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What a massive jazz jam. Thank you to the 30+ talented musicians who turned up to make it such a successful night.
Anybody coming for the great jazz jam? Plenty of new faces tonight. Don't miss it.
LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS
LIVE MUSIC TIMES - Free Entry
Sunday - Thursday – 8pm
Friday & Saturday – 9pm
Saturday 25th May
Gabrielle Ducomble Trio from 9pm
”Jazz Singer with Grace, Precision and Talent”
Gabrielle Ducomble - Singer
Maurizio Minardi - Accordion / Piano
Nick Kacal - Double Bass
As featured on Jazz FM
Rising star Gabrielle brings her special blend of Gallic charm and sophistication to the Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec. Singing in English and French, she performs Parisian-style jazz and tango
from her recent album “J’ai Deux Amours", giving a fresh interpretation to classic songs by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel,
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Serge Gainsbourg and Astor Piazzolla.
Her band, including some of Europe’s finest musicians in an authentic line-up,
provides the perfect anchor for her superlative vocals.
Expect an atmospheric evening of beautiful melodies, inventive solos and
Gabrielle’s spine-tingling voice – “wonderfully evocative of a bygone era”.
“A top-notch evening” Harold Sanditen – Cabaret Scenes
“The Gabrielle Ducomble quintet blew us away” – Dave Lyons, Fleece Jazz
“Sings with rare grace and elegance, whether in her native French or English” – Rich Rainlore
Joint-winner of 2011's Rainlore Jazz Albums of the Year Best Debut Album for J'ai Deux Amours
Gabrielle’s Official Website
Gabrielle Ducomble in Pop Idol’s 2003 Group Music Video
Sunday 26th May
Mr Bojangles from 8pm
”Dr John Meets Tom Waits”
Mr Bojangles is a singer / pianist / guitarist & songwriter who play in the ‘New Orleans’,
“Good Time Jazz” style.
He has been a session keyboard player with a wide range of bands including ‘The Hollies’, ‘Manfred Mann’ and ‘Edwyn Collins’ to name a few. He produced ‘Aztec Camera’ (including their hit single OBLIVIOUS) and other bands through the 80’s.)
Also during the 90’s and the ‘naughty’s (2000+) he formed the Jazz band ‘LUSH LIFE’ who became the house band at The Café De Paris when it re-opened. LUSH LIFE played all the London Jazz venues from ‘Ronnie Scotts’ to the “Vortex’.
Other venues included ‘Quaglinos’ and other Conran venues, ‘The Café Royal’ and ‘The Waldorf’ as well as touring around England.
Come and see him at ‘Toulouse Lautrec’ for a fun night of ‘Good Time’ music
YouTube Video – Mr Bojangles @ Toulouse Lautrec
YouTube Video – Tambourine Man
Monday 27th May
JAZZ JAM SESSION – 8.30pm
Hosted by Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec’s House Band
FREE ENTRY
Jason Lyon – Piano / Host - Website
Dee Byrne – Saxophone - Website
Gábor Dörnyei – Drums - Website
Alan Gibson - Bass - Website
20% Off all Bar Food and Drinks for all participants
As featured on Jazz FM
Every Monday night the “Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec” presents a showcase for London’s brightest jazz talent. The house quartet warms things up from 8.30pm, the jam session starts in earnest at 9.30pm and we keep on swinging all the way through to 'round midnight'.
Musicians get to play with a top-flight international rhythm section;
listeners get to enjoy tomorrow’s big names today - for free.
We’ve even had the occasional star drop by, incognito...
Sometimes it sounds like a miniature big band, sometimes it's a cool bossa group or a fiery blues and funk session. It’s friendly and informal, and you never know quite what you’re going to get. That’s jazz! And that’s why we enjoy hosting this session. Come down and join in the fun.
Venue provides a professional sound system, baby grand piano,
drums, double bass and acoustic guitar.
Facebook Jazz Jam Group Page
Tuesday 28th May
Mr Bojangles from 8pm
”Dr John Meets Tom Waits”
Mr Bojangles is a singer / pianist / guitarist & songwriter who play in the ‘New Orleans’,
“Good Time Jazz” style.
