The Spice Of Life

Alina Bzhezhinska Harp Tony Kofi Saxophones Larry Bartley Double Bass Joel Prime Drums / Percussion Originally from Ukraine/Poland and now based in London, Alina Bzhezhinska is an internationally renowned harpist. She has performed with leading classical and jazz musicians such as Shabaka Hutchings, Django Bates…

'Blakey's Boys' celebrate the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, which was undoubtedly one of the most influential jazz combos with a career spanning 35 years. Hard blowing tenor sax man, MATT TELFER leads the band through arrangements of classics such 'MOANIN', 'ARE YOU REAL' and 'LESTER LEFT TOWN'. With…

Spirited Second Line Revelry, Galloping Gypsy Czárdas, Soulful Jazz Funeral Marches, Pumping Brass Driven Funk! The Brass Funkeys are an 8-piece London-based Brass Band who draw on the traditions of New Orleans. Formed in 2011, they have played at major festivals including Glastonbury, Wilderness and the North Sea Jazz…

'Leading contemporary Swedish piano trio' DANIEL KARLSSON piano, keyboards, CHRISTIAN SPERING double bass, cello, dilruba & tar shehnai & FREDRIK RUNDQVIST drums & percussion The much acclaimed Swedish pianist Daniel Karlsson's trio has since their album debut Das Taxibåt in September 2013 become established…

First set from house band comprising MATT TELFER tenor sax, BENET McLEAN piano/violin, MILES DANSO bass & CHRIS DRAPER drums - followed by a jam where all are welcome. Free to MU members

ELEPHANT TALK is an instrumental jazz funk/fusion band based in Central London. Formed at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the group draws on the compositions of guitarist and band leader James Maltby and artists including Janek Gwizdala and Kneebody. The band's sound reflects the eclectic influences of its…

FLYING MACHINES play emotive and dramatic music, drawing upon influences as diverse as jazz, progressive rock and metal to create an utterly unique and modern sound. Formed by guitarist Alex Munk in 2014, Flying Machines features some of the most innovative young musicians to emerge in recent years from the UK jazz scene…

Debuting at the Spice in the 2008 London Jazz Festival, this exciting 18-piece ensemble containing London's top jazz players is a natural extension of top UK flautist Lockrane's other projects, Grooveyard and his septet, whilst at the same time being a fiery and unruly animal in it's own right.

Hannah Trigwell will be performing songs from her upcoming debut album 'RED'. Special guest supports: Elizsabeth Cassa Jackson Please check the age limit for this event directly with the venue.

Hannah Trigwell will be performing songs from her upcoming debut album 'RED'. Support acts will be announced shortly. Please check the age limit for this event directly with the venue.

Line-up: HENRY SPENCER trumpet, flugelhorn, compositions, ANT LAW guitar, TOM MILLAR piano, ANDREW ROBB bass & DAVID INGAMELLS drums. Henry Spencer is a multi-award winning trumpeter, composer and bandleader of his group, 'Henry Spencer and Juncture'. With collaboration of Grammy Award Winner, Dave Darlington in New…

Ensemble brimming with top jazz talent performing music from the early 60s albums of the legendary composer and multi-instrumentalist 'Iron Man'/'Far Cry'/'Outward Bound'…. RORY SIMMONS trumpet, ALAM NATHOO alto sax, GEORGE CROWLEY tenor sax, JAMES ALLSOPP bass clarinet, RICK SIMPSON piano, TOM HERBERT bass & SIMON…

Winners of the '2014 Jazz North Introduces Scheme', JAM EXPERIMENT are a young sextet with an unusual frontline of trombone, saxes/EWI and violin presenting an engaging mix of contemporary jazz, funk and electronica. RORY INGHAM trombone ALEXANDER BONE saxes/EWI DOMINIC INGHAM violin TOBY COMEAU keys/piano - Toby…

'straight-ahead no-nonsense swingin' hard bop' Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of London's leading jazz tenor saxophonists, best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style. His most significant influences include John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Dexter Gordon, Horace…

Friday 7th of September Substance presents The Long Good Friday at the Spice of Life Featuring - Bentcousin + Fire Fences + Drusila + Grant Carruthers + Jaonere @ The Spice of Life 6 Moor Street Soho London WD1 5NA The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of London's West…

Friday 7th of September Substance presents The Long Good Friday at the Spice of Life Featuring - Flo Gallop + Kiran and the Revival + Bentcousin + Grant Carruthers + Glen Hartmann + Jaonere @ The Spice of Life 6 Moor Street Soho London WD1 5NA The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in…

Friday 7th of September Substance presents The Long Good Friday at the Spice of Life Featuring - Kiran and the Revival + Bentcousin + Grant Carruthers + Glen Hartmann + Jaonere @ The Spice of Life 6 Moor Street Soho London WD1 5NA The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of…

Charismatic young band leader, composer and arranger brings his 10-piece little big band to the Spice with a dedicated show to the great jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard who composed classics such as Red Clay, Little Sunflower and Sky Dive.

'MDX Jazz Presents' the Joy Ellis Group at The Spice Of Life on Sunday 25th November, the closing night of the EFG London Jazz Festival. MDX Jazz Presents is a collaboration at the Spice of Life in Soho to promote the work of current and former students of the Middlesex University BA Jazz course. The BA Jazz course…

Hard bop combo playing material from an album recorded earlier this year comprising top flight musicians including dynamic US saxophonist Meliana Gillard. Quentin Collins - trumpet/flugelhorn Tom Harrison: Alto Saxophone Meliana Gillard: Tenor Saxophone Jim Watson: Piano Conor Chaplin: Bass Winston Clifford: Drums

Saturday 8th of September Substance at the Spice of Life Featuring - Drunk Prophets + Shana and The Ninjas + Joseph Rogers + Little Boy Lost + Danny Horn + Gonzalo @ The Spice of Life 6 Moor Street Soho London WD1 5NA The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of London's West…

Saturday 15th of September Substance at the Spice of Life Featuring - Zoe West & The Hanging Baskets + The Royal Air Force + Alphawaves + The Tipsy Scholars + Ben Eaton @ The Spice of Life 6 Moor Street Soho London WD1 5NA The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of…

Return of the joyful 11 strong Japanese baritone saxophone posse who were a big hit of the 2006 and 2008 London Jazz Festivals.

The 9-piece developed out of the award-winning Tomorrow's Warriors Emerging Artist Development Programme based at the Southbank. This ensemble is one of embodies the Warrior spirit in more than just serious musical talent. Playing a selection of upbeat jazz standards, funk and contemporary versions of some well-known…