every thursday

Improv Lounge Jam Sessions – live from the basement, every Thursday!

Come along with your instrument (or just yourself) and get stuck into a relaxed night of jamming. Whether you're here to play or just enjoy the tunes, everyone's welcome.

To keep these sessions free to attend, we just ask that you support the night by grabbing a drink or a bite while you're here – every purchase at the bar helps us keep the jams going.

No need to drink alcohol if that's not your thing – we've got loads of soft drinks and some cracking empanadas too.

See you down there!

wednesday 20/08/2025

This is a night of Rhythm with Signs – a way of guiding improvised music using the hands and body. No experience needed, just a willingness to jump in, have fun and make some tunes.

- Workshop: Learn the basics of Rhythm with Signs with facilitator Seán Parnell in a hands-on group session. Explore real-time musical improvisation and core conducting skills to guide the jam yourself! Ideal for beginners or experienced musicians looking for something a bit different.

- Open Jam: Put your new skills into practice in a relaxed, collaborative setting.

- Bring your own instrument, or use what’s provided (keyboard, drums, guitar, percussion, microphones and PA).

wednesday 27/08/2025

Introducing Arran – a modern jazz quartet that honours tradition while carving out a sound all their own.Formed by friends—Daniel Fawcett-Tuke and Valentine Cheesbrough on guitars, Luke Brueck Seeley on drums, and James Leaver-Whitfield on bass—Arran channels a shared love of jazz through a wide lens of musical influences.

From warm and colourful Americana and the edge of psychedelic rock, ambient textures, folk melodies and a touch of the avant-garde, Arran births a rich and varied soundscape. Their music swings with the spirit of classic jazz, but always with a fresh perspective— open and free, deeply human.

wednesday 03/09/2025

An exciting musical duo exploring the wonderful world of blues and jazz. Artie’s soulful guitar playing and Charlotte’s warm voice bring you an intimate evening interpreting beautiful songs and showcasing their own writing.

Charlotte is a Dutch, London based artist. She is a member of Kid Creole & the Coconuts, with whom she tours across the world and has collaborated with other artists including Nimbus Sextet in the UK and Paris on stages like the Green Note, Toulouse Lautrec, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club & New Morning Paris.

‘Talented, engaging singer’ - Volkskrant, Netherlands

Artie has been performing and recording on the London and International scene for over a decade with artists such as Moses Boyd, The Banger Factory, Camilla George, Maisha, Theon Cross, Jordan Rakei and Tom Waters Electric People.

‘One of the most exciting emerging guitarists on the UK Jazz scene’ - Jazzwise, UK

sunday 07/09/2025

Oscillating between a punk ethos and a heartfelt delicacy, the unprecedented sound of BRIGADERA is making its echoes in the international creative music scene. The duo of Beatrice Sberna & Gabriel de Oliveira defines their music as impro-songwriting: influenced by Italian cantautori and Brazilian “folk” traditions, avant-garde jazz, and contemporary pop sensibilities.

Following a first independent EP Verão é Neve (2021), they now announce their debut studiorelease for late 2025 - for which avant-punk “Alternative Scene” and chamber-fok “Mostro” have already been heard. In the last years, they have worked their way out from quirky jazz students to playing Bimhuis, Le Guess Who? and touring the EU with Wendy Eisenberg. Their current collaborations include leading voices of Dutch jazz, such as Sun-Mi Hong and Alessandro Fongaro, underground legends such as Manlio Maresca, and international features in the league of David Binney and Binkbeats.

Their vision and biggest desire: to unfold storytelling through intimate, provocative songs and cathartic improvisation.

Links

Clips:

"Alternative Scene"

"Mostro"

Videos:

LIVE @ BIMHUIS

Live @ Studio 150

Socials:

@_beatricesberna_

@9nijntjes

Upcoming LP

sunday 28/09/2025

William Patrick Owen is a singer songwriter from east London who crafts a distinctly meditative and dreamy brand of contemporary folk music. His latest album, ‘Blossoms Invite the Butterfly’, is an act of generosity, an offering of a melancholy yet tender compassion.

Written over a period of around ten years, the album consists of eight gentle and tender songs that glide through the various chapters of life, from birth through adolescence to maturity and death. It is set in a naturistic and earthy ambience, with birdsong, the sound of walking, cicadas and children’s play fluttering in and out of consciousness.

His songwriting is influenced by 60s songwriters like Nick Drake and John Martyn, as well as contemporary new folk artists like Sufjan Stevens, Adrienne Lenker, Grouper and Florist. The fingerpicking guitar playing is informed by classical, primitive and americana artists, including James Blackshaw, Six Organs of Admittance and Jim O’Rourke. The lyrics emanate from Owen’s Buddhist practice, as well as his interest in the spiritual poetry of Ryokan, Rumi and Rilke.

saturday 04/10/2025

Leti is a London-based singer-songwriter crafting alternative pop songs woven with jazzy harmonies, rich backing vocals, and introspective, poetic lyrics. Inspired by non-dual spiritual traditions, her work explores themes of self-enquiry, presence in the everyday, and social awareness.

Her music has been featured on Swiss national radio and TV, and has found its way onto chill evening playlists—perfect for winding down, reflecting, and sinking into stillness.

Leti performs live mainly with her keys, but she also plays harmonium, shruti box, offering a soulful, stripped-back set that connects deeply with the audience. She loves sharing the stories behind her songs, inviting listeners into the emotional and philosophical heart of her writing. She also loves bringing element of improvisations into every performance because she believes that every concert is a unique space in which audience and artist meet and can co-create through presence, listening and an open heart.

Her journey as an artist includes navigating early challenges in the music industry, taking time away to heal, and returning with a renewed sound and creative confidence. A passionate advocate for self expression, authenticity, well-being, and age diversity in music, Leti champions artists over 30 and a more sustainable creative life.

Alongside her solo work, Leti leads voice and songwriting circles—including at Glastonbury Festival—creating inclusive spaces for expression and connection.

She holds a Distinction in Songwriting from ICMP London, where she is now completing a second MA in Creative Music Production.

friday 07/11/2025

Experience a night of deep groove, open improvisation, and expansive sonic textures.

The trio of Sheldon Agwu (electric guitar), Max Luthert (upright bass & modular synth), and Yusuf Ahmed (drums & percussion)

Each a standout force in London’s vibrant jazz and experimental scenes, the trio blends rich harmonic and textural landscapes with rhythm-driven interplay and bold spontaneity:

- Sheldon Agwu brings a unique blend of jazz guitar, ambient textures, and electronic influences, known for his genre-defying releases such as Kintsugi and Vtet live at Mu and Seeds of Sanctum.

- Yusuf Ahmed is a versatile drummer and improviser whose playing draws from jazz, afro-funk, and world traditions.

- Max Luthert, one of the UK’s most in-demand bassists, has performed with Nubya Garcia, Zara McFarlane, and Moses Boyd. His playing is fluid, grounded, and deeply expressive.

This one-off trio date at The Muddy Puddle promises boundary-pushing improvisation, lush grooves, and a meeting of minds at the intersection of jazz, ambient, and rhythm exploration.