JAZZ WORLD / LIVE MUSIC at KARAMEL
in March 2020
The promise of Spring is here and with it, the March programme of live music at Karamel. We continue to showcase top quality jazz bands, alongside an eclectic cross-genre mix of emerging artists, singer-songwriters and established musicians to suit all tastes in music; and free jam sessions take place twice a month with Samuel Eagles and Noah Stoneman (1st and last Wednesdays of the month).
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ODETTE ADAMS BAND
Karamel, Thursday 5 March, 8pm
"Odette was sensational. Supported by her brilliant band she sparkled and thrilled. I've now got her CD in my car, and I keep making excuses to go for a spin in the country, big grin on my face. We can't wait to have Odette back!"
- David Meredith, The Albany Theatre
BAND: Odette Adams (Lead vocals, acoustic guitar). Yaz Fentazi (Oud, percussion). Karthik Raghunathan (Violin, vocals). Jay Carter (Acoustic guitar) Robyn Hemmings (Double bass, electric bass) Gary Willcox (Drums)
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SAMUEL EAGLES JAZZ JAM
Karamel, Wednesday 4 March, 8pm
Collage presents a monthly night of Jazz jamming in cool and friendly venue, KARAMEL, with excellent vegan food and drink. SAMUEL EAGLES leads the jam session on Wednesday 4th March with TIM FAIRHALL on Bass and DAVID INGAMELLS on Drums. Come over and hang out with the musicians, or play along in the jam. FREE ENTRY, just turn up.
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THE REUNION ft. CURTOM SIX
Karamel, Friday 6 March, 8pm
A celebration of the music and legacy of Chicago Soul Legend Curtis Mayfield performed by ‘THE CURTOM SIX’ - comprising of artists & musicians from the Holy Trinity of UK Jazz/Funk & Soul - Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, & Incognito…
BAND: Mazen (Vocals). Nick Van Gelder (Drums). Kofi Kari Kari (Percussion). Simon Bartholemew (Wah Wah Guitar). Terry Lewis (Guitar). Ernie Mckone (Bass)
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INDIAN CLASSICAL NIGHT WITH A NORTH LONDON TWIST
with YOUSUF ALI KHAN, JONATHAN MAYER AND PAUL CLARVIS
at Karamel - Wednesday 11 March, 8pm
We bring together 3 renowned musicians to perform an Indian Classical night at Karamel.
YOUSUF ALI KHAN - Highly valued and influential core member of the Grand Union Orchestra for 25 years. Born into a famous dynasty of Bengali musicians and a pupil of the renowned master Ali Akbar Khan, Yousuf began playing tabla at the age of five, later studying in Kolkata. He is now an internationally-acclaimed performer and accompanist of choice for Bangladeshi and Indian musicians visiting the UK.
JONATHAN MAYER "one of the most versatile and sort-after sitarists in the world."
PAUL CLARVIS - Needs no introduction in the UK Jazz scene. Playing drums since childhood, Clarvis played jazz and rock while at school and performed with the National Youth Orchestra. After two years at the Royal College of Music he became a full-time musician and he continued playing jazz, however, his interests also turned to folk and world music which he incorporates these styles within his gigs. He has a particular interest in Indian Classical tabla and the intricacies of the rhythm and style.
Yousuf Ali Khan (tabla) is joined by Jonathan Mayer (sitar) and Paul Clarvis (tabla).
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TORUS AT KARAMEL
at Karamel - Thursday 12 March, 8pm
Pictured: TORUS in full flight (2011) at POSK (Polish Cultural Centre) in Hammersmith.
“..... TORUS really capture the spirit of that confident new wave of the 70s and 80s with tunes from Steps (Don Grolnick, Mike Mainieri, Michael Brecker), Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett and Weather Report.....”
Passionate and charismatic saxophonist Gary Plumley astounds with soaring, high energy pyrotechnics. Currently at the top of his game there's no holding him. (You may also hear Gary round town from time to time with Sax Appeal or Snowboy and the Latin Section.
Jonathan Gee is "One of the most celebrated musicians in European jazz. His music is precise, lucid and original, and at times breathtakingly lyrical." (Visions of Britain.)
Trevor Taylor and Mick Sexton make up the back line with a combination thoughtful, light touched swinging jazz through to high energy Latin grooves as the occasion demands.
Doors open 7pm, music from 8pm.
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NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND
Karamel, Friday 13 March, 8pm
NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND RETURNS with a special country/folk/alternative singer-songwriter edition blessed with the likes of Ty Watling and Twilight Zone which includes the national treasure BJ COLE on pedal Steel and singer songwriters, Grace Solero and Dan Beaulaurier.
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NICK LINNIK TRIO
Karamel, Thursday 19 March, 8pm
A night of instrumental jazz/fusion. Original compositions and old favourites.
Nick Linnik Trio features Flo Moore and Laurie Lowe.
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NOAH STONEMAN JAZZ JAM
Karamel, Wednesday 25 March, 8pm
Listen and be wow'ed by the emerging talent in the room! A regular monthly event for emerging & experienced musicians to rehearse, jam and hang out together in good company and rehearse new material with jazz pianist Noah Stoneman at Karamel, held on the last Wednesday of the month.
Free entry - just turn up.
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TOMORROW's WARRIORS presents QUEEN COLOBUS
Karamel, Thursday 26 March, 8pm
Queen Colobus is a 4-piece band led by alto saxophonist and vocalist, Beth Hopkins. Having played together in different bands in Southampton, they found that they liked making weird sounds at each other, with or without instruments, and formed a musical alliance within the London jazz scene. Their music is influenced by jazz, indie and neo-soul. Beth’s compositions are fuelled by frustration at the things that aren’t generally talked about in music such as the diet industry, having no voice and mental health issues. The name comes from a species of Old World monkey, which reflects their wise and playful nature.
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