He has been a session keyboard player with a wide range of bands including ‘The Hollies’, ‘Manfred Mann’ and ‘Edwyn Collins’ to name a few. He produced ‘Aztec Camera’ (including their hit single OBLIVIOUS) and other bands through the 80’s.)
Also during the 90’s and the ‘naughty’s (2000+) he formed the Jazz band ‘LUSH LIFE’ who became the house band at The Café De Paris when it re-opened. LUSH LIFE played all the London Jazz venues from ‘Ronnie Scotts’ to the “Vortex’.
Other venues included ‘Quaglinos’ and other Conran venues, ‘The Café Royal’ and ‘The Waldorf’ as well as touring around England.
Come and see him at ‘Toulouse Lautrec’ for a fun night of ‘Good Time’ music
YouTube Video – Mr Bojangles @ Toulouse Lautrec
YouTube Video – Tambourine Man
Wednesday 29th May
Shola Kaye from 8pm
”Motown Jazz Singer”
Shola Kaye is a London-based singer, mainly performing Motown, Jazz and original material. An emotional, engaging performer who enjoys a laugh or two with the audience, her voice has been described as sounding like "chocolate soul".
As well as recording tracks for her first album - a jazzy mix of Motown and original songs, Shola is currently involved in a number of projects, including lead vocals for the T&Masson album "Rubber Love", to be released in France later in 2013 and lead vocals for dance production team Chew Lay and Wez Woods' "Slipping Away", recently featured on BBC radio.
Performing in various bands, Shola has supported Florence and The Machine, George Mellie, Tony Hadley and Paul Young. She is a songwriter and guitarist, and spent 8 years living in the USA. Whilst in Los Angeles, she won a prize for her song writing and has also received a publishing contract for one of her songs.
Shola has performed at Shepherd's Bush Empire, Hyde Park, Cafe De Paris, The Groucho Club, Park Lane Hilton, Harvey Nichols, The Natural History Museum and many other venues in the UK - as well as singing live in Russia, the USA, Spain, Greece, the Middle East and making an appearance on Iranian TV. Her Motown trio was recently chosen by Sony Pictures to promote the Sparkle DVD, Whitney Houston's last movie.
Shola Kaye’s Official Website
Shola Kaye’s Facebook Fan Page
Sample Video
Thursday 30th May
Robin Banerjee Duo with Guest Musician Rachael Cohen from 8.30pm
”Top Quality Mid-Week Jazz with Amy Winehouse’s Guitarist Robin Banerjee”
Upon commencement from Birmingham Conservatoire, Rachael immersed herself in the UK’s vast creative music scene, composing for and performing with local ensembles like Nick Jurd’s Quartet, Jim Bashford’s Trio, and her own Quartet and Trio. She can be heard performing at The Yardbird Jazz Club, Symphony Hall and the Midlands Arts Centre.
Guitarist Robin Banerjee has toured the world, playing extensively in Europe and U.S.A with Universal/Island artist Amy Winehouse (2006-2007), appearing also on her album Back to Black and 'Live In London DVD at Shepherds Bush Empire, performing at Glastonbury's Pyramid (75,000 people) and World stages (40,000 people) on the same day/eve in 2007.
Rachel Cohen’s Official Website
Rachael Cohen - YouTube
Friday 31st May
The Karl Charity Quartet from 9pm
Mellow Jazz Voice, performing the likes of Chet Baker with songs from the Great American Songbook.
Karl Charity - Vocals / Trumpet
John Bailey - Piano
Shura Greenburg - Bass
Mark Allis - Drums
We are delighted to announce a new performance from superb trumpeter and vocalist Karl Charity. Karl is one of the hottest prospects on the London jazz scene. An alumnus of the Royal College of Music, Karl’s main body of work has been playing in touring musicals around the country and in the West End. He has a seriously mellow voice, slick trumpet style and will be appearing with his fabulously talented band playing music from the American song book and the likes of Horace Silver, George Gershwin, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Antonio Jobim, Nat king Cole etc.
Karl Charity’s Facebook Page
Saturday 1st June
Winnet Sextet from 9pm
Unique Energetic Jazz Ensemble
Winnet - Vocals
Ava Sangstar - Backing Vocals
Thomas Sangster - Bass Guitar
Joe Volante - Guitar
Jack Stanley - Piano
Leo Fedorcio - Drums
Likened to Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich with a vocal timbre often described as a female Lou Reed, this extraordinary lady certainly has the quirky edge on most artists out there and is one not to be missed. Previously a principal with London City Ballet, Winnet commands the stage with her charismatic presence and physicality. Coupled with her virtuoso musicians together they create a unique act that gives us a whole lot more than just one song after another.
