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Eric Ranzoni - Boogie Blues and Rhythm Piano
Bar NightjarEC1V
Today21:00
£6
Music · 120m
Get ready for a night of world-class blues piano as Eric Ranzoni brings his unmistakable style to East London. Known as one of the finest blues pianists in the UK, Ranzoni…
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Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade
World Heart BeatSW11
Sat 26 Sept18:00
£5
Music
Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade Book Now Home / Events / Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade Evelyne Berezovsky has performed concertos with the Tokyo Mozart Players…
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Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade
World Heart BeatSW11
Sat 26 Sept18:30
£18
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Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade Book Now Home / Events / Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade Evelyne Berezovsky has performed concertos with the Tokyo Mozart Players…
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Eric Ranzoni Solo – Blues Piano and Boogie Roots
Bar NightjarEC1V
Wed 7 Oct21:00
£6
Music · 120m
Get ready for a night of world-class blues piano as Eric Ranzoni brings his unmistakable style to East London. Known as one of the finest blues pianists in the UK, Ranzoni…
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James Davison & Callum Au
606 ClubSW10
Sat 10 Oct21:00
£23
Music
This quintet, delightfully named Quintet-a-Tete, is led by two highly regarded, award-winning young jazz musicians, trumpeter James Davison and trombonist Callum Au. The emphasis…
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Samuel Moore - Flamenco Guitarist
Green NoteNW1
Thu 22 Oct19:00
£15
Music
Get ready to be captivated by the mesmerising music of Samuel Moore, the multi-award winning flamenco guitarist. With his exceptional talent and mastery of flamenco, Samuel will…
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Ustad Kamal Sabri & Ustad Tari Khan: Peace through Music
World Heart BeatSW11
Sat 7 Nov18:30
£18
Music
Silk Road Festival Ustad Kamal Sabri & Ustad Tari Khan: Peace through Music Book Now Home / Events / Silk Road Festival / Ustad Kamal Sabri & Ustad Tari Khan: Peace through Music…
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Jean Toussaint Quintet Opening: Nnamdi Nnachi-Cole Quartet
World Heart BeatSW11
Fri 13 Nov18:30
£20
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EFG London Jazz Festival Jean Toussaint Quintet Opening: Nnamdi Nnachi-Cole Quartet Book Now Home / Events / EFG London Jazz Festival / Jean Toussaint Quintet Opening: Nnamdi…
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Gershwin's Porgy and Bess: Chris Coull Quartet featuring Imogen Ryall
World Heart BeatSW11
Sun 22 Nov15:00
£5
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Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: Chris Coull Quartet featuring Imogen Ryall Book Now Home / Events / Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: Chris Coull Quartet featuring Imogen Ryall Trumpeter, Arranger & Musical Director Chris Coull presents a bold new jazz suite inspired by George Gershwin’s iconic opera, Porgy and Bess. Featuring award-winning vocalist Imogen Ryall and an all-star rhythm section—John Turville (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass) and Matt Fishwick (drums)—the concert brings fresh life to timeless songs including ‘Summertime, I Loves You Porgy’ and ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’ narrated and reimagined with hard bop grooves, lush ballads and Latin fire, the performance transports audiences to 1930s Charleston to follow the story of Porgy and Bess. Combining Gershwin’s original spirit with influences from Miles Davis, Gil Evans and Blue Note’s golden era, this is world-class jazz: dynamic, soulful and captivating. Chris Coull Chris Coull has forged a diverse and respected jazz career spanning performance, arranging, education and promotion. Originally from Manchester, he won the YTV Prize for Jazz Arranging before becoming musical director at Doha Jazz during the 2000s. For the past fifteen years he has become a major figure on the Brighton and Hove jazz scene, founding the highly successful Speakeasy Jazz Club and curating the long-running Jazz at St Andrews concert series. Through these platforms he has presented leading UK artists including Clare Martin, Tony Kofi and Alan Barnes, alongside internationally renowned guests such as Ralph Moore and Howard Alden. As both trumpeter and arranger, Coull combines lyrical playing