Jazz Cafe welcomes the return of The Godfather of Funk Roy Ayers + more!

BOOK NOW: Roy Ayers // Incognito // Melanie Pain // The Jezebel Sextet and much more at the Jazz Cafe!

THIS WEEK Roy Ayers Tue 8, Wed 9 & Thu 10 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. ticketmaster Incognito Sat 12, Fri 25 & Sat 26 Jan Celebrating the brilliance of their 15th Studio Album "Surreal", Incognito return 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. 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 Nearly Dan performing Steely Dan Sun 13 Jan Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert. ticketmaster COMING UP... Brian McKnight "Solo piano and voice" Sun 20, Mon 21, Tue 21 & Wed 23 Jan   Soulgigs.com presents Chrisette Michele Sat 27 & Mon 28 Jan 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. EXCLUSIVE V.I.P TICKET OFFER: Premium view seat, restaurant main course + a glass of bubbly on arrival   A veteran at the grizzled age of 29, and with a Grammy under her belt already, Chrisette Michele is poised to release her 4th album; the Chuck Harmony produced "Better". Signed to Def Jam and counting The Roots, Rick Ross and Drake as colleagues, the R&B rising star will perform 2 special nights at the Jazz Cafe this January. ticketmaster   ticketmaster   Foreign Beggars (FULL LIVE BAND) "Asylum Speaker 10th Anniversary" + Task Force + Skinnyman + Dark Circle + Kashmere + Dr. Syntax + Skrein + Disorda + Graziella + Turai + more to be announced Wed 13 Feb   Shuffler Fri 29 Mar Foreign Beggars have touched down on just about every continent, supporting the likes of The Prodigy, Amy Winehouse, Snoop Dogg and the Wu Tang Clan along the way. Their legendary live show has left crowds fevered and frenzied as the group seamlessly blend grime, dubstep, drum and bass and rap music. 2012 saw the release of not one, but two full length projects on Deadmau5′s Mau5trap Records; 2013 is going to be a huge year.   Welcome to the world of Shuffler: an exceptional collective featuring members of Dotfunk who produce an extraordinary mix of funk, rock and soul. Having performed and wowed audiences across both the UK, the band has now recorded their first album and their date at the Jazz Café will be their first live show to integrate and showcase their album. ticketmaster   ticketmaster   Soulgigs.com presents Syleena Johnson Sat 30 & Sun 31 Feb   Melanie Pain (Nouvelle Vague) Thu 11 Apr Having grew up around music in her native Chicago, Syleena Johnson signed to Jive Records in 1997 and has released five critically acclaimed albums. Her latest release is "Acoustic Soul Sessions", a new EP released online. Often referred to as one of R&Bs most underrated singers, fans should expect a dynamic performance with songs performed from past, present and future.   Delivering confessional folk-pop chansons in English and French with the coy, breathy vocals of an ingénue, Melanie Pain has the sort of oeuvre and style that inspire descriptions like "naughty but nice". After releasing her debut album "My Name" and touring internationally for 2 years, Melanie has stayed true to her retro pop roots and her new album "Bye Bye Manchester" is out now! ticketmaster   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 Over:Load Fri 1 Feb hip hop / r&b / grime / garage / dubstep ticketmaster Supa Dupa Fly Fri 11 Jan HIP HOP / R&B / FUNK ticketmaster Antics Fri 18 Jan HIP HOP / DUBSTEP / BREAKS & FUNK FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM I Love to Party Fri 25 Jan PARTY ANTHEMS FROM THE 90s TO NOW! TICKETWEB MORE AT THE JAZZ CAFE James Argent Thu 17 Jan ticketmaster   Micall Parknsun 'Me Myself and Akai' Album Launch Party Fri 18 Jan ticketmaster   The Jezebel Sextet feat Sulene Fleming and Matt Henry Sat 19 Jan ticketmaster Colin Blunstone Wed 30 Jan ticketmaster   DJ ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD (A Tribe Called Quest) Fri 1 Feb ticketmaster   Smerins Anti-Social Club Sat 2 Feb ticketmaster Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde (Live band) featuring Fatlip, Slimkid3, J. Sw!ft, L.A. Jay & special guests Thu 7 Feb ticketmaster   Lee 'Scratch' Perry Sat 9 & Sun 10 Feb ticketmaster   Jocelyn Brown Thu 14, Fri 15 & Sat 16 Feb ticketmaster Orelsan Tue 19 Feb ticketmaster   Toploader Wed 20 Feb ticketmaster   Shlomo & the Lip Factory Thu 21 & Fri 22 Feb ticketmaster FROM OUR FRIENDS AT... Mean Fiddler presents Ghostface Killah + Sheek Louch: Wu Block The Garage / Tue 15 Jan Don't miss the UK live debut of Wu Block, the collaboration of two of hip-hop's heavyweight contenders, Ghostface Killah of Wu Tang Clan and Sheek Louch of D Block. The hype for this project has been building at breakneck speed with their debut album being dropped in November. Don't miss hip hop history in the making as these 2 giants take over the Garage for one night only! ticketweb WIN TICKETS Win Win Win The Jezebel Sextet feat. Sulene Fleming & Matt Henry Sat 19 Jan The Jezebel Sextet will be ripping it up at the Jazz Cafe this January with their funky tribute to Otis Redding and you could win tickets to their show on Saturday 19 January 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. For information about disabled facilities or access at the venue call 0207 688 8899.

 

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