Winnet’s Official Website
Video – Walk On
Video – Get Out
Sunday 2nd June
Airlie Scott presents Cabaract
Emma Finlay with "Life on the Edge"
Jazz Singer, Actress, & Comedienne
Join Emma for an evening of laughter, song and fabulous lyrics, as she takes you on a witty journey through the ups and downs of life. Hilarious.
Emma is an actress, vocalist and musician, and recently appeared as Violet Fitzall
in the sell-out Dial M For Murgatroyd. Jazz gigs include The Dorchester, Tate Modern and Globe Theatre.
In cabaret, Emma has appeared at Lauderdale House, co-written and performed Venus, Mars & Chocolate Cake;
Edinburgh Festival, A Little Show of Joy at the Pheasantry
and more recently her one woman comedy show.
Emma Finlay’s Website
Monday 3rd June
JAZZ JAM SESSION – 8.30pm
Hosted by Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec’s House Band
FREE ENTRY
Jason Lyon – Piano / Host - Website
Dee Byrne – Saxophone - Website
Gábor Dörnyei – Drums - Website
Alan Gibson - Bass - Website
20% Off all Bar Food and Drinks for all participants
As featured on Jazz FM
Every Monday night the “Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec” presents a showcase for London’s brightest jazz talent. The house quartet warms things up from 8.30pm, the jam session starts in earnest at 9.30pm and we keep on swinging all the way through to 'round midnight'.
Musicians get to play with a top-flight international rhythm section;
listeners get to enjoy tomorrow’s big names today - for free.
We’ve even had the occasional star drop by, incognito...
Sometimes it sounds like a miniature big band, sometimes it's a cool bossa group or a fiery blues and funk session. It’s friendly and informal, and you never know quite what you’re going to get. That’s jazz! And that’s why we enjoy hosting this session. Come down and join in the fun.
Venue provides a professional sound system, baby grand piano,
drums, double bass and acoustic guitar.
Facebook Jazz Jam Group Page
Tuesday 4th June
Mr Bojangles from 8pm
”Dr John Meets Tom Waits”
Mr Bojangles is a singer / pianist / guitarist & songwriter who play in the ‘New Orleans’,
“Good Time Jazz” style.
He has been a session keyboard player with a wide range of bands including ‘The Hollies’, ‘Manfred Mann’ and ‘Edwyn Collins’ to name a few. He produced ‘Aztec Camera’ (including their hit single OBLIVIOUS) and other bands through the 80’s.)
Also during the 90’s and the ‘naughty’s (2000+) he formed the Jazz band ‘LUSH LIFE’ who became the house band at The Café De Paris when it re-opened. LUSH LIFE played all the London Jazz venues from ‘Ronnie Scotts’ to the “Vortex’.
Other venues included ‘Quaglinos’ and other Conran venues, ‘The Café Royal’ and ‘The Waldorf’ as well as touring around England.
Come and see him at ‘Toulouse Lautrec’ for a fun night of ‘Good Time’ music
YouTube Video – Mr Bojangles @ Toulouse Lautrec
YouTube Video – Tambourine Man
Wednesday 5th June
Lauren Casey from 8pm
Soul Singer Songwriter
Lauren Casey is a talented singer/songwriter. She is self taught in both vocals and piano. Her versatile voice has influences of soul and country with a mix of emotional lyrics and strong melodies making her a powerful unique singer/songwriter. She has been performing from an early age and has always been ambitious to make it as an International Recording Artist. She has already made her first album ‘If Only...’ and is now working on her second album.
She made her solo debut aged eleven at Claremont Fan Court School singing “My Heart will go on” winning the best vocals. Twelve years later she is now growing as a singer/songwriter and her ambition is to become a professional singer. She has performed on the Titanic Memorial Cruise 2012 which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. She has performed on stage in many concerts, plays, festivals, weddings and gigs, in orchestras and choirs (Young Surrey Arts Choir). She entered into one of the biggest UK singing competition, Open Mic UK 2010 and was a finalist and had the opportunity to perform at the world’s best venue The O2.
