
Hampstead Jazz Club presents: A Very Special Evening of Jazz
Performers
Carroll Thompson
Paul Lee
Jo Harrop
Tara Minton
Sam Griffiths
Featured musicians
Alex Webb MD and piano
Phil Merriman piano
Paul Edis piano
Ciyo Brown guitar
Tommaso Starace saxophone
Freddie Gavita trumpet
Ed Babar double bass
David Ingamells drums
Amika String Quartet
Hosted by Nigel Williams, Jazz FM
Please note the changes from the originally announced artist line up
Following the announcement that London will be under Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday 16 December, the performance of Hampstead Jazz Club Presents on Saturday 19 December has been rescheduled to Saturday 13 March 2021.
A message from The Hampstead Jazz Club
“The Hampstead Jazz Club and Jazz FM are very sorry that this event can’t go ahead as planned, as we were supporting musicians in the jazz community and raising funds for the Hampstead Jazz Club musicians’ support fund. We do hope you will continue to support us on this rescheduled date.
The reformatted event on Saturday 13 March 2021 will feature the same main line-up of great artists and we will be celebrating the return of Live Music Events in a showcase of perfectly mixed cocktail classics with a twist from an eclectic array of artists.”
We are doing our utmost to support the national effort in reducing the spread of coronavirus and the health and wellbeing of all our visitors, staff members and visiting performers is our number one priority.
Existing tickets for the 21 November and 19 December dates will be valid for the rescheduled date. If you are unable to make the new date, please contact the box office on 020 7730 4500 or via our online form and a member of our team will assist you. (Please note our box office team is receiving a high volume of calls at present, so we thank you for your patience.)
Hampstead Jazz Club in association with Jazz FM proudly presents A Very Special Evening Of Jazz.
Hosted by Jazz FM’s Nigel Williams, A Very Special Evening Of Festive Jazz will take place in front of a socially distanced audience and will be streamed live around the world, showcasing a perfectly mixed cocktail of classic jazz with a festive twist from an eclectic array of artists including Carroll Thompson, Jo Harrop, Tara Minton and Paul Lee. Plus some special guest appearances to be announced.
After what has been an incredibly difficult year for musicians in the jazz community, all profits from live streaming ticket sales will go to the Hampstead Jazz Club musicians’ support fund.
Jazz FM will broadcast the concert shortly after the event. You can listen in across the UK on your digital radio, smart speaker, on DTV, and on the app.
Carroll Thompson
Known the world over as The Queen Of Lover’s Rock, Carroll Thompson first burst into the spotlight 40 years ago with her ground-breaking million-selling debut album, Hopelessly In Love. Having worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Michael Jackson, Thompson is one of the most unmistakable voices in music. She will be showcasing songs from her forthcoming Where Did Our Lovers Go, a celebration of her lifelong love of jazz.
Paul Lee
Perhaps best known for his unforgettable performance of Stand By Me at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Paul Lee’s deliciously soothing gospel tones are the perfect tonic for these difficult times
Jo Harrop
Having recently received a raft of rapturous reviews for her Weathering The Storm album, Jo Harrop is one of the brightest new stars in the jazz universe. Described by BBC 6 Music’s Iggy Pop as “a very fine jazz singer,” she has a velvety voice that can melt the stoniest of hearts.
Tara Minton
Having cut her teeth working with everyone from Melbourne Opera to Björk, Australian-born singer and jazz harpist, Tara Minton is the missing link between Joni Mitchell and Dorothy Ashby. She has just released the critically acclaimed Please Do Not Ignore The Mermaid, an astonishingly adventurous impressionistic dreamscape of an album.
Sam Griffiths
With a silky-smooth voice and an emotional depth that belies his age, Sam Griffiths is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the most impressive young singers to have emerged from these shores in many a year. Having built up a burgeoning fanbase via Instagram @samsingsswing, he undoubtedly looks set to step into the spotlight in 2021.
Featured musicians
Alex Webb (MD/piano), Phil Merriman (piano), Paul Edis (piano), Ciyo Brown (guitar), Tommaso Starace (saxophone), Freddie Gavita (trumpet), Ed Babar (double bass) and David Ingamells (drums), accompanied by the Amika String Quartet.
Alex Webb
Musical Director, Alex Webb, is one of the UK’s most in-demand jazz pianists. He has written songs for everyone from China Moses to Liane Carroll. His critically acclaimed show Café Society Swing has enjoyed several theatre runs in London and New York.
Ciyo Brown
Award-winning jazz guitarist Ciyo Brown has worked with a galaxy of stars including Paul Weller, Sly & Robbie, and Annie Lennox, he’s one of the finest jazz guitarists of the modern era.
Freddie Gavita
Having worked with everyone from Gregory Porter to Dionne Warwick and appeared everywhere from Ronnie Scotts to the Royal Albert Hall, Freddie Gavita has built a reputation as one of the world’s most versatile and virtuosic jazz trumpet players.
Tommaso Starace
One of Europe’s finest saxophonists, Tommaso Starace has recorded 10 critically acclaimed solo albums and worked with a who’s who of jazz including Dave O’Higgins and Dave Liebman.
Live streaming access ticket also available
This event is available to be watched all over the world with a Live Streaming Access Ticket (£5).
Book Live Streaming Access Ticket
For any technical issues relating to the live stream please visit the TicketCo website or email bookings@hampsteadjazzclub.com.
Duration: approx. 3 hours (including a 25 minute interval)


Ticket Information
£50 (VIP - premium seat price includes a glass of prosecco), £30, £20
Live Streaming Access Ticket; £5 (details of how to book below)
All orders are subject to a transaction fee. See booking information for details, payment methods and delivery options.
Performances
Live Streaming Access Ticket
This event is available to be watched all over the world with a Live Streaming Access Ticket (£5).
Book Live Streaming Access Ticket – Currently unavailable
For any technical issues relating to the live stream please visit the TicketCo website or email bookings@hampsteadjazzclub.com.
Your Safety
Our number one priority is the health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff. We’re following the official government guidance on working safely during coronavirus to make sure we’re COVID-secure.
Most importantly we ask that you stay at home if you have had any symptoms of illness such as a cough, sore throat, or fever (or have been in contact with someone with these symptoms) in the 14 days before attending an event at Cadogan Hall. If you have any questions, you can call our box office on 020 7730 4500 or complete our Contact Us form.
Find out more about the measures that we have introduced to keep our visitors, artists and staff safe here.
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