In the office we’ve been talking about adding a monthly letter into our mailer for some time, and we figured what better time to start it than in December where we can recap some of the highlights that made it such a special year at the Jazz Cafe...

April was another inspiring month for us in Camden. The venue was left awestruck by the unique storytelling format of The Blues Chronicles on it’s debut outing in London while fans of classic UK hip hop were treated to the triple bill of stalwarts Ty, Rodney P and Blak Twang all in one night. Brother of legendary producer J Dilla, Illa J played to a sold out venue ahead of his festival performance with us at Maiden Voyage in August. Jazz Cafe favourites Jazz Jamaica returned for another spectacular performance to prove that the old guard of UK jazz is still alive and strong...

In the midst of February's standout shows at the venue, we were excited to announce our brand new festival Maiden Voyage at Three Mills Island this summer. Featuring an all star line up with the likes of Roy Ayers, Madlib and Louis Cole, the music will take you on a sonic trip through the sounds of jazz, hip hop, afrobeat, funk and more on August bank holiday Sunday...