BabyJazz Winter Special at The National Gallery - Dec 2017

Our BabyJazz Winter Special at The National Gallery on 14 December was a real blast!

Taking the Dutch Artist, Aert Van Der Neers, 'Frozen River Painting' as our inspiration the sessions explored the winter weather and were joined by three special guests, Rudolph, Santa and Frosty the Snowman!

We opened with the classic standard, 'I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" and closed with a rousing 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'.

The response from Babies, Toddlers and Parents was great. Sophie Draper of The National Gallery said;

"The feedback I’ve had from parents is that they really loved the sessions and they’re looking forward to the next ones"

Our Spring Special on Wednesday 29 March is now booking - all tickets £5/child - we hope you can join us!!!

Photos copyright The National Gallery 2016

Let BabyJazz's debut Album 'Time to Play', make home time - fun time!

We all know BabyJazz is all about live music classes but did you also know that we have released an Album of original tunes called 'Time to Play'? Its one of our the best kept secrets. Written and performed by Ruby Barker accompanied by the BabyJazz Family Band, which includes talented regulars Beatboxer, DavidX and Guitarist, Kim Murray 'Time to Play' takes the music from our live classes to a new level. Designed to raise the spirits and make you all feel like singing and dancing.

Album Reviews

..”This is a far better album than any of the other usual baby singing non-sense, nothing mind numbing for parents here! “

"My daughter (2.5 y.o) immediately said ‘What is it? I like it”. Perfect for morning dance, the most beautiful baby music I’ve heard so far. Definitely recommend it!"

Shop 'Time to Play'

Available for download on iTunes and CD Baby for a snatch at £7.99 it is packed with original tunes and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your little ones face and friends and family alike. We also have three singles for 0.79p each including the ever popular 'Train Is a Coming' available on iTunes.

BabyJazz Christmas Sessions!

There is no escaping it - Christmas will soon be upon us

To celebrate BabyJazz is running special Xmas themed sessions at all our drop-in classes the last week before Christmas 19th, 20, 21, 22 December. Come and join us and get in the Festival spirit and stay for some lunch and a cheeky drink :-)

No need to book just come early. Drop-in price £8/child & 1 adult or £10/child & 2 adults.

This is in addition to our National Gallery event on 14 December, which is sold-old!

Monday 19th December, 11-11.45 @The Old White Lion

Tuesday 20th December, 11-11.45 @The Woodman

Wednesday 21st December 11-11.45 @The Ranelagh

Thursday 22nd December 10.30-11.15 @Earl Haig Hall

Any questions email info@babyjazz.co.uk or give us a txt or bell on 07903 006 016.

With Festival Good Cheer, x Ruby & BabyJazz crew

' A Celebration of...' Dance and Music - Choreographer Beatrice B. Schulze & BabyJazz

Art waits for no-one especially us creative Mums!

BabyJazz founder, Ruby Barker is super excited to be involved in this exciting dance peice 'In Celebration of...' created by Beatrice B. Schulze, Choreographer, Dancer and BabyJazz Mum regular.

Premiered this Saturday 9th October at Jacksons Lane with a free performance and dance & wellness/relaxation workshop for Parents and Babies!

No need to book and its FREE! Just turn up at Jacksons Lane, Studio 1, on Sunday 12pm. Performance at 12.30 and workshop thereafter until 2pm.

The dance piece 'A Celebration of...' created by Beatrice B. Schulze is inspired by Motherhood and uses four tunes from from BabyJazz's Debut Album 'Time to Play'

Ruby says;

"As a mother myself and a Singer/Composer I am really honored that Beatrice has created a dance piece to BabyJazz 'Time to Play' Album. I am really excited to join Parents at the Premier on Sunday 9th October.

Its a wonderful development from our first meeting at one of weekly BabyJazz classes in the Summer! I hope that 'A Celebration of...' is the start of a collaboration with Beatrice that see us fusing dance, live musical performance and theatre to engage and inspire Parents and Babies, locally, Nationally and Globally. Watch this space!"

The subsequent film of the performance is to be submitted to Digital Institute for Early Parenthood (DIEP) for consideration in the first International Screen based Performance Festival 'Performing Parenthood.'

