Yellowman & The Upper Cut Band

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Earning his name as the ‘rudest’ dancehall toaster of the 1980s, Jamaica’s albino son has rightly claimed his title as the king of the Ragga scene.

In the early eighties, after the death of Bob Marley, reggae fans were impatient for a new star. King Yellowman rose to the throne, embodying the rebel style and roots-reggae sound of his predecessor.

Seminal albums, Mr. Yellowman & Yellow Like Cheese, were both released under CBS Records and soon became two of the most iconic productions in Jamaican music history. Soon after his release, Yellowman was diagnosed with jaw cancer and given 6 months to live.

Defying all odds, King Yellowman bounced back stronger than ever and returned to the Ragga scene singing at a slightly slower pace. However, Yellowman's witticisms are as cheeky, spirited and intelligent as ever, and delivered with his customary sharp, melodic style. On the night he will be accompanied by The Upper Cut Band.

Venue accessibility information

We welcome everyone of all abilities to our venue and will do our best to accommodate any guest but please note there may be certain limitations on our accessibility. We recommend reaching out to us at info@thejazzcafelondon.com so that we can best try to accommodate your needs.

There is one step to enter the venue, and we have a ramp available which our door team will assist in putting in place when required.

We have a area for wheelchair users to the right hand side of the stage when facing, with an accessible toilet right beside it. Due to the nature of the venue’s layout, we recommend arriving as early as possible. Either way, a member of our team will happily escort you there.

If you would like your carer to accompany you for the night, please purchase a general admission ticket for yourself and email your carer’s name to info@thejazzcafelondon.com and they’ll receive a complimentary ticket.

Please note our restaurant is not wheelchair acc