JAZZ & WORLD MUSIC FROM THE BEST EMERGING TALENT & LEGENDS ALIKE
*Pete Whittaker *is a jazz organist based in London, UK. Originally a piano player, he migrated to organ after hearing the classic 1950s &60s Jimmy Smith records. As a result of immersing himself in the sound world of Jimmy Smith, Larry Young, Groove Holmes, Jack mcDuff, Jimmy McGriff etc., Pete has chosen to continue his … read more
An evening of contemporary jazz with the Simon Purcell Quartet. “Simon Purcell.…gifted contemporary jazz pianist” (Time Out) Featuring: Julian Siegel - saxophone (Kenny Wheeler, Andrew Hill, Hermeto Pascoal, Mike Gibbs, Django Bates, John McLaughlin, John Taylor et al); Oli Hayhurst - bass (Pharaoah Sanders, Zoe Rahman, Pete Wareham Julian Siegel et al); Will Glaser - drums … read more
An evening of art, song and spoken word with Isa Levy (artist, writer). to coincide with the exhibition of Isa Levy's art at Karamel. The Female Resurrection. This Woman comes out of the Canvas to tell her story.... Making the Invisible Visible In her Memoir: Conversations with a Blank Canvas By Isa L Levy Available on Amazon 'beyond … read more
We are delighted to announce the third gig in the Noah Stoneman residency at Karamel. A monthly gig of emerging & established jazz artists, musicians and composers, curated by Noah. Band line-up: *Noah Stoneman (piano), Christos Stylianides (trumpet), Miles Mindlin (guitar), Ruta Sipola (flute), Dominic Ingham (violin), Caius Williams (Double bass). * Noah Stoneman, 21-year old pianist … read more
Adriano Balducci Moncada from the Moncada Trio is a London based guitarist and composer with a degree in Popular Music from BIMM London in 2018 and a Master in Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2021. Over the years, he has played prestigious venues all around London like Pizza Express, The Barbican … read more
Tomorrow’s Warriors Frontline is a formidable 8-piece line-up of some of our finest young Warriors musicians, championing the role of women in jazz. Playing a selection of upbeat jazz standards, and developing their own compositions, Frontline is one of Tomorrow’s Warriors’ flagship development groups. With a new line-up for 2023, Frontline is already booked to perform … read more
Photocredit: Rob Blackham. The award-winning Tori Freestone performs with Alcyona Mick and Brigitte Beraha, as an Trio. “Excellent saxophonist Tori Freestone makes for a very impressive listen. Robust tenor work." (Jazzwise Magazine) Band line-up: Tori Freestone – Saxophones/flutes/violin; Alcyona Mick - piano; Brigitte Beraha - vocals. Freestone features in many of the UK’s most exciting ensembles: The UK All Star … read more
LOZ SPEYER’S INNER SPACE Loz Speyer - trumpet, flugelhorn; Dee Byrne - alto sax; Special guest, Josephine Davies - tenor sax; Olie Brice - double bass; Gary Willcox - drums; Inner Space plays Jazz of a rare warmth and immediacy - compositions for improvisers with roots in both jazz and free improv. Loz Speyer’s music for … read more
Melodic jazz with inspira3ons from around the world. Cape Town-born pianist/composer Clouts’ South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery that has led to him soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel … read more
Noah presents a monthly night of freestyle jazz at Karamel. Band line-up to follow. Noah Stoneman is a 22 year old pianist and composer from North London. He is currently studying at the Royal Academy of music and is adept at a wide range of musical idioms. What binds these different languages together is improvisation; … read more
A unique season of music as Tomorrow’s Warriors goes on tour, taking the best rising jazz talent to four venues across the capital every month. IT’S TIME TO JOIN THE WARRIORS LDN RISING! Oreglo are a four-piece London based collective whose musical journeys began at Tomorrow’s Warriors and Kinetika Bloco. Formed through a shared interest … read more
We are delighted to welcome award-winning saxophonist Martin Speake, one of the most fluent and creative musicians and composers in the UK in a tribute to Ornette Coleman. *Band line-up: Martin Speake (alto saxophone); Alyson Cawley (tenor saxophone); James Owston (double bass); Adam Merrell (drums); * “A saxophonist with an unusual turn of phrase, a … read more
McQueens is our community theatre, named in honour of 5 supremely talented figures sharing this name, including: Steve, Butterfly and Alexander.
The space is fit for live theatre and music, workshops, conferences and film screenings. McQueens is also home to Collage Voices’ drama & music youth programme.
Karamel N22 Events | powered by Collage Arts | provides a platform for artists and musicians with curated live music performances in and around Wood Green.
We believe that if the act feels treasured, then the audience will see them at their best. We’re looking forward to welcoming you into that atmosphere for a new season of eclectic musical magic.
