The Spice Of Life

The Big Smoke Family are purveyors of voodoo funk - a unique mix of punchy horns, heavy street beats, chants and samples. Following in the footsteps of modern funk bands such as Galactic and Trombone Shorty, and drawing inspiration from Mardi Gras Indians, James Brown, The Herbaliser and Eddie Bo. Electrifying live…

Up and coming German jazz violinist Johanna Burnheart returns to SpiceJazz Soho with her band to perform her newly released debut album "Burnheart". Burnheart is an experimental electronic modal jazz project, rooted in traditional jazz infused with techno grooves and modal harmony. Originally from Berlin, Johanna draws…

A fresh approach to the street brass band genre featuring infectious original music whilst avoiding the cliché of being yet another New Orleans pastiche group. Led by London-based musician Ben Somers who composes, sings, is superbly fluent all the saxophones and plays double bass. His credits include Seal, Dr John, Taylor…

Leading young vibraphonist and composer presents his striking contemporary sextet brimming with some of the most exciting players on the scene: JONNY MANSFIELD vibraphone, JAMES COPUS trumpet, TOM BARFORD tenor sax, WILL BARRY piano, CONOR CHAPLIN bass & JAMES MADDREN drums ?There's something of a Mike Gibbs feel to…

Up and coming German jazz violinist Johanna Burnheart returns to SpiceJazz Soho with her band to perform her newly released debut album "Burnheart". Burnheart is an experimental electronic modal jazz project, rooted in traditional jazz infused with techno grooves and modal harmony. Originally from Berlin, Johanna draws…

Lily Dior comes with an impressive and extensive cv. Her debut album ?Invitation? received universal praise and put Lily firmly on the Australian music map. "She can belt out a song, dramatize a lyric, swing hard and earthy, flirt, sing a tender song - Lily can tell a story" ABC. In what is now an extensive and highly…

A heady mix of contemporary jazz mixed with soul, funk and blues in rare jazz combo outing for top UK flautist and composer GARETH LOCKRANE James Taylor Quartet, Jim Mullen, Phil Robson, Quincy Jones) who has garnered widespread acclaim for his film compositions and the music of both the septet ?Grooveyard? and the…

Charismatic young trumpeter MATT ROBERTS presents an all-star sextet featuring RACHAEL COHEN alto sax, LEO RICHARDSON tenor sax and CONOR CHAPLIN bass, taking us on a tour of his favourite trumpeters of the 1940s-60s ?Hard Bop Era? including Fats Navarro, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Blue Mitchell, Kenny Dorham, Nat…

'Wakey Blakey' is a new band playing the music of legendary drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers but with the lesser known sextet line up as exemplified by the stellar 1960s front-line of Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller and Wayne Shorter plus the powerhouse of pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Reggie Workman and Mr…

Australian jazz harpist and vocalist Tara Minton is a true original. Devoutly "team Ashby", Tara plays the harp in a way that defies the fluffy stereotype, expressing a rich melodic and harmonic language with influences from Monk to John Taylor and Esperanza Spalding. Tara is endorsed by Camac Harps and holds a masters…

The Scientists are a F.M.E (Free Music Expression) Duo formed in London in 2017 by Singer Composer Rouhangeze and Pianist Composer Tomasz Bura. In today's world of Jazz, we are seeing an homogenous stream of cultures fusing from into world, jazz, soul, funk but with a sophistication through composition. The…

Out of the Loop - back to life and celebrating the legacy of Charlie Parker?. ALEKSANDRA TOPCZEWSKA QUARTET featuring members of TOMORROW?S WARRIORS ALUMNI who are starting to make waves on today?s scene including pianist Roella Orolo and Romarna Campbell currently studying at Berklee College of Music, and bassist Mutale…

A lively night featuring upcoming young jazz talent from the ranks of Tomorrows Warriors + Special Guests MADDY COOMBS - tenor saxophonist and composer, originally from Northampton. As a participant on the acclaimed Young Artist Development Programme at Tomorrow?s Warriors, she learnt under the mentorship of Gary Crosby…

A lively night featuring upcoming young jazz talent from the ranks of Tomorrows Warriors + Special Guests MADDY COOMBS - tenor saxophonist and composer, originally from Northampton. As a participant on the acclaimed Young Artist Development Programme at Tomorrow?s Warriors, she learnt under the mentorship of Gary Crosby…

EFG London Jazz Festival ? Yolanda Charles' Project PH Top UK bassist brings her happening band to the Spice. Expect generous helpings of funk, fusion and groove? YOLANDA CHARLES bass CHRIS MORRIS drums KIM MURRAY guitar BENJAMIN KEYS keys PARIS RUEL vocals plus guests Top UK bassist Charles has played with Paul Weller…

Up and coming German jazz violinist Johanna Burnheart returns to SpiceJazz Soho with her band to perform her newly released debut album "Burnheart". Burnheart is an experimental electronic modal jazz project, rooted in traditional jazz infused with techno grooves and modal harmony. Originally from Berlin, Johanna draws…

The Country Soul Sessions are delighted to invite you to an eclectic evening of Pop, Beat, Rock ?N? Roll & Country Soul ?? ? ? ? McCookerybook and Rotifer We are extremely proud that McCookerybook and Rotifer will be launching their brand new 6 track indie EP ?Equal Parts? at the Country Soul. Original 'She…

TAYLOR NOTCUTT vocals/ accordion, CONNIE CHATWIN violin/vocals, TWM DYLAN bass MATT WILSON guitar. Pixie and The Gypsies bring a real sense of romanticism to the stage. Something about their polished and passionate presentation is not just talented, but joyful. - London Jazz News The band regularly performs sold-out…

Substance present ? Thomas Truax An intimate evening with Thomas Truax with social distancing rules fully in place. The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of London's West End. Renowned for having a great live sound The Spice of Life and Substance have worked together for…