Cassius Cobbson is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist who plays piano, drums, guitar and bass guitar. For this Tomorrows Warriors presents show, Cassius will take his seat at the piano as he leads his trio through a mix of jazz, soul and Afro beat.

Cassius has already performed with an impressive list of established musicians such as: Chris Cobbson (guitarist for Courtney Pine), Hans Koller, Gary Crosby, Byron Wallen, Tony Haynes, Claude Deppa, Orphy Robinson as well as emerging artists: LostGirl, Jordsonline, Fixupboy and more. He has also performed with some the Tomorrow’s Warriors Soon Come Ensemble, The Grand Union Orchestra and (IM)Possibilities a number of venues and festivals including London Jazz Festival, Montclair Jazz Festival (USA), Cross The Tracks, Love Supreme Festival, Wilderness Festival and All Points East.

Drawing his influences from a mix of genres and artists including Carlos Santana, Elvin Jones, The Notorious B.I.G, Moses Boyd, Yussef Dayes, Kamaal Williams, and Goldie, his debut single AKWAABA has enjoyed strong support on BBC London radio as part of the BBC Introducing series.

Band line-up :

Cassius Cobbson - Keys

Basile Petite - Bass

Nathaniel Ricketts – Drums

More about Tomorrow’s Warriors

Tomorrow’s Warriors is a pioneering talent development organisation, creative producer, learning and training provider, charity and consultancy specialising in jazz. Founded in 1991 by Queen’s Medal for Music recipient Gary Crosby OBE and Janine Irons MBE, Tomorrow’s Warriors helps aspiring young artists from diverse backgrounds discover their magic and achieve creative ambitions.

TW nurtures nascent talent and builds engaged, culturally diverse audiences and has been recognised both nationally and internationally, receiving over fifty awards, including the 2021 Impact Award from Jazz FM. Their award-winning alumni include Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Sheila Maurice-Grey, Cassie Kinoshi and Nerija, Femi Koleoso and Ezra Collective, Binker Golding, Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet, ESKA, Denys Baptiste, Soweto Kinch, Ben Burrell, Zara McFarlane, Camilla George, CHERISE, Nathaniel Facey and Empirical, Peter Edwards… the list goes on and on.

“Tomorrow’s Warriors have changed the musical landscape of Britain. It’s as simple as that.” Cerys Matthews, Broadcaster

Find out more at www.tomorrowswarriors.org.

Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Please book a ticket in advance. www.musicglue.com/karamel

VENUE: MAAD (fka Karamel), 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

The premises has a fresh air ventilation system installed throughout the restaurant and theatre. Menu is available at maad.co