For more information please contact us on info@babyjazz.co.uk - visit www.babyjazz.co.uk

Its BabyJazz time!

BabyJazz weekly classes are back

As of tomorrow, Monday 26 September our weekly classes are back in business.

Join Ruby and her wonderful guitarists, Kim Murray and James Hayto for great music, fun and laughter for your Baby and you!

Classes are £8/child (incl 1 adult) for drop-in or £42 for 6 classes pic'n'mix pass, usable at any of our weekly classes.

Check out our Autumn & Winter timetable insert. Full details on our calender. Any questions please contact us.

Wow great start to new Tuesday class @The Woodman!

BabyJazz rocks the house!

What a lovely treat to have so many new Babies and Mums and a few treasured regulars at our class today to celebrate the launch of our NEW Tuesday class at The Woodman.

Such a wonderful venue, lovely staff. Great to see so many of you staying for coffee and lunch. See you next week!

Our regular class starts next week on Tuesday 27th September. It runs from 11-11.45 - £8/child drop-in or £42 for 6 classes pick'n'mix pass. Please arrive promptly as places are limited. Got a question please contact us

Class timetable

September 27th,

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

December 6th, 13th (break until New Year!)

Do please sign up to our mailing list and an eye on our website and facebook page in case of unexpected cancellations.

BabyJazz is Guest Blog for Olly Olly's September issue

We are very excited to be invited to be guest blog for Olly Olly's September issue.

Read all about the inspiration for BabyJazz, how and why Ruby got started and running a start up business as a single parent.

Also check out DIY video of BabyJazz in action at The National Gallery and get tips about making music with your child.

Plus the latest news!

OllyOlly.co.uk is daily guide to baby and toddler activities in London. Our aim is
simple – to make finding dropin activities for under 5s in London a piece of cake.
We do this by giving parents the ability to search by postcode, borough and date. We
have been described as ‘ London's equivalent to TimeOut for babies and toddlers’
and since our launch in mid2014, we have built a strong following in London.

New Venue for Tuesday class

BabyJazz Tuesday class is moving to Highgate!

Our Tuesday drop-in class is moving to the wonderful Woodman in Highgate. To celebrate our launch we will be hosting a FREE class on Tuesday 20th September 11-11.45am. So come along and check us out!

The Woodman 414 Archway Road, Highgate, N6 5UA

Weekly classes Tuesday classes start on 27 September. £8/child (buy pic’n’mix class pass £42 for 6). If you have a question please contact us.

Sadly the move means we wont be able to continue with the Winchmore Hill class at The Salisbury Arms. We have had some really committed mums and the Pub Management and Staff has been very supportive. It’s a great pub.

The sole reason for the switch of venues is distance from home and travel time. Not being a driver, I found the travel logistics too much. Fingers crossed we’ll be back once I get my license.

Until then we want to say a very big Thank You to all Parents who supported us and encourage you to come along to our Bounds Green class at The Ranelagh, Bounds Green, every Wednesday and our Special Events.

The National Gallery - BabyJazz Winter Special now on!

Hi BabyJazzer's,

We are excited to announce that tickets have gone on sale for BabyJazz Winter Special at The National Gallery on Wednesday 14th December 2016.

Its hard to believe but time stops for no man and that includes the summer holidays. Book your ticket now for our Winter Special - Ruby will be accompanied by the wonderful guitarist Kim Murray and it will have an Astronomical theme!

Tickets are £5/child available only online with The National Gallery (includes up to 2 accompanying adults).

10.30-11.10 Toddlers up to 5 years session

11.45-12.15 Babies session

1.30-2pm Babies session

Discounts for members. Free to Job Seekers. For further info and questions please contact education@ng-london.org.uk

This will be our 4th BabyJazz Special, all of which have received great feedback from Parent, Staff. Check out our DIY film with music - BabyJazz Blues, our debut Album 'Time to Play' available now;

BabyJazz - 2016 Mid Year Highlights

Its time for a well deserved rest!

BabyJazz is taking a break for the summer to recharge our batteries and chill. But we're missing you so much here's some of our 2016 Spring & Summer highlights. Thanks again for all the support. We hope you enjoy!

