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This Wednesday the first Vando Jam of 2018. Featuring leading UK saxophonist Phil Meadows. With Mike Flynn on bass, James Beckwith on piano and Harry Pope on Drums. Doors 6.30pm Show - 8pm followed by Jam session. At The Spice of Life. Free for musicians ..read more

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J-Sonics hit the 2017 Love Supreme Festival and play to a ram packed arena. #LoveSupreme #J #JSonics ..read more

How to practice. You will hear stories of people such as Charlie Parker and John Coltrane practicing for 8 hours a day every day! For a beginner little and often is enough. If you can manage half an hour a day you will make progress. For many people finding the time to practice is a problem. If you structure and plan what and when you are going to practice you will make the most of your time and see results. “As long as you’ve got your horn in your mouth you’re developing” Zoot Sims Fast Track One of the secrets to progress is consistency. If you want to see results try keeping a weekly practi ..read more

Duran Duran saxophonist Simon Willescroft joins forces with tenor saxophonist Matt Telfer to bring you a night of the very best in jazz funk and fusion hits from the last four decades. This exciting band pay homage to a mix of legendary saxophone players such as Bob Mintzer, Marc Russo, David Sanborn, Tom Scott and Maceo Parker. Get ready for a funky journey through the various styles of funk and fusion music. Prepare for a twin horn, full frontal attack as these guys let rip with screaming sax solos and tight arrangements, backed by an impressive all star rhythm section. Undoubtedly one of t ..read more

Blakey's Boys seem to have a talent for selling out shows! Hot on the heels of sell out shows at Pizza Express and the London Jazz Festival, Blakey’s Boys make their first appearance at Toulouse Lautrec! www.blakeysboys.com Toulouse Lautrec is undoubtedly one the of the best jazz venues in South London. Saturday 29th April - Doors 8pm - Show 9pm TOULOUSE LAUTREC, 140 Newington Butts, Kennington, London SE11 4RN Tickets from £10 Tickets on the door £18 www.toulouselautrec.co.uk Tel: 020 7582 6800 http://www.toulouselautrec.co.uk/book-tickets?date=2017-04-29#519821 https://www.designmynight.com ..read more

WEDNESDAY 5th April - VandoJam hosted by Matt Telfer & featuring award winning saxophonist ALEXANDER BONE'S QUARTET. Alexander Bone, inaugural winner of the BBC Young Musician Jazz Award, is a 20 year old saxophonist and music producer. In 2016 he won the British Jazz Awards Rising Star category by public vote. He has worked with and performed alongside artists including Nile Rodgers, Liane Carroll & Kylie Minogue. He currently studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and his quartet is made up of young, incredibly talented musicians also studying at London's leading conservato ..read more

J-Sonics hit Ronnie Scotts main stage last Thursday and delivered their usual hard hitting jazz/funk/Latin show to full house. The sonics seem to be going strength to strength. This year the Sonics can be seen at Pizza Express, Dean Street and The Love Supreme festival. Details to follow ..read more