger (SE) on drums. Their music is fresh and exuberant with strong melodic grooves, inspired by a world heritage of rhythms and sounds. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: 12pm, Lunch 1pm, Music 2pm (2 sets, approximate finish 4.30pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Thurs 23 Feb 2012 BASIL HODGE
Jazz pianist Basil Hodge will be playing two sets of contemporary jazz as part of a virtuoso quartet. Basil’s tunes cover his varied approach to jazz incorporating the blues, groove, latin and modern styles. He will be playing tracks from his 2009 album 'Sound Reasoning' which received rave reviews including a 4-star rating from Jack Massarik in the Evening Standard. Tonight he is joined by Tony Kofi on saxophone, Larry Bartley on double bass and Winston Clifford on drums. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Fri 24 Feb 2011 JO HARMAN AND COMPANY
Jo Harman and Company play a dynamic mix of styles from soul, blues and gospel fused with rootsy rock. Jo has got an amazingly powerful soul voice and they brought the house down last time at Hideaway with an amazing soulful rendition of classic Stephen Stills track Love the One You’re With. She is joined by her usual four-piece backing band which produces a tight and slick sound. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Performance 9pm (2 sets approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sat 25 Feb 2012 GYPSY FIRE
A gypsy jazz band with a difference, fusing elements of classical, jazz, latin, rock and blues into the mix with great subtlety. All four of the quartet of Stuart Carter-Smith, and Ben Travers on acoustic guitars, Ben Holder on violin and Paul Jefferies are on top of their game and they work together with an amazing rapport to create amazing twists and turns of harmony and rhythm. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Show 9pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 26 Feb 2012 IAN SHAW AND SARAH-JANE MORRIS
BBC Award winning vocalist Ian Shaw teams up with powerhouse ex-Communards vocalist Sarah-Jane Morris in a show celebrating contemporary songwriters including Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave and Tracy Chapman. This inspired vocal pairing has been selling out festivals this year and is simply not to be missed. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Info: 0208 835 7070. Time: Doors 7pm, Performance 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £15 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Thurs 2 Feb 2012 ANDREA VICARI & JAZZ EXTEMPORE
Jazz pianist Andrea Vicari performs with Jazz Extempore to make up a pan-European quartet that combines each musician's cultural sounds and heritage for a highly successful, accessible night of musical fusion. Use of accordion and acoustic guitar gives the music an earthy feel with some beautiful folk melodies. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 8.30pm, (approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10, Info: 0208 835 7070.
Fri 3 Feb 2012 SOUL PURPOSE TBC
Classic Soul, Funk & Rare Groove are on the menu tonight with Hideaway favourites Soul Purpose. They will be playing 2 live music sets and the party atmosphere and dancing really takes off in the second set. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Info: 0208 835 7070.
Tickets £12, Doors 7pm, Music 9pm (2 sets, approximate finish 11.30pm)
Sat 4 Feb 2012 FEMI TEMOWO
It’s impossible to ignore the Afro-beat influences and soulful groove that combine to create the jazz guitar sound of Femi Tomowo. The former Musical Director for Amy Winehouse has also worked with Omar, Soweto Kinch and has recently collaborated with Zena Edwards. Beautifully crafted solos and versatile jazz fusion mixing many of his influences, including George Benson with Fela Kuti, set the musical bar high for this great guitarist looking forward to a bright future as a solo artist. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 9pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12. Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 5 Feb 2012 JAZZBOMB (Lunchtime session)
Rat pack style swing band Jazzbomb will transport you to The Sands casino in Vegas in the 50s and 60s. The tight five-piece band performs classic Sinatra songs and swinging tunes in the sharpest of suits. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 12pm, Lunch 1pm, Music 2pm (2 sets, approximate finish 4.30pm) Adm: £10. Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 5 Feb 2012 JAZZ FM’S SPEAKEASY SUNDAY (in the Back Room)
Featuring Dom Pipkin and the Ikos. At the top of his game in this genre Pipkin plays an authentic left hand driven New Orleans blues piano style influenced by his love of Professor Longhair, James Booker and Huey “Piano” Smith. Tonight he’s teamed up with the Ikos who flesh out his sound with drums, harmonies and wailing sax. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Performance 8pm (2 sets, approx finish 10.30pm, in the back room) Adm: £8 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Mon 6 Feb 2012 CUBAN HIDEAWAY FEAT. SONEANDO (In the Main Room)
Cuban Hideaway weekly Monday slot is a salsa dance class and Cuban-themed club night. This week it features live band, Soneando, playing a Latin jam session. Extra fees apply for those wanting to join the class – please see website for full details. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors open 7pm, classes 7.30pm, band 9.40pm till late. Adm: £7 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Thurs 9 Feb 2012 KAI HOFFMAN’S JAZZ PROJECT
Kai Hoffman is the renowned Queen of vintage swing and tonight she’s teamed up with a new quartet featuring piano, double bass and drums. Expect plenty of jump and jive moods but this quartet is extremely versatile and has its surprises, ranging from swing to funk, glancing at Latin jazz and rock’n roll, they will amaze and entertain with great showmanship. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, show 9pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £10, Info: 0208 835 7070.
