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Commemorative Film with Orchestral Score from Haringey Young Musicians Conductor Peter Desmond

WED 22 MARCH  DOORS OPEN 7.00 PM PROGRAMME STARTS 7.30 PM   HEARTLANDS HIGH SCHOOL STATION ROAD  N22 7ST (MAP)

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INTRODUCED BY COMPOSER
LAURA ROSSI

Talkies Community Cinema, Talkies Community Cinema
in partnership with Haringey Young Musicians and Heartlands High School, are proud to present one of 100 international screenings of the original 1916 film with live orchestral score to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The event launches a creative musical project by schools. 
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ALAN BARNES has won the prestigious BBC Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year Award on several occasions, has produced over 40 CDs on his own Woodville label and frequently comperes major Jazz Festivals. He recently featured on the Bryan Ferry “Jazz Age” recording, and on the Great Gatsby film soundtrack. He has extremely busy freelance and teaching schedules, while leading ensembles from Duos to Big Bands.

KATE WILLIAMS is a recipient of the John Dankworth Award For Talent Deserving Wider Recognition, she has gained a distinctive reputation as both a writer and performer.
“Williams has a quality rare among jazz composers: a musical vocabulary that’s all her own”
The Observer

DAVE GREEN had established himself as a major figure by the end of the 60s having worked with musicians as diverse as Stan Tracey and Humphrey Lyttelton. He also played and recorded with many front-rank visiting Americans who counted themselves fortunate in having his solidity and flair behind them. Throughout the 80s and into the following decades, Green remained at the forefront of British jazz, working with Peter King, Didier Lockwood, Spike Robinson and a host of other British and visiting jazzmen. A superb timekeeper and exceptional soloist, Green is the essence of the international jazz musician.

STU BUTTERFIELD has been a well established and highly regarded drummer on the UK scene since the late sixties. Throughout the past ten years, he has been back with a vengeance performing in a variety of groups and as a regular at Jazz at Karamel!

Alan Barnes (alto sax, clarinet) Kate Williams (piano) Dave Green (bass) Stu Butterfield (drums)

Earlybird tickets available for £8 at www.karamel.london and £10 on the door.

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zerOclassikal: Arani & Akash - March 29

Two talented British musicians present a double bill of exciting classical music on two stringed instruments from the North and South Veena and SItar.  at Karamel Restaurant.

Akash Parekh is a part of the next generation of exciting British-born sitar players. Having only started learning when he was 18 he has fast progressed into an upcoming musician of the current generation. Based in Leicester, his musical upbringing was initially in western classical and contemporary western music which adds to his innovative playing style.

Arani Sivapathasundaram is a prolific Veena player and emerging artist within London. Her outreach work in spreading awareness of the classical arts has led her to develop her own style to this instrument which enables an audience to delve deeper into the intricacies of the Veena.

Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm

£6 advance early bird
£8 general admission/on the door

Tickets available at www.karamel.london

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This double bill features two upcoming female artists bringing unique sounds to classical music. at Karamel Restaurant.

Multi-talented artist, Srutti Suresan performs a Carnatic concert on Vocals and an instrument mostly unknown within the UK, the Lapsteel Guitar. Using the raga Kalyani as a basis, she experiments in the way both can work together, using her Vocal training to enthuse her performance technique on the Lapsteel Guitar.

Keertan Rehal is a Leeds-based vocalist trained originally in Kirtan which led to her pursuing an interest within classical music. In this performance she showcases the various styles of vocal composition within Hindustani classical music.

Doors open 7pm, Music starts at 8pm

£6 early bird/in advance
£8 general admission/on the door
Tickets available at www.karamel.london

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Karamel Restaurant March 1st

Dorance Lorza & Sexteto Cafe have been one of the leading bands in the vibrant and exciting London salsa scene since they formed in 1996. Pioneering the worldwide “salsa con vibes” revival of the late 1990s, they were one of the first bands in Europe to favour the small combo salsa sound of 1960s/1970s bands like Joe Cuba Sextet/ New Swing Sextet/Pete Terrace Combo rather than that of the more common big brass-heavy salsa orchestras of the day.

Over the years, they have become one of the most popular and booked salsa bands in the UK and have been featured at many prestigious salsa congresses and jazz festivals .

