Rising stars, incredible jazz, amazing summer vibes.
Enjoy some of the finest emerging jazz musicians live in the heart of Nine Elms.
Our Jazz in the Gardens series continues at the New Covent Garden Market Atrium with the talented Nnamdi Nnachi-Cole Quartet, with Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year Ellis Gates, Hassen Richards-Zoubir on bass and Joe Walker on saxophone.
This event is free.
Nnamdi Nachi Cole Quartet
Nnamdi Nnachi-Cole is a young pianist with a beautiful flowing integrity of sound. His ballad playing is insightful and mature coupled with an effortless urgency when the music is powerful and fast pace. Trained at the esteemed Julian Joseph Jazz Academy, Nnamdi is already turning heads and attracting positive waves as one of the newest emerging stars on the London jazz scene, and has previously headlined at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens.
Ellis Gates was named Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year 2026, and is currently being mentored at the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy, and jazz piano at World Heart Beat Music Academy. He’s heavily influenced by Roy Haynes, Art Blakey and Tony Williams.
Hass Richards is making waves on the London jazz scene with his robust sound and intense ability to swing and bring energy to every situation. He loves a wide range of genres including R&B, gospel, and jazz, and those influences seep into his musical palette powering his compelling attack and musical vibration.
Joe Walker is an alto-saxophonist known for his bold sound. He leads his own jazz quartet which honours the legacy of John Coltrane’s sound and he’s has played at venues across London, including the EFG London Jazz Festival. Joe studies at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
Please note, the event will take place at the New Covent Garden Market Atrium and not the roof terrace owing the lift being out of order.
Address: New Covent Garden Market, The Food Exchange, Nine Elms, SW8 5EL.
Hosted in collaboration with New Covent Garden Market.