Lauren Casey’s Official Website
Lauren Casey YouTube Video
Thursday 6th June
Zena James Duo from 8pm
Soulful Mellow Jazz with guest pianist Robin Aspland
Soulful mellow jazz singer Zena James brings catchy grooves and jazz and pop classics as you've never heard them before. Inspired as much by 70's soul as by the jazz greats, Zena has been acclaimed by the jazz media for her touching and persuasive voice and her funky new take on popular and rare jazz gems and irresistible, low-down R&B sounds.
"She's very very good live indeed ...you'll have a marvellous time!"
Bob Sinfield, "Jazz FM" Dinner Jazz show, 10 Jan 2012
"With a brave leap into the soul-laden subtle groove end of the jazz spectrum, Zena projects on stage a warm, engaging personality and an infectious sense of enjoyment." Brian Blain, Jazz UK
“Emotive delivery...compelling originals” - The Independent
“Warm sultry voice...top class” - Musician Magazine
Zena James Website
Zena James YouTube Video
Friday 7th June
The Karl Charity Quartet from 9pm
Mellow Jazz Voice, performing the likes of Chet Baker with songs from the Great American Songbook.
Karl Charity - Vocals / Trumpet
John Bailey - Piano
Shura Greenburg - Bass
Mark Allis - Drums
We are delighted to announce a new performance from superb trumpeter and vocalist Karl Charity. Karl is one of the hottest prospects on the London jazz scene. An alumnus of the Royal College of Music, Karl’s main body of work has been playing in touring musicals around the country and in the West End. He has a seriously mellow voice, slick trumpet style and will be appearing with his fabulously talented band playing music from the American song book and the likes of Horace Silver, George Gershwin, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Antonio Jobim, Nat king Cole etc.
Karl Charity’s Facebook Page
Saturday 8th June
The Katarina Sandell Quartet from 9pm
A powerhouse of Jazz & Soul Music
Katarina Sandell - Vocals
Ross Anderson - Trumpet
Alan Gibson - Double Bass
Gabor Dornyei - Drums
Born and bred in Sweden, Katarina began her music career by singing old traditional folk songs with her accordion playing father. At the age of 12 she was taken under the wings of Stig Johansson, one of the key figures in the cultural life of her region, and soon became a familiar face on the professional circuit.
The life and culture of London have influenced Katarina to push her voice and develop her musical style. Her big powerhouse vocals have fitted comfortably into the gospel scene prompting Colin Vassell to recruit her as one of the select few in his “new revelation singers”, who make regular tours on the continent. Her jazz style is heavily influenced by the old greats like Nancy Wilson, Dinah Washington and Etta Jones, but also permeated by the sounds of soul giants like Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Marlena Shaw. Katarina has recorded a jazz album “nights at the dog house” with jlq and also delivered power and soul to the albums “promised land” and "Lowlife melodies" by one of Bob Harris favourite bands "The fake lazy supernovas".
With her musical roots in the pure serenity of Swedish folk music, combined with ecstatic black gospel that has no boundaries, you never know what to expect from this woman. Take some classic jazz standards, some blues favourites and some old soul classics, mix that with the sound of Aretha, Etta and Dinah, add a pinch of Ella and Sarah and you get the sound of Katarina Sandell.
Katarina Sandell's MySpace
Sunday 9th June
Mr Bojangles from 8pm
”Dr John Meets Tom Waits”
Mr Bojangles is a singer / pianist / guitarist & songwriter who play in the ‘New Orleans’,
“Good Time Jazz” style.
He has been a session keyboard player with a wide range of bands including ‘The Hollies’, ‘Manfred Mann’ and ‘Edwyn Collins’ to name a few. He produced ‘Aztec Camera’ (including their hit single OBLIVIOUS) and other bands through the 80’s.)
Also during the 90’s and the ‘naughty’s (2000+) he formed the Jazz band ‘LUSH LIFE’ who became the house band at The Café De Paris when it re-opened. LUSH LIFE played all the London Jazz venues from ‘Ronnie Scotts’ to the “Vortex’.
Other venues included ‘Quaglinos’ and other Conran venues, ‘The Café Royal’ and ‘The Waldorf’ as well as touring around England.
Come and see him at ‘Toulouse Lautrec’ for a fun night of ‘Good Time’ music
YouTube Video – Mr Bojangles @ Toulouse Lautrec
YouTube Video – Tambourine Man
Monday 10th June
JAZZ JAM SESSION – 8.30pm
Hosted by Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec’s House Band
FREE ENTRY
Jason Lyon – Piano / Host - Website
Dee Byrne – Saxophone - Website
Gábor Dörnyei – Drums - Website
Alan Gibson - Bass - Website
20% Off all Bar Food and Drinks for all participants
As featured on Jazz FM
Every Monday night the “Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec” presents a showcase for London’s brightest jazz talent. The house quartet warms things up from 8.30pm, the jam session starts in earnest at 9.30pm and we keep on swinging all the way through to 'round midnight'.
Musicians get to play with a top-flight international rhythm section;
listeners get to enjoy tomorrow’s big names today - for free.
We’ve even had the occasional star drop by, incognito...
Sometimes it sounds like a miniature big band, sometimes it's a cool bossa group or a fiery blues and funk session. It’s friendly and informal, and you never know quite what you’re going to get. That’s jazz! And that’s why we enjoy hosting this session. Come down and join in the fun.
Venue provides a professional sound system, baby grand piano,
drums, double bass and acoustic guitar.
Facebook Jazz Jam Group Page
Tuesday 11th June
Scott Bramley from 8pm
”Sing us a song you’re the piano man”
Scott Bramley is an accomplished singer, pianist, musical director, educator and arranger. Performing professionally since 2003, he has travelled the world playing onboard cruise ships for Sun Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Since returning to the UK in 2006 Scott has appeared at venues across the country both as a solo singer pianist and with his band.
Scott hails from Yorkshire where he has held residencies at Choice Bar and Restaurant in Manchester and The Sands Venue in Gainsborough where he has supported artists including Acker Bilk, Stacey Kent, Frank Carson and Orville! More recently he has appeared at London venues Piano Soho, Piano Kensington, the Hyatt Regency Churchill Hotel, Caffe Concerto, Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec and Bentley's Oyster Bar as well as performing for countless private functions the length and breadth of the UK.
Drawing inspiration from many artists and genres, Scott is most at home in a piano bar setting, with an extensive repertoire ranging from the swing and jazz standards of the 30s and 40s through to present day chart material. Requests are encouraged!
As a music educator Scott has run brass and percussion workshops in various primary schools in and around his hometown of Doncaster as part of Doncaster Music Service’s ‘Wider Opportunities’ initiative aimed at developing whole class musical tuition. He now teaches one to one piano and voice at St Peter's C of E Primary School, Paddington and St Saviour's C of E Primary Schools, Maida Vale, and full class workshops at Christ Church Bentinck C of E Primary School, Marylebone, as well as teaching private students.
Scott Bramley’s Official Website (inc Social Media Access)
Wednesday 12th June
Shola Kaye from 8pm
”Motown Jazz Singer”
Shola Kaye is a London-based singer, mainly performing Motown, Jazz and original material. An emotional, engaging performer who enjoys a laugh or two with the audience, her voice has been described as sounding like "chocolate soul".
As well as recording tracks for her first album - a jazzy mix of Motown and original songs, Shola is currently involved in a number of projects, including lead vocals for the T&Masson album "Rubber Love", to be released in France later in 2013 and lead vocals for dance production team Chew Lay and Wez Woods' "Slipping Away", recently featured on BBC radio.
Performing in various bands, Shola has supported Florence and The Machine, George Mellie, Tony Hadley and Paul Young. She is a songwriter and guitarist, and spent 8 years living in the USA. Whilst in Los Angeles, she won a prize for her song writing and has also received a publishing contract for one of her songs.
Shola has performed at Shepherd's Bush Empire, Hyde Park, Cafe De Paris, The Groucho Club, Park Lane Hilton, Harvey Nichols, The Natural History Museum and many other venues in the UK - as well as singing live in Russia, the USA, Spain, Greece, the Middle East and making an appearance on Iranian TV. Her Motown trio was recently chosen by Sony Pictures to promote the Sparkle DVD, Whitney Houston's last movie.
Shola Kaye’s Official Website
Shola Kaye’s Facebook Fan Page
Sample Video
Thursday 13th June
Robin Banerjee Duo with Guest Musician Juliana Yazbeck from 8pm
”Top Quality Mid-Week Jazz with Amy Winehouse’s Guitarist Robin Banerjee”
Juliana Yazbeck is a jazz and soul vocalist and also is a professional actress joined by Jazz/Soul Guitarist Robin Banerjee. The Duo made their debut at Camden's Bar Solo in June 2012 where Robin played with Amy Winehouse in 2006
After starring in an Emmy-winning BBC World Service Trust web series entitled "Shankaboot" (shankaboot.com), Juliana moved to London to pursue a Masters degree in Performance Making from Goldsmiths College, from which she has recently graduated at age 23 with distinction. She now lives in London and works as a singer and actor in London and the Middle East.
Guitarist Robin Banerjee has toured the world, playing extensively in Europe and U.S.A with Universal/Island artist Amy Winehouse (2006-2007), appearing also on her album Back to Black and 'Live In London DVD at Shepherds Bush Empire, performing at Glastonbury's Pyramid (75,000 people) and World stages (40,000 people) on the same day/eve in 2007.
Juliana Yazbeck Music Sample
Friday 14th June
Gabrielle Ducomble Trio from 9pm
”Jazz Singer with Grace, Precision and Talent”
Gabrielle Ducomble - Singer
Maurizio Minardi - Accordion / Piano
Nick Kacal - Double Bass
As featured on Jazz FM
Rising star Gabrielle brings her special blend of Gallic charm and sophistication to the Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec. Singing in English and French, she performs Parisian-style jazz and tango
from her recent album “J’ai Deux Amours", giving a fresh interpretation to classic songs by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel,
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Serge Gainsbourg and Astor Piazzolla.
Her band, including some of Europe’s finest musicians in an authentic line-up,
provides the perfect anchor for her superlative vocals.
Expect an atmospheric evening of beautiful melodies, inventive solos and
Gabrielle’s spine-tingling voice – “wonderfully evocative of a bygone era”.
“A top-notch evening” Harold Sanditen – Cabaret Scenes
“The Gabrielle Ducomble quintet blew us away” – Dave Lyons, Fleece Jazz
“Sings with rare grace and elegance, whether in her native French or English” – Rich Rainlore
Joint-winner of 2011's Rainlore Jazz Albums of the Year Best Debut Album for J'ai Deux Amours
Gabrielle’s Official Website
Gabrielle Ducomble in Pop Idol’s 2003 Group Music Video
Saturday 15th June
The Emily Saunders Trio from 9pm
Refreshing improvisations both sensual and engaging
Emily Saunders - Vocals
Elliot Galvin – Piano
Corrie Dick - Drums
Once heard never forgotten, the refreshing and unusual sound of Emily Saunders' music opens the ear and the mind. She uses her voice as a true improvisationalist – sensual and engaging, enriched by a distinctive instrumental approach to sound and invention.
Born in London, Emily was brought up in a family steeped in music - her grandmother a classical pianist, singer and instinctive improviser; her father a classical pianist, arranger, choral conductor, and her sister a contemporary composer. Emily naturally took to the piano writing songs from an early age and initially trained as a vocalist and classical clarinetist, until her love of improvisation led her to specialise in Jazz voice at Trinity Conservatoire. In 2011 Emily released her critically acclaimed debut album 'Cotton Skies' Her music has received extensive radio play on Jazz FM, BBC Radios 1, 3, 4, XFM and many internet radio stations. Emily's forthcoming CD 'Outsiders Insiders' will be released later in 2013.
Emily Saunder’s Official Website
Twitter - Emily Saunder
Sunday 16th June
Mr Bojangles from 8pm
”Dr John Meets Tom Waits”
Mr Bojangles is a singer / pianist / guitarist & songwriter who play in the ‘New Orleans’,
“Good Time Jazz” style.
He has been a session keyboard player with a wide range of bands including ‘The Hollies’, ‘Manfred Mann’ and ‘Edwyn Collins’ to name a few. He produced ‘Aztec Camera’ (including their hit single OBLIVIOUS) and other bands through the 80’s.)
