The Jazz Cafe Brochure - October/November Issue

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLODON-E • LIL’ MO • CRAIG CHARLES • DEAD PREZ

DJ YODA • JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN & MANY MORE

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OCTOBER WED 1 LARRY MCCRAY THU 2 LEE THOMPSON’S SKA ORCHESTRA FRI 3 MARK MORRISS SAT 4 TONY REMY AND THE STOLEN CLONES SUN 5 TIPPA IRIE & FRIENDS MON 6 CEZARA-LUCIA VLADESCU THU 9 HAMISH STUART (EX AVERAGE WHITE BAND) SAT 11 DON-E + HESTON SUN 12 LIL’ MO WED 15 NEW SAMBAS: FABIANA COZZA THU 16 THE NEVILLE STAPLE BAND FRI 17 JAY BRANNAN SAT 18 HEATWAVE SUN 19 RED MOLLY MON 20 CAPONE-N-NOREAGA (C-N-N) TUE 21 THE COUP FT. BOOTS RILEY WED 22 BERNIE MARSDEN THU 23 THE DROP ALBUM LAUNCH FRI 24 THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK & SOUL CLUB SAT 25 BOTOWN ‘ALL IZ WELL’ TOUR SUN 26 RASTAMOUSE & DA EASY CREW TUE 28 JON ALLEN WED 29 DEAD PREZ THU 30 DEVON SPROULE FRI 31 RHODA DAKAR

NOVEMBER SAT 1 NIGHTMARE FESTIVAL 12PM

TUE 4 EZRA BROWN & CHERYL PEPSII RILEY WED 5 AYANNA WITTER-JOHNSON THU 6 THE HOTCLUB OF COWTOWN FRI 7 MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO SAT 8 DJ YODA SUN 9 LONDON INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL (LIAF) 3.15PM

TUE 11 WILLIAM WHITE (8TET) WED 12 BUNNY ‘STRIKER’ LEE’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THU 13 DIZRAELI & THE SMALL GODS THU 13 THE SPECIALS AFTERSHOW PARTY 10PM SAT 15 KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL MON 17 WHO’S GOT THE HITS TUE 18 R.A. THE RUGGED MAN WED 19 DUB PISTOLS THU 20 MARSHALL CRENSHAW SAT 22 BARRENCE WHITFIELD & THE SAVAGES SUN 23 LARRY MILLER MON 24 SCORCHER E.P. LAUNCH

TUE 25 JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN WED 26 JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN SAT 29 PAMA INTERNATIONAL 6PM

SUN 30 AFROBEATS LIVE

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WE AREN’T GOING TO LIE, it’s always sad when summer ends. The only thing that softens the blow is looking back at what a truly amazing season it has been. We’ve seen phenomenal performances from some of music’s greatest over the past couple of months; From Candi Staton to Omar, Collie Buddz to Sister Sledge and a whole lot more that we just can’t fit in here; it has definitely been a summer to remember at The Jazz Cafe.

But don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about the rest of the year. October welcomes ex-Average White Band artist Hamish Stuart with his live band in tow as well as funk and soul gods Heatwave and Lee Thompson’s Ska Orchestra. If you’re after a taste of the blues then check out Tony Remy & The Stolen Clones and Larry McCray. November’s line-up is packed to the brim with the likes of Dizraeli & The Small Gods, Scorcher, R&B moguls Ezra Brown and Cheryl Pepsii Riley and what’s more, Independent Music Award winning singer Joan As Police Woman takes to stage for two nights on the trot!

Summer! What Summer? Haven’t you heard? Winter is coming...

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WEDNESDAY 01 OCTOBER £12.50 ADV

LARRY MCCRAY+ CHARLIE STRAW

Departing on his world tour this coming Autumn, American blues artist Larry McCray stops off at The Jazz Cafe to bring us a night packed with soulful vocals, funk and bold guitar lines. Born into a musical home, McCray spent the majority of his youth performing across Michigan alongside his siblings and by 1990 released his debut album ‘Ambition’ under Virgin Records Blues Division, Pointblank Records. With a second album behind him and his own independent record company Magnolia Records established in 2000, Larry McCray’s performance is definitely not to be missed.

