Global Soul Takeover - EFG London Jazz Festival Special

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The bill features Honey Larochelle and Asa Martinson & the Outlet PPL, whose music draws on soul, jazz, funk, R&B, and Afrobeats.

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Doors 6.30pm | Performance 8pm | Event Calendar CLICK HERE Honey Larochelle Roberta Flack protégé and soul powerhouse Honey Larochelle about to release her second solo Album. Her global music journey began as a background vocalist for N’Dea Davenport of The Brand New Heavies, eventually stepping into the spotlight as their lead singer when Davenport stepped away. Since then, she has toured the globe, recording and performing with many jazz and soul legends—most recently as a featured vocalist and touring collaborator with South Africa’s own Jonathan Butler. As the protégé of Roberta Flack, Honey carries forward a legacy of thoughtful, emotionally intelligent music. Her recent duet “Research” with UK soul legend Omar premiered as the lead single for his 2025 album Brighter the Days, further solidifying her reputation as a true iconoclast in the soul, jazz, and funk scenes. Asa Martinson & the Outlet PPL sponsored London based 7-piece band jazz fusion (Rnb/Afrobeats). Led by Asa Martinson the group is inspired by legends like James Brown, Tony Allen, George Duke, andhis mentor Julian Joseph. Their journey has taken them to some of the UK’s most iconic stages— this summer selling out Pizza Express Live (Dean Street), 91 Living Room and STEREO Covent Garden. As well as playing Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, and the Barbican—where they’ve refined their genre- defying craft.