We are delighted to welcome back Miles Mindlin who first performed at Karamel along with Noah Stoneman at the age of 16. London-based Jazz guitarist, Miles Mindlin (now 21) has been gigging professionally since the age of 14. He has played at some of the most prominent UK and European Jazz clubs and festivals. Currently studying at … read more

Mark Lockheart is a multi-award-winning tenor sax player who first made his name working with seminal band Loose Tubes in the eighties, and whose mastery of modern jazz has kept him at the forefront of the music ever since. Co-founder of the universally regarded “The Perfect Houseplants” Mark has toured and recorded with Django Bates, Mike … read more

EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022 OPENING GIG! Opening the Karamel N22 sessions at EFG London Jazz Festival in Wood Green, Tomorrow’s Warriors presents a special evening with Joti Quintet led by Joseph Oti, 22 year old trumpeter. Tomorrow’s Warriors is a pioneering talent development organisation, creative producer, learning and training provider, charity and consultancy specialising in jazz. Founded in … read more

PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Guitarist and composer, Giuliano Modarelli is one of the most interesting musicians to emerge from the World music scene over the last few years, with his unique voice and exceptionally innovative approach to Indian Classical music and Jazz. Originally from Italy, Giuliano Modarelli is a London based guitarist, … read more

PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! It sure is an amazing sound and experience. Is it Fusion? Is it Prog? Is it Third Stream? Is it even Jazz? It’s hard to play, that’s for sure – and it’s exciting! Big band, Perfect Stranger returns to McQueens Theatre. PERFECT STRANGER’s style ranges from fusion/prog with complex … read more

PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Legendary guitarist John Etheridge joins forces with the sensational vocals of Vimala Rowe. Together, they weave a magical spell, effortlessly travelling musically from India to Africa, Middle East and the USA. John Etheridge has had substantial relationships during his 45 year career with some of the most famous … read more

PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Fantastically playful, inventive and one of Britain’s leading tenor saxophonists for over 50 years,** Art Themen** performs with his trio from the latest album ‘Thane and the Villeins’, with organist, Pete Whittaker and drummer, George Double. "A first-rate trio..an excellent set..Themen is one of the very few totally original, … read more

PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Veteran singer/songwriter/keyboardist Charlie Wood takes you on a live listening tour through the rich musical history of his hometown, performing songs by WC Handy, BB King, Otis Redding and many more, bringing the spirit of Memphis to Wood Green’s McQueens Theatre. Charlie Wood is a singer/songwriter and keyboardist … read more

CLOSING GIG OF THE EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Café Kathak - Launched last year at Café Oto, the AKDC band brings improvisational Kathak rhythms to blend with Jazz instruments to create a new never heard before sound to Indo Jazz. Intricate footwork performed by the critically acclaimed kathak artist Amina Khayyam to the complex … read more

Photocredit: Lara de Belder Collage presents Charlotte Keeffe Quartet - Right Here, Right Now ‘…Keeffe shows notable strength of character as she runs the sonic and emotional gamut.’ - Kevin Le Gendre, JAZZWISE Charlotte Keeffe’s unique approach and passion for improvisation, jazz and experimental music making sees her performing regularly as a soloist and as part … read more

One of Britain's most lauded and loved saxophonists is joined by a cross-generational quartet playing a mixture of Stan's arrangements and beautiful compositions. Stan Sulzmann - Saxophone Will Barry - Piano Steve Watts - Bass Kai MacRae - Drums ‘But a shining light of the whole attractive enterprise is the presence of Stan Sulzmann, who … read more

Martin Speake (alto saxophone); Alyson Cawley (tenor saxophone); Jakub Cywinski (double bass); Adam Merrell (drums); We are delighted to welcome award-winning saxophonist Martin Speake, one of the most fluent and creative musicians and composers in the UK. “A saxophonist with an unusual turn of phrase, a persuasively gentle sound … Martin Speake is not just … read more