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…

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…

FUTURE FUNK FUSION JAM hosted by top UK bassist YOLANDA CHARLES. The house band featuring SULENE FLEMING vocals, KIM MURRAY guitar, GARETH BROWN drums & TOMASZ BURA keys will play the opening set followed by a jam featuring special guests. Doors: 7pm - Music: 7.30-11pm - bar open until 11.30pm

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'. Support acts will be announced shortly. Please check the age limit for this event directly with the venue.

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…

Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing faithful renditions taken from the books of Sinatra, Ella, Basie, Rich & James & led by top young trumpeter BARNEY LOWE.

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…

ELLIE BIGNALL who is currently the featured vocalist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, bringing her well honed brand of swinging jazz influenced by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and AnitaO'Day. Opening the evening will be top young trumpeter/vocalist TOM SYSON in duo with pianist JACKY NAYLOR winner of the 2015…

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 4th of August Substance at The Spice of Life Featuring - Disgraceful + The Shard Index + Feral Ghost + Wookalily @ 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 End. Renowned for having a great live…

Substance at The Spice of Life Featuring - Evil Edna.. Plus Crybaby Special + Saults + Aaron Douglas + Danny Horn The line up … Evil Edna Substance gig regulars, Evil Edna are a trash-gypsy, dirty-rockabilly, booze-blues rock band leaking harmonica driven awesomeness at a venue near you! Drawing influences…

Saturday 11th of August Substance at The Spice of Life Featuring - Martin Black + Ben Joseph and the Laylows + A Little Bit Country + Moody Will & The Roll @ 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…

Substance presents "Hair of the Dog" at The Spice of Life Featuring - Jaya + Jack Francis + James Baxter + Catherine Embleton + Mike Nisbet @ 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 End. Renowned for having a great…

Friday 3rd of August Substance presents The Long Good Friday at The Spice of Life Featuring - Indi Rose + Zen + Kiran and the Revival + Alice Auer + Lucy Warr @ 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…

Substance presents The Secret Rapture at The Spice of Life Featuring - Ben Wickins + Anna Aarons + Dan Paul Baxter + Keren Lindley + Nick Ereaut 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…

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

Originally from the Shetland Isles, London-based saxophonist Rachael Cohen is a significant improviser and composer on the contemporary UK jazz scene and a frequent host bandleader for the late late show at Ronnie Scott's. Cohen takes a softly devious approach reminiscent of Lee Konitz but, as with the canny Cool School…