Introducing MOOD

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Nico Frager (bass), Federico Di Biase (guitar/composer), Jossy Russell (keyboard/composer), Karlos Hall (drums) and Alexander Skinner (saxophones/composer) comprise the jazztronica quintet MOOD.

We have a mutual love for boom-bap grooves and jazz-funk hooks. Mix it all up and out comes the sound of MOOD!

Starting out as bedroom jammers in 2023, arranging the music of their favourite fusion and soul bands, MOOD dreamed of producing their own music and getting into the minds and hearts of music lovers. They started 2024 by releasing singles After Dark, Inspiration and Stop, Watch and are finishing the year playing shows and building their audience.

‘Stop, Watch’ is a play on words. It’s an invitation to stop our frenetic minds and becoming aware of the everyday life experience. I wrote it as the pandemic ended. That year I spent a long time meditating and it gave me this idea for a tune. - Federico Di Biase

I wrote ‘After Dark’ just before moving to London. I was just really excited about moving—looking forward to meeting new people and being part in the music scene. And I wanted to write something that reflected those feelings.

-Jossy Russell

‘Inspiration’ comes out of the years I lived in South Korea. I always imagine mist gathering in the mountains and the sounds of gentle rain when I listen to this track.

-Alexander Skinner

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 over 5.

Tickets: £5 in advance from www.musicglue.com/karamel or £10 On The Door.

Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.