Jazz Nights in the Cafe in the Crypt, St Martin-in-the-Fields April-June 2010

Wednesday is the night for Jazz in the Café in the Crypt, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ. The Café in the Crypt may be underground but there's no secret that it is one of London's coolest music venues. Listen to some swinging musicians as you enjoy fantastic food and drink while taking in the stunning Georgian brick-vaulted ceilings and historic tombstones lining the floor.

Wednesday 7 April, 8.00pm Morley College Big Band Take to the dance floor with the big band sound inspired by the legendary band leaders of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Hermann, Buddy Rich and Benny Goodman. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 14 April, 8.00pm Oh La La Jazz music and traditional French songs performed with ‘je ne sais quois' by this acoustic quartet. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 21 April, 8.00pm Claridade The fusion of beautiful Brazilian rhythms and songs with an improvised jazz feel. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 28 April, 8.00pm TJ Johnson's Bourbon Kick This New Orleans style band featuring some of London foremost jazz musicians returns to the Crypt with a ‘kick'! Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 5 May, 8.00pm The Seven Percent Solution Funk, hard bop, and Latin - improvised to perfection. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 12 May, 8.00pm Fabulations The powerful voice of diva Marion J raises the roof with jazz standards, disco hits and chart anthems. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 19 May, 8.00pm Christian Brewer and Renato D'Aiello Quintet These accomplished performers give an edgy performance of jazz, post bop and contemporary compositions. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 26 May, 8.00pm TJ Johnson's Bourbon Kick TJ Johnson's Bourbon serves up a generous measure of jazz - New Orleans style. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 2 June, 8.00pm JC Caddy Trio Traditional and timeless jazz performed by this talented trio led by drummer JC Caddy. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 9 June, 8.00pm Salsa Night with Riamba Riamba combines hot Latin American rhythms with European harmony and features the virtuosity of some of London's finest jazz and world musicians. Ticket holders can join the salsa class at 7.00pm led by a qualified teacher and/or enjoy a fantastic evening of music from 8.00pm. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 16 June, 8.00pm Brass Volcanoes An energizing blend of New Orleans music, jazz, blues and Latin rhythms. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 23 June, 8.00pm Gill Cook Quintet This jazz quintet led by the effortless vocals of Gill Cook breathes new life into timeless jazz standards. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 30 June, 8.00pm TJ Johnson's Bourbon Kick TJ Johnson and his gritty young musicians are a must-see for traditional jazz lovers. Tickets £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Tickets £9 (reserved seating) and £5.50 (unreserved) are available from www.smitf.org or via telephone on 020 7766 1100 or in person from the Box Office at St Martin's. Timings First Set 8.00pm-8.50pm. Second Set 9.10pm-10.00pm. Food served until 9.00pm. Drinks served until 10.00pm. For photographs or further information contact julie.emig@smitf.org or telephone 020 7766 1115. ends

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