Tomorrow’s Warriors Youth Ensemble is a band punching well above their weight – a unique sextet aged 15-19, the band boasts exceptional talent. They are one of Tomorrow’s Warriors flagship development groups, mentored by Denys Baptiste – one of the most acclaimed British saxophonists of the 21st century – as well as Binker Golding, Sultan Stevenson, and Gary Crosby OBE.

With influences ranging from bebop and hard bop to spiritual jazz and fusion, expect a varied, dynamic, and exciting set!

Band Line-up: Yuma Angius-Thomas (drums), Aleksandra Dimitrova (bass), Oliver Parikian (keys), Sheon Toms (guitar), Fred Harris (tenor sax), and Nahuel Angius-Thomas (bassoon)

More About Tomorrow’s Warriors

For over 30 years, Tomorrow’s Warriors has played a vital role within its community and the wider music industry and has been credited with literally changing the face of UK jazz. Free access to Tomorrow’s Warriors artistic programme has proved crucial in nurturing the nascent talent and early careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 winners Ezra Collective, Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet, ESKA, Jason Yarde, Denys Baptiste, Robert Mitchell, Soweto Kinch, Shirley Tetteh, Byron Wallen…the list goes on.

A black-founded and black-led organisation, Tomorrow’s Warriors offers a pioneering, comprehensive programme of learning and training which champions and supports young black and female talent and those who come from challenging circumstances that would be a barrier to accessing opportunities to pursue a music career.

“Tomorrow’s Warriors occupies a unique and vital space in our cultural landscape. Their work in helping positively shape future generations is of critical importance especially with the tribulations we currently face. Please keep supporting – each one, teach one!” Gilles Peterson

Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email [email protected] to book a table for groups over 5.

Tickets: £8 in advance from www.musicglue.com/karamel or £10 On The Door.

Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.