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J Dilla: A Live Tribute - A Night To Celebrate The Legacy Of James Dewitt Yancey

February 7, 2026

This Saturday February 7, 2026 at Ninety One Living Room, in the heart of vibrant east London Brick Lane, we're gathering for a night celebrating the music and legacy of one of the greatest to ever do it: J Dilla. J Dilla ( 1974-2006) revolutionized hip-hop production by treating sampling as a form of deep musical ...

Guitarist Titus Maz Releases New Album 'Midnight Station'

January 29, 2026

Titus Maz returns in February 2026 with a new album titled Midnight Station. Finalized in the closing months of 2025, the record follows the brighter The Way You Like It, an album that opened the door to new playlists, concerts, and formative experiences. Midnight Station reflects a natural progression more introspective, shaped by growth on the ...

Niklas Lukassen

Born: July 25, 1995

Niklas Lukassen displays an equally astonishing lyrical sensibility and skilful command on the upright bass, the bass guitar and his unique bass cello. having lived in New York for several years, he today resides between London and Berlin. Described as "a versatile bass virtuoso" by Jazzwise magazine, Niklas continues to establish himself as a significant presence within the young European jazz scene. Moreover, his sound and artistic vision radiate a striking band leader potential.

Niklas ventured from an inconspicuous village somewhere in the South German Black Forest out into a life of creative opportunity through his personal musical journey. Aged 16, he moved to Berlin to cut his teeth in the capital's music scene and attended the Jazz Institute. A formative part of his career lies in New York. Mentored by Ron Carter, he received his Masters Degree from Manhattan School of Music on a full scholarship.  Currently Pursuing a doctoral degree and teaching at the Royal Academy of Music in London, he researches ways of Broadening his scope of sounds on a range of String bass instruments.

Two duos and a trio in Lewisham, London

by John Eyles
December 24, 2025

Shift Register, Akira vs Tigersonic, Data Swamp Lewisham Arthouse London December 13, 2025 Right from the moment the first audience member entered and sat down, there was an electric atmosphere in the room of the Lewisham Arthouse where three acts were to play. As the room filled up, an excited buzz ...

Alex Hitchcock: Letters From Afar

by Don Ball
December 23, 2025

Alex Hitchcock made his name as an emerging talent in London when he decided to move to New York City  to, as he put it, “engage with the music being made here, because as a white British musician playing Black American music, engaging with the context in which that music is made is important." Letters from Afar ...

The Blue Planet Orchestra

Roland Perrin’s Blue Planet Orchestra plays a fusion of jazz and classical compositions that dance to world-music grooves.

Bilal at Village Underground at the 2025 EFG London Jazz Festival

by Nosa Malcolm
November 28, 2025

The first thing to understand about Bilal is this; there are no boundaries to where he can take his voice, and this night was no exception. With the annual EFG London Jazz Festival bringing a plethora of talent over a two-week period and covering most of London, Village Underground, with its brick walls and stripped back ...

Persephone's Dark Perspective Brings Hope: New Ep 'Harvest Moon'

November 27, 2025

Emerging from a deeply textured, analogue soundscape, the new EP Harvest Moon arrives as a haunting song cycle that re-tells the ancient Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone. The project crafts a dark and rich auditory world, providing the backdrop for a narrative that mirrors the four seasons through four interconnected songs. This is not a ...

Gorkem Ozalp

Born: June 23, 1985

Gorkem Ozalp is a London-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader whose music bridges jazz, contemporary improvisation, and global influences.

Born and raised in Turkey, Ozalp completed his musical education in Istanbul, performing in many of the city’s prominent venues and gaining recognition within its vibrant jazz community. In 2023, he moved to London to pursue a Master’s degree in Music and Performance at Kingston University, where he began developing new projects and recording his original compositions.

Earlier this year, Ozalp released his debut EP Addresses, a collection of works reflecting his journey between Istanbul and London. The EP is available on all major streaming platforms and has been accompanied by live performances across London, including appearances with his trio at cultural venues and festivals.

Hootini

Hootini is a nine-piece collective with a weird and wonky take on London’s diverse musical cultures; weaving together elements of jazz, Afro-Latin, hip-hop, Balkan, funk, dubstep, and drum & bass creating original and genre-defying sounds. Their festival appearances include Love Supreme, Secret Garden Party, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, and Lambeth Country Show