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THURSDAY 02 OCTOBER £16 ADV

LEE THOMPSON’S SKA ORCHESTRA(MADNESS)

Lee Thompson’s Ska Orchestra take to the stage this October to bring us an evening brimmed with a selection of ska and reggae rhythms. Joining forces in 2011, the band were quick to make a name for themselves and the following year released their debut album ‘The Benevolence of Sister Mary Ignatius’. With the number and line-up of band members changing every so often, Lee Thompson’s Ska Orchestra consists of some of the finest ska and reggae musicians around today.

FRIDAY 03 OCTOBER £15 ADV

MARK MORRISS (WITH LIVE BAND) British singer-songwriter Mark Morriss started making heads turn as the lead singer in English indie rock band The Bluetones, which received 13 top 40 singles and 3 top 10 albums across its lifespan. Embarking on a solo career, Mark released his first debut album in 2008 ‘Memory Muscle’ and this February introduced his second album ‘A Flash of Darkness’, which has pleased both Bluetones and Mark Morriss fans alike. Playing a collection of his greatest solo material, expect to hear a sequence of britpop, alternative and indie rock from the former Bluetones frontman.

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SATURDAY 04 OCTOBER £12.50 ADV

TONY REMY AND THE STOLEN CLONESHaving performed with the likes of Annie Lennox, Simply Red, Incognito, Craig David and Jack Bruce, blues and jazz guitarist Tony Remy has gained an international reputation thanks to his first-class stage presence and rare raw energy. Influenced by guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, BB King and George Benson, Tony began integrating himself into the jazz community and consequently played in a number of bands throughout the 80s. Taking over The Jazz Cafe this Autumn expect nothing less than an inspiring and spellbinding performance from the North Londoner and his band The Stolen Clones.

SUNDAY 05 OCTOBER £19.50 ADVMUSICAL THERAPY PRESENTS

TIPPA IRIE & FRIENDSSetting out on a musical career at the turn of the 80s, Tippa was primarily known as an MC on the South London reggae soundsystem Saxon Studio International. Releasing a number of singles a few years on, including ‘Complain Neighbour’ and his 1986 Number One hit ‘Hello Darling’ Tippa quickly gained a following and over the past several years has collaborated with artists Alexander O’Neal and Long Beach Dub All Stars. Look forward to hearing Tippa’s greatest hits alongside performances from artists Peter Hunnigale, Lloyd Brown, Peter Spence, Janet Lee Davis & Winsome.

MONDAY 06 OCTOBER £13 ADV

CEZARA-LUCIA VLADESCU+ NATHAN ‘FLUTEBOX’ LEE

Romanian artist Cezara-Lucia Vladescu is without a doubt the wunderkind of her generation. Having mastered the piano and won the Romanian Musical Critics Union prize by the age of 8, Cezara enrolled at Germany’s notorious Karlsruhe Music Academy where she fine-tuned her piano playing skills and thereupon won the IBLA Grand prize. With her debut jazz album ‘Songs For Dodo’ released in January 2013, Cezara takes to The Jazz Cafe’s stage to put on a spectacular night of baroque, jazz and rock n’ roll and what’s more, Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee warms up the night with fluteboxing; a blend of beatboxing, the flute, reggae, and hip-hop.

THURSDAY 09 OCTOBER £17.50 ADV

HAMISH STUART(EX AVERAGE WHITE BAND)

Calling all Hamish Stuart and Average White Band lovers alike. Glasgow artist Hamish Stuart first shot to fame as the guitarist and falsetto of Average White Band back in the 70s: a Scottish funk and soul group most known for tracks ‘Pick Up The Pieces’ and ‘Let’s Go Round Again’. Having worked alongside Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and George Benson, Hamish also pursued a solo career in 1999, which saw him release his first album Sooner or Later on his own record label, Sulphuric Records. Performing in a band once again, expect to hear a selection of solo material and Average White Band’s number one hits.

