BOOK NOW: Brian McKnight // DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad // Orelsan // The Blockheads and much more...

BOOK NOW: Brian McKnight // DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad // Orelsan // The Blockheads and much more...

THIS WEEK Bettye LaVette Tue 11 Dec R&B legend Bettye LaVette celebrates her 50-year music career with the triumphant release of "Thankful 'n' Thoughtful", and will perform a special date at the Jazz Cafe this December to mark the occasion. The album features covers of tracks by Bob Dylan, The Black Keys, Tom Waits, Gnarls Barkley and others, which Bettye makes her own through her voice filled with longing, rage, desire, despair, survival and victory, sharing her hard earned wisdom and story throughout these tales of her reinvention. ticketmaster Bassment Project + Nate Williams + Jake Isaac Wed 12 Dec With their infectious blend of funk and soul, UK collective Bassment Project were founded by bassist and producer Mr P Simmonds. Their debut EP is out now, featuring Betty Wright amongst others, and their bring their cutting edge musicianship fused with 1970s soul influences to the Jazz Cafe this December. A night not to miss! ticketmaster Speech Debelle + DELS Thu 13 Dec After a busy year in which she released her critically acclaimed second album "Freedom Of Speech" and toured Europe Speech Debelle returns to the Jazz Cafe with her excellent live show. This performance runs alongside the release of "Live For The Message" which features a typically softly-spoken yet defiant vocal from Speech outlining value and integrity. ticketmaster The Blockheads + Away With The Faeries Fri 14 & Sat 15 Dec Formed in 1977, these legendary Brit-Funkers will be playing all the old favourites: "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick", "Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3", "What A Waste", "Clevor Trever", "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" as well as new material from their acclaimed release "Staring Down The Barrel". ticketmaster COMING UP... Roy Ayers Tue 8, Wed 9 & Thu 10 Jan   Brian McKnight "Solo piano and voice" Sun 20, Mon 21, Tue 21 & Wed 23 Jan Roy Ayers, one of the most influential and sampled artists in history plays 3 exclusive nights at the Jazz Cafe this January. The living legend vibraphonist/vocalist is among the best-known, most-loved and respected jazz/R&B artists on the music-scene today. Now in his fourth decade in the music business, Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-soul, continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers.   Join us at the Jazz Cafe as we welcome the return of Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist Brian McKnight. An artist who needs no introduction, Brian has released 13 albums to date, with several going two and three times platinum, and he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. In an industry known for a constantly revolving door of artists, McKnight has easily established himself with an enviable record of chart consistency. General tickets on sale now. ticketmaster   ticketmaster   DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) Fri 1 Feb   Orelsan Tue 19 Feb Together with the two MCs Q-Tip and Phife Dawg, DJ and producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad is one third of A Tribe Called Quest, one of the best and most influential hip hop groups of all time. He's responsible for more classics than most rap stars have released tracks. As a producer, he's the foundation of A Tribe Called Quest's success subsequently influencing a generation of rappers and producers to come: without Ali producers such as Jay Dee, Madlib and Pharell/Neptunes would have never existed. Don't miss the legendary pioneer live at the Jazz Cafe.   