Enjoy the toe-tapping music of our house bands while you dine at Zédel…

Monday – Wednesday – from 7pm -10:30pm
Thursdays – from 8pm-11:15pm
Fridays -8pm-11:15pm
Saturdays – 12:30pm-3:30pm & 8pm-11:15pm
Sundays -12:30pm- 3:30pm & 6pm – 9pm

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19th – 25th October – Fraser Smith Trio / Quartet.

Fraser smith, London based Tenor saxophonist plays tribute to his heroes … From the ballads of Ben Webster to the fire of Dexter Gordon, with borrowings from the classic Lester young/ Nat King Cole trio. Featuring some of London’s best swing musicians, the band play and sing their way through the American songbook with authenticity and class.

24th + 25th October Lunchtimes – Kamao Quartet 

London-based Kamao Quartet is a chamber jazz group with a contemporary approach to American jazz from the swing/bebop era and to Django Reinhardt’s legacy. KAMAO means “I like/I love/I want” in Romani dialect and the group boasts musicians whose résumés read like a who’s who of almost all genres of music.

26th October – 1st Nov – Gabrielle Ducomble

An established favourite in her adopted UK, Gabrielle brings a sophisticated blend of Parisian-style jazz, toe-tapping swing, chansons, and vintage melodies. Accompanied by guitar, clarinet or violin and double bass. Sassy, jazzy and glamorous!

31st Oct + 1st Nov Lunchtimes – Hot Strings Review

Dubbed as: “One of the best jazz fiddlers anywhere…” by the New York Times, Mike Piggott has carved out a succesful dual career as a recording artist and one of Britain’s finest Swing Jazz fiddle players. During his career, Mike has worked with the likes of Bert Jansch and Ralph Mctell, Peter Green and Denny Laine, and John Etheridge, Martin Taylor and Bucky Pizzarelli.

2nd Nov – 8th Nov – Ma Bessie’s Speakeasy

Welcome to Ma Bessie’s Speakeasy, a musical delight from a bygone era. Playing the jazz and blues classics from the 1920s onwards, as well as some hidden treasures, vocalist Ma Bessie aka Julia Titus, pianist George Webster, saxophone/clarinet Clare Hirst and bassist Chris Hyde-Harrison take a journey through this forgotten time.

7th and 8th November – Lunchtimes – Django Reinhardt Sessions with Harry Diplock

Guitarist Harry Diplock brings together some of the UKs most exciting jazz musicians to capture a modern take on the world of acoustic jazz. Inspired by the Parisian jazz scene and rooted in the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli the group is the culmination of over 10 years making music in the vibrant city of London.

9th – 15th November – Natty Congeroo & The Flames of Rhythm

One of the leading international Swing bands, who regularly perform for major international festivals, prestigious vintage events and swing dances. Their repertoire is made up of Hot Jazz, Swing and Blues, and tunes from the golden era of the 1930’s-40’s. As well as a reputation for a hot authentic sound, the band is well known for its unique sense of style and presentation with its members dressed to the nines.

14th + 15th November – Lunchtimes – Marama Café Band 

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)

16th – 22nd November – Fraser Urquhart Trio/Quartet

Celebrated jazz pianist Fraser Urquhart leads his swinging ensemble through the great love songs, show tunes and dance numbers of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Expect toe-tapping, exciting improvisation from some of London’s best musicians, with special guest vocalists.

21st + 22nd November Lunchtimes – The John Miller Trio

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. Now for the first time at Zedel he is joined by two stalwarts from the London scene, Nick Kacal (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…

23rd – 29th November: Caroline and The Bellbird Boys

Channeling the spirit of the great Gatsby era, Australian led ensemble, Caroline Loftus and her Bellbird Boys bring you rapturous music from the roaring 20s and crazy 30s. Charming melodies, romance, hot jazz and foot stomping rhythm.

28th + 29th November Lunchtimes – Les Boum!

Froggy poppy cheesy gauloisery. Boum! have been performing their unauthorized melange of French culture and English panache for almost three decades. Classic chansons from Brel to Gainsbourg to Trenet to Piaf are covered in irreverent, energetic, romantic, and loving style.  Instrumental virtuosity abounds whilst fun-filled slap-stick moments form a large part of this band’s irrepressible charm.

30th November – 6th December – Fifi La Mer

Oh La La! is a charming and sophisticated quartet playing French music from Offenbach to Gainsbourg, as well as a selection of 20s upbeat and 50s cool jazz. Parisian born Fifi la Mer sings in both French and English, and plays the chromatic accordion; Alex Garnett or Oliver Wilby plays the clarinet and tenor saxophone; Curtis Volp the guitar and Julian Bury the double bass. Authentic French music at its best!

5th + 6th December Lunchtimes – Pete Horsfall Trio

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.

7th – 13th December – Gabrielle Ducomble

An established favourite in her adopted UK, Gabrielle brings a sophisticated blend of Parisian-style jazz, toe-tapping swing, chansons, and vintage melodies. Accompanied by guitar, clarinet or violin and double bass. Sassy, jazzy and glamorous!

12th + 13th December – Lunchtimes – The Louise Balkwill Trio

Born into a family of musicians, Louise Balkwill has never been short of inspiration, having been raised as a multi-instrumentalist before turning her interests to singing at the age of 16.

Since moving to London in September 2012, Louise has had the pleasure of learning from and working with musicians such as Leroy Jones, Barry Harris, Pete Churchill, and Trudy Kerr to name a few, and having performed in top venues all over London, such as Pizza Express Jazz Club, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, 606 Club, The Archduke, Charlie Wright’s and Oliver’s Jazz Bar.

“A true new talent, shining right here…”

14th – 20th December – Christmas with The Clock Winders

‘The Clock Winders’ turn back time with a nostalgic repertoire of swing, jazz and acoustic country music. Joyous vocal harmonies, bouncing upright bass and mellifluous bop guitar combine to create an enchanting old timey show perfect for bringing out your inner hepcat. Make time with ‘The Clock Winders,’ featuring the vocals and acoustic guitar of Nina Clark, Sam Dunn on electric guitar, and Ben Somers on vocals and upright bass.

19th + 20th December Lunchtimes – Hot Strings Review

Dubbed as: “One of the best jazz fiddlers anywhere…” by the New York Times, Mike Piggott has carved out a succesful dual career as a recording artist and one of Britain’s finest Swing Jazz fiddle players. During his career, Mike has worked with the likes of Bert Jansch and Ralph Mctell, Peter Green and Denny Laine, and John Etheridge, Martin Taylor and Bucky Pizzarelli.

21st – 27th December – Louise Messenger (25th Dec closed)

Louise Messenger is a Jazz/Contemporary vocalist originally from Australia but now based in London.

A captivating performer, Louise loves all things swing. Her greatest influences are Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Keely Smith and the Boswell Sisters. As well as classic standards, she is always seeking tunes that are a little left of centre, and loves to bring back to life songs from tin pan alley and the Great American Songbook that have been forgotten in the jazz canon.