OPENING GIG - EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
*WIJM presents NICHOLA POPE *with her premiere performance of “Herstory”
Internationally sought after saxophonist Nichola Pope and her band bring Herstory to the stage for the first time. A compelling live performance featuring original compositions that chronicle the defining chapters of her life. From her formative years in the Middle East to the pivotal moments that have shaped her journey, Herstory offers a deeply personal and emotionally resonant experience through music. A truly special event that is not to be missed!
Nichola tours internationally, playing and recording as a sought-after session musician and has appeared at major UK festivals including Glastonbury, BST Hyde Park, Isle of Wight Festival, Latitude, and prestigious venues such as Royal Festival Hall and The O2 along with renowned jazz venues including Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, the Jazz Cafe, and the Vortex Jazz Club. Her multifaceted career has earned her a reputation as one of the UK’s leading saxophonists, equally comfortable on stage in front of thousands or in an intimate jazz club.
About Nichola
She has spent years touring in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and has appeared at major UK festivals including North Sea Jazz Festival , Glastonbury, BST Hyde Park, Isle of Wight Festival, Latitude, Boomtown, and Bestival with Bombay Bicycle Club and London Afrobeat Collective. Nichola has performed at packed arenas, concert halls and theatres such as The O2, ExCeL London, Royal Festival Hall, Brixton Academy; and in London’s West End with touring shows such as Paul Simon Gracelands LIVE! Winner of ITV1s Starstruck series one Rachael Hawnt’s Divalution Show and So Cher Show, Gordon Hendricks Ultimate Elvis Tribute Champion, X-Factor James Williams, A New York State of Mind the Music of Billy Joel, Whitney Queen of the Night, The 80s Show, The Smooth Rock Show, The Sting Operation, A Beautiful Noise Show, Simply Dan, Typically Tina, The Magic of Motown. Nichola regularly tours as a featured artist with Ashley Slater’s HEPTET across Europe and throughout Scandinavia with Jerry Carlson’s Kings of Rock & Roll.
TV credits include BBC’s Top of the Pops, TFI Friday, MOBO Awards, Brit Awards and The X-Factor with acts like Olly Murs, Craig David, Daniel Beddingfield, Jamelia, Jamie Cullum, and Lemar.
Nichola has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Galway Jazz Festival, Dauphine Jazz Festival, Funk Nord, Being a Man Festival, Women in Jazz Media Festival, and renowned jazz venues including Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, the Jazz Cafe, and the Vortex Jazz Club.
A seasoned studio musician, she has recorded film, pop and library sessions at Abbey Road, Air Lyndhurst, Air Edel, RAK and Olympic, and has recorded remote sessions online for artists and producers worldwide in her purpose-built home studio, most recently on the critically acclaimed debut Delirio from Lokeba.
Nichola has performed with internationally acclaimed Marici Saxes and is also a founder member of contemporary chamber group Breathe and a new exciting saxophone quartet Krunch. Nichola is a passionate educator and in-demand clinician with degrees from City University and Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Nichola Pope has an established teaching practice in London and is a pioneer in online education teaching students worldwide.
Nichola is proud to endorse Yanagisawa saxophones and is honoured to be a Yanagisawa Artist.
*Lineup: Nichola Pope - Saxophone; Carl Hudson - Keyboards; Mirko Scarcia - Bass; Jamie Murray - Drums. *
Karamel - 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 3+.
https://www.musicglue.com/karamel/events/2025-11-14-nichola-pope-premiere-of-herstory-karamel
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