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SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER £15 ADV

DON-E + HESTON

MAMA are proud to present 90s sensation Don-E who stepped into the spotlight with his hit singles ‘Love Makes The World Go Round’ and ‘Unbreakable’. With his latest album on the shelves, get ready to hear the finest tracks across his 20-year career as well as his soulful renditions of ‘Slave To The Rhythm’ and ‘Love Has Found It’s Way’. Support on the night comes from critically acclaimed soul singer Heston. Don’t miss the chance to see two of the finest singers around in one night.

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER£22.50 ADVDJ FRISKY PRESENTS

LIL’ MO - LIVEWith 4 albums behind her and a selection of ASCAP awards to boot, The Godmother of hip-hop and r&b takes over The Jazz Cafe this coming October. Having worked alongside Missy Elliot & undertaken the role of songwriter for the likes of Changing Faces, Backstreet and Nicole Wray it’s evident that Lil Mo was destined for a career in music. With her latest album ‘The SCARlet Letter’ released this August, DJ Frisky is proud to present a cocktail of her most recent material and all time favourites ‘4ever’, ‘Superwoman’ and ‘First Time’.

WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER £18 ADVSOUND DO BRAZIL PRESENTS

SAMBA WITH FABIANA COZZAGrab your dancing shoes and head over to The Jazz Cafe this October to catch samba goddess Fabiana Cozza celebrate her 17 year career. Hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil Fabiana worked in theatre and dance prior to considering a career in music. Labeled as one of the most important interpreters of contemporary Brazilian music, the singer was crowned as the Best Female Singer of Samba at the 2012 Brazilian Music Awards and released her latest album Fabiana Cozza a year earlier. With support from Wyza Bakongo, prepare to be kept on your toes and shaking your hips throughout the night.


THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER £16.50 ADV

THE NEVILLESTAPLE BANDNeville Staple and his band return to The Jazz Cafe this October after their sold out joint headline show with Dub Pistols. Having worked an impressive 35 years in the industry, English singer Neville Staple a.k.a The Original Rude Boy has collaborated with the likes of No Doubt and Rancid and in 2004 embarked on a solo career, forming ‘The Neville Staple Band’. Having toured across Europe, UK, Australia and New Zealand and performed at a staggering 20 festivals this summer, MAMA are excited to present an evening featuring the 2-tone and ska artist’s latest material alongside a mix of ska classics.

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER £12.50 ADV

JAY BRANNAN + JERRY WILLIAMS

Following the release of his latest album ‘Always, Then & Now’ this summer, singer-songwriter Jay Brannan prepares to wow both fans and newcomers alike at The Jazz Cafe this Autumn. Having worked alongside some of the industry’s most praised producers such as Will Golden and David Lahne, the Texas native turned New Yorker has a string of albums behind him and gone on to tour the USA, Europe, South Africa, Australia and The Middle East. With a phenomenal international fanbase, make sure to purchase tickets in advance to avoid missing out on an evening of some of Jay’s finest heart wrenching folk material.


HEATWAVEGet into the groove this October as 70s funk and disco band Heatwave take over The Jazz Cafe to reignite that disco fever. Despite remaining in the spotlight for a short period of time the band, which consisted of former U.S servicemen, released a total of 6 albums in its heyday and is most renowned for disco hits ‘Boogie Nights’, ‘Always and Forever’ and ‘Mind Blowing Decisions’. Reforming in the 90s, Heatwave once again dominated the spotlight and acquired an international following. Expect an energetic and uplifting show that’s set to include a compilation of their beloved hits.


SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER £17.50 ADVSOUNDCRAFT PRESENTS

RED MOLLY + HATFUL OF RAIN

One evening at the 2004 Falco Ridge Festival Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello crossed paths at a song circle. The last ones standing, the trio’s vocals were a perfect match and in a heartbeat, Red Molly was born. Now a worldwide sensation having toured the likes of Denmark and Australia, Soundcraft UK LTD presents the Americana group in their finest form so prepare to be enticed by the girls’ infectious songwriting and original takes on bluegrass, honky tonk and folk. Starting off the night with a joyous and moving performance will be British acoustic band Hatful of Rain.

