The concept is simple but lucid: a forum for jazzers of the be bop, nu jazz, fusion and progressive ilk. A steady rhythm section with guest top liners each month. On the spot improvised and ready. The beauty is in what comes out. Two livesets either side of the DJs playing related vibes from nu jazz, bop, bossa, soul, jazz-funk, blues, broken beats

The main band (quartet) K-Scope led by Geoff Woolley who are signed to Bukem's Cookin label invite players from the round including:

Vincent Trio -the keyboards of Simon Vincent, fusing modern beats with live instrumentation and synth atmospheres. With guest such freestyle rappers, trumpeters etc. Simon runs the Vision of Sound label.

F-IRE Collective - a collective of musicians, and visual artists who provide a mutually supportive, creative pool of talent. Currently gaining a lot of public interest.

Rob Lavers Quartet -sax/flute led modern jazz outfit with Be-Bop and Post-Bop influences. Has featured on several Earth releases

Vogue Gyrator - Brighton based improvising band with a floating membership.

With resident DJ St.John de-Zilva and guests on rotation from: Nick Luscombe (Xfm), Dom Servini (Straight no chaser), Nik Weston (Mukatsuku).

Details:
Cherry Jam, 58 Porchester Rd W2
(Royal Oak, Bayswater Tubes)
7pm - 2am , £4 b4 10pm then £5 (NUS & Concs £3)
www.cherryjam.net