Upcoming Gigs
The Groove Traders will be on a mission to groove returning to
St Anthony's Jazz Club in 2026.
Wednesday 11th March 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 2026
Wednesday 17th June 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 2026
Wednesday 14th October 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 2026
Come and listen and get into the groove with The Groove Traders playing our jazz, fusion, samba and originals set
13 Upton Avenue Forest gate London E7 9PN
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The Groove Traders
The Groove Traders are a East London-based jazz, funk, and fusion group led by guitarist & composer Errol Thomas . Our unique sound combines jazz with elements of soul funk latin reggae grooves with modern fusion twist, creating a dynamic and energetic groove experience that is guaranteed to get you into our groove. The band is made up of talented musicians, each with their own distinct style and personality who love to express themselves and who are on a mission groove.
Errol Thomas
Synth & Electric guitars
Errol composer founder Band leader and of the Groove Traders leads the band and plays Godin synth access lead guitars & other electric and acoustic guitars. Errol is also a Godin guitar endorsee.
Neil Irani
Drums
Neil is the new voice on drums, a player with a taste for the funk but a heart rooted in jazz. His touch brings a steady fire—beats that cook, stir, and glide—always in conversation with the rhythm section. Together, they shape the pulse that carries the band forward, fulfilling its mission: to groove with depth, warmth, and soul.
Alex Lowe
Bass
Alex is the anchor in the band and lays down the bass grooves, his funky basslines drive the rhythm section. With over 15 years of experience playing bass, he is a master of his craft and knows how to keep the groove going. Alex brings a wealth of experience to the Groove Traders.
Lester Osborne
Percussion
Lester puts the musical icing to the band, laying down great rhythmic percussion. He is a master of his craft and knows how to help keep The groove Traders groovin. Lester has played with some of the biggest names and brings a wealth of experience to the Groove Traders.
Mark Chapman
Saxes
Mark plays both Tenor and Alto saxophones. Mark is a multi-instrumentals also plays piano. He enjoys many genres and loves to jazz and funk and fusion.
Mark Freedman
Keyboards
Mark loves jazz and has been playing for over 30 years with Jazz and funk bands.
Main influences are Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander, Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny Ezra collective and Eliane Elias and the love of bebop shines through and adds some keyboard spice to our Groove.
Joel Daroux
Saxes
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​Joel is a multi-instrumentalist and plays all saxes from Tenor to Soprano saxophones and piano. Loves jazz and the freedom that jazz gives him to express himself through, the music improvisation and groove