AGENCY
AKA Trio
AKA Trio is the result of 12 years of friendship between three world-renowned virtuosos: Italian guitarist, Antonio Forcione; Senegalese kora player; Seckou Keita; and Brazilian percussionist, Adriano Adewale. “Three musicians who were meant and destined to play together” as suggested by Songlines. Together they create intense, spiritual and resolutely acoustic music that transcends musical styles and genres. On stage they will showcase highlights from their album Joy, where “free-flowing songs and instrumentals dazzle with a rich musical, almost monastic, minimalism where less actually does mean more” by Morning Star. With each performance, AKA Trio takes us on a fabulous journey through Africa, Europe and South America with awe-inspiring, joyful, uplifting and life-affirming performances as well as incredible moments of improvisation.
“Music from three continents that sparkles so effortlessly together” London Evening Standard
Antonio Forcione
The multi award-winning Antonio Forcione, acoustic guitarist, composer and talented artist, is a highly charismatic and inventive performer. Antonio takes the guitar to new levels of expression and his numerous awards around the world are a testimony to his genius. With his original blend of jazz, Latin, African and flamenco sounds, he celebrates the unexpected elements in life with delicacy, humour and not least, passion. International tours have brought high critical acclaim from as far as Australia and Hong Kong to Russia, the Caribbean, USA and all over Europe.
'One of the great acoustic guitarists' (The Guardian) *****
Aria
“A future classic, a young lady who is on the verge of a huge breakthrough'
Simon Philips, Jazz FM
Aria is an exceptional new talent making waves in the London jazz scene, performing at iconic venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The 606 Club, and Pizza Express Live Dean Street. Her debut single, ‘Rectify Your Soul’ received airplay from BBC Radio 6 and was playlisted on Jazz FM for 5 consecutive weeks, including one week as their ‘Track of The Week’. Aria's music blends classic soul with contemporary influences, creating a unique sound reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and Erykah Badu, but very much her own. Aria is dropping two new singles in Spring 2025 featuring topflight UK Jazz musicians, and will be released on Pastiche Records.
Birdcage
JPSM Management programme a monthly Open Mic Showcase for the Music Industry with Anastasia Chaplin at Maroto Lounge Club. Each performer is given a 10-minute slot, with a maximum of 8 artists per event. This intimate gathering offers a unique opportunity for top music professionals to network while discovering some of the most talented unsigned performers in the industry. Since its launch in January 2025, many artists have been able to elevate their careers, thanks to valuable connections made at Birdcage.
Why Birdcage? “Because every bird deserves a moment to sing.”
Please contact Juliet directly if you are interested in performing or attending one of these exclusive events.
Greg Coulson
Greg Coulson is a British multi-talented musician and entertaining singer-songwriter whose span of work covers classic rock, quality pop, blues, jazz and more in equal measure. In 2018, he released his critically acclaimed debut album, “What’s New?” coinciding with appearances at various noted UK Festivals. Outside of his own recording career Greg has worked with the legendary US songwriter Burt Bacharach and a number of successful pop and rock arts including Morcheeba, The Blockheads, The Selector, Lilly Moore, Tom Grennan and Sway, to name but a few. He is also a member of the rock band 'Spiritualised', who recently toured America opening for 'Queens Of The Stone Age'. A noted talent on both keyboards and guitar, Greg’s heart lies firmly within songwriting and draws inspiration from his heroes, Steely Dan, Randy Newman, Little Feat, Ray Charles, Booker T and Dr John.
Luke Matthews
Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Luke Matthews is a regular on the London scene. He performs as a duo on keyboards with Lumarie, in the Conor Hughes band and on several singles with Dan from Upstairs. His solo album is due to be released in 2025. His recent gigs include shows in New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, The Pheasantry, The Roundhouse, Camden Assembly, The Piano Lounge, St Moritz Club, The Camden Club, Maroto, Underbelly Boulevard Soho and many more. His performance at the Edinburgh Festival had him singled out by Edinburgh Festival radio as ‘one to watch’..
Mel Gaynor
“Mel Gaynor’s Jazz Fusion” is a product of the musical meeting between legendary ex Simple Minds drummer Mel Gaynor and acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Stephan DeReine.
Ex Simple Minds drummer Mel Gaynor has sold over 109 million albums between his collaborations with Gary Moore, Elton John, Tina Turner, The Pretenders, Simple Minds and many others. He has returned to his first love, Jazz Rock to implement an album in the tradition of Jazz-Fusion and Jazz Rock with a production level at the highest point. Recorded between Los Angeles and Austria by the producers of the bands Toto and Yes, this opus rekindles the passion for good harmonies in the style of Chick Corea or Herbie Hancock in their electric period without forgetting the sounds which remind us of the highlights of the Brecker Brothers.
Mel’s partner in this project is French musician and songwriter Stephan DeReine (Prince, Jamiroquai, Stevie Wonder, Hans Zimmer, Billy Cobham, Danny Carey, Joey Heredia), who was recently cited as reference pianist in the Los Angeles magazine LA Buzz.
Mel and Stephan’s first album “Code Name” caused a storm in the jazz world and was recognised as one of the best jazz-fusion releases of 2006.
Olly Hite
Olly Hite – Olly Hite is a UK Singer songwriter from the South of England. The piano man extraordinaire inspired by the early 70’s singer songwriting scene sounds echoes early works of Elton John colliding with the modern melodies of Chris Martin.
Hite had a global release with Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim on THE BPA – Brighton Port Authority, which had an all-star line-up including David Byrne, Iggy Pop, Martha Wainwright to name a few.
Phoebe Katis
Phoebe Katis – Having penned and performed the theme song to BAFTA & BIFA winning film ‘Kajaki. The True Story’ (2014), Phoebe is one of the UK’’s most sought after vocalists and songwriters. Combining her love of doo-wop harmony, funk pop, and folk, her music is an emotive fusion of soulful melodies and straight up lyrics. She is currently collaborating with American artist Cory Wong.
‘Phoebe Katis is one of the country’s most promising vocalists and songwriters. Widespread acclaim surely awaits.’ (Close up Culture)
Sarah Gillespie
Sarah Gillespie – Critically acclaimed, Anglo-American songstress Sarah Gillespie is renowned for mixing jazz with blues, folk with her trademark streetwise poetic lyrics which were recently published by Oxford's Albion Beatnik Press. Her 4 albums have received outstanding reviews from the UK press & she has toured extensively for the last 10 years, headlining leading venues & festivals in Europe, the UK and USA.
‘Gillespie, who joins Bob Dylan’s lyrical bite and languid delivery to the forthrightness of Joni Mitchell, with a little rap-like percussiveness thrown in, is an original’ (The Guardian) ****
The Marquee Club All Stars
The Marquee Club All Stars band play a musical tribute to the iconic world-famous marquee club.
The Marquee club became the spiritual home to so much musical talent, the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin, The Faces , Deep Purple , Black Sabbath, AC/DC , Rod Stewart, David Bowie and a wealth of different artist and bands from all genres of music around the world who played and applied their trade at this legendary venue. The Marquee Club All Stars bring the sounds of the iconic venue back to life, celebrating the rich musical heritage of the original London club. They channel the spirit of classic rock and pop, delivering a high energy performance with A list musicians that evoke the magic of the 60s & 70s.
Line up is Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds, Brian May, Gary Moore, Elton John, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Meatloaf etc..), Gus Isidore (Marc Bolan, Peter Green, Peter Gabriel, Phil Lynott. Seal etc..), Tom Farrelly (Third Lung), Robert James Jacques (Third Lung), Steve Salvari (Robert Palmer, Barry White, Chaka Khan).