A chance to hear one of the most accomplished British bands spanning two generations - the 1960’s new music era represented by Chris Laurence and Frank Ricotti and the Loose Tubes era of the 1980’s represented by Martin France and John Paricelli. They will be playing music from their second recording released in 2020; tunes … read more

A remarkable duo re-enactment of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story performed by inventive pianist Liam Noble and leading percussionist Paul Clarvis. Paul Clarvis was the favourite drummer of Leonard Bernstein and he performed and recorded with the great master composer many times over the years. In celebration of that time Paul and Liam present the … read more

Tomorrow’s Warriors presents JAM String Collective. A Contemporary Jazz String trio playing original compositions and arrangements featuring Julia Dos Reis (viola), Annalise Lam (violin), and Miranda Lewis-Brown (cello).   The trio plays their own re-imaginings of works by jazz heavy weights, such as Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk, and Kenny Wheeler, as well as their own … read more

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