Arielle Appapoulay is a London-based singer, songwriter and backing vocalist whose style blends soul, contemporary pop and subtle jazz influences. Her voice is warm and flexible, able to move easily between delicate harmonies and powerful lead moments. She has recorded and performed alongside a range of respected artists, including Eric Appapoulay and Marcina Arnold, bringing […]
Few musicians move so easily between worlds as Eric Appapoulay. A guitarist, bassist, producer and songwriter, he brings soulful energy and refined musicianship to everything he touches. Born in London to Mauritian parents, he grew up surrounded by sega rhythms, reggae grooves and the spirit of improvisation that still shapes his sound today. Appapoulay has […]
Marcina Arnold is a London-based singer, songwriter and musician whose work moves between jazz, soul, folk and world music. Her expressive voice and mixed heritage, with Scottish and South African Cape Malay roots, give her music a personal and powerful quality. Her album Evolution traces her journey as both artist and storyteller, exploring identity, love […]
Jason Brown is a highly regarded British jazz drummer known for his deep groove, crisp articulation and instinctive musicality. Based in London, he has become a first-choice player for many of the city’s top bandleaders, valued for his ability to bring clarity and energy to any ensemble. A mainstay of the contemporary UK jazz scene, […]
Trevor Edwards is a London-based trombonist known for his warm tone, rhythmic precision and adaptability across a wide range of jazz and contemporary styles. Over several decades he has worked with many leading British ensembles, including the influential Jazz Warriors, a pioneering collective that helped redefine the UK jazz landscape in the 1980s. A graduate […]
Jack Thomas is a highly flexible, groove-first drummer who has become a steady presence on London’s contemporary jazz circuit. Listeners first met him through trumpeter Mark Kavuma’s collective The Banger Factory, where his crisp ride patterns, unshowy touch, and quick-witted set-ups power the band’s live energy and studio focus. Recent notices singled out the rhythm […]
Few bassists balance sensitivity and drive quite like Jack Garside. A key voice in the new wave of British jazz, he has become known for his deeply melodic playing, steady rhythmic command, and an instinct for collaboration that elevates every ensemble he joins. Originally from the north of England, Garside studied at Leeds College of […]
Wilf Diamond is a London-based trombonist, pianist, and improviser known for his work on the UK jazz scene. He is a member of the Banger Factory, led by Mark Kavuma, and has recently performed with the group, as well as in his own quartet and other projects like Nye Banfield’s debut album, Trails and Traces.
