Saturday 14th February 2026
Spend Valentine’s evening with Elvira and her Quartet for an intimate night of live jazz with a little something for everyone. Celebrating love in all its forms, expect heartfelt ballads, swinging tunes and Latin vibes to set the mood - plus a few surprise songs in Polish along the way, with special guests joining throughout the evening: Sam Furlonger, Marta Carillon and Eleonora Claps!
Line up:
Elvira – vocal
Jonathan Moon - piano
Ben Love - double bass
Callum Smith – drums
Plus SPECIAL GUESTS:
Sam Furlonger – vocal
Marta Carillon – vocal and piano
Eleonora Claps – vocal and drums
London-based Polish jazz vocalist Elvira is known for voice-led storytelling and stylish, genre-blending sets. Rooted in jazz but shaped by musical theatre and pop, she moves effortlessly from heartfelt ballads to swinging classics, Latin rhythms and modern tunes with vintage charm. She has performed internationally across Poland, Denmark, Germany, Italy and the UK, appeared at the iconic London Palladium, and is an active presence on the London jazz scene.
Sam Furlonger is a London based jazz vocalist deeply rooted in the tradition of American songbook legends like Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Sam’s vocal style emphasises both lyrical nuance and emotional depth. His live performances exude authenticity, steering clear of clichés while capturing the true spirit of classic jazz.
Marta Carillon is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning singer, pianist, and composer, recognised for her refined musicianship and distinctive artistic voice blending jazz, contemporary song, and classical influence. She holds a Master of Music from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw and a Master of Science from King’s College London. Her honours include the UK International Music Competition Award (2024) and the World Classical Music Awards (2025). Marta performs internationally as a solo artist and leads her original projects The Key Signature Recital and the Marta Carillon Quintet, presenting music of depth, elegance, and expressive power.
Singer-songwriter and drummer Eleonora Claps was born in Milano, Italy. She started playing drums in her teenage years and was soon joining pop and rock bands on the city’s scene, recording in studio and performing live on stages across the country and abroad. In 2007, she moved to London and was inspired to take on new challenges – studying jazz singing amongst them. Joining open mics around town was her first approach to performing as a singer. Having built a repertoire, including her own original material, she started gigging in London and across the country.
Jonathan Moon is a South Korea–born, London-based jazz pianist, arranger and composer. After studying music at Goldsmiths, University of London, he has built a busy performance career across the city’s jazz and pop scenes. Now studying Composition at Trinity Laban, Jonathan is shaping a distinctive musical language while remaining deeply rooted in live performance and collaboration.
Ben Love is a double bassist currently based in London. He studied at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and has had the opportunity to perform with acclaimed musicians such as Giacomo Smith, Xhosa Cole, and Pete Horsefall. Ben has performed at several jazz festivals including Cheltenham, Birmingham, and has recently completed a tour in South Korea.
Callum Smith is a London-based drummer and teacher with over 10 years’ experience, holding a Popular Music degree and a master’s in jazz from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (double scholarship). He has performed at Ronnie Scott’s, the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone 2022, the Champions League Final at Wembley Arena (June 2024), Jazz in Jeddah 2025, and major venues across London and internationally, and has recorded at studios including Abbey Road. His album Goodison is available on all streaming platforms.
Video 1 (Elvira - “Embraceable You”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCzr-hjTdBM&list=RDHCzr-hjTdBM&start_radio=1
Video 2 (Elvira - “Dream a Little Dream of Me”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLDaEyuOqc&list=RDHCzr-hjTdBM&index=2
Video 3 (Sam Furlonger & The Fraser Smith Quintet - “The Lady Is a Tramp”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMwLWtKnWQg
Video 4 (Marta Carillon – “To the Light”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lFaGueJzMI&list=RD3lFaGueJzMI&start_radio=1
Video 5 (Eleonora Claps: “Wild Horses”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWEErn6YY3A&list=RDYWEErn6YY3A&start_radio=1
