The Spice Of Life

'A celebration of great live jazz at the Spice of Life since 1998' Doors open: 6pm, Music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 advance

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…

Swinging vocalist who can evoke the contrasting artistries of Frank Sinatra and Chet Baker. DAVID TUGHAN vocals, TIM LAPTHORN piano, TOM HERBERT bass & CORRIE DICK drums

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

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…

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 JOE LEE…

'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.

Friday 2nd of November Substance presents The Long Good Friday at the Spice of Life Featuring - Blue Statue + Talk In Code + Paper Ships + Static + Espio @ 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.

Friday 2nd of November Substance presents The Long Good Friday at the Spice of Life Featuring - Talk In Code + Static + Espio + Little Water + Rebecca Dancer @ 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…

Strong double-bill featuring new wave jazz from MATT GEDRYCH's MADDADDAM: CLARA SERRA vocals/effects, ALEX HITCHCOCK tenor sax, JACK BANJO COURTNEY trumpet/flugelhorn, ALEX VEITCH keyboard, BENEDICT WOOD guitar/effects, BOZ MARTIN-JONES drums, ARTHUR NEWELL drums & MATT GEDRYCH electric bass MaddAddam is an octet 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 10th of November Substance at the Spice of Life Featuring - Lottie + Abbie and the Roses + Adiescar + Wednesdays Wolves + Argie Gudo @ 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…

Saturday 3rd of November Substance at the Spice of Life Featuring - Southbound + Rebecca Riedtmann + Moody Will & The Roll + Danny Horn + The New Arkansans @ 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…

Thursday 1st of November Substance presents Patrick Duff of Stranglove A London album launch show Featuring - Patrick Duff + Jess Reid @ 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…

Friday 9th of November Substance presents The Long Good Friday at the Spice of Life Featuring - From the Cave + Sen Lotus + Sam Handy + Sugartax @ 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…

Return of the joyful 10-strong Japanese baritone saxophone posse who were a big hit of the 2006 and 2008 London Jazz Festivals. Translated as 'Tokyo Bass Frequency', this ensemble is one of Japan's most extraordinary groups. Expect plenty of infectious bass/baritone resonance plus a wild theatrical performance that has…