Don't miss the debut UK show from the French hip hop superstar. Orelsan aka Aurelien Cotentin is France's biggest hip hop artist. He became famous with his first album called "Raelsan", and second album "Le chant des Sirenes" is the confirmation and recognition of his talent. Catch Orelsan live at the Jazz Café with his mix of hip hop, electro sounds with sharp lyrics. ticketmaster   ticketmaster   James Chance & Les Contorsions Mon 25 Feb   Incognito Sat 12 (added by popular demand), Fri 25 & Sat 26 Jan James Chance is a legend: the free form playing of Albert Ayler with the solid funk rhythm of James Brown, though filtered through a punk rock lens. Since 2006 James has been playing with Les Contortions, three French musicians. Together they have played more than 60 shows all across the world, and recorded a new album together in 2011. "Incorrigible!" is the first original album by the pope in almost more than a decade.   Celebrating the brilliance of their 15th Studio Album 'Surreal' Incognito returns to Jazz Cafe after a long hiatus. Bluey leader of Incognito says of their latest release "We have our own sound, and we have a fan base worldwide, this was not the time to sit on our laurels or cut corners to compete in a struggling market place, nor was it time just do just enough to get by. For each one of us taking part in the making of "Surreal" this was our chance to make bold statements, hone in our skills, dig deep into our creative souls and produce a body of work that we would all be extremely proud of. Job done!" ticketmaster   ticketmaster NEW YEARS EVE AT THE JAZZ CAFE Jazz Café & Mean Fiddler presents Mica Paris + DJ Jazzie B + Nathan Watson Mon 31 Dec Jazz Cafe proudly presents a special New Year's Eve celebration with none other than Queen of British Soul, Mica Paris. Expect to hear Mica's tunes old and new, then get yourself ready as the king of British soul, Soul II Soul's Jazzie B, takes us into the small hours of 2013. Jazz Cafe promises a night to remember book your tickets now! ticketmaster CLUB SESSIONS / DRINKS OFFERS EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 10:30PM £2.40 DRINK SPECIALS I Love the 80s vs I Love the 90s EVERY SATURDAY 80s DISCO / 90s POP / INDIE ROCK TICKETWEB Antics Fri 21 Dec HIP HOP / DUBSTEP / BREAKS & FUNK FREE ENTRY BEFORE MIDNIGHT Supa Dupa Fly Fri 14 Dec HIP HOP / R&B / FUNK ticketmaster Over:Load Fri 4 Jan hip hop / r&b / grime / garage / dubstep ticketmaster I Love to Party Fri 28 Dec PARTY ANTHEMS FROM THE 90s TO NOW! TICKETWEB MORE AT THE JAZZ CAFE Jon B Mon 17 & Tue 18 Dec ticketmaster   Martha Reeves & the Vandellas Wed 19 & Thu 20 Dec ticketmaster   London Community Gospel Choir Fri 21 & Sat 22 Dec ticketmaster Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson Fri 28 & Sat 29 Dec ticketmaster   Nearly Dan perform Steely Dan Sun 13 Jan ticketmaster   The Jezebel Sextet feat Sulene Fleming and Matt Henry Sat 19 Jan ticketmaster CHALI 2NA, ROC (RON ARTISTE), DJ P TRIX Thu 24 Jan ticketmaster   Chrisette Michele Sun 27 & Mon 28 Jan ticketmaster   Colin Blunstone Wed 30 Jan ticketmaster Smerins Anti-Social Club Sat 2 Feb ticketmaster   Lee 'Scratch' Perry Sat 9 & Sun 10 Feb ticketmaster   The Edwin Starr Band - The Team feat. Angelo Starr Tue 2 Apr ticketmaster WIN TICKETS Win Win Win Bettye LaVette Tue 11 Dec R&B legend Bettye LaVette celebrates her 50-year music career with the triumphant release of "Thankful 'n' Thoughtful", and will perform a special date at the Jazz Cafe this December to mark the occasion. Win tickets of her show on Tuesday 11 December by entering our competition just click here! Winners will be contacted by email. BOOKING INFO STANDING TICKETS BOOKING TELEPHONE: 0844 847 2514 (open 24 hours / tickets subject to booking fee) RESTAURANT BOOKING TELEPHONE: 020 7688 8899 Open 10:30 to 5:30 Mon - Sat BUY TICKETS IN PERSON: Jazz Cafe Box Office, 5 Parkway, Camden, NW1. Open 10:30 to 5:30 Monday to Saturday Terms & Conditions: Over 18's only. Persons aged 14 - 18 years may be allowed in the restaurant area at the discretion of the manager but this must be arranged through the Jazz Cafe in advance. Disabled customers can buy their tickets from any of the usual sources and do not have to explain their disability. Wheelchair customers please contact the venue in advance, your assistant will be admitted free on arrival with you. If you have a non-visible disability and need to bring assistant please call 0207 688 8899. 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