Spice Jazz Soho: Djangada

After 25 years of solid jazz promoting, as founded by Paul Pace, at the Spice of Life Soho, nurturing upcoming talents as well as established masters of the music, the SpiceJazz Team (Tara Minton and Clement Regert) are excited to relocate their acclaimed operation to the well-appointed and stylish music room of Crazy Coqs.

Fast emerging as the new Brazilian sound from the UK, Djangada‘s funky reworking of Brazilian classics has captivated audiences all over. Their dynamic trio interplay comes from years of performing together and is a thrill to witness live; a blend of traditional Brazilian music with a jazz aesthetic that is lively and accessible, but with a deep sense of craft and musicality.

The name Djangada comes from the word jangada, a fishing boat found in the north-east of Brazil, the home of Afro-Brazilian rhythms. It is from here that Djangada draws their inspiration, transforming the classic songs of Bahia’s Dorival Caymmi and Gilberto Gil into punchy instrumental grooves. Paying homage to these greats, the trio brings the classic Samba Jazz trio sound into a new, funkier era. Their sound is characterised by meticulously crafted arrangements that are interspersed with raw, powerful grooves and joyous improvisation.

As a trio they have toured extensively in the U.K, Europe and Brazil and between them they have performed at venues and festivals all over the world including the Royal Albert Hall, The Jazz Cafe, Wigmore Hall and the Montreal, London, Paris, Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals, with artists including Elza Soares, Alcione and Ed Motta.

Line Up:
Sam Watts – Piano
Matheus Nova – Bass
Marcinho Pereira – Drums

“The distance across the ocean between Brazil and London becomes small in the hands of these great and talented musicians. Long live Djangada, long live Brazilian music.” – D. Vyzor (JAZZ CAFE) 2022