-  WELCOME BACK TO ‘LIVE AT KARAMEL!’ -

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THU 04 SEP | Sean Hargreaves Quintet

 

Doors 7pm | Music 8pm | £10 Early Bird / £13 General / £5 Student
Location: Karamel

 

Sean Hargreaves is a producer, composer, and pianist.

In 2024, his solo piano EP, ‘Portraits’ was released on Tileyard Records / Warner, with a solo piano recital of the pieces given by Sean at Kings Place Concert Hall, in London.

- WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER -

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We’re thrilled to announce that Karamel is back open on Thursday, 4th September, following a short two-week break—and we’re all set to welcome you to an exciting autumn season filled with great music, delicious vegan food, and community warmth!

Here’s what we’ve lined up for you across September:

 

Sat 6 September | Grass Roots: George Johnson Quartet

 

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | All welcome

 

Showcasing emerging UK talent, tenor saxophonist and BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2024 finalist George Johnson leads a quartet through a dynamic set blending jazz with Latin, soul, art-rock, and hip-hop grooves. Joined by King David Ike-Elechi (drums), Scottie Thompson (keys), and Zaki Osahn (double bass), expect a fresh, mature sound from this youthful ensemble.

 

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Thu 11 September | ZerOclassikal: Free Flow Classikal

 

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | All welcome

 

Back by popular demand, this trio—Akash Parekar (sitar), Shivam Pattni (multi-instrumentalist), and Harkiran Sahota (tabla)—offers a deeply moving journey into South Asian classical music translated through free improvisation and bold musical synthesis.

 

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Fri 12 September | Oxygen: Paul Westwood & Paul Clarvis, featuring John & DJ Dan

 

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | All welcome

A high-energy fusion of jazz, rock, funk, dark grooves, and world rhythms, performed by top-tier artists whose credits include legends like Herbie Hancock, Elton John, Nina Simone, and many more. Expect rhythmic innovation and atmospheric soundscapes  .

 

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Sat 13 September | Periscopi Invertit

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | All welcome

 

Led by bassist-composer Mireia, this Catalan “fusion of immigration” band reimagines ancient folk tunes with funk, Latin, jazz, and Mediterranean-inspired grooves. Their debut album drops this November—come see them live ahead of release!

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Thu 18 September | KAIYO 3 with Byron Wallen

 

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | All welcome

Legendary trumpet innovator Byron Wallen joins KAIYO 3 for a transcendent evening of world-jazz. Expect global sounds, guided by a musician with accolades like the BBC Jazz Innovation award and a Paul Hamlyn Award.

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Fri 19 September | Sheon Toms Trio

 

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | All welcome

At just 21, guitarist-composer Sheon Toms leads an impressive rhythm section—Joe Steyn (drums) and Zaki Osahn (bass)—to present original compositions inspired by George Benson, Branford Marsalis, and Lage Lund. This is fresh, future-forward jazz  .

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Thu 25 September | Tomorrow’s Warriors Junior Band

 

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | All welcome

 

Jazz’s future front and centre: musicians aged 14–16 mentored by jazz luminaries like Rosie Turton, Gary Crosby OBE, and Dian Gasper. Tomorrow’s Warriors has nurtured the UK’s most exciting contemporary jazz voices—see the next wave live!  .

 

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Fri 26 September | Poetry & Poppadums with Edward Tripp, Laurie Bolger & Alan White

 

Doors 7 pm | Music at 8 pm | £10 earlybird / £13 general / £5 student | Suitable for mature 14s and older

 

An evening of laugh-out-loud poetry, witty musings, and heartfelt truth. Featuring Edward Tripp’s uniquely absurd humor, Laurie Bolger’s vivid verse, and Alan White’s detailed poetry, all hosted by the charismatic Paul Lyalls. Dining from 6:30 pm makes this a full sensory experience—book early!  

 

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 Don't Forget: The Karamel Vegan Kitchen

 

         Serving delicious vegan meals until 9:30pm every event night!

Book tables (groups of 3+) by emailing karamel8775@gmail.com

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Venue Address for Karamel Events:
Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ

Nearest Tube: Wood Green (Piccadilly Line)

Also nearby: Alexandra Palace Station

If you'd like to book a table for dining at one of our events, or for weekly Sunday Vegan Roasts, email the Karamel team on karamel8775@gmail.com