Blue Lab Beats Curate: Poppy Daniels and Knats
at Royal Albert Hall, London
£15.00
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For the third show of their Late Night Jazz residency, Blue Lab Beats present their pick of the ones to watch in London jazz right now, kicking off with showcase performances from trumpeter Poppy Daniels and quintet Knats, and a one-off chance to catch these artists and Blue Lab Beats jam together.
Poppy Daniels
Known for her exceptional trumpet playing, Poppy Daniels has built a reputation as a key figure in the UK jazz scene, collaborating with some of the most respected artists including Blue Lab Beats, Daniel Casimir, Celeste, Jordan Rakei, Arlo Parks, Hak Baker, and more. She has performed at prestigious venues around the world, earning a reputation as a dynamic and versatile musician.
2025 sees Poppy step into the spotlight as an artist in her own right releasing her debut EP Keep on Going, blending her London roots with influences from jazz, Latin, and hip hop to create a rich and vibrant sonic landscape.
Knats
A quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stan Woodward (Bass) and King David-Ike Elechi (Drums), alongside their younger sidekick and virtuoso trumpeter Ferg Kilsby, make 'Geordie Jazz' with sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves.
After moving to London at the end of 2022, Knats took London by storm playing a sold out Jazz Refreshed headliner, supporting Str4ta at the Jazz Cafe, and performing at the BBC Proms, as well as working with and backing the likes of Geordie Greep and Eddie Chacon, and collaborating
Blue Lab Beats
With hooks that nod to the late J Dilla and to Robert Glasper, as well as wide ranging influences such as Mad Lib, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Knxwledge, Milt Jackson, Ahmad Jamal, Oscar Peterson and Tribe called Quest, not to mention London’s booming young jazz, hip-hop and neo-soul-steeped underground, jazz hip-hop duo Blue Lab Beats are making serious waves on the London scene. The brainchild of NK-OK and multi-instrumentalist Mr D.M. these guys are the engine room behind many of the freshest new acts - Age Of Luna, Ruby Francis, Louis VI and also remixers for Jodie Abacus, Dua Lipa, and Rag'n'Bone man to name a few. K- OK's production journey started with Grime. He learnt to programme at age 12 against a background of UK Grime - Kano, Ghetts, Wiley, Wretch 32, all played a huge part in his musical upbringing - the Jazz coming later. It's this musical mish mash of Mr DM's music instrument wizardry and NK-OK ‘s bottom end / programming and studio know-how that gives Blue Lab Beats the edge whilst paying full respect to the jazz art form.
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Poppy Daniels
London Born and raised, Poppy has become an infamous part of the UK jazz scene. Performing with the likes of Blue Lab Beats, China Moses, Daniel Casimir, Roella Oloro, Nix Northwest, Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Colectiva , Eliane Correa and more. At world renowned venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Festival Hall, The Jazz Cafe, The O2 Arena, Alexandra Palace, as well as venues over seas such as Radio City Hall New York and Jazz Á Vienne. Her style and versatility branches across multiple genres from jazz, to hip-hop to latin, reflecting her diverse skill set and musical palette.
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Knats
Knats is a Geordie jazz quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle, Knats are bringing their sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves to Leeds. Having supported and backed the likes of Geordie Greep, Lots Of Hands and Eddie Chacon, there name is quickly rising with their sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves.
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Royal Albert Hall
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SW7 2AP
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on Thu 9 October 2025