Also during the 90’s and the ‘naughty’s (2000+) he formed the Jazz band ‘LUSH LIFE’ who became the house band at The Café De Paris when it re-opened. LUSH LIFE played all the London Jazz venues from ‘Ronnie Scotts’ to the “Vortex’.
Other venues included ‘Quaglinos’ and other Conran venues, ‘The Café Royal’ and ‘The Waldorf’ as well as touring around England.
Come and see him at ‘Toulouse Lautrec’ for a fun night of ‘Good Time’ music
YouTube Video – Mr Bojangles @ Toulouse Lautrec
YouTube Video – Tambourine Man
Monday 17th June
JAZZ JAM SESSION – 8.30pm
Hosted by Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec’s House Band
FREE ENTRY
Jason Lyon – Piano / Host - Website
Dee Byrne – Saxophone - Website
Gábor Dörnyei – Drums - Website
Alan Gibson - Bass - Website
20% Off all Bar Food and Drinks for all participants
As featured on Jazz FM
Every Monday night the “Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec” presents a showcase for London’s brightest jazz talent. The house quartet warms things up from 8.30pm, the jam session starts in earnest at 9.30pm and we keep on swinging all the way through to 'round midnight'.
Musicians get to play with a top-flight international rhythm section;
listeners get to enjoy tomorrow’s big names today - for free.
We’ve even had the occasional star drop by, incognito...
Sometimes it sounds like a miniature big band, sometimes it's a cool bossa group or a fiery blues and funk session. It’s friendly and informal, and you never know quite what you’re going to get. That’s jazz! And that’s why we enjoy hosting this session. Come down and join in the fun.
Venue provides a professional sound system, baby grand piano,
drums, double bass and acoustic guitar.
Facebook Jazz Jam Group Page
Tuesday 18th June
Mr Bojangles from 8pm
”Dr John Meets Tom Waits”
Mr Bojangles is a singer / pianist / guitarist & songwriter who play in the ‘New Orleans’,
“Good Time Jazz” style.
He has been a session keyboard player with a wide range of bands including ‘The Hollies’, ‘Manfred Mann’ and ‘Edwyn Collins’ to name a few. He produced ‘Aztec Camera’ (including their hit single OBLIVIOUS) and other bands through the 80’s.)
Also during the 90’s and the ‘naughty’s (2000+) he formed the Jazz band ‘LUSH LIFE’ who became the house band at The Café De Paris when it re-opened. LUSH LIFE played all the London Jazz venues from ‘Ronnie Scotts’ to the “Vortex’.
Other venues included ‘Quaglinos’ and other Conran venues, ‘The Café Royal’ and ‘The Waldorf’ as well as touring around England.
Come and see him at ‘Toulouse Lautrec’ for a fun night of ‘Good Time’ music
YouTube Video – Mr Bojangles @ Toulouse Lautrec
YouTube Video – Tambourine Man
Wednesday 19th June
Lauren Casey from 8pm
Soul Singer Songwriter
Lauren Casey is a talented singer/songwriter. She is self taught in both vocals and piano. Her versatile voice has influences of soul and country with a mix of emotional lyrics and strong melodies making her a powerful unique singer/songwriter. She has been performing from an early age and has always been ambitious to make it as an International Recording Artist. She has already made her first album ‘If Only...’ and is now working on her second album.
She made her solo debut aged eleven at Claremont Fan Court School singing “My Heart will go on” winning the best vocals. Twelve years later she is now growing as a singer/songwriter and her ambition is to become a professional singer. She has performed on the Titanic Memorial Cruise 2012 which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. She has performed on stage in many concerts, plays, festivals, weddings and gigs, in orchestras and choirs (Young Surrey Arts Choir). She entered into one of the biggest UK singing competition, Open Mic UK 2010 and was a finalist and had the opportunity to perform at the world’s best venue The O2.
Lauren Casey’s Official Website
Lauren Casey YouTube Video
Thursday 20th June
Zena James Duo from 8pm
Soulful Mellow Jazz with guest pianist Robin Aspland
Soulful mellow jazz singer Zena James brings catchy grooves and jazz and pop classics as you've never heard them before. Inspired as much by 70's soul as by the jazz greats, Zena has been acclaimed by the jazz media for her touching and persuasive voice and her funky new take on popular and rare jazz gems and irresistible, low-down R&B sounds.
