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Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music   Line-up: Sam Glaser - Alto saxophone James Copus - Trumpet Tom Barford - Tenor Saxophone Olli Martin - trombone Will Barry - Piano Will Sach - Double bass Will Cleasby - Drum kit   About: This collaborative septet features a stunning line-up of leading musicians on the UK jazz scene who come together in this format for the first time to celebrate seminal septet recordings from the classic jazz canon. You can expect to hear arrangements and transcriptions of compositions by Joe Henderson, Art Farmer, Thelonious Monk, Wynton Marsalis, and many more, with these incredible musicians putting their own stamp on the music, drawing from influences far and wide. Sam Glaser, James Copus, Tom Barford and Olli Martin have known each other as friends and musical colleagues for over 15 years. Having studied together at the Royal Academy of Music, and having been house-mates for several years, this collaboration is long overdue. Each have pursued their own path musically and received recognition for their playing, and with the four of them at the front of this septet, you can expect a high-octane performance. They are joined by a tour-de-force rhythm section, comprising Will Barry, Will Sach, and Will Cleasby. These musicians, each renowned individually for virtuosic playing and limitless creativity, often come together to form one of the notorious rhythm sections in the UK. Between them, they have toured internationally with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Jerry Bergonzi, Joe Farnsworth, Eddie Henderson, and Kurt Elling.

The Garden Cinema · Film · WC2B

World Heart Beat · Music · SW11

The Betty Black Revue Book Now Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. i Image caption: Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. i Image caption: Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. Home / Events / The Betty Black Revue Betty Black, the sizzling new alter-ego of Elisabeth Troy, in a night that celebrates the golden era of soul with fire, finesse and a killer band. Known to many as the voice behind UK garage classic ‘Crazy Love’ and a longtime collaborator with the likes of Roni Size, Primal Scream, and Incognito, Troy steps out in full technicolour as Betty Black: a soul powerhouse, storyteller, and frontwoman of The Betty Black Revue. This is no ordinary gig – it’s a showcase, a spectacle, and a deep dive into the roots of Rhythm & Blues.The evening marks the official launch of her new single ‘Save Me,’ a bold, sassy, high-energy tribute to the sounds that shaped her. Expect a full-throttle live show with a killer band, dazzling costumes, and choreography that nods to Tina & Ike. Drama from Shirley Bassey and Grace Jones, while remaining unmistakably Betty. From smoky blues and spiritual jazz to Northern Soul stompers and vintage funk, each moment is a love letter to the 50s, 60s and 70s, delivered with modern flair and unfiltered soul. This is a must for the old-school funk & soul aficionados, vinyl heads and dancers.Come dressed to impress! Betty Black aka Elisabeth Troy – Lead Vocals Andrew Ross – Saxophone & Flute Simon Finch – Trumpet Carl Hudson – Keyboards Simon Picton – Guitar Nick Cohen – Bass Darren Abraham – Drums Anelisa Lamola – Vocals Shezar – Vocals Karlos Edwards – Percussion & Vocals Sat 15 Aug 2026 Jazz & R&B Book Now Ticket Prices £25/30/35 Times Doors: 6:00 pm Stage: 7:30 pm Venue World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, London SW11 7BD Directions Accessibility: World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens is a fully accessible venue. If you have any questions or special requirements, please email [email protected]