My London Music Adventure: Jazz, Jam Sessions & Hidden Gems.

My visit to the Vortex Jazz Club in East London was a highlight of his trip, showcasing the city’s thriving experimental music culture. The club, known for its avant-garde programming, offered me inspiration for my own cross-cultural projects.

The performance was by a genre-defying artist who blended Hebrew lyrics, Gnawa and West African rhythms , and klezmer influences—a testament to London’s multicultural creative scene.

Discovering London’s Experimental Jazz Scene

The experience underscored London’s role as a hub for musical innovation. From Afrobeat to jazz fusion, venues like Vortex celebrate artists who push boundaries. For me, it was a reminder of how live music can transcend labels, something I am aim for with the direction of my new and upcoming releases.

The Thrill of Spontaneous Jam Sessions

At The Jago in Dalston, I joined a jam session after watching a capoeira circle. Initially I was intimidated by the host band’s musical prowess, plus the fact that that some of the Caribbean rhythms that they were playing were not so familiar to me. However, I ended sitting in several times throughout the night.

It was real welcoming vibe with playing with some stellar musicians, who were all different corners of the planet, which made for a real standout moment in my time in London—proof that spontaneity often yields the best creative connections. Also another testament to London’s multi-cultural creative scene.

Jam sessions can be a gamble but sometimes worth the risk. Hauling my bass through East London paid off with new collaborations and contacts. My reflections on the “stressful yet rewarding” nature of jams I think would probably resonate with musicians everywhere, emphasizing the importance of community in artistic growth.

Abney Park: Where History and Music Collide

My walk through Abney Park Cemetery—a resting place for historical figures like the Salvation Army founders and hymn writer Dr. Isaac Watts—blended reverence with inspiration.l

The cemetery’s serene beauty and cultural significance mirrored my own work, where tradition meets innovation. My visit, though unplanned, became a metaphor for my journey: uncovering hidden stories and weaving them into art.