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Dom Pipkin and The Ikos at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kennington, London.

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Dom Pipkin and The Ikos

Dom Pipkin and The Ikos at Toulouse Lautrec
Pianist and vocalist Dom Pipkin brings The Ikos to Toulouse Lautrec for an electrifying night of New Orleans rhythm and blues, funk and piano-driven grooves, capturing the joyful spirit of the Crescent City with irresistible live energy.
Thu 27 Aug - 7:30PM
A high-energy celebration of the music, rhythm and soul of New Orleans.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/dom-pipkin-and-the-ikos/

140 Newington Butts 
Kennington 
London, SE11 4RN
+44 (0) 20 7582 6800
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Simon Spillett with the Ronnie Jones Trio at Totnes Cinema, 27A High St, Totnes, Devon.

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Featuring: Simon Spillett

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Date: Sun 20 Sept.
Gig venue: Totnes Cinema - 27A High St, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NP.

Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
Nick Pini - bass

Simon Spillett with the Ronnie Jones Trio, evening performance at ‘12 Bar and Social’ - 6 Paris St, Exeter, Devom.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Date: Sat 19 Sept (evening).
Gig venue: ‘12 Bar and Social’ - 6 Paris St, Exeter, Devon. EX1 1GA.
Info/tickets: https://dice.fm/event/l8xm9r-the-ronnie-jones-trio-with-simon-spillett-19th-sep-12-bar-music-social-exeter-tickets

Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
James MacPhail - bass

Simon Spillett with the Ronnie Jones Trio, afternoon performance at ‘Centre’ Totnes’ - 1-2, Birdwood Court Market Square, High St, Market Square, Totnes, Devon.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Featuring: Simon Spillett

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Date: Sat 19 Sept (afternoon).
Gig venue: ‘Centre’ Totnes - 1-2, Birdwood Court Market Square, High St, Market Square, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5SG.

Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
James MacPhail - bass

Simon Spillett with the Ronnie Jones Trio at Ashburton Arts, 15 West St, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Featuring: Simon Spillett

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Date: Fri 18 Sept.
Gig venue: Ashburton Arts - 15 West St, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon. TQ13 7DT.
Info/tickets: https://wegottickets.com/f/25117

Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
James MacPhail - bass

Simon Spillett with the Ronnie Jones Trio at ‘Teignmouth Jazz and Blues’ - Teignmouth Corinthian Yacht Club Eastcliff Clubhouse, Eastcliff Walk, Teignmouth, Devon.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Featuring: Simon Spillett

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Date: Thurs 17 Sept.
Gig venue: ‘Teignmouth Jazz and Blues’ - Teignmouth Corinthian Yacht Club Eastcliff Clubhouse, Eastcliff Walk, Teignmouth, Devon. TQ14 8SH.
Info/tickets: https://teignjazzandblues.co.uk/event/simon-spillett-and-the-ronnie-jones-quartet/

Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
James MacPhail - bass

Simon Spillett with the Ronnie Jones Trio at St Ives Jazz Club, The Western Hotel, Gabriel Street, St Ives, Cornwall.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Featuring: Simon Spillett

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Date: Tues 15 Sept.
Gig venue: St Ives Jazz Club - The Western Hotel, Gabriel Street, St Ives, Cornwall. TR26 2LU. Directions/parking advice.
Info/tickets: https://www.stivesjazzclub.com/st-ives-september-festival-2026.html

Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
Nick Pini - bass

Simon Spillett with the Ronnie Jones Trio at ‘Cottles Jazz Club’- All Saints Church Hall, Okehampton, Devon.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026

Featuring: Simon Spillett

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Date: Mon 14 Sept.
Gig venue: ‘Cottles Jazz Club’- All Saints Church Hall, Okehampton, Devon. EX20 1HN.
Info/tickets: https://www.thecottlesclub.co.uk/events/ronnie-jones-trio-with-special-guest-simon-spillett

Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
Nick Pini - bass

Beverley Beirne at York Theatre Royal, York.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Featuring: Beverley Beirne

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Beverley Beirne writes;

I have a return gig at York Theatre Royal as part of their Old Paintshop Series.
I’m really looking forward to it and I’ve got 3 amazing musicians on board, John Crawford on keys, Andy Hamill on double bass and Steve Hanley on kit.
I’ve been in the process of composing for my next album of originals and I’m looking forward to performing some of these with the guys and giving them a first spin out.

PRESS RELEASE:

‘A deep-diving delight!’ JAZZWISE 4****

‘Beirne just kills it!’ ALL ABOUT JAZZ 4****

****Dream Dancer in the long-list for the Grammy’s Best Jazz Vocal Album

Dream Dancer receives multiple 4**** reviews

‘Old Brazil’ at #no2 in the Roots Charts in the States for 2 months!****

One of the U.K.’s finest jazz singers Beverley Beirne will be returning as part of York’s Theatre Royal Jazz Programme on Saturday 10th October.

Beverley has performed at leading clubs throughout the UK and Europe including Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Jazz Club, 606 Club, The Stables (Cleo Laine’s prestigious venue), Gregory’s in Rome and Venice Jazz Club, and headlined at Marsden Jazz Festival and Limerick Jazz Festival with her band of leading U.K. musicians.

Dream Dancer, Beverley’s latest album was in the long-list for The Grammy’s Best Jazz Vocal Album and received multiple 4* reviews. ‘Old Brazil’ from the album, written by saxophone legend Duncan Lamont originally as the theme to the 70s children’s programme Mr. Benn, was at #no2 in the Roots Charts in the states for several weeks. The album focuses on her original takes on songs of hope, passion, of living life to the full, of day dreaming, regret, love lost and love found and ultimately of dancing through the game and rhythm of life. The album was produced by Grammy-winning NY producer Jason Miles (Luther Vandross, Miles Davis, Sting).

The material contains some of the finest songs and song-writers in the jazz repertoire and beyond, such as the little known ‘Reaching For The Moon,’ by the great Irving Berlin featuring double bass and ‘Grandma’s Hands’ by Bill Withers, highlighting both Beverley’s comparison to Anita O’Day and Cleo Lane. True to form, Beverley also includes original interpretations such as David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance,’ and a crowd pleasing bluesy version of The Clash’s ‘Should stay or Should I go.’

Beverley will also include original songs from U.K. legend Duncan Lamont and a preview of some of Beverley’s own compositions due to be recorded next year for her fourth studio album.

Producer Jason Miles (Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Sting) says, “Beverley has one of those voices that you can keep on listening to. I just don’t hear many jazz singers today like her.”

As jazz reviewer Richard Salvucci said in All About Jazz, ‘Beirne not only has fun, but makes you think!’

Beverley brings with her two incredibly talented and highly regarded jazz musicians on the London scene, pianist John Crawford and Andy Hamill on double bass and the exceptionally skilled and talented northern based drummer Steve Hanley.

The second CD by Beverley Beirne to be produced by Jason Miles is successful because all the elements are exactly right…it isn’t often that all these things come together on one new record but here they do.’ JAZZ JOURNAL 4 ****

‘Beirne’s voice has an instrumental quality and a glorious rich tone. A great new album. Superb!’ BBC RADIO ULSTER, Jazz World

‘A Standout!’ SOMETHING ELSE REVIEWS 4****

‘Her deep, soulful and highly flexible vocals have attracted justifiable comparisons with Cleo Lane, but Beirne is very much her own woman.’ THE JAZZMANN

‘Beirne sings without a net…a tour de force performance!’ JAZZ VIEWS

‘Jazz Just Wants To Have Fun may have brought Beverley Beirne to the attention of an audience not familiar to jazz music; Dream Dancer emphasises why she is considered by many to be one of the leading vocalists in British Jazz.’
SIMPLYJAZZTALK

‘Beirne’s vocals often sound like the phrasing of a tenor saxophone. She knows how to hit those notes and get in between the cracks of them like a virtuoso instrumentalist.’
LA JAZZSCENE

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BeverleyBeirneMusic

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/beverleybeirnejazz

TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/BeverleyBeirne

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkMnhrHiC373w7oAqz2LWw

http://www.beverleybeirne.com

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Caol Ila Islay Jazz Festival, various locations, Islay, Argyll, Scotland,

Dates: Friday, September 11, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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At Jazz Scotland we’re pleased to announce the programme for this years Caol Ila Islay Jazz Festival.
The 28th edition of the Festival returns on 11-13th September, pairing international artists with Scotland’s rising jazz talent across unique island venues. Headline sponsor Caol Ila will host the opening night and release a limited-edition whisky to celebrate the weekend of collaborations and premieres.
This festival is a massive good-news story for Scottish culture, showcasing our internationally acclaimed young jazz talent as they collaborate with global artists. It perfectly captures what Islay is all about—blending world-class music, fine whisky, and rugged Hebridean landscapes into an unforgettable experience.