Classes start again in mid September. Keep an eye out here, on facebook or sign up to our mailing list for exact details.

BabyJazz Summer Highlights

July was a crazy month with four weekly classes, guest accompanists Beatboxer DavidX, Guitarist James Hayto and Pianist Lara Eide and the ever inventive Guitarist Kim Murray and lots of Special Events including camping & singing at the Big Chi. The highlights were our sold-out Summer Special at The National Gallery and The Walthamstow Garden Party.

The National Gallery Summer Special

The National Gallery sessions were a great hit. Its BabyJazz's 3rd Special and we didn't disappoint. Babies, Toddlers, Parents and Grandparents loved it;

"We have just been today to the National Gallery and it was great. Really unique." H. Daniel

Ruby was joined by guitarist James Hayto and using songs and colourful props they explored Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's 'Summer' oil painting. Excitingly BabyJazz will be back with a Winter Special on Wednesday 14th December. Tickets due to go on sale in September.

The Walthamstow Garden Party

We also had the pleasure of opening for the News From No-Where Stage at the Walthamstow Garden Party Festival with Be-Bop Baby. The weather kept us on our toes with rain one minute sunshine the next but Ruby and Beatboxer DavidX and the wonderful Be-Bop Baby team managed to battle the elements and get the party started.

Feedback from Festival goers was great. Be-Bop Baby described it as 'excellent' and Beatroots, the stage's producers said it was "a fantastic way to open the stage". It was a great Festival and highly recommend getting yourselves along in 2017!

Snap Shot - last 6 months

Having a chance to look back over the last six months its been quite we are all amazed how much we have done and all the love and support we have received.

We started 2016 launching our debut Album, 'Time to Play' Parent reviews have been great and its thrilling to know that our music is being played and enjoyed at home by the whole family!

In March were at The Royal Albert Hall, sharing the world of BabyJazz with Music Professionals for the London Early Years Music Network, LEYMN. The BabyJazz trio also entertained families at Be-Bop Baby 2nd Birthday Party in E17. We ran sessions during 'Health Conversation' Day in Tower Hamlets for Commissioning Health Trust. We also expanded our weekly classes in two new North London venues. At the beginning of June we introduced our new pick'n'mix class passes. Ruby and guitarist Kim Murray were in Notting Hill delivering fun packed half-term classes for Babies and up to 5 years for The Little London Music School .

Thanks again for your support. Have a great Summer! xBabyJazz

Exciting week ahead - Special Events July week

Oooh its going to be a fun week!

BabyJazz is super excited to be hosting two Special Events this week in addition to our weekly classes and we very much hope you can join us.

Wednesday 13th July we will be back at The National Gallery with Summer Special celebrating the art work 'Utopian Dream of Summer".

Tickets are sold-out for the Baby sessions but still available for Toddler plus session 10.30-11.10 so please do book your place now, £5/child available here.

On Sunday 17th July 12.30-1.30 BabyJazz will be joining our DJ friends Bebop Baby at the 'News From Nowhere stage' at The Walthamstow Garden Party for a FREE family friendly BabyJazz session with the lovely beatboxer, DavidX.

Walthamstow Garden Party is located in Lloyd Park at the following address: Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 5JW (behind the William Morris Gallery).

Public access to the event will start at 12noon on both days, and can only be gained through the south entrance in front of William Morris Gallery on Forest Road. 

Pedestrian access to the park from Winns Terrace, Winns Avenue, Bedford Road and Aveling Park Road, Cazenove Road and Brettehman Road will not be possible during the event.

More travel & general information available here

Sunday 17th July we will join Bebop Baby

BabyJazz is here! New Tuesday class Salisbury Arms, Winchmore Hill

Calling all Parents & Babies in Enfeild and Barnet,

BabyJazz, the highly popular North London Parent & Baby music class with live jazz accompaniment and singing is now running a regular Tuesday morning class at The Salisbury Arms.

BabyJazz in a nutshell - offers you 45 mins of excellent music and singing, familiar and new tunes, colourful scarves, props, bubbles, inventive musical play, lots of smiles and friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

When: Every Tuesday 11-11.45am

Drop-In: £8/child & 50% sibling discount available. Class Passes of 6 Pre-Book available- Got a question email us at info@babyjazz.co.uk.

