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Kit Packham

Born: June 8, 1953

Kit plays and sings swing, jazz, blues, rock'n'roll, rhythm & blues, vintage rock and pop - and anything else that interests him. He also writes songs (music & lyrics) and arrangements. His own 7-piece jive/swing band One Jump Ahead has been his main vehicle since 1984 but he also performs as a solo, duo, trio, quartet, etc right up to big band. He plays in 2 local big bands and a 1920s jazz band and rehearses with a saxophone quartet occasionally. Always interested in new projects. Active within the UK Musicians Union where he currently serves on 2 committees.

Jasper Høiby’s 3Elements: Conversations of Hope

by Neil Duggan
March 17, 2026

Copenhagen-born, London-based bassist Jasper Hoiby has always followed a distinctive musical path. Conversations Of Hope marks the third release in his 3Elements trio project, an evolving series that focuses on his work as a composer and bandleader. For each album, Høiby assembles a new trio lineup, allowing fresh perspectives and interplay to shape the music.

Meet Guitarist Miles Mindlin

by AAJ Staff
March 15, 2026

Meet Miles Mindlin Miles Mindlin is an award-winning virtuoso jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader from London. He is based in New York City after completing his masters at the Manhattan School of Music on a scholarship. He is highly in demand across the UK, the USA and Europe and has performed his own music ...

Five-Way Split: Modus Operandi

by Neil Duggan
March 12, 2026

Five-Way Split is a London-based quintet that builds its foundations on the music of bands such as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, the Max Roach Quintet and the Horace Silver Quintet. This throwback to the hard-bop groups of the 1950s and '60s is infused with the band's brand of contemporary charm as they swing through ...

Alessia Piermarini

Born: June

Born and raised in Rome, Alessia Piermarini is a singer-songwriter, pianist and loop virtuoso who moved to London over 10 years ago.

Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with renowned american artists such as Ursula Rucker and Jaguar Wright (featuring on Alessia’s solo album) and opened for Frank McComb at London iconic Jazz Café.

Her unique style blends elements of Jazz, Nu-Soul, Hip Hop, and Spoken Word Poetry.

Alessia is also a passionate blogger and writer, occasionally performing her written works live, accompanied by her loop machine.

She recently released her single Not Mine, a powerful reflection on the climate crisis, featuring some of the finest musicians from the London jazz scene. The track was well received by both radio stations and DJs, earning airplay on the BBC.

Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet at the Jazz Cafe

by Andy Crowther
February 17, 2026

Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet Jazz Cafe London February 11, 2026 It was a wet Wednesday night in London, and the sign outside the Jazz Cafe reads, “Tonight: Fearless contemporary jazz--Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet." The scene recalls a sketch in the surrealist British comedy show The Mighty Boosh, where Howard accuses his colleague of ...

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 ...