Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper | Album Launch
Thursday 10th July 2025
Tickets: £20.00 Seat at a shared Table for 4 /£15.00 Seat – No Table
Doors: 7.30pm
Show: 8:00pm-9:30pm – Single Set 75 min
Please note you can book for dinner either before or after the show.
Experience the dynamic collaboration of Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper at The Hampstead Jazz Club, as they bring their acclaimed album ‘Dido’s Lament’ to life. Blending progressive pop, indie folk, and alternative jazz, their show features original songs and a bold reimagining of Dido’s Lament, offering a captivating journey through storytelling and genre-defying music.
Experience the electrifying collaboration of Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper as they bring their critically acclaimed album to the stage. Written and recorded in just eight weeks, this collection of original songs and a bold reimagining of a 17th-century aria has been praised as “eagerly awaited” (The Jazz Mann). Their live performance seamlessly blends progressive pop, indie folk, and alternative jazz, offering a genre-defying journey that showcases their diverse musical influences.
From the folk-inspired Shifting Seasons to the introspective jazz ballad Because of You, the art-pop energy of Close Your Eyes, and a fresh take on Dido’s Lament, this show is a celebration of storytelling through innovative composition and captivating performances. With a shared passion for pushing musical boundaries, Elijah and Eddie create an immersive experience that resonates with audiences across genres.
Elijah Jeffery is a Hampshire-born vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. From an early age, he developed a passion for musical theatre and the Great American Songbook, drawing inspiration from legendary vocalists and lyricists of the 20th century. A Jazz graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Elijah has established himself as a rising artist in Wales and the South West, collaborating with renowned musicians such as Claire Martin OBE, Ian Shaw, and the Capital City Jazz Orchestra. In June 2023, he released his debut EP, ‘One of Her Clowns‘, marking his first foray into original songwriting. The record fuses his love of jazz with singer-songwriter and folk sensibilities, weaving bittersweet tales of love lost and found through “poetic and intelligent lyricis[m]” (The Jazz Mann).
Pianist Eddie Gripper has quickly made a name for himself on the national jazz circuit, with Jazzwise noting that he has “already garnered comparisons with the greats” following the release of his debut album, ‘Home’. As a performer, promoter, and producer, he has worked alongside top musicians such as Nigel Price, Simon Spillett, and Pete Long. Beyond jazz, he has collaborated with Welsh folk artist Angharad Jenkins, exploring the intersection of folk, jazz, and contemporary classical music. In 2024, Eddie embarked on a 29-date tour across the UK and Ireland and continues to perform internationally, gracing prestigious venues such as Crazy Coqs, Pizza Express, and major festivals.
Together, Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper offer a live experience that is both deeply personal and musically adventurous—a must-see for lovers of innovative, boundary-pushing music.
“Gripper’s melodic compositions have an easy charm about them that demand repeated listening.” – Nick Lea, Jazz Views
“[An] exposed setting revealing Jeffery to be a poetic and intelligent lyricist who has learnt well from the ‘Songbook’ tradition.” – The Jazz Mann
LINE-UP:
Eddie Gripper – Piano
Elijah Jeffery – Vocals
Please note, The Club is not licensed to allow access to Children under the age of 16 after 9pm, so for evening performances, please do not book tickets for children under the age of 16. Children aged 16 and above are welcome at any time.
For £20.00 Tickets:
Seats are not numbered and you will be seated at available tables. Please note tables seat 4 people, so for bookings of less than 4 people, you will be seated and share a table for 4.
For £15.00 Tickets:
This is a fully seated event. Seats are not numbered and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please note the Jazz Club is situated in the basement of the Duke of Hamilton Pub and access is via a number of stairs. The nearest toilets are situated on the 1st floor of the Pub.
Showtimes
Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm