THE LYDIAN COLLECTIVE - Launch night - SPICEJAZZ presents at The Courtyard Shoreditch.
Friday 18 April - 8 pm
Booking link https://wegottickets.com/event/654148
LAUNCH NIGHT of "SpiceJazz presents at The Courtyard":
The Courtyard studio is a beautiful live music venue with a 200 capacity pwerformance space in London Shoreditch 300m away from Hoxton station.
With over 6 million Spotify streams and more than 2 million YouTube views, London-based instrumental jazz/fusion four-piece Lydian Collective has established itself as a musical tour de force in the UK and beyond.
Their debut album ‘Adventure’ March 2018, within days, reached the top 10 in the iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Bandcamp Jazz charts and had extensive official playlisting on several Spotify editorial favourites, including State of Jazz, Fusion Fest, and Jazz UK. BBC Radio 3’s Nick Luscombe called the album ‘Life-affirming music’.
The band’s second album, ‘Return,’ was released in October 2022. Within two weeks, it had amassed over 500,000 streams on Spotify alone, and their launch show at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club sold out.
The Lydian Collective sound is a unique combination of accessible melodies, accomplished musicianship, hypnotic rhythms, and an uplifting vibe, which has already drawn audiences from around the world.
The millions who follow the band’s online channels include fans from as far afield as the USA, China, and Japan—with a healthy following on home ground as well, thanks to early support from the likes of Tom Robinson at BBC6Music.
Lydian Collective are:
Aaron Wheeler (keys)
Sophie Alloway (drums)
Ida Hollis (bass)
Dan Lee (guitar)
‘Lydian Collective make genre-crashing, boundary-smashing music seem effortless’ – CLASH MAGAZINE
‘Life-affirming music’– Nick Luscombe BBC Radio 3
ACANTHA LANG - SPICEJAZZ presents at The Courtyard Shoreditch.
Friday 09 May - 8 pm
Booking link https://wegottickets.com/event/656791/
The Courtyard Theatre is a beautiful live music venue with a 200 capacity performance space in London Shoreditch 300m away from Old Street station.
New Orleans-born and London-based rising soul artist Acantha Lang is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter who’s been compared to legends like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight for her powerhouse vocals and raw authenticity.
She brings her 6-piece suoer band to The Courtyard Theatre for this anticipated show.
Her debut album, Beautiful Dreams reached #3 on the UK Jazz & Blues chart, earning 5-star reviews and landing her on the covers of Blues & Soul and Echoes magazines.
She made her US TV debut on CBS Saturday Morning, has racked up millions of streams, and continues to captivate audiences across the UK and Europe.
Acantha brings a slice of New Orleans to every show. Expect funky horns, a lot of down-home Soul, and some serious good vibes.
"Acantha Lang...I love your voice!” (Jools Holland)
"She’s brilliant…destined for world domination." (The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show, BBC 6Music)
“...a soul singer of the highest order” (Blues & Soul Magazine)
“One of the most exciting soul singers in the world” (Soul Tracks)
“If there is any justice, she is destined to be big, very big - 10/10” (Blues & Rhythm Magazine)
FRANCESCA CONFORTINI QUINTET - SPICEJAZZ presents at Crazy Coqs
Thursday 8 May - 9 pm
Booking link : https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/spice-jazz-soho-francesca-confortini-quintet/
Italian-born and London-based, Francesca Confortini is a dynamic jazz vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader whose artistry bridges genres and emotions. With a foundation in musical theatre and a Master's in Jazz Studies from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Francesca brings both technical prowess and heartfelt expression to the stage.
Her original compositions, including her last acclaimed single Pieces of Glass, showcase a fusion of jazz, pop, and R&B influences. The song resonated across international music blogs, praised for its emotional depth, musical sophistication, and contemporary edge.
A versatile performer, Francesca has collaborated with Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), led gypsy-jazz ensembles such as Trio Manouche and Gypsy Dynamite, and has performed at prestigious venues like Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, and the Blue Note in Milan.
Line up:
Daniele Antenucci: Drums
Giovanni Cresseri: Bass
Chris Bland: Piano
Giulio Romano Malaisi: Guitar
Francesca Confortini: Vocals
Video: https://youtu.be/aZJM3woUUjU?si=4DmvOjTdzR9PwmbT
“Francesca brings such energy, drive and musicianship to the task of bandleader that it all works.”
— The Arts Desk
“Francesca Confortini… beautiful voice.”
— Indie Eye Film Awards
“Deep and full of emotion… a crystal performance that blends old-school charm with a modern touch.”
— Nagamag
Sola Akingbola and the Eegun Rhapsodies- SPICEJAZZ presents at Metronome London
Friday 16 May - 8 pm
Booking link https://wegottickets.com/event/655658
SpiceJazz Presents at Metronome: SOLA AKINGBOLA and the Eegun Rhapsodies – Friday, 16 May 2025
Join us for the first-ever SpiceJazz Presents at Metronome with the incredible Sola Akingbola, percussionist, composer, and bandleader extraordinaire.
A longtime member of the Grammy-winning Jamiroquai and composer for CBS’s hit sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, Sola’s music has reached millions worldwide—Sola’s music has been in households the world over, even if his name hasn’t been on everyone’s lips.
Born in Yorubaland, Nigeria, and raised in London, Sola’s sound is a rich fusion of deep cultural heritage and the UK’s vibrant, eclectic music scene. Recently honored with his second consecutive BMI Award for Best Film & TV Score, his work on Bob Hearts Abishola continues to captivate audiences, drawing over 5 million viewers for its latest season.
Having shared the stage with legends like Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie, Sola released his second album in April 2024 and is set to bring an electrifying performance to Metronome!
Line-up:
🔹 Sola Akingbola – Lead Vocals
🔹 Kwame Yeboah – Keys/Synth
🔹 Alfred Bannerman – Guitar
🔹 Josh McNasty – Drums
🔹 Will Fry – Percussion
🔹 Jeremiah Olaleye – Bass
🔹 Romina Johnson – Backing Vocals
🔹 Hazel Fernandes – Backing Vocals
"Beat maestro Sola Ackingbola has helped to create some of the Funky ensemble's biggest hits" (Jamiroquai)
BLUES & SOUL MAGAZINE
"He played a tape of his rhythm mastery to Jay Kay that made the cat in the hat think about tricks on his mind"
ECHOES MAGAZINE