Jazz and Cocktails Night
About this Event
Harlesden Jazz Serenaders at Nilly’s 7/11/26
…once again hosted by Ade and Nilly in the back of her wonderful magical flower shop in the heart of Harlesden, an evening of jazz, roots, blues and grooves.
Yes, great vibes in this special secret venue.
For your delight beers, wines, soft drinks and of course Ade’s marvellous cocktails. South Indian food available served by Nilly .
Music cover charge only £13
and you can walk home!
The music system:
Digging into our shared various cultural legacies and experiences in this our beloved city, we think its jazz, we hope to groove and move you, our goal is immeasurable beauty and infinite kindness.
Our bassist for this gig is Steve Watts. Steve has been on the European Jazz scene for over 25 years with the likes of Django Bates, Iain Ballamy, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Julian Arguelles, Mike Walker, Joe Lovano, Peter Erskine, Kirk Lightsey, Adam Nussbaum, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett. He was a member of the influential big band Loose Tubes. He is currently Professor of Bass at the Guildhall School of Music and Trinity College of Music
On guitar Maurice Brown ( worked with Byron Wallen, Courtney Pine, David Lynden-Hall amongst others). A fluent inventive player unfairly unsung.
On drum set Eric Ford , who has lived and played across the globe and played on around 60 albums. …(Ronnie Laws, Marc Almond, Clare Teal, the London Jazz Orchestra and Jason Rebello.)
David Bitelli, tenor sax, clarinet, guiro, ( credits include Dudu Pukwana, Joan Armatrading, Jimmy Witherspoon, Calypso Rose, David Rudder, Airto, Dom Um Romao, Bernard Purdie, Gunther Schuller, Tony Allen, Mike Westbrook, Najma Akhtar, Ofra Haza, Onward International).
"If you like your jazz to be explorative and dripping with creativity, this is definitely for you." Jazz Journal
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Mood Setter
Info: Entre - Cocktails, Mingle, grab a bite and drink and settle into your seat whilst the band gets ready to play. Enjoy the organic floral atmosphere and dim lit ambience of jazz music whilst every eagerly waits for the show.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Performance
Info: Let the music and delightful choice of poison indulge you into an unforgettable time of music and euphoria. The tempo will increase so make sure to have your dancing shoes ready.
🕑: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Final Dance
Info: Grab yourself one or two last drinks whilst the band and the host begin to move the tables aside to allow for some more upbeat music for their last set. Grab your confidence and hop on to the dance floor to some more funkier and swing jazz tunes. Let yourself lose to the rhythm of the music.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 11.55 to GBP 14.79