Tues 14 Feb 2012 LOUISE CLARE MARSHALL
The beautifully soulful voice of Louise Clare Marshall is the perfect accompaniment to a romantic meal for two. Louise is well known as one of the best female soul vocalist in the UK and has performed with many big names in music including Jools Holland, Marc Almond and Beverly Knight. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, performance 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Thurs 16 Feb 2012 SARAH ELLEN HUGHES
Highly acclaimed jazz singer Sarah Ellen Hughes will play two sets of beautiful jazz songs at Hideaway. The former NYJO performer is building a huge number of admirers on the scene for her crystal clear tone which ranges from pure classical jazz to more bluesy notes. On the night she will be singing some jazz standards as well as some of her own material from her new album. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sat 18 Feb 2012 GIRL TALK
Hit singer Mari Wilson and her band Girl Talk will be performing a classic set of songs from Bacharach to Bowie. The bands amazing harmonies and flamboyant showmanship never fail to offer up a great night’s entertainment. Mari will be performing with long-running Girl Talk singing partner Barb Jungr and they are joined by vocalist Gwyneth Herbert and pianist Alastair Gavin. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, performance 9.00pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 19 Feb 2012 SUNDAY SPEAKEASY: BIG JOE LOUIS & HIS BLUES KINGS
Big Joe Louis serves up an authentic Delta Blues sound with an intensity and authenticity that is unrivalled by any other British artist. Big Joe has twice been voted “Best Male Vocalist” in the British Blues Awards and backs this up with an uncompromising guitar style that can switch from swinging groove to outright attack. He has played with Van Morrison and Jools Holland as well as some of the “blues greats”, including David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Carey Bell and Lazy Lester. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, performance 8pm (2 sets, approx finish 10.30pm, in the back room) Adm: £8 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 19 Feb 2012 PHRONESIS (Lunchtime Session)
This is a formidable jazz trio that should not be missed. Having scooped “Jazz Album of the Year” awards in 2010 from both Jazzwise and MOJO magazines these guys are going from strength to strength. Ground-breaking modern jazz created by three virtuoso musicians - Danish born double bass player Jasper Holby, Ivo Neame (UK) on piano and Anton Eger (SE) on drums. Their music is fresh and exuberant with strong melodic grooves, inspired by a world heritage of rhythms and sounds. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: 12pm, Lunch 1pm, Music 2pm (2 sets, approximate finish 4.30pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Thurs 23 Feb 2012 BASIL HODGE
Jazz pianist Basil Hodge will be playing two sets of contemporary jazz as part of a virtuoso quartet. Basil’s tunes cover his varied approach to jazz incorporating the blues, groove, latin and modern styles. He will be playing tracks from his 2009 album 'Sound Reasoning' which received rave reviews including a 4-star rating from Jack Massarik in the Evening Standard. Tonight he is joined by Tony Kofi on saxophone, Larry Bartley on double bass and Winston Clifford on drums. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Music 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £10 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Fri 24 Feb 2011 JO HARMAN AND COMPANY
Jo Harman and Company play a dynamic mix of styles from soul, blues and gospel fused with rootsy rock. Jo has got an amazingly powerful soul voice and they brought the house down last time at Hideaway with an amazing soulful rendition of classic Stephen Stills track Love the One You’re With. She is joined by her usual four-piece backing band which produces a tight and slick sound. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Performance 9pm (2 sets approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sat 25 Feb 2012 GYPSY FIRE
A gypsy jazz band with a difference, fusing elements of classical, jazz, latin, rock and blues into the mix with great subtlety. All four of the quartet of Stuart Carter-Smith, and Ben Travers on acoustic guitars, Ben Holder on violin and Paul Jefferies are on top of their game and they work together with an amazing rapport to create amazing twists and turns of harmony and rhythm. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Time: Doors 7pm, Show 9pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm) Adm: £12 Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sun 26 Feb 2012 IAN SHAW AND SARAH-JANE MORRIS
BBC Award winning vocalist Ian Shaw teams up with powerhouse ex-Communards vocalist Sarah-Jane Morris in a show celebrating contemporary songwriters including Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave and Tracy Chapman. This inspired vocal pairing has been selling out festivals this year and is simply not to be missed. Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED. Info: 0208 835 7070. Time: Doors 7pm, Performance 8.30pm (2 sets, approx finish 11pm) Adm: £15 Info: 0208 835 7070.
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