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
Gustaf, Frederick & Isabel - SPICEJAZZ presents at Crazy Coqs
Thursday 12 June - 9 pm
Booking link:https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/spice-jazz-soho-presents-gustaf-frederick-isabel-that-many-days-plus-one/
Music like a campfire around silence:
With tenor saxophone, harp and bass, the three have found a common language where even the most contrasting moods have a natural home.
Through many years of collaboration, Gustaf, Frederick & Isabel has distilled their constantly evolving repertoire into an unmistakable essence, taking the audience on a journey through pulsating grooves, cascading melodies, and sensual soundscapes.
Gustaf, Frederick and Isabel unleash an intense range of emotions with an intoxicating effect.
Björn Meyer: electric bass/bass mandola
Araxi Karnusian: tenor sax
Park Stickney: harp
Video: https://vimeo.com/868667232/d89e41266b
"Gustaf, Frederick & Isabel has ushered in nothing less than a reinvention of the jazz trio…finely grooving, humming rather than screaming, dream-walking rather than galloping." Der Bund
THE COALMINERS - SPICEJAZZ presents at THE COURTYARD THEATRE
Friday 20 June - 7 pm
Booking link :https://wegottickets.com/event/659803
Line up
Tommy Hare: Vocal
Amy Bird: Vocal
Been Somers: Tenor Sax
Harry Whitty: Keys
Rob Updegraff: Guitar
Jon Gingel: Bass
With their dedication to what they like to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 7 piece band bring the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive, playing songs ranging from Professor Longhair to Allen Toussaint, Mardi gras parade anthems to Fats Domino Rock & Roll classics and the swampy funk of The Meters and Dr John. They take their name from the Toussaint/Dorsey song 'Working In A Coalmine'
The band features the brilliant singer Tommy Hare who has been burning a bright trail in the UK blues scene over the last few years. Amy Bird has worked with many different projects and also has her own show featuring the music of Dusty Springfield.
The rest of the band is equally as impressive. Drummer / bandleader Pat Levett has played with Tim Minchin, Tom Jones, Amy Winehouse Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters) and the Ronnie Scott's All Stars, pianist Harry Whitty leads his own New Orleans band 'The Flaming Alligators' and has worked with Rob Picazo, Luke Fraser, Emily Craig, The Cinelli Brothers, and Dan Clews. Saxophonist Ben Somers has performed with Dr John, Seal and Taylor Swift.
guitarist Rob Updegraff has recently been performing and recording with Sony artist Alani and can be heard on Jamie Cullum’s latest album alongside Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula, bass player Jon Gingel has been involved with multiple productions at the National Theatre and other London-based and regional theatres as well as playing guitar in many blues bands and artists including Earl Thomas.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0oF9zq8fEE
“From time to time I stumble on a band that totally blows me away…
The sound they have put down is perfect”
Craig Charles – BBC Radio 2 Funk and Soul Show
"They are on point and knowing my Dad (Allen Toussaint) he would have loved the care shown to the music."
Clarence 'Reginald' Toussaint, co executor to the estate of Allen Toussaint / Percussionist w. Allen Toussaint
"Riotous, uplifting funk bursting from the seams. Get on down to the Coalminers immediately!"
Jazz FM