Amy Winehouse played an impromptu set at a tiny venue in London last night (September 17).

The singer, who turned 26 on Monday, entertained a small audience at Jazz After Dark in Soho.

According to tabloid reports, Winehouse, who with friend Tyler James, lashed out at paparazzi outside the venue following her performance.

Pictures show the singer screaming abuse out of the window of her car.

Winehouse and James had earlier been spotted walking hand in hand as they left fish restaurant Livebait in Covent Garden.

Winehouse has made sporadic returns to the stage since her last full gig at St Lucia's Jazz Festival in May was panned by critics.

She last appeared in public at last month's V Festival, where she joined The Special on stage.

(by Jason Gregory)