One of Europe’s leading Gyspy Jazz bands, The Kourosh Kanani Quartet are a somewhat modern exponent of the music known as “Jazz Manouche”. And one will most definitely be transported you back to the bohemian Paris of the 1920s and 30s, where Django Reinhardt was living and creating this very music with “The Hot Club of France”.

Delightful prohibition swing from the deep south (London) serving up hot jazz with crunchy blues, crossed with tangy folk into a bite sized portion. The Hot Dog Corn Dogs give it their all every time for a thoroughly entertaining evening.

Playing all over the UK and in Europe since 2001, the Marama Cafe Band entertain with brasserie and cafe music including French musette. Hot club jazz, swing, Argentinean tango and gypsy music from Eastern Europe. With Frank Biddulph (violin), Pete Watson (accordion) and David Ahmed (guitar)

Mlle.loulou is a French accordionist and singer who plays with the finest jazz musicians of London. The band conjures a romantic, vintage Parisian spirit, taking the audience back to bygone era. Their expansive repertoire ranges from the French ‘titi’ to the irresistible dance grooves of South America. Expect Swing, Tango, Cumbia, French Chanson and Musette music, the occasional Forro and even some 50’s Rock ‘n’ Roll!

Kitty Whitelaw is a regular gigging musician of the London Jazz scene and she has sold out multiple official EFG London Jazz festival shows, dedicated to her two biggest inspirations Anita O’Day and Blossom Dearie. Let Kitty bring some classic French cool to your lunch at Zedel, with a soundtrack of timeless Blossom Dearie tunes, relaxed French swing and uplifting Latin – Jazz classics!

Ewan bleach is a clarinettist, saxophonist, pianist and singer specialising in 1920s and 30s jazz and blues. He leads the wonderful Cable Street Rag band in their large repertoire of rare old songs ranging from the rough raggy blues songs of the 20s to the rich luscious ballads of the early 40s.

With a long and varied career ranging from his pop band Shopping Trolley to countless unscripted collaborations at dubious nightspots, John will be known more recently for his work as a solo pianist at the Brasserie, playing an eclectic mix of music loosely based on jazz and blues. This weekend he is joined by two stalwarts from the London scene, Steve Rossell (bass) and Rick Finlay (drums). Between them they have worked with just about everybody from Van Morrison to Stackridge to Mari Wilson to Sinéad O’Connor. Just don’t mention Des O’Connor to Rick…

Named as “one to discover south of the river” by UK Jazz News singer Becky Alice brings her love of soulful swing and the American Songbook to Soho, backed by some of London’s leading jazz musician. Finalist in the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Competition in Washington D.C, Becky’s first E.P of jazz standards and vocalese was featured on BBC Radio 3 this year. Expect American classics reimagined, as well as some lesser-known surprises.

Pete Horsfall is an award winning jazz trumpet player and singer. His latest record was acclaimed as ‘ravishing’ by The Guardian and he has featured regularly as a guest on national radio. His musical life has taken him to countless headline shows at prestigious venues and festivals throughout the world, including The Lincoln Center (NYC), Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and Paris’ Les Duc Des Lombards.

Join The Dime Notes as they swing the roof off with their customary blues-drenched 20’s New Orleans jazz, and repertoire of stomps, blues, and forgotten gems of the era.  Featuring Chris Barber’s long-time clarinettist  David Horniblow, U.S pianist and Morton specialist Andrew Oliver, and the unstoppable pulse of London’s knockout rhythm section, guitarist Dave Kelbie of Evan Christopher’s Django a la Creole fame,  and bassist Louis Thomas.

The self-titled “King of Dirty Jazz, Backroom Swing and Rhythm and Blues”, TJ Johnson is a true ambassador of the soul singing songs of love lost and gained, of life wholesome and corrupt, of hope and despair, all with the true passion and boozy swagger of only a man who has been there and knows. TJ plays and extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul, country and gospel and is influenced by the likes of Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more.