"She's very very good live indeed ...you'll have a marvellous time!"
Bob Sinfield, "Jazz FM" Dinner Jazz show, 10 Jan 2012
"With a brave leap into the soul-laden subtle groove end of the jazz spectrum, Zena projects on stage a warm, engaging personality and an infectious sense of enjoyment." Brian Blain, Jazz UK
“Emotive delivery...compelling originals” - The Independent
“Warm sultry voice...top class” - Musician Magazine
Zena James Website
Zena James YouTube Video
Friday 21st June
The Karl Charity Quartet from 9pm
Mellow Jazz Voice, performing the likes of Chet Baker with songs from the Great American Songbook.
Karl Charity - Vocals / Trumpet
John Bailey - Piano
Shura Greenburg - Bass
Mark Allis - Drums
We are delighted to announce a new performance from superb trumpeter and vocalist Karl Charity. Karl is one of the hottest prospects on the London jazz scene. An alumnus of the Royal College of Music, Karl’s main body of work has been playing in touring musicals around the country and in the West End. He has a seriously mellow voice, slick trumpet style and will be appearing with his fabulously talented band playing music from the American song book and the likes of Horace Silver, George Gershwin, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Antonio Jobim, Nat king Cole etc.
Karl Charity’s Facebook Page
Saturday 22nd June
Winnet Sextet from 9pm
Unique Energetic Jazz Ensemble
Winnet - Vocals
Ava Sangstar - Backing Vocals
Thomas Sangster - Bass Guitar
Joe Volante - Guitar
Jack Stanley - Piano
Leo Fedorcio - Drums
Likened to Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich with a vocal timbre often described as a female Lou Reed, this extraordinary lady certainly has the quirky edge on most artists out there and is one not to be missed. Previously a principal with London City Ballet, Winnet commands the stage with her charismatic presence and physicality. Coupled with her virtuoso musicians together they create a unique act that gives us a whole lot more than just one song after another.
Winnet’s Official Website
Video – Walk On
Video – Get Out
Sunday 23rd June
Mr Bojangles from 8pm
”Dr John Meets Tom Waits”
Mr Bojangles is a singer / pianist / guitarist & songwriter who play in the ‘New Orleans’,
“Good Time Jazz” style.
He has been a session keyboard player with a wide range of bands including ‘The Hollies’, ‘Manfred Mann’ and ‘Edwyn Collins’ to name a few. He produced ‘Aztec Camera’ (including their hit single OBLIVIOUS) and other bands through the 80’s.)
Also during the 90’s and the ‘naughty’s (2000+) he formed the Jazz band ‘LUSH LIFE’ who became the house band at The Café De Paris when it re-opened. LUSH LIFE played all the London Jazz venues from ‘Ronnie Scotts’ to the “Vortex’.
Other venues included ‘Quaglinos’ and other Conran venues, ‘The Café Royal’ and ‘The Waldorf’ as well as touring around England.
Come and see him at ‘Toulouse Lautrec’ for a fun night of ‘Good Time’ music
YouTube Video – Mr Bojangles @ Toulouse Lautrec
YouTube Video – Tambourine Man
Monday 24th June
JAZZ JAM SESSION – 8.30pm
Hosted by Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec’s House Band
FREE ENTRY
Jason Lyon – Piano / Host - Website
Dee Byrne – Saxophone - Website
Gábor Dörnyei – Drums - Website
Alan Gibson - Bass - Website
20% Off all Bar Food and Drinks for all participants
As featured on Jazz FM
Every Monday night the “Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec” presents a showcase for London’s brightest jazz talent. The house quartet warms things up from 8.30pm, the jam session starts in earnest at 9.30pm and we keep on swinging all the way through to 'round midnight'.
Musicians get to play with a top-flight international rhythm section;
listeners get to enjoy tomorrow’s big names today - for free.
We’ve even had the occasional star drop by, incognito...
Sometimes it sounds like a miniature big band, sometimes it's a cool bossa group or a fiery blues and funk session. It’s friendly and informal, and you never know quite what you’re going to get. That’s jazz! And that’s why we enjoy hosting this session. Come down and join in the fun.
Venue provides a professional sound system, baby grand piano,
drums, double bass and acoustic guitar.
Facebook Jazz Jam Group Page
