Denys is an amazingly versatile musician and, although his roots are steeped in the jazz tradition, he incorporates ideas from other musical forms and popular culture, producing a repertoire which is contemporary, multi-layered and highly accessible. He is also an enormously talented composer/arranger, whose brilliant compositions have already earned him immense critical acclaim. He is … read more

Band Members: Shayanna Harris - Vocal Wade Austin - Steel pan David Vine - Steel pan Andre Louis - Keyboard Sam “Blue” Agard - Drums Indigo Pearce - Bass Phillip Harper - Percussion This contemporary Steel Pan group showcase the versatility of the Trinidadian instrument. Supremos of the pan Wade Austin and David Vine are … read more

Free Flow Classikal is returning to Karamel on popular demand with a very exciting lineup: sitarist and bassist Jihad Darwish, drummer Moses Boyd and percussionist Magnus Mehta. Join us for a moving exploration of South Asian Classical music through the medium of free improvisation. No boundaries - No limits. Jihad Darwish is a musician, composer, and … read more

Join us for an exciting evening of Hard-Bop jazz as the Hard- Bop legacy Quintet, featuring outstanding tenor saxophonist Simon Picard, performs at the Karamel Jazz Club. Celebrating the legendary sounds of the Blue Note era, the band will deliver captivating tunes inspired by icons like Horace Silver and Art Blakey. Led by acclaimed trombonist … read more

Financial Times **** "pushing at the boundaries of jazz... delivering walking lines, heavy riffs and rattles and taps, are thoroughly contemporary.... much more than a warm up act" Zoe Rahman, MOBO awardee jazz pianist ***** “J.A.M. String Collective us a really strong and unique performance with a wide variety of textures and grooves as well … read more

Insaan Culture Club - An Intimate Evening of Classical Qawwali Featuring Faizan Ali Khan – A Prodigy of the Shamchaurasi Gharana A night of soul-stirring qawwali and classical music with Faizan Ali Khan, the celebrated vocalist from the legendary Shamchaurasi Gharana of Pakistan. Son of the iconic Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan and grandson of the … read more

Band Line Up: Alcyona Mick (Piano), Calum Gourlay (Bass), Paul Clarvis (Drums) Alcyona Mick is a London based pianist and composer, nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz instrumentalist award in 2023. She has performed internationally working with a wide array of artists and bands including a co-lead duo with saxophonist Tori Freestone, the London Jazz Orchestra, Natacha … read more

A soulful jazz-funk quintet Rapidly establishing themselves as one of the must-see live bands in the UK. GETNOTGOT create musical landscapes that are fused in the Blue Note heritage with … read more

Band Members: Lior Solomons-Wise - Piano George Johnson - Tenor Saxophone Edouard Le Fuevre - Double Bass Sacha Harlan - Drums 22-year-old pianist and Dankworth prize winning composer Lior Solomons-Wise brings his quartet to Karamel for an evening of captivating original music. Featuring some of London's most promising young jazz talents, audiences can expect to … read more

This month, Kaiyo is joined by legendary ECM recording artist Iain Ballamy! He has been described variously as urbane, original, melodic, freethinking and uncompromising. Listed in the BBC’s publication ‘100 Jazz Greats ’between Count Basie and Chet Baker his work is contemporary with both strong jazz and classical references. Over 3 decades spent transcending musical … read more

Join Lauren Lucille, a captivating singer, as she takes the stage with a talented ensemble of musicians, blending the timeless essence of folk music with the sophisticated nuances of jazz. Accompanied by pianist Daniel Hewson, bass player Chris Hyde Harrison, and drummer Matt Fisher, this dynamic group reimagines beloved folk songs in a fresh, almost … read more