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Jazz to once again become the Sound of Islay this September
11–13th September 2026 Jazz

Islay, Scotland: For one weekend in September, the island of Islay becomes a living stage where the global jazz community comes to create together. Running from 11th-13th September 2026, the 28th Caol Ila Islay Jazz Festival pairs the Hebrides’ rugged landscapes with a deeply collaborative spirit. Festival visitors to the island will have the exclusive opportunity to experience a limited-edition bottling of Caol Ila, crafted specifically to celebrate this annual music and culture event. Further details of the release will be announced ahead of the festival.

Musicians from Scotland and across the globe are dropping into the island’s unique spaces to share the stage. Audiences can follow the music from working distilleries to local village halls, catching rare, spontaneous collaborations alongside Islay’s finest single malts.

Opening Night at Caol Ila
Building on last year’s inaugural partnership, headline sponsor Caol Ila hosts the festival’s opening night at their Brand Home overlooking the Sound of Islay. The evening features the world premieres of two new musical works inspired by Islay and some of its famous inhabitants: Orwell by guitarist Graeme Stephen and Islands by saxophonist Laura Macdonald.

Emma Watson, Caol Ila Brand Home Manager, said:
“The Islay Jazz Festival has become a much-loved moment in the island’s cultural calendar, bringing together people from around the world through a shared appreciation of music, community and craftsmanship. We’re proud to continue our partnership with Jazz Scotland and look forward to welcoming festivalgoers to Caol Ila to experience the very best of Islay hospitality. As part of this year’s celebrations, we’re preparing a special limited-edition Caol Ila bottling inspired by the festival. Following the success of last year’s Caol Ila 18-Year-Old Jazz Festival Edition, The Guitarist, we’re looking forward to revealing the next chapter of the collection. More details will be announced soon.”

John Youngs, Artistic Director, Jazz Scotland:
“It’s always a thrill to put together the programme for the Caol Ila Islay Jazz Festival. There’s nothing quite like Islay, where the landscape and island atmosphere are as much a part of the weekend as the passionate community of local audiences, partners and festival staff. Each year, we try to create a vibrant meeting point for artists, and encourage spontaneity and collaboration, with a view to creating exceptional performances and a highlight weekend for everyone on the island. It’s a unique weekend within Scotland’s cultural calendar, come and check it out!” Jazz

International Collaborations
True to the festival’s ethos of creative collision, international guests will pair up with Scottish musicians. Romanian trio AmphiTrio will perform their own contemporary material before fronting a concert with Glasgow’s best young horn players Liam O’Neil and Simon Herbaholz. Australian trumpeter and vocalist Audrey Powne and German drummer Gerwin Eisenhauer will also lead cross-border sessions with pianist Fergus McCreadie and saxophonist Matt Kilner, pulling top-tier Scottish talent into their festival line-ups.

Spotlight on Rising Stars
The program also features two recent winners of the Scottish Jazz Awards’ Rising Star title, placed in two iconic festival slots:
Saturday Night Headline: 2024 Rising Star Laura Osa headlines Saturday evening with a set drawn from her debut album, blending contemporary jazz and soul.
Sunday at Laphroaig: Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kimberley Tessa (the 2023 winner) brings her mix of saxophone, flute, and vocals to the Laphroaig distillery on Sunday afternoon.

Focus on Drummers
This year’s lineup places a heavy emphasis on percussionists pushing contemporary jazz forward. The Richard Glassby Quartet makes their highly anticipated Islay debut, while Roan Anderson—winner of the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2025—brings his band, Tao, into Lagavulin’s historic Malt Mill.

£10 Islay Experiences
To keep the festival accessible, all Islay residents are eligible for a 10% discount on every concert, and a selection of unique, site-specific performances are priced at just £10. These include:
The Round Church (Bowmore): Guitarist Graeme Stephen pairs up with violist Fiona Winning for a set of original jazz inside the island’s famous circular church.
The Caol Ila Barrel Store: Blues specialist Toby Mottershead strips things back for a raw, acoustic set of classic Delta blues inside a working whisky warehouse.

Alan Morrison, Head of Music at Creative Scotland said:
“Jazz of a particularly fine vintage is on offer at this year’s festival. Local history adds flavour to the premieres of new music, while top international artists spice up the programme’s palate. The unique island setting provides a stunning backdrop for performances by some of Scotland’s rising stars, making the Caol Ila Islay Jazz Festival a jewel in the crown of our world-class music scene.”

Stuart Todd from the Islay Arts Association said,
“Amongst the many great UK Jazz Festivals we proudly think that Islay stands unique, its island beauties, its histories and its hospitality all amplifying the fine music. Most of the characterful concert venues look out onto attractive landscapes. All of them face memorable seascapes. The many styles of music are performed by a range of internationally established masters and award-winning young singers and players from the vibrant Scottish scene - with the island itself always one of the weekend’s stars”.

QUOTES FROM PERFORMING MUSICIANS

Matt Kilner, says:
What I’m most excited about for this year’s Islay Jazz Festival is the chance to meet and play with a variety of different musicians, explore the island of Islay (of which I have never visited before) and of course sample the local hospitality!!

Liam O’Neill, Trumpet, says:
I’m really excited to be a part of Islay Jazz Festival 2026. So many great artists that I’m looking forward to checking out and, of course, being on this beautiful island for the first time.

Dates: 11th to 13th September 2026
Location: Various venues across Islay, Argyll, Scotland
Tickets & Full Program: http://www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk. Tickets are available online from 4pm on 3 August 2026

About

The Festival is promoted by specialist jazz promoters, Jazz Scotland, and The Islay Arts Association. Jazz

Caol Ila, or “The Sound of Islay”, has more than just a fitting name as a headline sponsor - the distillery is the perfect place for visitors to embrace Islay. With a passionate and knowledgeable team on hand, plus views across to the Paps of Jura, and a liquid with deep roots to the island’s history and culture. The Caol Ila distillery visitor experience, was beautifully reimagined and reopened in 2022 as part of Diageo’s £185 million investment in Scotch whisky tourism, inviting guests to explore the distillery’s rich heritage and stunning coastal views. Caol Ila will release a limited-edition bottling to celebrate the Islay Jazz Festival in 2026, continuing the collection following the Caol Ila 18-Year-Old Jazz Festival Edition, The Guitarist, released in 2025. More details of the 2026 expression will be announced soon. http://www.malts.com

Established in 1985 by a group of local residents, the Islay Arts Association (IAA) was founded with the mission of bringing high-quality artists and public performances to the island. Over the years, the association has enriched the island’s cultural landscape by hosting a diverse array of touring theatre companies, classical music events, and many of the country’s leading traditional Scottish musicians and vocalists.

The Festival has been running since 1999. Since then the Festival has promoted musicians from over 25 countries, but has a special place for Scottish jazz musicians and audiences.

The festival receives funding from Creative Scotland. Creative Scotland is the public body that supports culture and creativity across all parts of Scotland, distributing funding provided by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Further information at http://www.creativescotland.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Ben Crosland’s Threeway with Rob Luft at Jazz Coventry, The Albany Club, Coventry.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Featuring: Threeway

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Thursday 17th September, 8.00 pm, BEN CROSLAND’S THREEWAY with Rob Luft, Jazz Coventry, The Albany Club, 10 Earlsdon Street, CV5 6EG

Sam Kelly with The Aaron Moloney Trio at Kenilworth Jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Date: Monday, September 07, 2026

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There will be no event in August as it coincides with the holiday season but we will restart in September with another rising star and local talent, Sam Kelly, who will be ably supported by the Aaron Moloney Trio.

