London
Spice of Life Jazz Club
Jazz weekly on Monday afternoons from 12.30-2.30pm.
- A Proper Pub Upstairs. A Music Legend Downstairs.
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The Authentic Heartbeat of Soho, from the Cellar to the Rafters.
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Six Floors of History, Music, and Character in London's Most Vibrant Neighbourhood.
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Your Soho Starting Point, Finishing Post, and Main Event—All Under One Roof.
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Step Out of the Ordinary. Step into The Spice of Life.
The Spice of Life has an incredibly rich and eclectic musical history.
Its walls have seen everything from intimate folk sessions to raucous punk gigs and, of course, a huge amount of top-tier jazz.
Who?, I hear you say...well
The venue became a thriving hub for jazz in the late 1990s and continues to host world-class talent. Some of the most notable names include:
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Jamie Cullum: The multi-award-winning jazz-pop singer and pianist played here, contributing to the venue's reputation as a key London jazz spot.
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Soweto Kinch: The highly acclaimed saxophonist and rapper, a major figure in contemporary British jazz.
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Darius Brubeck: The son of the legendary Dave Brubeck, a celebrated jazz pianist and composer in his own right.
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Daryl Sherman: A renowned American jazz vocalist and pianist, bringing international prestige to the venue.
The club also regularly features a "who's who" of the current UK jazz scene, including artists like Quentin Collins, Vasilis Xenopoulos, and many others who are central to London's vibrant jazz community.
Before its jazz and punk eras, the venue (then known as the Scots Hoose) was one of the most important folk clubs in Britain. Its stage was graced by:
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Bob Dylan
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Paul Simon
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Cat Stevens
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Bert Jansch
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Sandy Denny
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The Strawbs
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Ewan MacColl
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Roy Harper
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Ralph McTell
In the late 1970s, the venue was a regular haunt for the burgeoning punk scene, with famous patrons and performers including:
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The Sex Pistols
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The Stranglers
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Buzzcocks
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Spandau Ballet
This incredible mix of genres is what makes The Spice of Life such a special and historic London venue.
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So, Welcome to one of London's most iconic music cellars.
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From Bob Dylan to The Sex Pistols, these walls have heard it all. Now it's your turn.
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Where you don’t just see the music, you feel it. Intimate gigs, electric atmosphere.
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The hot, beating heart of London's live music scene thrives in our basement.
- Meet, Drink, and Discover Your New Favourite Band.
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Every visit is a new story. Come and write yours.
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Home to music lovers, curious tourists, and seasoned Londoners alike.
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This is where the magic happens. We've saved you a spot.
- Tel: Promoter: Richard Pite 020 8539 5229
- Address: 6 Moor Street, Cambridge Circus, Soho, London, W1D 5NA, UK
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Admission:
£10 (MU members & students £9) unless stated