A journey of the sizzling sounds of swing, playing jazz standards, Latin rhythms and some original material – all under the umbrella of “gypsy jazz”

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Original arrangements from the early Jazz era (1920s - 40s)... Duke Ellington, Chick Webb, Fats Waller and more.

A trio performing numbers reminiscent of the golden era of jazz, covering uptempo dance hall tunes from the 1920's to the 1950's in addition to some well known ballads.

“a thumping depth of passion, recalling the intensity and melancholic overtones of Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.”

Alex Munk the incredible Jazz guitarist and driving force of the critically acclaimed Flying Machines, joins Alex Bayly rising folk singer for an intimate performance.

A voice and double bass jazz duo

The authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - with a twist!

“dynamic hybrid jazz-meets-classical project that explores tango, bossa nova, pop, jazz and world sounds via violin, cello and percussion.” – Time Out

TALENTBANQ presents a Christmas celebration featuring some of the best independent artists in London. A collection of incredibly talented artists coming together to celebrate the festive season. Please be ready to PARTY!

Come and see Londons newest 10 piece swing orchestra and re-live the music of the 30s and 40s. *Christmas hats optional, festive cheer compulsory.

A unique combo of ratty jazz, drowned pop, magic & mystery inspired by the likes of Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Jaques Brel and the Shangri-Las...

Classic standard Gypsy Jazz tunes and many popular and modern songs arranged in a unique, energetic and powerful style.

Bawdy blues from the likes of Bessie Smith, Lil Johnson, Blu Lu Barker plus jazz standards to make you laugh and cry. Not for the fainthearted!

"Surely one of the great jazz voices of modern times" Vamos London

World-class gypsy swing ensemble performing the works of Django Reinhardt and their own up-beat quirky original compositions in the style of Hot Club de France

Saxophonist Joe Northwood will be performing the material from his new album... memorable melodic lines with highly percussive group improvisation.

Music born out of the desire to create a local and innovate forum for musicians influenced by the musical legacy of Django Reinhardt. The Collective remains in the spirit of Django, whilst pushing the genre of gypsy jazz  forward into the vibrant London jazz scene.

The hippest in Blues, Bop and Boogaloo... fiery, fresh jazz from a foundation deeply entrenched in the roots of the genre.

"A Beguiling Soulfulness" Jazz Times / "Miss Dubé, the first British recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Award, has a voice of the purest gold." Jazz In Reading, 2019

...brilliantly rendered, crowd pleasing cabaret tuneage raised to the level of magnificence by virtuosic playing!

Jazz, blues, rock and gypsy incorporated into a unique sound.

"World-class vocalist with the ability to delve deep into the meanings of the lyrics of the great jazz songbooks, and then to improvise over them with fluency, fluidity and a horn-like intonation, accompanied by the piano artistry of Robin Aspland."

Gypsy Jazz and Bebop with a mix of standards and originals.

A fine selection of jazz songs with style, reminiscent of the Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass duet albums... " A jazz singer who has a refined mellow sound evoking the greats such as Anita O'Day & Billie Holliday"

Feel-good, groovy, acoustic world-jazz, evoking a timeless Paris.

“James takes all of her musical loves – jazz, blues, soul, folk – and wraps them up into songs that achieve an astonishing array of moods and emotions.” Jazzwise

Vintage French jazz and Musette music from the 1920s to 50s.