Garden Lates: Evening Jazz
Experience the magic of jazz at Chelsea Physic Garden for an unforgettable evening of music on our iconic lawn.
Join us within the walls of London’s oldest botanical garden to listen some of the city’s best emerging jazz talent filling the air with soulful swings and rhythmic beats.
Bring your own picnic and a blanket, then relax and enjoy the start of summer in one London’s most beautiful and historic gardens as part of our Garden Late series this summer.
Performers Bios:
James Hudson
With two critically acclaimed albums already under his belt, British vocalist James Hudson is a rising star in UK jazz.
James Hudson is a captivating and charming performer who has a natural affinity with an audience and a great passion for jazz standards. His outstanding voice can communicate the nuances of a melody and lyric with great interpretive prowess which undoubtedly sets him apart as a jazz singer at the top of his game.
James Hudson’s recent album MOONRAY which received a 4star review from Jazzwise Magazine, is a bold and ambitious project that features a unique ensemble to create a rare and accomplished sound. This follows his debut album TOMORROW which attracted international media coverage and exceptional reviews from many top jazz publications (BBC Music Magazine, London Jazz News, JazzViews), plus air-time across national radio stations where it was named ‘Album of the Week’ by Jazz FM.
Having recently sold out his first show at the world renowned Ronnie Scott’s, James is in demand at many of the UK’s most respected jazz clubs and performs all over the world with big bands and orchestras.
Freddie Benedict
Website: https://www.freddiebenedict.com/media
Booking Information:
- Admission for one is £20
- Ticket Admission for two is £35
- Doors open at 6:30pm. Performances start at 7pm.
- Concession Admission rates available (Students, Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Refugee Status and Asylum Seekers)
Physic Garden Café:
- Light snacks will be available.
- Due to our license, you will be unable to bring in alcohol from off the premises, any alcohol that is brought into the venue will be removed from you and left at reception until you leave. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase at our café.
These events will go ahead whatever the weather, unless it becomes unsafe to do so. You should dress appropriately for the Great British weather. Please bring a picnic blanket to sit on. We have a limited number of benches available, operating on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if you have mobility needs and need to sit on a bench, please do get in touch by emailing