What the Parents say;

"Exciting way to start the week - amazing voice and guitar. Very different to other classes we've been to"

"Very energizing, fun, the instruments & dancing"         "A breath of fresh air"

"Great songs, Ruby has a fantastic voice. Love the originality of the songs and colourful scarves & props. Great musicians!"

Whats all this about BabyJazz? Check us out - Hear and See more here.

BabyJazz Summer Special @The National Gallery - Booking Now!

Back by popular demand on Wed 13th July!

BabyJazz is extremely excited to announce our Summer Special at The National Gallery this July

Join Ruby and renowned Pianist Sean Hargreaves for a 40 minutes of musical fun and laughter and celebrate Summer in style.

Tickets are £5 per child includes a max 2 accompanying adults. Choose one of three sessions according to age and pay online with the National Gallery. No booking fee.

10.30-11.10 Toddlers to 5 years

11.45-12.25 Babies (Pre-walkers)

1.30-2.10 Babies (Pre-walkers)

Please note - Free places available to job seekers. Please email Sophie below. A discount is also available for National Gallery members.

If you have any questions please contact Sophie via email education@ng-london.org.uk

BabyJazz is coming to East Finchley!

We are really excited to be launching a new weekly Monday class in one of the nicest Pubs in East Finchley this April.

Starting on Monday 4th April, the class will run from 11-11.45am in The Old White Lion.

The Old White Lion is an unexpected gem of a place, really lovely inside with great food and relaxed atmosphere. Child friendly with a nice garden for coffee and relax after the class!

I had a fab time visiting the area yesterday - in the rain, yes thats dedication for you! - to spread the word about BabyJazz. A Big thanks goes out to Amici Delicatessen, Black Gull Books, The Cherry Tree gift shop, Ryker Kids, Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley Library & Budgens, kindly displayed our posters!

Full Details

Every Monday 11-11.45 - Drop In £6/child

Where: The Old White Lion, 121 Great North Road, London N2 0NW

For more info:- Join Us or Contact Us or follow our events on facebook

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National Gallery FREE classes 23rd March - SOLD OUT

Not long to go till our BabyJazz Easter Special at The National Gallery on Wednesday 23rd March.

We will be running 3, 45-minute music sessions inspired by 16th century Venetian painting 'A Concert' and celebrating the joys of Spring and Music.

We are excited to announce that all the sessions are now SOLD OUT!

If you missed out on a place, please come along to one of our regular weekly drop-in classes in North London.

The BabyJazz trio will be providing live family entertainment at BeBop Baby 2nd Birthday party on Sunday 20th March at the Walthamstow Trades Hall - tickets £3/each plus booking fee. Early Bird tickets are selling out fast so be quick. Get your tickets with Eventbrite. 

Keep up to date with us on facebook or twitter

Best, BabyJazz

BabyJazz Trio - BeBop Baby's 2nd Birthday Party

Are you and your little one in need of some Fun, Funky Family Entertainment and possibly some light refreshment?

Then join us on Sunday 20th March at BeBop Baby's 2nd Birthday Party in The Walthamstow Trades Hall E17, for live sounds of BabyJazz trio, DJ's, cheap bar and face painting!

Sunday 20th March

Time: 1-4pm

Book Tickets: Eventbrite £3/entrant plus booking fee
(no charge for under 1 yrs old)

Where: Walthamstow Trades Hall 17 Hoe St, London E17 4SB (entrance on Tower Hamlets Road)
Walthamstow Tube (Victoria line); Controlled Parking zone

BabyJazz Easter Special NOW Booking

Following the highly successful Christmas Special, BabyJazz are bringing their unique blend of jazz music sessions for Parents, Babies and Toddlers back to The National Gallery this Easter.

Join BabyJazz singer Ruby Barker and guitarist Kim Murray in Gallery A to sing and bounce

Wednesday 23rd March 2016

To book your FREE place NOW email education@ng-london.org.uk and state your preferred the time and your child's name.
Toddlers      10.30-11.10
Babies         11.45-12.20
Babies         1.30-2.10

Please enter Gallery A, by the Piggott Entrance on Orange Street, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/baby-jazz-23-march-2016-10-30

Missed the Christmas Special? Here's some of the lovely feedback we received!