Sam Kelly with The Aaron Moloney Trio - Monday 7th September 2026

KENILWORTH: RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Monday 7th September, 2026
Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm
Tickets: £15.00, Students £7.50 available on the door or online at https://wegottickets.com/f/25238 (plus booking fee)
* If you intend to pay on the door, please could you notify me at this email address of the number of tickets to be reserved which will assist in the planning for the event *

A fresh face on the Midlands jazz scene, Sam is an up-and-coming saxophonist whose sound is inspired by legends such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, and Kenny Garrett. He spent three years at the Junior Royal Academy of Music, studying under Gareth Lockrane and Matt Anderson. His fiery bebop style has helped make himself known at Bedford Street’s Jazz Jam Wednesdays, as well as Jazz Fridays in the Warwick Arts Centre.

For this special project, Sam is joined by Aaron Moloney (drums), Mark Trounson (bass), and Keenan Ngo (keys) for an evening celebrating the spirit of hard bop.

KENILWORTH JAZZ CLUB
KENILWORTH: RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
GLASSHOUSE LANE
KENILWORTH
CV8 2AJ

Down for the Count Swing Orchestra ‘Swing Into Christmas’ at Cadogan Hall, London.

Dates: Monday, December 28, 2026 - Tuesday, December 29, 2026

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Swing Into Christmas
Monday 28 December, 5pm & Tuesday 29 December, 7pm
Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra and their much-loved show featuring festive and classic hits by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, and more.
ENCORE, series & group discounts available.
https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/swing-into-christmas-with-the-down-for-the-count-swing-orchestra-2026/

Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ.

Polish Jazz Festival 2026 at Cadogan Hall, London.

Dates: Friday, September 11, 2026 - Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Friday 11, Saturday 12 & Saturday 26 September

Polish jazz, shaped by legends and driven by a new wave of talent, comes to London once again, including Cadogan Hall, showcasing top artists and, joined by special guests from the British jazz scene, including EABS & Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet, Kayah, Urszula Dudziak, Mariusz Szypura, and Leszek Możdżer.
ENCORE, series & group discounts available.

EABS & Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet
Polish Jazz Festival 2026 Opening Gala
Friday 11 September 2026, 7.30pm
The Polish Jazz Festival opens with two electrifying acts: EABS, new-jazz innovators fusing hip hop and electronics in tribute to ‘Wstęp Wzbroniony’, followed by the Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet, premiering bold new music.

Kayah: ‘Jazzayah’
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026, 5.15pm
One of Poland’s most acclaimed artists, spanning pop, soul, jazz and more, Kayah reimagines her best-known songs in distinctive jazz arrangements, alongside originals and selected American and Polish jazz standards in a fresh contemporary style.

Urszula Dudziak
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026, 8pm
The legendary Polish vocalist and composer, Urszula Dudziak, acclaimed worldwide, has performed with artists including Komeda, Hancock and Sting. With her new album, UlaNova, Dudziak brings seven decades of music and a captivating, distinctive stage presence.

Chopin Residue by Mariusz Szypura
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 26 September 2026, 6pm
UK premiere of ‘Chopin Residue’ by Mariusz Szypura and guests, a multidisciplinary project exploring sound through mechanical deconstruction, reimagining Chopin’s works as experimental pieces, emphasising texture and abstraction.

Leszek Możdżer plays Komeda
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 26 September 2026, 8.30pm
A world-class pianist with a distinctive, atmospheric style and one of Poland’s most influential jazz musicians, Leszek Możdżer presents a personal tribute to Krzysztof Komeda through unique interpretations of the legendary composer’s works.

Further information at;
https://cadoganhall.com/series/polish-jazz-festival-2026

Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ

Box Office: 020 7730 4500

Tim Motzer, solo show at Sellersville Theater, Sellerville, Pennsylvania, USA.

Date: Tuesday, September 01, 2026

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An Evening with Tim Motzer

An Evening with Tim Motzer is a special solo show created just for the September 1st Sellersville Theater performance. Using a variety of guitars, electronics, & bow, Tim will take you on a mesmerizing journey painting with sound, playing & singing songs, telling stories, creating surreal soundscapes, and cyclical improvisations with his large scale paintings as an interactive backdrop for your eyes and ears. This performance brings Tim’s music and art together for what is sure to be a spectacular evening. Come and see the show.

Tuesday September 1st, 2026
Sellersville Theater
24 West Temple Avenue
Sellersville PA 18960

TICKETS/INFO
https://www.st94.com/events/an-evening-with-tim-motzer/

BMJ Collective and guest Jim Blomfield at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

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BMJ Collective and guest Jim Blomfield
Sun 16 Aug | The Melville Theatre

Time & Location
16 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
The Melville Theatre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK

About the event

Bristol-based pianist Jim Blomfield is the guest of BMJ Collective for our August mid-month early-start gig.
Known for his versatility and musical sensitivity, he has worked across jazz, Afro- Cuban, Latin, rock, funk and contemporary music.
He is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading Latin jazz and salsa pianists, bringing a strong rhythmic understanding and stylistic authenticity to Afro-Cuban and Latin music contexts.

BMJ Collective gigs have become regular monthly events, each with a different guest musician. In a review of last month’s gig (with guest Fabienne Ambuehl), Jazz Mann wrote “as I have previously observed, this is a series of events that continues to punch well above its weight”.

Expect nothing less than a very enjoyable evening!

Please note the early 7pm start.

Free-Entry Raffle
All ticket holders from the mid-month BMJ Collective gigs on 12th July, 16th August and 11th October will be entered into our free-entry raffle, to be drawn on the last of those dates (there is no mid-month gig in September when we have our wall2wall Jazz Festival).
The Abergavenny Hotel have kindly donated a High Tea for 2 voucher for the winner and we will also have a couple of runner-up prizes.

Tickets
Ticket type
General Admission
Price
From £8.50 to £19.00

Standard
£19.00

Friends of BMJ
£17.00

Under 18’s
£8.50

Incognito at The Assembly, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

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INCOGNITO Tickets
The Assembly, Royal Leamington Spa. Saturday 24 October 2026

The Assembly in Royal Leamington Spa celebrates it’s 100th anniversary (1926-2026) with a series of unmissable concerts.
INCOGNITO
+ special guests

45 years since Incognito released their debut album ‘Jazz Funk’ (1981), Incognito are still one of the finest soul jazz groups in the world today.

Incognito rose to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s with massive hits such as ‘Always There’, ‘Still A Friend of Mine’, ‘Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing’, ‘Everyday’, ‘Nights Over Egypt’ and many more.

Incognito have collaborated with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, George Duke, Jocelyn Brown, Paul Weller, George Benson, Mario Biondi, Louie Vega, David Morales, Kenny Dope, Jools Holland, Ledisi amongst other notable artists.

Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick has been the one constant in Incognito since their formation. With a rotating lineup of vocalists and musicians, Incognito has maintained a global following and reputation for energetic live performances, remaining one of the most enduring and influential acts in modern jazz-funk and soul.

An AGMP Concerts presentation.

The Assembly, Royal Leamington Spa CV31 3NF
Saturday 24 October 2026 at 19:00 .

Performing
Incognito
Bluey

Summer Camargo Trio at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kennington, London.

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Just Announced
The Summer Camargo Trio

The Summer Camargo Trio at Toulouse Lautrec
Rising New York trumpeter Summer Camargo brings her trio to Toulouse Lautrec for an evening of swinging originals, timeless jazz standards and joyful improvisation, featuring music from her acclaimed debut album, To Whom I Love.
Sun 16 Aug - 7PM
A rare chance to see one of New York’s finest young jazz musicians in London this summer.

Book The Summer Camargo Trio
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/the-summer-camargo-trio

140 Newington Butts 
Kennington 
London, SE11 4RN
+44 (0) 20 7582 6800
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Mark Lockheart / Terence Collie Duo at Jazz on the Plaza, Café Yukari, Kew, London.

Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Jazz on the Plaza
Café Yukari, 110 North Road, Kew, TW9 4HJ
Sunday 30 August, 7.30pm
Mark Lockheart - Saxophone
Terence Collie - Piano
£20 online, £25 on the door
https://www.moodindigoevents.co.uk/calendar.html

Mood Indigo Events is delighted to welcome one of the UK’s most distinguished saxophonists, Mark Lockheart, for a special duo performance with Terence Collie.

Mark has been at the forefront of British jazz for decades, earning an international reputation through his work with Loose Tubes, Polar Bear, Perfect Houseplants and many other acclaimed projects. His warm, expressive tenor sound, fearless improvisation and lyrical musical voice have made him one of the most respected saxophonists on the European jazz scene.

This intimate concert promises an evening of musical conversation, spontaneity and creativity in the unique setting of Café Yukari, home to the beautiful Fazioli grand piano and the welcoming atmosphere that has made Jazz on the Plaza such a favourite with audiences.

If you’ve joined us before, you’ll know these concerts often sell out, so advance booking is recommended.

Mood Indigo Events are run by Kingston based vocalist Janet McCunn and Hampton based pianist Terence Collie combining their efforts to bring great jazz music to SW London and beyond. This is all done without any funding and is reliant solely on your continued support in attendance at our events.
http://www.moodindigoevents.co.uk

Joe Lovano Paramount Quartet at The Village Vanguard, New York City.

Dates: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

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GIG ALERT: Joe Lovano Paramount Quartet Performs at Village Vanguard August 25-30

Joe Lovano Paramount Quartet, Featuring Guitarist Julian Lage, Bassist Asante Santi Debriano and Drummer Will Calhoun,
Performs at Village Vanguard, NYC
Tuesday, August 25 Through Sunday, August 30
Sets at 8 & 10PM
Shows Will be Recorded for a Live Album on ECM

Tickets Are Available Online

Paramount Quartet is Available Now via ECM

“Lovano has always been an endlessly inventive musician with expansive creative horizons, and this Paramount Quartet reveals yet another compelling chapter in his prolific career. Marked by deep listening, trust, and instinctive communication, this music deserves the highest attention and admiration.”
— Jazz Trail

“Less dense than Lovano’s nineties combos, but also less ethereal than his recent work leading Trio Tapestry, Paramount Quartet trims the fat and works the muscle of its bop-based modern jazz.” — The Big Takeover

Saxophonist Joe Lovano Paramount Quartet, featuring guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Asante Santi Debriano and drummer Will Calhoun, performs at Village Vanguard in New York City Tuesday, August 24 through Sunday, August 30 with. Sets are at 8 and 10PM. Tickets are available here.

“Over the last two years we’ve developed quite a repertoire and approach within it,” Lovano says of the Village Vanguard. “We share the space in a very personal expressive multi-directional fashion. Looking ahead to the Live at the Village Vanguard week of August 24 is a Paramount moment for us as a Quartet to follow up our studio release earlier this year. I’m so happy the have ECM and the Vanguard’s embrace that is making it all happen.”

The “Paramount” in Joe Lovano’s new quartet can be interpreted as a statement of intent. “I feel like at this point I’m on the rise,” Joe says, seemingly unaware of the decades of experience and several dozens of leader-recordings under his belt. “We’ve arrived at this unique place with this quartet – It’s very special. It’s a new thing. Recording this with Manfred [Eicher] in the studio, I was really thrilled with the way the group continuously developed. And those cats, they play with a real global awareness!” The “cats” in question are guitarist Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano on bass and drummer Will Calhoun (otherwise known for his part in the American rock group Living Colour) – all players who help shape a striking, adventurous new chapter in Joe Lovano’s expansive oeuvre on Paramount Quartet.

Paramount Quartet’s formation was inspired by the saxophonist’s initial meeting with Asante and Will at a 2023 fundraiser for Puerto Rican hurricane relief. The trio immediately hit it off. As Joe puts it: “sometimes you meet, and it’s like you’ve known each other your whole life. That happened with Will, Asante and I”. Adding Julian to the mix was the next logical step, as the saxophonist and guitarist had been talking about doing something together since back when the guitarist was part of one of Joe’s ensembles at Berklee College Of Music starting in 2006.

The group’s flawless understanding is as elegant in understated ballads as it is striking on several full-out romps, making this record a diversified yet balanced programme that covers multiple idiomatic pockets of improvisation. Opening with Charlie Haden’s “First Song”, the group delivers a refined invocation that introduces the proceedings with a deep, soulful yearning. Joe: “I used to sub for Ernie Watts with Quartet West, Charlie on bass and Lawrence Marable on drums. And playing it with Charlie on those occasions, I fell in love with the tune. And I didn’t really dare touch it for a while until we started to play it with Paramount. It has this beautiful meditative quality about it.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nek1dJwxpug

Village Vanguard 178 7th Avenue South, New York, NY 10014, United States
(212) 255-4037 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
https://villagevanguard.com/

Ursula Harrison Quartet, early evening performance at Downstairs at The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London.

Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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Wed 05 August 2026
Downstairs
Ursula Harrison Quartet
A quartet formed in Trondheim, Norway to explore mathematical and indeterminate forms in improvised music.
Time: 6.45 - 8.15PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex Members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5

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https://www.universe.com/events/ursula-harrison-quartet-downstairs-tickets-43PSG5?ref=website

Olivia Cuttill Quintet at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon, Wilts.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Wednesday 18 October, Wiltshire Music Centre
Olivia Cuttill Quintet

In partnership with Serious’ Take Five talent development programme, Wiltshire Music Centre welcomes rising UK jazz star and award-winning 23-year-old trumpeter Olivia Cuttill for an evening of New Orleans-inspired jazz and blues. Joined by her quintet, she brings an infectious blend of vibrant New Orleans rhythms, riotous vocal blues and fresh contemporary energy.

Tickets;
https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/olivia-cuttill-quintet

Wiltshire Music Centre
Ashley Road
Bradford on Avon
BA15 1DZ

Finn – Keeble Group at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026

Venue

Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London

Pizza Express Jazz Club,
Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3RW.

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Finn – Keeble Group

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
This North-Eastern group is co-led by the renowned jazz couple, Abbie Finn on drums and Harry Keeble on sax, also featuring hugely admired performers, John Pope on bass, and Dean Stockdale on keys. Their original compositions form a set of highly energetic and engaging contemporary jazz, performed by some of the finest musicians in the North-East. These highly established players deliver top-drawer performance, with deep roots in improvisation, and extraordinarily high-quality musicianship that will be a surprise to no one who knows the work of these artists as individuals.

19 October 2026 6:30pm 8:00pm PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Available
£20.00
https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/choose-seats/finn-keeble-group/1769408
£20.00

Full Biography

Abbie is a drummer from the North-East, who gained a 1st Class Degree in Jazz from Leeds Conservatoire and a Masters degree from Trinity Laban in London. Her current main projects are her Trio and the Finn-Keeble Group. She performs with a range of other bands, and is a regular drummer for artists visiting the area including Vasilis Xenopoulos, Andrea Vicari, Alan Barnes, Art Themen, Greg Abate and more. Abbie had a feature in Jazzwise, and was dubbed the ‘one to watch this month’ and a ‘crucial member of the thriving North-East scene.’ She has released four albums to date with her trio, who have been dubbed ‘Exceptional British Jazz’ by Chris Phillips of Jazz FM. Alongside jazz, Abbie performed live in 2018 in the Jamie Lloyd production of ‘Pinter Four: Moonlight/Night School’ as part of the prestigious Pinter at the Pinter season on London’s West End. “Abbie Finn’s impeccable drumming is vivifying” - Marissa Khaos_TheUpComing.

Harry, originally from East Sussex, is known for a strong tone and style, he cites a wide array of inspirations from Joe Henderson, to Coltrane, through to Chris Potter and Allan Holdsworth. He is the saxophonist for the Finn-Keeble Group, Abbie Finn Trio, Russ Morgan Quartet, Zoe Gilby Quintet, and has performed with some of the finest musicians in the UK and beyond, including Alan Barnes, Andrea Vicari, Art Themen, Greg Abate, and others. Harry was described as “A remarkably versatile and assured musician” by the Jazz Mann. He runs the Harry Keeble Quartet, who have their first full album in the works, after their highly successful E.P. ‘The Beacon’.

They are joined by highly regarded musicians Dean Stockdale and John Pope.
Dean continues to be in demand as a performer with his trio and quartet, and as pianist for touring jazz artists, accompanist for vocalists and as a teacher and session pianist. 2021 saw the release of his second trio album entitled ‘Promise the Moon’. His latest release ‘Celebrating Oscar’ features new quartet arrangements of Oscar Peterson’s rarely heard compositions and new arrangements.
John is an artist with a diverse and expansive creative practice, who currently composes and leads his own chordless jazz quintet, as well as being one third of garage-jazz trio Archipelago. He has performed and collaborated with artists including Roger Turner, Mick Beck, Rhodri Davies, Greg Spero, Field Music, Anton Hunter, Chris Biscoe, Joe McPhee, Laura Cole and many others.

Band Lineup
Harry Keeble (tenor saxophone)
Dean Stockdale (piano)
John Pope (double bass)
Abbie Finn (drum kit)

Buena Vista Live at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kennington, London.

Dates: Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Spotlight Show
Buena Vista Live
Returns to Toulouse Lautrec

Back by popular demand, Buena Vista Live celebrates Cuba’s golden age with infectious rhythms, soulful vocals and irresistible energy. Step into the vibrant world of Havana for an uplifting night of son, bolero, danzón and cha-cha-cha performed by some of the UK’s finest Cuban musicians.

Sat 22 Aug - 7PM & 9:30PM
Fri 28 Aug - 7PM & 9:30PM
Sat 29 Aug - 7PM & 9:30PM

These performances tend to sell out, so grab your tickets before they are gone.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/buena-vista-live

Momen + Rhubiqs at Sy ; Gigs, Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury.

Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026

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Nov 29th - Event 7.0 Momen + Rhubiqs

Momen is the London-based duo of Iván Muela (piano/guitar/electronics) and Nat Philipps (saxophone/electronics), who balance poise and catharsis throughout the eight movements of their début album, Sympathetic Resonance. Equally inspired by Bach, Sakamoto, and time spent in post-punk bands, their world of jazz-influenced experimentation and spacious ambient textures thrives on the subtle transformations embedded within apparent stillness.
https://tinangelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sympathetic-resonance

Support comes from Rhubiqs, the solo project of London-based composer and sound designer Tom Squires.

Squires’ music creates a world where Actress meets Kranky, with a side dose of Aphex Twin’s Selected Ambient Works for good measure. These are far-reaching electronic and ambient sounds that provide immersive soundscapes for listeners to lose themselves in amidst thought-provoking textures, samples and field recordings.

https://rhubiqs.bandcamp.com/album/spectral-passage

Tickets;
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/Shrewsbury-Unitarian-Church/Momen—-Rhubiqs/42587957/

Benn Clatworthy Quartet at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, March 19, 2027

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Jazz at Progress | Jazz at Progress | Benn Clatworthy Quartet | Tickets on sale soon
Friday 19 March 2027 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £20.00, £18.00 concessions, £10 under 16 plus 3.5% booking fee.
Benn Clatworthy tenor sax | Alex Hutton piano | Simon Thorpe bass | Matt Home drums
Benn was active in the London Music Scene in the 1970’s and was a protégé of Ronnie Scott. He moved to L.A. California in 1980 where he is now based. He was recommended for Horace Silver’s band and recordings followed. Having skills as a multi-instrumentalist (tenor, alto, baritone sax, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet) he has carved a career in the L.A music scene. He has worked with a huge array of class A musicians from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra to Cab Calloway. However, his main passion is playing Tenor Sax in a quartet setting – and his approach is unique. Playing from the songbook of Blue Note and more contemporary jazz, his tone is extraordinarily beautiful, and his melodic ideas come from the heart. As someone said recently ‘It’s as though he’s talking to us and telling us a story through the saxophone!’
Benn is joined by Alex Hutton (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass) and Matt Home (drums).
Alex Hutton is an established pianist on the London Jazz scene. Over the past 10 years, he has worked with most of the leading figures including Jim Mullen, Pete King and more. He began playing piano at the age of five. After completing a BA Hons degree in American studies, he turned his focus fully to jazz piano – winning praise from the late Ronnie Scott.
Simon Thorpe has worked with many of the great UK and US names in jazz, recording and touring. Outside the jazz sphere he has played with artists as diverse as Amy Winehouse, Imelda Staunton, Alexander Armstrong, Mica Paris, Sean McGowan, Rick Astley and more. He writes the music arrangements for Mitch Winehouse’s 7-piece band and he has also been a composer. Simon has written music for theatre, jazz ensembles, BBC TV and BAFTA award winning short film Wedding Espresso.
Matt Home was born in West Yorkshire. He started playing drums at the age of eight. After taking private lessons, he enrolled on a course in Jazz and popular music, graduating in 1994. He soon began playing professionally in Leeds, before moving to London. Matt has played with many of the leading musicians in London, UK and Europe including Alan Barnes, Jim Mullen and more. He has played with many US artists and has played in clubs, theatres and jazz festivals.

Progress Theatre
progress theatre - jazz in reading
http://www.progresstheatre.co.uk | The Mount, Off Christchurch Road, Reading RG1 5HL
Bar at all gigs from 7:00pm. Drinks may be taken into the auditorium during performances.
Progress Theatre is a self-governing, self-funding theatre group founded in 1947, maintained by volunteers. The Theatre itself is an intimate 95-seat venue. It is the oldest operating theatre in Reading and has a fully licensed bar. There is wheelchair access to the Theatre with a space for disabled patrons. In 2011 Sir Kenneth Branagh became the Patron to Progress Theatre.

Coltrane and Hartman on Impulse! feat. Mark Lockheart & Marvin Marvin Muoneké at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, February 19, 2027

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Fri 19 Feb 2027 – Coltrane and Hartman on Impulse!
Mark Lockheart sax, Marvin Muoneké vocals, Gary Crosby bass, Alex Webb piano, Alfonso Vitale drums
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Martin Speake’s Charukesi at Jazz at Progress, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, January 29, 2027

Featuring: Martin Speake

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Jazz at Progress | Martin Speake’s Charukesi | Tickets on sale soon
Friday 29 January 2027 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £20.00, £18.00 concessions, £10 under 16 plus 3.5% booking fee.
Martin Speake alto saxophone | Alyson Cawley tenor saxophone | Mike Outram guitar | Richard Fox tuba | Tom Hooper drums.
For 30 years alto saxophonist, composer and improviser Martin Speake has been exploring non-Western rhythmic and melodic approaches inspired by the music of many cultures. In particular Indian, Arabic, Turkish, African and Jazz traditions.
The latest incarnation is Charukesi, named after an Indian raga. It is direct, groove-based music with compelling and memorable melodies rooted in a dynamic tuba and drums rhythm section with impassioned soloing and interaction from Alyson Cawley’s tenor, Mike Outram’s guitar and Martin’s alto saxophone.
“Martin Speake is one of the most interesting and rewarding alto saxophonists now playing jazz on any continent.” – Thomas Conrad (Jazz Times)
“Speake is a strikingly talented improviser with a seemingly bottomless well of inspiration.” – Encyclopaedia of Popular Music

The Songs of Satchmo and Sinatra feat. Denny Ilett and Enrico Tomasso at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, December 18, 2026

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The Songs Of Satchmo and Sinatra
Friday 18 December 2026 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £20.00, £18.00 concessions, £10 under 16 plus 3.5% booking fee.
Denny Ilett vocal and guitar | Enrico Tomasso trumpet and vocal Colin Good piano | Stuart Barker bass | Sebastiaan de Krom drums
The Songs Of Satchmo and Sinatra is an intimate, heartwarming celebration of two musical legends who shaped the golden age of jazz and swing : Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong.
Denny Ilett is a self-confessed ‘Sinatraphile’ who has performed his personal take on the music of Frank Sinatra at festivals and clubs across the UK, Europe, the US and Australia.
Enrico Tomasso is an acclaimed trumpeter and vocalist who was personally mentored by Louis Armstrong in the late 1960s. From the great man, Enrico learned lessons that he continues to bring to every performance.
Together, they present the timeless hits of Frank and Louis backed by a world class rhythm section featuring Colin Good (piano) Stuart Barker (bass) and Sebastiaan de Krom (drums)

Nick Tomalin’s ‘Shades of Shearing’ Quintet at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, November 27, 2026

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Jazz at Progress | Nick Tomalin’s ‘Shades of Shearing’ Quintet | Tickets on sale soon
Friday 27 November 2026 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £20.00, £18.00 concessions, £10 under 16 plus 3.5% booking fee.
Nick Tomalin formed his ‘Shades of Shearing’ Quintet in 2021 to celebrate the remarkable musical legacy of iconic British-born, blind-from-birth, jazz pianist George Shearing. The band features the same line-up as his classic quintet which captured the imagination of fans world-wide with hit recordings like ‘September in the Rain’, ‘Conception’ and ‘Lullaby of Birdland’.
As a Guildhall School of Music student in 1994, Nick enjoyed the thrilling opportunity to feature in a televised masterclass with George Shearing himself.
Nick has been working as a professional jazz pianist in London for nearly thirty years. His tasteful bebop-inspired piano style has made him a regular on the London scene and he’s worked with some of the biggest names in UK jazz including Jim Mullen, Mark Lockheart, Alan Barnes, Stan Sulzman among many others.
“Well worth checking out, especially if you’re a Shearing fan. If you’re not, I guarantee you soon will be!” – Lance Liddle (Bebop Spoken Here)

Olie Brice Quartet at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

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Jazz at Progress | Five-Way Split | Tickets on sale soon
Friday 18 September 2026 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £20.00, £18.00 concessions, £10 under 16 plus 3.5% booking fee.
Vasilis Xenopoulos sax | Quentin Collins trumpet, flugelhorn Rob Barron piano | Matyas Hofecker bass | Matt Home drums
We start the new season with the fantastic Five-Way Split, featuring their 2026 album, “Modus Operandi”. The band has been playing together since 2020 and as is the case with jazz musicians, they have developed the understanding that makes a brilliant experience for us jazz fans. May 2024 was the last time at Progress and Trevor Bannister’s review of the gig ended; “The band launched into a blues. It was ‘All hands to the pumps’ as the excitement mounted for the grand finale – blistering solos, high speed exchanges, dramatic top notes … still the audience called ‘more!”. Nothing less is anticipated in 2026.
The new album contains original compositions from Rob Barron, Quentin Collins and Vasilis Xenopoulos alongside arrangements of tunes by Henry Mancini, Jimmy Van Heusen. Most compositions are of the rousing “hard bop” variety, if one has to use such terms. However, whatever term you use, a guaranteed night of great jazz is assured.
A final quote from The Jazzmann who attended the band’s London Jazz Festival gig in November 2025, when they played tunes from the yet to be released “Modus Operandi”.
“This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, the quality of the playing and the enthusiasm of the audience combining to create an unforgettable atmosphere”.

Five Way Split at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Featuring: Five-Way Split

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CK GOSPEL CHOIR at Guildford Jazz, St Nicholas Church, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

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CK GOSPEL CHOIR at Guildford Jazz, St Nicholas Church, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
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CK Gospel Choir
Friday 25 September from 19.45 to 21.30 (doors open 19.00) at the St Nicholas Church, Bury St, Guildford GU2 4AW
CK Gospel Choir is a dynamic collective of London-based vocalists known for their unique blend of close harmonies, ‘gospel fusion’ infectious energy and world- class performances. CKGC have spent almost 20 years captivating audiences across the UK, Europe, and beyond so whether it’s a festival crowd or a private celebration, they bring gospel, soul, professionalism, and unforgettable sound to every performance. CKGC will be performing with their own fabulous rhythm section so expect joyous gospel, infused with infectious soul and funk. For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Iain Ballamy Quartet at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Featuring: Iain Ballamy’s IBQT

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Iain Ballamy Quartet at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Iain Ballamy Quartet
Wednesday 23 September from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
World-class saxophonist, composer and ECM recording artist Iain Ballamy appears in the BBC publication ‘100 Jazz Greats’. His many career highlights include performing with Hermeto Pascoal, Loose Tubes, Bill Bruford’s Earthworks, Carla Bley and Cedar Walton and, in a live BBC broadcast, playing Richard Rodney Bennett’s ‘Concerto for Stan Getz’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Iain’s quartet includes award-winning guitarist Rob Luft, who featured on Iain Ballamy’s latest, highly acclaimed, album ‘Riversphere’, plus Nick Pini (bass) and Corrie Dick (drums).
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Hejira at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Featuring: Hejira featuring Hattie Whitehead

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Hejira at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
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Hejira - Friday 18 September from 20.00 to 22.00 (doors open 19.15) at the Performing Arts Studio, Surrey University, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH
Set up in 2023 to celebrate the ‘greatest’ songs of Joni Mitchell, 7-piece band Hejira are fronted by the extraordinarily talented Hattie Whitehead, who not only sings
masterfully with Joni’s poise and pitch-accuracy, but also plays guitar in the style of Mitchell, incorporating various open tunings which lend an instant authenticity to the colour of the songs. This year, Hejira will be embarking on their first tour of the USA, including a headline slot at the 40th Syracuse Jazz Festival. For more details
and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Deli Sosimi at Guildford Jazz, The University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

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Deli Sosimi at Guildford Jazz, The University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
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Deli Sosimi Afrobeat Experience
Friday 11 September from 19.45 to 22.10 (doors open 19.15) at The Boileroom, 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford GU1 4LS
Having started his musical career while in his teens Dele Sosimi, the Nigerian- British Afrobeat Ambassador, Musician and Educator, has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene for over forty years. His blend of complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian music, African percussion and an underlying sense of jazz combines with his virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing to make him one of the most respected Afrobeat authorities of his era. Plus support act The Joe Garland Band. For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Alan Barnes & Dave Newton duo, afternoon event at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey

Date: Monday, September 07, 2026

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Alan Barnes & Dave Newton at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
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Alan Barnes & Dave Newton
Monday 7 September from 14.00 to 15.00 (doors open for lunch at 12.00) at the Guildford Institute, Ward St, Guildford GU1 4LH
Two of the UK’s world-class and most popular jazz musicians present a lunchtime special for the Guildford Festival. Saxophonist Alan Barnes has received over 25 British Jazz Awards and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year, while pianist Dave Newton has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz awards for the thirteenth time. They have been playing duets together for over 40 years, displaying an unrivalled musical empathy that can only come with long experience.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

The Mantecas, early evening event at Guildford Jazz, Guildford Castle grounds, Guildford, Surrey

Date: Saturday, September 05, 2026

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The Mantecas at Guildford Jazz,
Guildford Castle grounds, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Saturday 5 September from 17.00 to 19.00 (gates open at 16.00) in the grounds of Guildford Castle, Castle St, Guildford GU1 3UW
The Mantecas are an electrifying eight-piece, London-based, Salsa, Latin Jazz and Boogaloo band known for filling dance floors wherever they play. From Glastonbury Festival to The Jazz Café, they’ve built a reputation for high-energy performances that blend infectious Afro-Latin rhythms, punchy brass and irresistible grooves. Guaranteed to blow your mind with a mesmerising mix of salsa, funk, Latin jazz and boogaloo. Featuring acclaimed Cuban flautist & singer Ludys Hernandez and an all-star line-up. Bring a picnic and get ready to party! For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Steve Waterman Octet at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Thursday, September 03, 2026

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Steve Waterman Octet at Guildford Jazz,
The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Steve Waterman Octet
Thursday 3 September from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
Trumpeter Steve Waterman’s Octet celebrates the music of Miles Davis - one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of jazz - with a selection spanning his whole career, from Birth of the Cool through to Porgy and Bess and the Miles Ahead Gil Evans collaborations. Featuring some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians: Alan Barnes (alto sax), Dave O’Higgins (tenor sax), Karen Sharp (baritone sax), Mark Nightingale (trombone), Gareth Williams (piano), Marianne Windham (bass), and Clark Tracey (drums).
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

St. Kat’s Sessions Series at St. Katharine Docks, London.

