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Discover one of London's best-kept secrets at Soho Hidden Jazz Club, a collaboration between Hidden Jazz Club and Stone Nest, as they present an unforgettable evening of live jazz in the heart of London! Immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance of this 19th-century Norman-style Welsh Chapel, transformed into a contemporary performance venue. Completely artist-run, fun, spontaneous, and relaxed, this is the type of space where guests are able to unwind and connect with world-class artists between sets of amazing live music. Come and witness for yourself the place where the city's vibrant jazz scene comes alive. As musicians ourselves, we showcase artists who inspire us. We are dedicated to celebrating & representing the awesome diversity of the cities we work in, inviting wonderful musicians on the basis of their talent and performance, regardless of ethnicity, socio-economic background, age, gender, orientation etc. We design our shows to be uplifting and welcoming experiences, enjoyable for jazz nerds and complete newcomers alike. Our vibe is unpretentious - come as you are, get involved with the music, clap & cheer when you want to! Get your tickets now for Soho Hidden Jazz Club in London! We bring a new band together each show from our collective of wonderful musicians. Normally 4-6 performers. For clarity the persons listed below regularly appear at our shows but will of course not all be appearing on each show as that would be madness Regular Award-Winning Contributors (not all performing on the same night!): CHERISE - 2019 Jazz FM Vocalist of The Year Award and 2020 Parliamentary Jazz Award winner, starred alongside Gregory Porter in Disney's "Make A Wish" Christmas campaign 2023. IFE OGUNJOBI - Mercury Prize Winner with EZRA Collective, Grammy Winner for his work on Bob Marley biopic film. RIO KAI - double bassist for the Mercury Prize nominated Seed Ensemble & acclaimed musical director for shows at the Globe and Southbank. BINKER GOLDING - MOBO award-winning and 2020 Jazz FM Award Instrumentalist of the Year winner tenor saxophonist whose intensity is reminiscent of John Coltrane. MYELE MANZANZA - drummer and composer, awarded New Zealand Jazz Artist of the Year 2022, celebrated as a "Jazz King" by Complex UK. DENYS BAPTISTE - MOBO Award winning, Mercury Prize nominated saxophonist described as 'the icon of British Jazz' by Time Magazine. GEORGIA CECILE - Winner of both BEST UK JAZZ ACT and BEST VOCALIST at the 2022 Jazz FM Awards. JAS KAYSER - fierce young drummer on the jazz scene who has collaborated with piano legend Danilo Perez, new wave jazzers Alfa Mist, and pop acts including Jorja Smith and Lenny Kravitz. DESCHANEL GORDON - BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020 DAN CASIMIR - 2021 Jazz FM Award Instrumentalist of the Year winner who works with the likes of Nubya Garcia, Camilla George, Jean Toussaint, and Ashley Henry. And many others! Frequently asked questions Is there seating? Yes, there are seats for everyone in a theatre-style. Arrive early to have the most options as seating is unallocated. Can I bring kids? The venue has a 16 age policy. The shows aren't recommended for kids. Is food/drink served? There are drinks but no food. We recommend eating before the show and there are some good places nearby. Is the venue fully accessible? Yes. If wheelchair access is required please just email [email protected] in advance and we will arrange ramp access. If a companion ticket is required, please email [email protected]. Can we chat during the show? We would prefer that the focus is on the event. TBH that doesn't tend to be an issue as the music tends to grab people's attention! Is there an interval? Yes. Is there a cloakroom? No. How can we find out who's playing? We regularly announce lineups to our newsletter subscribers. Please visit the Hidden Jazz Club website and sign up to our mailing list to be kept in the loop