Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

*OPENING THE 2026 SEASON OF JAZZ AT KARAMEL! *

The Alan Barnes-Bruce Adams Quintet

“Barnes plays music that was radical 50 years ago but he infuses it with so much passion and energy you could believe it was minted on the spot, which is always part of the story with jazz.” – John L. Walters, The Guardian.

Bruce Adams is celebrated as one of Britain’s finest jazz trumpeters, known for his powerful performances and extensive contributions to the UK jazz scene.

Alan Barnes – saxophones and clarinet

Bruce Adams – trumpet and flugelhorn

Liam Dunachie – piano

Oli Hayhurst – bass

Paul Clarvis – drums

2 sets of 45 mins plus a short break.

Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm.

Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 3+.

£13 General admission; £10 Earlybird; £5 Student

Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.