Dates: Friday, July 17, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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London’s Only Floating Jazz Club Opens for Summer
St. Katharine Docks, London | 17th July – 30th August

St. Kat’s Sessions, London’s only floating jazz club, opens for its summer season on Friday 17th July with six weeks of live jazz on the pontoon at St Katharine Docks.

After multiple sold-out shows, the popular series brings serious jazz credentials to the waterside estate with world-class musicians, Nyetimber on arrival, and an audience close enough to catch every nuance.

The opening night sees Natalie Williams, Judi Jackson, and Olivia Swann - artist in residence and fresh off her “Judy” single, take to the stage. They’ll be joined by Jamie Safir on piano and Flo Moore on upright bass. It’s the tone-setter for six weeks that ranges from contemporary jazz to classic standards, with artists flying in from the US and established UK voices.

Inspired by intimate jazz-club vibes, what makes the series work is the setting. There’s no stage-audience separation here and every guest feels part of the performance.

The lineup includes some serious names. Spilata makes a UK debut and exclusive premiere on 25 July and is set to be one of the standout performances of the season. Summer Camargo, fresh off performing on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, brings virtuosity and energy in equal measure. Sharlene Hector, award-winning and just off Hercules in the West End, effortlessly moves between jazz, soul, gospel and pop. Ian Shaw, one of Britain’s most respected jazz singers, combines masterful musicianship with humour and storytelling. Sarah King, Inés Nassara, and others fill out the calendar through August. JazzMusic Reviews

Each guest receives a complimentary glass of Nyetimber Classic Cuvee on arrival, with warm blankets for when the evening cools.

Perfect for laidback listening, the jazz club vibes of plush seating, low lighting, and proximity between performer and audience make the whole thing feel like you’ve stumbled into someone’s very sophisticated living room - except this one bobs gently on the Thames. Tickets are limited due to the pontoon’s strict capacity, though the venue’s layout guarantees excellent views and acoustics for everyone.

For further information and to book tickets visit https://www.skdocks.co.uk/visit/

About St. Katharine Docks Marina, an IGY Destination
St. Katharine Docks is London’s largest marina comprising 520,000 sq ft of office, retail and residential. The hidden gem of London, St. Katharine Docks offers impeccable facilities and services alongside a vibrant social calendar and year-round activities, making it an enticing destination for all. From the Classic Boat Festival to a revolving roster of seasonal events and markets, the unique location offers something for residents, workers, and tourists alike. The marina has 185 berths in three basins, for vessels up to 40m long, as a visitor or on long-term berth contracts. Its enviable location and rich history have long made it a destination of choice for those in the know, with many coming for the relaxed and sophisticated vibe and the gorgeous backdrop.

Juni Habel = Nick Jonah Davies at Sy ; Gigs, Th Darwin Room, Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury.

Date: Sunday, October 04, 2026

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Oct 4th - Event 5.0

Juni Habels fragile finger-picked lullabies warm themselves by the open fire with her rich intimate voice atop twinkling arrangements and strange percussive instrumentation. Like glowing embers in the dark, these songs are odes to life and death, the beauty of belonging and human kinship with nature.

The Norwegian’s first album in three-years ‘Evergreen In Your Mind’ came out in Spring on Basin Rock, follows the breakthrough success of her ‘Carvings’ LP. The songs remain delicate, Habel’s voice playing an elegant lead role - but there are fluctuations too. The small shifts in Habel’s sound mark a notable stride forward, with more focus on the groove. Playfulness was embraced and, perhaps most importantly, patience played a fundamental role in shaping every element of this incredible set of torch folk songs. Brushed with the gentle touch of pastoral psychedelia, these are songs that sit in half-light, in the gas between where we are and where we might be.

“one of the finest folk albums in recent memory” Bandcamp ‘Album of the Day’

“life affirming songs that establish Habel as a distinctive, modern folk voice.” Uncut

“Sharing the same dusky light as Jessica Pratt’s records” The Guardian

Juni was live in session with Gideon Coe and Mark Riley last Monday on Radio 6 music. Definitetly worth a listen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z34vkFDlwEc

Tickets;
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/The-Darwin-Room%2C-Shrewsbury-Library/Juni-Habel—Nick-Jonah-Davis/42565388/

Louise Balkwill Quintet at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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Louise Balkwill Quintet at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Louise Balkwill Quintet
Wednesday 5 August from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
The 2022 winner of the Riga Jazz Stage International Jazz Voice competition, Louise Balkwill has been hailed as one of the finest jazz singers of her generation. Known
for her dazzling vocal improvisation, joyful stage presence and heartfelt storytelling, Louise presents a collection of sparkling new compositions and fresh re-tellings of beloved standards, all delivered with her trademark warmth, wit and thrilling musicianship.
Also featuring Jonathan Bauer (trumpet), Rob Barron (piano), Joshua Walker-Martin (drums) and Marianne Windham (bass).
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Trish Clowes – My Iris Quartet at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Featuring: Trish Clowes’ My Iris

Venue

The Hive, Shrewsbury

5 Belmont,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire.
UK

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Trish Clowes – My Iris Quartet
Nov 14 £25/£12 U22

Trish Clowes ‘My Iris quartet, an intense and thrilling band that represents the front rank of the contemporary UK jazz scene, returns to SJN at the Hive with new compositions from their latest album ‘Try me’. With an international reputation for intricate writing and adventurous improvisation, saxophonist Trish Clowes provides her incredible band members Ross Stanley (Hammond organ), Mike Outram (guitar) and Joel Barford (drums) with an abundance of space for exploration, spontaneity and kinetic provocation. Expect ballads, melodic invention and excitement.

‘Not for nothing is she considered as one of the UK’s best Jazz musicians…
Ian Patterson..All about jazz

Tom Thorp & ILLUMETRIS at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Venue

The Hive, Shrewsbury

5 Belmont,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire.
UK

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Tom Thorp & ILLUMETRIS
Oct 10 £25/£12 U22

In a first for SJN at the Hive you are invited to enter the murky and fantastical world of mythical beings with ILLUMETRIS. Internationally award winning composer Tom Thorp (saxophones & bass clarinet) is joined by Neil Yates (trumpet), Andy Stamatakis-Brown (piano), Grant Russell (bass) & John Arnesen (drums). ILLUMETRIS will
present music from their critically acclaimed album ‘Here, there be Monsters…’ in a new multi-media show in collaboration with illustrator Steve Bridger.

‘His music and performances are sparkling jewels..’
BBC Jazz World

Giacomo Smith’s Big Band present Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at Cadogan Hall, London.

Date: Monday, December 14, 2026

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Monday 14 December, Cadogan Hall
Giacomo Smith’s Big Band present Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite

Led by Italian-American clarinettist and saxophonist Giacomo Smith and featuring some of London’s finest jazz musicians, this festive big band celebration brings together seasonal favourites, Ellington rarities and original compositions for an evening full of swing, warmth and Christmas cheer. Join us at Cadogan Hall and start your Christmas the big band way.

Tickets;
https://serious.org.uk/events/giacomo-smiths-big-band-present-ellingtons-nutcracker-suite-2

Mon 14 December 2026
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 7:00pm

Location
Cadogan Hall,
5 Sloane Terrace
SW1X 9DQ
https://cadoganhall.com/

£34 - £44 incl. fees

Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s near 40 year collaboration is one of the most consequential in the history of jazz music.

The two had an uncanny symbiosis that sometimes verged on telepathy. Normally, the shy Strayhorn worked tirelessly in the background while the debonair Ellington performed in the limelight for audiences worldwide.

While the pair had already coproduced innumerable master works prior to 1960’s Nutcracker Suite, the release of this album marked the first time that Strayhorn appeared on the cover of an Ellington album. He is center stage, seated next to the maestro and smiling serenely.

In retrospect, Strayhorn had come up with the idea for the project and had arranged much of the music so it made sense to have his name in bright lights on the cover. However, this is the first public suggestion that Ellington was not the sole architect of his works.

