3 Ponton Road, Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms
Fri 20 Nov · 18:30 · £17.50
EFG London Jazz Festival , Silk Road Festival When The Roads Meet: Julian Joseph and Alok Verma Book Now Home / Events / EFG London Jazz Festival / When The Roads Meet: Julian Joseph and Alok Verma Jazz pianist Julian Joseph and tabla virtuoso Alok Verma explore the rich musical traditions of jazz, classical music and South Asia in their new Silk Road Duet. Music has many traditions, and Julian Joseph is a huge admirer of folk traditions from all over the world, including those at the heart of jazz and classical music. His recent project offered a first glimpse of virtuoso Tabla master Alok Verma in Atmospheres in Audio Theatre. Now with their relationship firmly established, they delve into the potential of their complimentary and mutual traditions for more creative outpourings in their Silk Road Duet. Check out the birth of their new collaboration which is certain to be a huge attraction to World Heart Beat’s November Festival. “The most important jazz musician (Julian Joseph) this country has produced in many years, possibly ever.” The Stage Julian Joseph Recognised as one of the finest jazz musicians this side of the Atlantic, pianist Julian has been a towering figure in contemporary jazz for over two decades, and has devoted his long career to championing the music, both across the UK and into the far corners of the world. He has forged a reputation with his formidable skills as a prodigious composer and phenomenal performer, and is universally recognised as a highly knowledgeable and engaging broadcaster, musical ambassador and cultural advocate – he is a true champion of the music. Alok Verma Tabla maestro is a multi-talented music producer, who has performed with a number of artists including Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, and Boris Grebenshikov. He takes musical inspiration from a diverse sources ranging from Ustaad Zakir Hussain to Hidalgo Giovanni, and Buddy Rich, just to name a few. Alok also produces his own music and beats, with Avartan and Aura being his most recent albums. EFG London Jazz Festival , Silk Road Festival Fri 20 Nov 2026 Jazz Book Now Ticket Prices £17.50/£22.50/£25/£40 Times Doors: 6:30 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]