London is Europe’s jazz capital. That’s a fact. I know, Paris is a close competitor, maybe a little bit – Amsterdam, but still – any night in London you have options beyond comprehension where to go and enjoy good jazz. Any night somewhere in London you can listen to the world-class jazz. Soon though because of this abundance of options there is a risk of becoming slightly spoiled; if you can listen to proper jazz ‘cats’, you may less likely go to a gig of young and not yet so known and award winning bands (well, assuming that the ticket price is not a condition in this algorithm).
However, sometimes that’s exactly what is needed and what is great: a gig in a non-pretentious but cosy venue (The Oxford in Kentish Town) by a young and promising band playing to few dozens of people. Feels so personal, intimate and authentic. Vitor Pereira band is certainly something to watch out.
Price: 5GBP + wine
Amazingness: could not think of better way to spend this Monday evening;
Duration: 2 hours or so.
March 10, 2014
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