MONDAY 20 OCTOBER £15 ADV

CAPONE-N-NOREAGA (C-N-N)Hip-hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga are proud to announce their debut at The Jazz Cafe this October. Formed in 1995, the New Yorkers swiftly made their mark on the music industry and secured a recording contract with Penalty Records a year later. Despite Capone’s imprisonment for a parole violation before their debut album had been completed, Noreaga took matters into his own hands and pushed the album titled ‘The War Report’ to the finish line. Reforming in 2013 and delighting fans worldwide, MAMA & The Doctor’s Orders are proud to present a night that’s bound to go down in hip-hop history. Expect to hear some of the finest tracks from all three of their critically acclaimed albums.

TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER £12.50 ADV

THE COUP FT. BOOTS RILEY Californian band The Coup is far from your typical hip-hop group. Made up of seven members including frontman Boots Riley, the band came together in 1991 and released six albums over the course of its 23-year career. Continuing to dominate the political hip-hop genre The Coup certainly don’t shy away from incorporating serious matters into their lyrics and have rapped about the likes of American politics, capitalism, police brutality and patriarchal exploitation. Join The Coup at The Jazz Cafe this autumn to celebrate their ongoing success and latest EP La Grande Boutique.


WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER £16.50 ADVSCHONEBERG CONCERTS PRESENTS

BERNIE MARSDEN+ XANDER AND THE PEACE PIRATES

Having played in Whitesnake, UFO, Babe Ruth, Alaska, M3 and many more, English artist Bernie Marsden is one of the most influential artists around today. Born and bred in Buckinghamshire the guitarist has an impressive discography that includes albums from his solo career as well as his most recent album ‘Shine’ which was released this August. With an incredible knack for getting the crowd up on their feet, Bernie Marsden’s performance is a rare opportunity to see the blues-rock legend live and in full swing. Joining Bernie will be five-piece band Xander And The Peace Pirates.

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER £10 ADV

THE DROP ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY+ MORE LIKE TREES, DJS NICK MANASSEH, ADAM PRESCOTT & MC DONOVAN KINGJAY

If you’re after a more upbeat take on reggae then make sure to head down to The Jazz Cafe this autumn. 9-piece London based band The Drop are known for blending rock, jazz and funk into their reggae beats, which results in their signature deep grooves and infectious melodies. Celebrating the launch of their most recent album, The Drop will also be joined by More Like Trees, DJs Nick Manasseh, Adam Prescott & MC Donovan Kingjay who are intent on making this a night to remember.

FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER £15 ADV (7PM ONWARDS) / £10 ADV (11PM ONWARDS)

THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK & SOUL CLUBFT. THE FILTHY SIX, THE GENE DUDLEY GROUP, DOM SERVINI & SCRIMSHIRE (WAH WAH 45s)

Debuting at The Jazz Cafe this October, MAMA is proud to bring you The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, an 8-hour party that’ll have you dancing till it’s time to go home. As Craig Charles takes over the decks, multi-instrumentalist Gene Dudley is set to play a collection of deep soul and funk music and what’s more, soul jazz band The Filthy Six promise to keep the blues away with funk, house and afro-beat tunes. At the time of going to press advance tickets for the early show have nearly sold out but tickets for the late show (11pm onwards) are still available.


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RED MOLLY perform their UK debut live at The Jazz Cafe, on

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JOSE FELICIANO and his BAND perform their ONLY UK shows live at The St John at Hackney, London E5 on

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BOTOWN‘ALL IZ WELL’ TOUR FT. VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

Calling all Bollywood lovers and newcomers alike. The chart topping Bollywood soul band Bowtown return to The Jazz Cafe to deliver yet another unforgettable performance. Labeled as one of the most exciting and engaging music acts of the last several years, the London based multi-cultural group are notorious for their soul and funky grooves that are always guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face. Expect to hear Bollywood classics from the likes of Asha Bhosle, AR Rahman and Kishore Kumar alongside a number of soul bangers from Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Ray Charles.

