"What a brilliant club" - Forbes 2025
THE VERDICT
APPJAG Jazz Venue of the Year 2024
The Verdict is a multi award winning grass roots music venue, the only full time Jazz venue outside of London in the south of England, it has been named as one of the best jazz clubs in the World by Star Insider. Weekly hosting the best in jazz music with Top International acts, playing blues, swing, funk, Latin Jazz and fusion.
Mike Lindup Trio
Mike Lindup - keys, vocals.
Yolanda Charles - bass, vocals
John Sam - drums
Hailed by Gilles Peterson as “one of his all-time favourite vocalists,” Mike Lindup is a cornerstoneof Brit Funk and Jazz. As the founding member, vocalist, keyboard player, and composer of chart- topping pop-funk band Level 42, Mike has shaped some of the most iconic hits in pop history, including ‘Lessons in Love’ and ‘Something About You.’ With six Top 10 hits and seven Top 10 albums to his name, his contributions to the music world are legendary. Beyond his work with Level 42, Mike has solidified his reputation as a respected solo artist, with four studio albums showcasing his talents as a composer and performer. His collaborations with musical icons such as Eric Clapton, Dominic Miller, and Da Lata further cement his legacy as a world-class musician.
Following two major full-band performances at London’s Jazz Café and Union Chapel, Mike is now stepping into an exciting new chapter with the Mike Lindup Trio - a fresh live project that celebrates the timeless jazz trio format of keys, bass, and drums. Joining Mike are two extraordinary musicians: Yolanda Charles MBE on bass, an internationally acclaimed bassist and songwriter, known for her work with Hans Zimmer, Paul Weller, BB King and many more, and John Sam on drums, whose exceptional rhythm playing brings an essential pulse to the trio's sound.
The trio’s debut live headline performances are taking place in December 2025 in Paris, London, Newcastle and Milton Keynes, offering fans a chance to experience Mike’s signature blend of jazz, funk, and soul in a raw and intimate form. Their recent appearance on Gilles Peterson’s Rhodes Trilogy programme gave a glimpse of the powerful chemistry and fresh energy that will define their live shows.
Georgia Mancio Trio
“a coolly expressive jazz singer with a refined technique … who cherishes lyrics and who listens closely to her playing partners.” John Fordham - The Guardian
Multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, celebrates her 25th anniversary in music, with a series of concerts throughout the year, tonight featuring two highly acclaimed long-term collaborators: organist/pianist Pete Whittaker, and drummer Dave Ohm.
A supreme storyteller and formidable force on today’s scene, Georgia’s authentic performances connect deeply with her audiences and linger long in the mind. Her copious industry acknowledgements include consecutive wins at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards: Best Vocalist (2021) and Best Album (‘Finding Home’ with Kate Williams’ Four Plus Three, 2020), and several nominations at the Jazz FM, British Jazz and Urban Music Awards.
Her revered partnership with Grammy-winning pianist/composer, Alan Broadbent, has yielded over 40 co-written works (many published in their book, ’The Songs of Alan Broadbent and Georgia Mancio’); three globally acclaimed albums (‘Quiet Is The Star’, ‘Songbook’ and ‘A Story Left Untold’); and performances across Europe and the US, including Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz at Lincoln Center (NYC).
Other credits include: Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw, BBC Proms (2019), Pat Metheny (lyric approval), Bobby McFerrin and her own festivals ReVoice! and Hang. She also runs her own label, Roomspin Records, and Eltham and Crystal Palace Jazz Clubs with drummer Dave Ohm.