“ “the combination of BabyJazz and The National Gallery was a really magical one! We loved it, thank you! Ana Paula Silva

“Thank you for a wonderful experience! We felt fortunate to be part of the BabyJazz world!” Oana Caderea Timofte

“Ruby and Kim are not only an amazing singer and guitarist with great chemistry. They have such warmth, and take obvious delight in what they do, it’s infectious! Their session at the National Gallery was, well, one of the highlights of our year! here’s to many more.” Lupe Nunez Fernandez”

““On the 9th December the National Gallery embarked on a new early years adventure by inviting Baby Jazz to deliver special Christmas workshops. It was a pleasure having Baby Jazz deliver these workshops and they brought the paintings to life in new and exciting ways not only for the families who attended the sessions but for the Gallery staff as well. “ Sophie Martin, Child & Family Programmer, The National Gallery”

 

New Year - New Release!

Time to Play Released today! - Available to buy now here on our website, iTunes, and CD Baby and Facebook music store.

Beat the January Blues with our first BabyJazz Album release, 'Time to Play'.

Featuring 10 original jazztastic tunes 'Time to Play' is a lively and inventive debut.

To get things buzzing we are offering all Parents who buy and review the Album on iTunes or CD Baby with a chance to win a FREE class or New BabyJazz Merchandise. The prize draw will be announced before Easter.

Written and sung by BabyJazz founder, Ruby Barker. She says "I am so excited its finally finished! I really hope the Babies and Parents enjoy it."

"A big thanks to all the lovely musicians who worked to my crazy schedule of recording it in one day. The long suffering Matt Mole, at Wood Chip Music who's post production input, mixing and mastering did wonders to pull it all together.  And the lovely Rebecca Sheather for her sterling work on the Album cover."

Joining Ruby on 'Time to Play' are the BabyJazz Family Band; DavidX Beats & weird & wonderful sounds, Kim Murray on Guitar, Andy Hamill on Double Bass and Sean Hargreaves on Piano & Rhodes.

See & Hear the Band in the studio, BabyJazz Blues

BabyJazz 'Time To Play' Album - Release Date Nears

Not long now folks until the BabyJazz "Time To Play" Album release!

We are in the final agonizing stages of mixing and mastering and hope to have it with you before Xmas.

Available for download through CD Baby and itunes "Time To Play" is packed full of 10 original tunes to get your little one in the mood for fun and play whether you are at home, in the car or out and about.

Never forgetting our audience are the most discerning of little listeners the tunes offer a range of styles and themes from the all out Latin vibe of "Good Day" to the Calypso leaning "I am A Little Turtle", the Bebopish "Can You Scat Scat?" to the Southern Soul of "I Love My Car" to the soothing 50's vibe of "Sleep Now Baby".

Ruby says;

"This is the first time I have written and produced a whole Album and I am so looking forward to seeing what our BabyJazz Mums, Dads and most importantly the Babies think!

Its nerve wracking doing it all yourself but also deeply satisfying and with the wonderful playing of the BabyJazz Family Band and the guidance and support of Matt Mole at WoodChip Studio's I am confident the essence of BabyJazz has been captured!"

To get your toes twitching here is a sneak preview of our "BabyJazz Blues" for all the Mums and Dads, recorded live just before our Recording session September 2015.

'Time To Play' Recorded by Kim Murray Guitar, DavidX Beatbox, Andy Hamill Double Bass, Sean Hargreaves Piano and Ruby Barker vocals

Hale End Library - Forest Beats London Jazz Festival

Lovely feedback today from Parents and Staff @Hale End Library, Highams Park E4 at our two Sold Out BabyJazz classes.

Joined on guitar by the wonderful Kim Murray we weaved a musical journey which took in everything from 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love' to the 'Hockey Cokey' and 'The Train Is A Coming'.

The classes were full of happy little music makers and dancers. The youngest of which at 8 weeks was, I am told by her Mum, "wide awake and enjoying it!"

A Big Thanks goes out to Maddy from Forest Beats, Waltham Forest Council, for inviting us to lead this event, the Staff of Hale End Library and lastly the local parents and the babies and young children.