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER £15 ADV / £35 ADV FAMILY OF 3 /£40 ADV FAMILY OF 41ST SHOWING 12PM / 2ND SHOWING 3PM

RASTAMOUSE & DA EASY CREW - JAMMIN’ AT DA JAZZ

Reggae lovin’ sensation Rastamouse & Da Easy Crew have teamed up with The Jazz Cafe for a crucial afternoon of family fun. The 2 hour extravaganza will showcase the story telling talents of creator Michael De Souza and two live music sets featuring Rastamouse, Scratchy and Zoomer bustin’ wicked moves alongside a truly live band. A unique opportunity to ‘meet and greet’ Mouseland’s very own CBeebies heroes!

TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER £15 ADV

JON ALLEN + JOHN E VISTIC

A favourite amongst the likes of Jools Holland and Duffy, English folk rock singer-songwriter Jon Allen has been making heads turn since his debut album release in 2009. Growing up in Devon, Jon displayed an interest in music from an early age and in the blink of an eye traded his computer for an electric guitar and amplifier. Moving to London and supporting artists such as Seal, Jose Gonzalez and KT Tunstall allowed Jon Allen to work his way up the musical ladder. Now celebrating the release of his latest album ‘Deep River’, MAMA presents an intimate evening full of charm and soul-drenched sounds.


WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER £20 ADVMAMA & BIGGER THAN FESTIVAL PRESENT

DEAD PREZ+ IRON BRAYDZ

Following their sold out show at The Jazz Cafe in February, hip-hop duo Dead Prez take over Camden to remind us once again of their raw and captivating talent. Playing at the venue as part of the ‘Bigger Than’ festival, a 2 month long event celebrating hip-hop culture, the American dream team prepare to deliver their signature hard-hitting beats, politically aware rhymes and deft lyricism. Joining them is hip-hop genius Iron Braydz.

THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER £16.50 ADVTIN ANGEL PRESENTS

DEVON SPROULESongstress Devon Sproule takes to the stage at The Jazz Cafe this October to celebrate the release of her collaborative album ‘Colours’. Teaming up with Canadian musician Mike O’Neill, the duo have created one of their best pieces yet as they stretch into new musical territory. With 4 critically acclaimed albums behind her, the Canadian artist has wowed crowds at Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival and Moseley Folk Festival and in 2009 went on to win the ASCAP Foundation Sammy Cahn Award. Join the talented chanteuse for an evening full of jazz, folk and country that you’ll remember fondly for years to come.

FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER £15 ADV / £25 VIPLONDON INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL PRESENTS

RHODA DAKARTHE BODYSNATCHERS ALBUM & EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN SHOW

If you’re after a wild evening this coming Halloween, then make sure to look no further. 7-piece female band The Bodysnatchers are proud to announce their 35th anniversary and are set to headline at The Jazz Cafe this October in order to commemorate their ongoing success. Formed in 1979, the band supported the likes of Madness, The Specials and The Maytals and soon after hit the jackpot with two UK chart hits. Lead singer Rhoda Dakar heads back to the studio to record an exclusive Bodysnatchers album that’s set for release in November 2014. Expect to hear a combination of 2 tone, ska and rocksteady. VIP tickets include a meet and greet and a signed copy of Rhoda’s album.


