Friday Night Jazz: EFG London Jazz Fest - Phoebe Rea + Guests

We welcome Phoebe Rea, Jem Wax & Taylor Mitchell to Piano Smithfield for London EFG Jazz Festival and you are all invited for a night of hot UK jazz talent!

We Meet: 7pm at Piano Smithfield - lovely cocktails and pizza if you fancy it, in this intimate basement speakeasy style venue.
- Music Starts: 7.30pm - three fantastic artists with bands
- 10pm Onwards til Late: You are all invited to stay as the venue's resident singer pianist takes over until 2am, put in your fave song requests!

PHOEBE REA is a singer-songwriter/pianist whose music blends nu-jazz, alternative & art-pop into a sound that is both sophisticated and emotionally raw. Phoebe honed her craft at the BRIT School before studying Popular Music at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she became immersed in London's vibrant jazz scene. She pairs rich, groove-led arrangements with candid lyricism, exploring themes of identity, perfectionism, self-worth & growth. Her 2026 debut EP, Anybody Else? showcases her distinctive fusion of live musicianship, alt-pop songwriting & nu-jazz, capturing both vulnerability and confidence in equal measure. Phoebe has performed at Upstairs at Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Live & Truck Festival, earning a reputation for captivating performances that effortlessly blur the lines between jazz, pop & alternative music.
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Artist/Producer JEM WAX has a bold and eclectic, commercial sound, blending elements of soul & jazz with a unique tone, honest lyricism & alternative edge. Jem’s single SPIDERRR gained support from BBC 1 Introducing, positioning her as a distinctive voice in the UK’s emerging music scene.
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TAYLOR MITCHELL is a Scottish/Jamaican artist creating soulful original music. Influenced by artists such as Corinne Bailey Rae and Minnie Riperton, she blends contemporary soul with jazz, pairing expressive vocals with intimate, heartfelt songwriting.
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Tickets normally £15, but we have a special LondonLive discount - just £10 when you quote discount code LONDONLIVE when booking:
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This really is one not to miss if you love the cool, emerging London jazz scene!!

Lorraine xx