with the traditions and language of the great lineage of post-bop jazz trumpeters. “Chris Coull and the Rebirth Octet’s rendition of Miles Davis’ 1957 album ‘Birth of the Cool’ is far from just a note-for-note recreation.” Ivan Hewett – Daily Telegraph. Imogen Ryall — Vocals Imogen Ryall is a compelling vocalist celebrated for her expressive delivery, clear tone and emotional honesty. Her performances balance warmth, subtlety and strength, creating an immediate connection with audiences. Equally at home in intimate acoustic settings and larger contemporary jazz arrangements, Ryall brings nuance, clarity and theatrical instinct to every performance. Her growing reputation as one of the UK’s most engaging vocal talents is built on musical sensitivity, professionalism and a distinctive interpretive voice. Sun 22 Nov 2026 Jazz Book Now Ticket Prices £5/15/20/25 Times Doors: 3:00 pm Stage: 4:00 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]
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Folk and Roots Presents: Maz O'Connor
Green NoteNW1
Tue 8 Dec19:00
£20
Music
FOLK AND ROOTS PRESENTS - MAZ O'CONNOR: Described by The Observer as ‘a highly individual singer-songwriter’, Maz O'Connor is a truly unique artist. Known for her haunting…
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New Roots Presents: Gabriel Moreno & The Quivering Poets Album Launch
Green NoteNW1
Tue 12 Jan19:00
£15
Music
NEW ROOTS PRESENTS - GABRIEL MORENO & THE QUIVERING POETS: Gabriel Moreno and The Quivering Poets present Moreno's eighth album ‘Cracking The System With Love.’ With Richard Moore…
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January Blues Festival: Eric Bibb
Union ChapelN1
Sat 23 Jan19:00
£35
Music
JANUARY BLUES FESTIVAL 2027 presents ERIC BIBB + special guests: TBC The January Blues Festival celebrates it's 10th anniversary year with the welcome return of bluesman Eric Bibb. With a career spanning five decades, over forty albums, three Grammy nominations, a multitude of Blues Foundation awards and countless more accolades, Eric Bibb has secured his legacy as a legendary figure in the blues and roots genre. Born into a lineage of activism, Eric's father, the late Leon Bibb, was a key figure in the civil rights movement, marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King. Immersed in the Village folk scene during his youth, Eric Bibb found inspiration in the visits of luminaries like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger. Influenced deeply by the sounds of Odetta, Richie Havens, and Taj Mahal, he synthesized these elements into a style uniquely his own. Beyond conventional genres, Eric Bibb is labeled a bluesman, but he defies categorization, seamlessly sliding between musical realms. Grounded in the folk and blues tradition with contemporary sensibilities, Bibb's music reflects his thoughts on current world events and his own lived experiences, whilst remaining entertaining, uplifting, inspirational and relevant. Bibb's catalogue is now over 40 albums strong. His 2024 album In The Real World, recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios received critical acclaim. Eric Bibb is more than a blues troubadour; he is a storyteller and philosopher. His legacy is not just in the notes he plays or the stages he graces but in the questions he poses and the hope he instills. Make your dinner reservation to eat at our Margins Cafe before the show! You must have a general admission ticket for the show to gain entry for dinner. Doors will open for early dinner ticket holders at 18:30. The Margins Cafe serves delicious, freshly prepared food at gigs and events. All profits go towards The Margins Project, based here at the Chapel which works with people who face issues of homelessness and crisis. Book Your Dinner Reservation HERE More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show. Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside. Seats for Margin's Cafe Early Dinners can be reserved via the links above. Margin's Cafe accepts both cash and card. If you have any queries about Margins Cafe, please contact [email protected]
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Lynne Hanson
Green NoteNW1
Thu 4 Mar19:00
£15
Music
"Somewhere in the heartlands, in a town called 'Americana USA,' nestles a particular variety of singer songwriter. Someone who views a melodic sensibility through the bottom of a…
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Eric Ranzoni - Boogie Blues and Rhythm Piano

Sat 26 Sept

Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade

Evelyne Berezovsky Opening: Josiah Wade

Wed 7 Oct

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