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SATURDAY 01 NOVEMBER £20 ADVKILIMANJARO, CAMDEN ROCKS & JUBILEE PRESENT

NIGHTMARE FESTIVALKicking off at midday, Kilimanjaro, Camden Rocks and Jubilee present a one- day festival in honour of Halloween. Nightmare Festival will see rock sensations Max Raptor, Hawk Eyes and The Algorithm perform across Camden’s favourite venues including The Jazz Cafe, Electric Ballroom, Barfly, Underworld, Good Mixer and Black Heart. With a line up that includes over 30 cutting-edge acts, Nightmare Festival is guaranteed to knock all past Halloween events out the park. Grab your tickets in advance to avoid missing out on indie, metal, rock, and punk bands and if that hasn’t got you hooked, Nightmare has teamed up with Camden’s fancy dress shop Escapade, offering all festival goers a 10% discount on Halloween attire. Keep checking nightmarecamden.com for more details

TUESDAY 04 NOVEMBER £15 ADV

EZRA BROWN & CHERYL PEPSII RILEYMAMA is delighted to announce the fusion of two of the greatest R&B artists at The Jazz Cafe this November. American R&B/Gospel singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley most notably known for her ballad ‘Thanks For My Child’ is set to put on a stellar performance that will include material from all four of her albums. Joining the songstress will be the talented Ezra Brown who has created his own genre of music titled Soul Muzik. A combination of blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, soul and hip-hop, Ezra Brown’s sounds speak a thousand words so expect a touching and moving show from both performers.

WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER£15 ADVWE PLAY MUSIC PRESENT

AYANNA WITTER-JOHNSON & FRIENDSWith a first class degree in Classical Composition from London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and a masters degree in Musical Composition from the Manhattan School of Music, Ayanna Witter-Johnson is without a doubt one of the world’s finest emerging artists out there today. The composer, jazz vocalist, pianist and cellist is the only non-American to have won the Amateur Night Live in the big apple and was also nominated for a MOBO award in 2012. Having toured the UK and released a series of critically acclaimed EP’s, the multi-instrumentalist is set to deliver a one of a kind performance that’ll push the boundaries of classical music.

THURSDAY 06 NOVEMBER £17.50 ADVDMP PRESENTS

THE HOTCLUB OF COWTOWN Having played Glastonbury and Cambridge festival and appeared on ‘Later…with Jools Holland’ and Prairie Home Companion, western swing band Hot Club of Cowtown get set to take over The Jazz Cafe this November. Consisting of Elana James, Whit Smith and Jake Erwin, the trio has an impeccable discography behind them, including their latest album Rendezvous in Rhythm, which was released in 2013. With an energetic stage presence, expect to be mesmerised by Elana’s lively violin solos, Whit’s guitar lines and Jake’s dynamic bass that’ll have you craving more.

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FRIDAY 07 NOVEMBER £23 ADV

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLOBorn in Berlin and raised in Washington D.C., Meshell Ndegeocello began making a name for herself on the D.C circuit towards the end of the 80s. Performing in bands such as Little Beanie and the Master, Meshell soon enough embarked on a solo career and became one of the first artists to sign to American record label Maverick Records. Now with a total of 11 studio albums behind her and her latest album ‘Comet, come to me’ available this June, join Meshell as she examines and explores music through her signature sounds.

SATURDAY 08 NOVEMBER£15 ADV

DJ YODABREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS (EXCLUSIVE LONDON LIVE SHOW)

MAMA are proud to present Duncan Beiny a.k.a DJ Yoda’s London exclusive show this coming November. Studying English and American literature at the University of Warwick, DJ Yoda initially performed at his student union prior to releasing mix-tapes to local record shops. With record labels showing an interest in his music, the artist became an overnight success and was crowned as the DMC DJ of the Year in 2001. Dubbed as one of ten DJs to see before you die, DJ Yoda takes to The Jazz Cafe stage equipped with a full live band so expect to hear a selection of electronica, hip-hop and trip hop from the music mogul.

SUNDAY 09 NOVEMBER £20 ADV

LONDON INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL(LIAF) FT. SUSHEELA RAMAN + BANGALORE DREAMS + THE KRAR COLLECTIVE + NORDIC RAGAIf you’re after an evening brimming with skilled musicians and diverse music, then this may just be the night for you. Forming the line-up of this year’s London International Arts Festival will be Bangalore Dreams, Krar Collective, Nordic Raga and Susheela Raman. Established in 2004, the festival aims to promote South Asian music, dance, storytelling and visuals with help from some of the hottest musicians out there today. Expect to hear a mixture of electronica, funk, Indian classical music and ravishing rhythms across the course of the evening.

TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER £10 ADVRANDOM SOUL PRESENTS

WILLIAM WHITE(8TET) + DJ DIGGZBorn and raised in Barbados, independent producer and performer William White took an instant liking to music. With the likes of Beethoven, Nat King Cole, Dolly Parton, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley becoming the soundtrack to his childhood, William was adamant to follow in the footsteps of his musical idols. Now based in Switzerland with 3 gold selling albums behind him and a fourth album released early this year, William White will be playing his first UK concert at the infamous Jazz Cafe with support coming from DJ Diggz.


WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER £12 ADV

BUNNY ‘STRIKER’ LEE’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSJamaican record producer Bunny Lee made his way into the music industry by working as a record plugger for several record labels. By 1967 Bunny Lee set up his own record label ‘Lee’, going on to produce a number of hits by The Sensations, Stranger Cole, Derrick Morgan and The Uniques in the short space of a year. Considered as one of the most influential pioneers of the reggae sector, MAMA is set to host a night in honour of Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee with music coming from bands Mafia & Fluxy and Tony Ruff Cutt.

THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER£12.50 ADVSOUNDCRASH PRESENTS

DIZRAELI & THE SMALL GODS+ CATE FERRISRapper, singer and poet Dizraeli returns with his band The Small Gods to play a rare and intimate show that’s guaranteed to be one of his greatest performances to date. Having pleased crowds at Boomtown, Glastonbury and Queen Elizabeth Hall the wordsmith was also crowned as the winner of both the BBC Radio 4 Poetry Slam and the Farrago UK Slam Championships. Made up of 7 members including 3 times world beatboxing champion Bellatrix, Dizraeli & The Small Gods and supporting act Cate Ferris prepare to impress the audience with their concoction of heavy beats, turtabalism and trademark take on hip-hop.

THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER£7 ADV - 10PM UNTIL LATE

THE SPECIALS AFTERSHOW PARTYWITH DJ SETS FROM LYNVAL (THE SPECIALS) & RHODA (THE BODYSNATCHERS/SPECIAL AKA)Teaming up with The London Intl Ska Festival, The Jazz Cafe is delighted to announce one of the most anticipated aftershow parties of the year. Co-founder of The Specials Lynval Golding and The Bodysnatcher’s lead singer Rhoda Dakar take to the decks to spin some of the finest Jamaican ska, rocksteady and 2 Tone throughout the evening and onto the early hours of the morning. Head over to our website where you can book tickets in advance and book a table in order to secure the best seats in the house.

SATURDAY 15NOVEMBER £22 ADVSOULGIGS.COM PRESENTS

KINDRED THE FAMILY SOULSoulgigs.com is proud to present Kindred The Family Soul this coming autumn. Consisting of married couple Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon, the pair was scouted by singer Jill Scott during their performance at the Black Lily Film & Music Festival and since then have gone onto release four albums as well as receive nominations for both the BET and Soul Train Music Award. 15 years together and still going strong, the couple’s love for each other is certainly mirrored in their heartfelt and meaningful lyrics. With their fifth album ‘A Couple Friends’ now available, join Kindred this November for a performance that’ll melt your heart.


MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER£8.50 ADV/ £16 VIPBEHIND THE HITZ, NEVER 4GET DAT & C BLACK MUSIC PR PRESENT

WHO’S GOTTHE HITSThis November sees the greatly anticipated launch of Who’s Got The Hitz? at The Jazz Cafe. Witness 8 hotly tipped acts perform their ‘hitz’ to experienced industry judges hoping to be selected as the artist with the biggest and best songs of the night. Also featuring special guest performances and the friendly mini competition ‘Who’s Got The Hitz? – DJ Challenge’ this is sure tobe an action packed night that will leave you thoroughly entertained and humming your newly found favourite song on the way home.

TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER £16.50 ADVMAMA & BIGGER THAN FESTIVAL PRESENTS

R.A. THE RUGGED MAN+ STIG OF THE DUMP & DJ SNUFFAfter his sell out show in March, American rapper R.A. The Rugged Man returns to award winning live music venue The Jazz Cafe for another grand performance. Noticed by the age of 12 for his lyrical skills, R.A. Thornburn was in high demand and by the age of 18 was signed to American record label Jive Records. Having worked with some of the most distinguished names in the industry including Mobb Deep, Notorious B.I.G and Wu-Tang Clan, R.A. The Rugged Man is said to be one of the most influential rappers of his time. With 3 studio albums behind him, expect to hear a selection of tracks that span across his 25- year career.

F AT I M A+ Eglo Records DJs

TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALLGIGSANDTOURS.COM | TICKETMASTER.CO.UK A METROPOLIS MUSIC PRESENTATION


LATER IN NOVEMBER...

WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER £13.50 ADV

DUB PISTOLS

THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER £20 ADV

MARSHALL CRENSHAW

SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER £16.50 ADV

BARRENCE WHITFIELD & THE SAVAGES + THE DUSTAPHONICS


LARRY MILLER

MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER £12 ADV

SCORCHER EP LAUNCH WITH FULL LIVE BAND + ALICE OLIVIA

TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER& WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER £22.50 ADV

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN

SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER £12.50 ADV

THE MODFATHER CHRISTMAS BASH: PAMA INTERNATIONAL, FREDDIE NOTES, + BIG BOSS MAN


AFROBEATS LIVE(HOSTED BY DJ ABRANTEE) FT. THE QUEEN OF AFROBEATS MAY7VEN & SPECIAL GUESTS

FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT THE JAZZ CAFE01/02 DEC AVERAGE WHITE BAND 03/04 DEC DWELE 06 DEC ASWAD 07 DEC BANNED FROM UTOPIA 13/14 DEC JON B WITH THE REEL DEAL BAND 15/16 DEC THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES 15 DEC CITRUS SUN 18 DEC QUADROPHENIA NIGHT 19/20 DEC THE BLOCKHEADS 21 DEC THE STEVE CRADOCK BAND22/23 DEC LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR CHRISTMAS SHOW 27 DEC JANET KAY & CARROLL THOMPSON 02 JAN THE DOGGETT BROTHERS 08 JAN RAISON D’ETRE PARTY

10 JAN FRANK MCCOMB15/16/17 JAN ROY AYERS 23 JAN TIMOTHY BLOOM 24 JAN THE DRIZABONE SOUL FAMILY 25 JAN NEARLY DAN PERFORM STEELY DAN 29 JAN JO HARMAN 05 FEB SHAKATAK 06 FEB KENNY THOMAS 07 FEB YOLANDA BROWN 14/16 FEB VALENTINE’S WEEKEND WITH ALEXANDER O’NEAL 07 MAR LOOSE ENDS EXPERIENCE FT. CARL MCINTOSH 14 MAR MUDIBU & THE JEZEBEL SEXTET TRIBUTE TO ORIS REDDING 20 APR THE SMITHS INDEED 29 MAY SHOWADDYWADDY

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TICKETS:Tickets for The Jazz Cafe and The Forum can be purchased in person at the Box Office Mon-Sat 10.30am–5.30pm, closed Bank Holidays

DIRECTIONS:BUSES: 29 / 134 / 31 / 88TUBE: Camden Town (Northern Line)TRAIN: Camden Rd (Silverlink)OPENING TIMES:Mon-Sun 7pm, Club Nights 10.30pm(unless stated)

TICKET BOOKINGS:Ticketmaster (24h cc hotline) 0844 847 2514See Tickets (24h cc hotline) 0871 220 0260

DINING AT THE JAZZ CAFE:Book a table at: www.thejazzcafelondon.comor call: 020 7688 8899or email: [email protected] we'll call you back.

All information is correct at the time of going to press, but remains subject to change

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