Tickets are £12 OTD/£10 limited early bird tickets from www.karamel.london

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Saturday 21 May, 7:30pm.St Andrews Church, Alexandra Park Road, N10 2DD.Singing the beautiful Mozart Requiem, and the gorgeous Gloria and Beatus Vir by Vivaldi, the Fortismere Community Choir and Orchestra are joined by professional soloists and conducted by Marvin L. Perrott.Marvin became musical director of the choir last year, and the orchestra is already well known for the calibre of its performances, so this is a great opportunity to hear them both performing together, and discover the talents you didn't know your neighbours had! After the popular concerts at the end of last year, this will be a special evening, and you're encouraged to buy tickets in advance, if possible. The concert is in memory of choir member Carlene Hutchinson. Tickets £10/8 – on the door, or in advance from Les Aldrich music shop, 98 Fortis Green Road.
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SALSA WITH SUREKA presents fun and friendly classes every Sunday in Southgate.

Our fun and friendly classes will help you get fit, make new friends, develop a new passion and help you look great on the dance floor!
PLUS: Join us for drinks after class and Salsa parties in authentic Salsa Clubs.

BEGINNERS SALSA COURSE
You will learn the basic steps of Salsa, the rhythm of Salsa music, the techniques of leading and following and the style and body language to look good and feel confident on the dance floor.
Prerequisite: No previous dance experience necessary and those with 2-left-feet are warmly welcomed!

INTERMEDIATE SALSA COURSE
Now that we've got you dancing, you will learn new routines using the basic steps you've mastered. There will be greater emphasis on the techniques of leading and following, musical interpretation and styling so you can start to really express yourself on the dance floor.
Prerequisite: Our 12-week Beginners Salsa course or equivalent experience. (Individual evaluations available on request).

TIMES:
Beginners with Patrick: 4-5pm
Intermediates with Sureka: 4-5pm

VENUE:
St Andrew's Church, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 5PP


Book online at www.salsawithsureka.com or save £5 by booking via bank transfer. Call 07984 136 961.

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This Thursday, 7th April, multi-award winning Alan Barnes performs alongside some of his favourite musicians and peers. Joining Alan is established and longtime pianist John Critchinson, established bassist Dave Green and Stu Butterfield on drums.

A prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist – we can’t wait to see what Alan brings to our Jazz at Karamel nights. Best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, his unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2014 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year.

“Barnes, plays music that was radical 50 years ago – hard, urban post-bop – but he infuses it with so much passion and energy you could believe it was minted on the spot, which is always part of the story with jazz.” – John L Waters – The Guardian

Alan Barnes (alto sax), John Critchinson (piano), Dave Green (bass), Stu Butterfield (drums)

DOORS OPEN 7PM, MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM
TICKETS ARE £8 ON THE DOOR

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

Now this truly is the time to see such highly acclaimed musician as Alan Barnes here at Karamel.

With such a prestigious musical history, we are honoured to welcome Alan back. He is also currently president of the well-attended Swanage Jazz Festival.

Alan studied saxophone, woodwinds and arranging at the Leeds College of music from 1977-80.

In 1980 he moved to London, playing with the Midnight Follies Orchestra and the following year was with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, touring Europe until 1983. In that year he left to join the hard bop band of Tommy Chase where he attracted considerable attention on the UK jazz scene for the first time.

He left Chase in 1986 to co-lead The Jazz Renegades with rock drummer Steve White travelling as far afield as Japan and recording four well received albums. In 1988 Alan was asked to fill the chair recently vacated by Bruce Turner in the Humphrey Lyttelton band where he stayed until 1992. 1987-97 he also found time to lead the Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet with Gerard Presencer and Dave O’Higgins. Since leaving the Lyttelton band, Alan has concentrated on his freelance career.

Alan has enjoyed a prolific career as a sideman, playing and recording for many bands. He broadcast regularly over a ten-year period with the BBC Big Band and Radio Orchestra and has toured and recorded with big band leaders, Dick Walter, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, Don Weller, Stan Tracey, Mike Westbrook and John Dankworth. Other bands he has toured and recorded with include the Tina May Trio, Bill LeSage’s Genetically Modified Quintet, Spike Robinson’s Tenor Madness, Clare Teale, and a sextet with Don Weller playing the music of Cannonball Adderley. Alan has also toured the U.K. with Freddie Hubbard. Alan has long associations with pianist David Newton, going back to their college days, and with blistering be-bop trumpeter Bruce Adams, with whom he has co-led a quintet since the early nineties.

Alan has been featured on many jazz recordings from his first record date as co-leader in 1985 with Tommy Whittle and as leader of his own quartet in 1987 right up to recent record dates with Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache and Harry Allen and most recently a duo album with Martin Taylor. He has appeared on the Concord (with Conti Condoli), Fret, Miles Music, Nagel Hayer and Specific labels with various projects. He now runs his own Woodville label.

www.alanbarnesjazz.com, www.woodvillerecords.com

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Friday 8th April 2016 see our successful monthly "Gabriel Moreno & Frank Hutson Presents" turn the focus on female performers.

