KAIYO-KARAMEL Christmas Gig featuring Geoff Simkins and Tommy Emmerton

Come and celebrate the end of the year jazz season at Karamel. Simon and Amy of KAIYO are joined by Geoff Simkins and Tom Emmerton.

Geoff Simkins Geoff has appeared at festivals, clubs and concerts in all parts of the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, West Africa, Bahrein, Dubai and the Far East. He often appears with American musicians who are visiting this country and over the years has played with such legends as Art Farmer, Al Cohn, Tal Farlow, Conte Candoli, Slide Hampton, Bobby Shew, Al Grey, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis. Current projects include a trio with pianist Nikki Iles and bassist Dave Green, and the incredible duo “Lucky Teeth” with Liam Noble. You might enjoy this writing abut Geoff from a while back but still relevant… simonpurcell.com/blog/page/2/

Tommy Emmerton An in-demand freelance musician, as well as appearing with the BBC Big Band, Louis Dowdeswell Big Band and Callum Au Big Band Tommy recorded and performed with artists Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum, Gary Barlow. Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, Maria Schneider, the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra and the RPO - and he is a magnificent jazz artist in his own right.

KAIYO band line-up: Simon Purcell - piano; Amy Baldwin - bass; Mark Taylor - drums.

Karamel - 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 3+.

Doors open 7pm, music from 8pm.
£13 General admission; £10 Earlybird; £5 Student