Artists confirmed to play so far:

  • Gitta de Ridder will host and play
  • Echo Wants Her Voice Back will headline the event (Eleni Skarpari)
  • Catherine Rudie will grace us with her voice and modern tunes
  • Madelaine Smith will enchant
  • Gabi Garbutt will show us what it means to find a unique and uncompromisingly strong musical identity and voice
  • Emma Skemp will play heavenly flute
  • Penny Dyer & Lana will add classical class
  • Hattie Marsh will poison us :) (see her video below)
  • Annie and I will kill us with poetry
  • Kirsty Allison will resurrect us


Gabriel speaks from the heart, see below:

We are passing over our Gabriel and Frank's monthly music and poetry night to female musicians and poets in the music scene. Because there is too much testosterone in the folk/americana/country/blues and jazz scene, because we think the future is not a male patriach power based tough and emotionless turd affair, because we love the voices and songs of our wondrous female artists and because we celebrate womanhood. If you want to perform, send us a message. Night begins at 8pm as usual. The wondrous Gitta de Rider will be hosting this event organised by female singer songwriters too. We are just helping to spread the word. There will be lush vegan food available and all are welcome. xxx

Frank steps in with facts and figures courtesy of The Association of Independent Music:

'Despite notable female successes in the music industry, research has made it clear that we still have a long way to go before we have gender equality.

61% of those working in the music industry are male*
In areas such as management, promotion and the live sector this imbalance increases, with only 30% of the workforce being female**

Research conducted by the Cultural Leadership Programme found that male leaders in the creative industries outnumbered female leaders by two and a half to one in 2009

Women working within the music industry are more likely to have a level 4, or higher, qualification than their male counterparts, but despite this 47% of women working in music earn less than £10,000 per year (compared to 35% of men).**

http://www.musicindie.com/about/womeninmusic

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

 

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The wee band is the quartet of trumpeter Henry Lowther, guitarist Jim Mullen, bassist Dave Green and drummer Stu Butterfield, and “great” is a fair description of it. They're back at Karamel after a packed night last season, bringing their experienced and melodic tunes.

Founded in 1999, the band has had two albums shortlisted for UK Jazz Record of the Year.


With 2 of the musicians coming from Muswell Hill, this is a great opportunity, to see and support local, and nationally renown, brilliant musicians!

“Perfect small band jazz. Only the very best and most mature musicians can achieve this degree of simplicity, in which every tiny nuance counts” – Dave Gelly, The Observer

DOORS OPEN 7PM, MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM
TICKETS ARE £8 ON THE DOOR

“A Quartet of formidable talents who mean everything they play. A definite contender for record of the year” – Mark Gardner – Jazz Journal.

Henry Lowther (trumpet), Jim Mullen (guitar), Dave Green (bass) and Stu Butterfield (drums)

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Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ
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Come try our legendary Flat Bread Pizzas in our Time Out award-winning restaurant.

They come loaded with lush toppings and Violife(TM) Mozzarella.

TOPPINGS: Mushrooms, Artichokes, Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roast Aubergine, Rocket, Roast Red Peppers, Roast Courgette, & Olives

Create your own combination, or have them all!

We also have Chilli Oil for anyone wanting a bit of fire in their belly.

Other mains available - along with an array of delicious cakes and desserts (all vegan)

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

 

Nearest Tube: Wood Green (5 min walk)
Nearest National Rail: Alexandra Palace (5 min walk)
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Enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast in our Time Out award winning restaurant.

Runner Up in Time Out’s Most Loved in London Awards 2015

The "best Sunday Roast in London" say the Vegan Spinster Sleuths

We're open for a coffee from 11am.

Roast dinner & all the trimmings served from 1.00pm, all day - and into the evening!

Roast with all the trimmings £11.99*
Dessert £4

* Other mains available too (including gluten-free options)

Organic craft beer on tap, Organic wine & Prosecco, and soft drink

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

 

Nearest Tube: Wood Green (5 min walk)
Nearest National Rail: Alexandra Palace (5 min walk)
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Success Express & EBB combining forces to present an all new line up of exceptional live music talent!

An amazing artist showcase of their very own original music presented in one of North London's most quaint venues, the Karamel Club! There is no venue like it with its boutique and global food and organic and cask ales, and wine menu plus the added bonus of an amazing live music space!

The line up for the evening (one of which you better get yourselves autographs of each artists) consists of:

Hattie Marsh
Michael Kilbey
Michael Baker
Tim De Graaw
Luke Carey
Levent & Taylor

Tickets are £6 for the evening and are available in the link above!

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start!

Come along and supporting these up and coming superstars - it's sure to be a night to remember!

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

 

Nearest Tube: Wood Green (5 min walk)
Nearest National Rail: Alexandra Palace (5 min walk)
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Described by the late Humphrey Lyttelton as ‘formidable’, Simon Spillett is a British jazz saxophonist who leads his own quartet featuring John Critchinson (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). He has won several awards for his music, including the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards (2011), Jazz Journal magazine’s Critic’s Choice CD of the Year (2009) and Rising Star in the BBC Jazz Awards (2007).
This evening the quartet features

Simon Spillet (tenor)
John Critchinson (piano)
Tim Wells (bass)
Stu Butterfield (drums)

Karamel Restaurant
4 Coburg Road
Wood Green
London N22 6UJ

Nearest Tube: Wood Green (5 min walk)
Nearest National Rail: Alexandra Palace (5 min walk)
Doors open 7pm, Music starts at 8pm

Tickets £8 on the door or through Eventbrite
Global Food, Cask ales, Premium Lager, Organic Wines
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Events and Activities


 

March Jazz at Karamel!, 4 Coburg Road N22, Thursdays at 8pm.

Fridays – After School Sewing Club at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.

Saturdays 2 – 30 March – Free Martial Arts Classes at Alexandra Park School, The Gym, Rhodes Avenue, 12pm. Mixed gender classes, but free for women during March. See also other classes available.

Wednesday 13 March – Social sewing group at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 6.30-8pm.

Thursday 14 March – Learn the art of tatting at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 6.30-8.30pm.

Thursday 14 March – Sophie Crawford at Bowes Park Folk Club, Mum’s Bistro 143 Myddleton Road, Bowes Park N22, 7.45pm.

Saturday 16 March - Lunchtime Concert in St. Andrew's Church, corner of Alexandra Park Road N10 and Windermere Road, 1pm. Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and more, Muswell Hill Violin Studio.

Saturday 16 March – Learn to sew a crossbody bag at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-1.30pm.

Saturday 16 March – Help with your knitting and crochet problems at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 1-3pm.

Saturday 16 March – Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend Festival – St. Andrews Centre, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 2-5.30pm.

Sundays 17 and 24 March – M-Arch Gardening Parties! Friends of Ally Pally Station, 3-5pm.

Wednesday 20 March – Sew and make with seamstress Pat, at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 11-1pm.

Wednesday 20 March – Talk: How does the present housing crisis affect older people? In Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Cranley Gardens N10 (bottom), 1.30-3pm.

Thursday 21 March – Double-sided knitting workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green N13 5EX, 7-9pm.

Thursday 21 March – Bowes Park Community Choir Spring Concert at Alexandra Park School (entry only via Rhodes Avenue), 8-10pm.

Thursday 21 March to Sunday 24 March – North London Book Fest at Alexandra Palace

Saturday 23 March – Learn to use a sewing machine at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12pm.

Saturday 23 March – Granny squares crochet workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green N13 5EX, 12.30-2.30pm.

Sunday 24 March – Secrets of Bounds Green: a guided walk, 11-1pm. Meet Alexandra Palace Station.

Saturday 30 March – Darning Workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green N13 5EX, 10.30-1pm.

Saturday 30 March – Beginners Knitting Workshop at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 1-3pm.

Wednesday 11 April – Mosaic Crochet at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 6.30-8.30pm.

Saturday 13 April - Learn to use a sewing machine at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12pm.

Wednesday 17 April – Movement and Ease: Alexander Technique with Tanya at CUFOS, Top of the Avenue N10 2QE, 11-12pm.

Thursday 18 April – Learn to use a sewing machine at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 7-9pm.

Saturday 20 April – Patchwork workshop: learn to sew a Dresden plate at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-2.30pm.

Sunday 21 April – Crows at Bowes Park Folk Club, Shaftesbury Hall, N11 2QN, 2.30-5pm.

Saturday 4 May – Introduction to blackwork embroidery at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 10.30-12.30pm.


Ongoing courses and activities

Em Power fitness classes – Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturday mornings at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 10-12pm.

Zumba and fitness classes – Zumba is on Wednesday evenings, 7-7.50pm. All classes are at Bounds Green Bowls and Tennis Club, Goring road N11.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm. 

V&J Ensemble: Vocal group for ALL Singers on Wednesdays at St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 6.50-8.30pm.

Enjoy your painting – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.


 

 

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

Many Music and Art events are held at Karamel, including Collage Kids performance events on Saturday mornings at 11.30am. At 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green N22 6UJ.

 

 

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