This album is another first for Ellington as it represents the first time he had re-orchestrated the work of a major classical composer. He and Strayhorn adapt Tchaikovsky’s themes perfectly into the Ellingtonian swing style. There are bombastic full band performances in “Peanut Briddle Brigade” contrasted with the sparse and mysterious “Sugar Rum Cherry” and “Chinoiserie”. It is such a work of genius that you might even end up preferring it to the original.

This evenings performance will also feature Smith’s original compositions and other rarities from Ellington and the big band canon.

Sofa Session feat. Big Joe Louis at The Lion’s Den, Midhurst, West Sussex.

Date: Saturday, September 05, 2026

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NEW DATE FOR THE BIG JOE LOUIS SOFA SESSION AT THE LION’S DEN, MIDHURST:
Saturday 5th September

23/06/2026
Because of the forecast temperatures later this week we have rescheduled The Sofa Session at The Lion’s Den with Big Joe Louis - originally booked for this Thursday 25th June - which will now take place on Saturday 5th September.

Tickets;
https://tickets.midhurstjazzandblues.com/events/midhurstjazzfestival/2183512

Worth reminding anyone who is not yet a member that if you become a Salon Member now for just £59, not only do you get TWO FREE tickets to any Sofa Session or Cellar Session - worth £40 - but you then also get 15% off all performances all year round plus a whole bunch of other benefits (private events, newsletters, earlty ticket news and access, special offers and so on.)
In other words pay £59, get £40 worth of tix immediately, and your whole year’s membership effectively only cost you £19!
https://www.midhurstjazzandblues.com/membership

Frederico Heliodoro at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Frederico Heliodoro
September 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
£15

Progressive modern music from Brazil, combining jazz, electronic music, rock & blues with echoes of Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta and Beto Guedes
I’m delighted we were able to secure an additional night at The Marr’s Bar, outside our regular fortnightly programme, to accommodate Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and composer Frederico Heliodoro, as he performs just three dates on the UK leg of his current international tour.

Frederico was born in Rio de Janeiro, grew up in Belo Horizonte and spent a few years in São Paulo before returning to Rio, where he currently lives. Celebrating ten years of international touring, Frederico presents a new concert featuring music from his albums The Weight of the News, Máximos Eventos and Gávea Days Compact, alongside recent compositions written in Rio de Janeiro. The new material reflects a growing connection with the city, its atmosphere, its neighbourhoods and its particular sense of mystery, heard in pieces such as Fantasia Carioca and Ciclo do Leme.

Bringing together different moments of his artistic journey, the program moves between older and newer works while maintaining a strong personal voice shaped by years of performing and collaborating with artists such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Milton Nascimento, Louis Cole and Zé Ibarra. Rather than looking back, this concert offers a glimpse of where that journey has arrived today.

Frederico, on lead bass and vocals, will be joined by Birmingham legend Tom Ford on bass and Newcastle’s Knats drummer King Ike-Elechi. A keys player, yet to be confirmed will complete the lineup.

TICKETS
Admission for this event is complimentary for Music Spoken Here Club Members.
Non-members are welcome – just show up and pay £15 cash or card on the door.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/

Venue
The Marr’s Bar,
12 Pierpoint Street,
Worcester,
Worcestershire WR1 1TA.

Boomslang at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026

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Boomslang
September 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
£15

High-intensity jazz virtuosity with the driving energy of drum & bass, the weight of hard rock, and the sonic edge of electronic production
Boomslang is a UK-based jazz fusion powerhouse pushing the genre into new territory. Led by bassist Kyle Welch, the band fuses high-intensity jazz virtuosity with the driving energy of drum & bass, the weight of hard rock, and the sonic edge of electronic production.

Known for their uniquely interactive live performances, Boomslang thrive on real-time musical conversation — twisting complex harmony, breakneck rhythms and deep grooves into something unpredictable and electrifying, with Nat Evans on EWI adding soaring, otherworldly lead lines that blur the line between human and machine. Joined by Nathan Thomas and Dom Holyoake, Boomslang’s music sits at the crossroads of Tribal Tech’s precision, Chick Corea Electric Band’s fusion legacy and Squarepusher’s boundary-breaking intensity — delivering a sound that’s as technically fearless as it is physically moving.

Boomslang don’t just play jazz fusion; they rewire it.

The Marr’s Bar,
12 Pierpoint Street,
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR1 1TA .

Benedict Stephens Quartet presents The Bill Henderson Project at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre for the Arts, Abergavenny.

Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Benedict Stephens Quartet presents The Bill Henderson Project
Sun 30 Aug | Melville Centre for the Arts

Time & Location
30 Aug 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
Melville Centre for the Arts, 5 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UN, UK

About the event

Throughout his career, Bill Henderson’s vocal style opened up collaborations with many jazz greats, including Oscar Peterson, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie.

The music of Bill Henderson opens up a world of warmth, blues feeling and deeply expressive storytelling. Two years after his death at the age of 90, the Benedict Stephens Quartet brings that music to life - providing an opportunity to explore the richness of swing that made Henderson such a distinctive voice in jazz.

Drawing on his celebrated repertoire from the Great American Songbook, the Quartet aims to capture the spirit of Henderson’s classic recordings, while bringing its own musical personalities to the music through improvisation.

The programme includes classics such as “A Lot of Livin’ To Do” and “Señor Blues”.

John Johnson – vocals
Tom Barber – piano
Benedict Stephens – double bass
Phil Thompson – drums

Tickets

Ticket type
General Admission
Price
From £9.50 to £19.00

Standard
£19.00

Friends of BMJ
£17.00

Under 18’s
£9.50

Jeffrey Alexander and the Heavy Lidders, featuring Pefkin and Christina Carter at Weirdshire, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford.

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

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Monday 10th August at De Koffie Pot - Jeffrey Alexander and the Heavy Lidders, featuring Pefkin and Christina Carter: Tickets;
https://wegottickets.com/f/21068

Weirdshire presents Jeffrey Alexander and the Heavy Lidders, featuring Pefkin and Christina Carter
incredible psych improv jams with stellar line up

Presented by: WEIRDSHIRE

HEREFORD: De Koffie Pot
Monday 10th August, 2026
Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:15pm
. All ages
Music - Folk/blues/world

Event information
This will be Jeffrey’s second visit to Weirdshire, after a storming show at the Speakeasy last year which was the highlight of the year for many.
This time, going one better, the Heavy Lidders will be augmented by two fantastic legends in their own right. Pefkin - Gayle Brogan - will be very well known to Weirdshire audiences for her previous shows here, both on her own and as half of Burd Ellen. From Austin, Texas, Christina Carter is another incredible addition - first coming to international attention in the mid 90s as a founder member of Charalambides, with a very strong discography of psychedelic, experimental jamming music both in that duo, solo and with other collaborators.
A truly special combination!

De Koffie Pot
Left Bank
Bridge Street
Hereford
HR4 9DG

http://www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk/de-koffie-pot

01432 353552

Remi Harris presents ‘Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green’ at The Regal, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.

Date: Friday, October 02, 2026

Featuring: Remi Harris

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Remi Harris Presents Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green

Remi Harris Presents - Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Friday 2nd October 2026 - 7:30pm

Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career. Including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).

“A highly enjoyable show that featured some much loved material from the ‘Golden Era’ of the first edition of Fleetwood Mac, alongside some less familiar gems from the Bluesbreakers’ catalogue… The standard of the playing was excellent throughout” thejazzmann.com

“this was a band that brought vivid life to the songs and instrumentals written and performed by Peter Green… The songs were treated with proper respect, but each of the musicians played things with taste and accuracy” Lichfield Live

Tickets;
https://www.regaltenbury.co.uk/events/manoftheworld

midori jaeger – (Re)planted EP Launch with support from Iris at Sy ; Gigs, The Darwin Room, Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury.

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Event 5.0, Season 4.0 - Oct 25th
midori jaeger – (Re)planted EP Launch
with support from Iris

This time we’ll be gathering for an early evening Sunday concert, beginning around 4:30pm and concluding before 9:30pm. A little later than our usual matinees, but still allowing plenty of time to ease gently into the working week ahead.

There’s something rather special about Sunday evenings. The weekend begins to slow, the pace softens, and there’s an opportunity to pause before the demands of Monday arrive. It feels like the perfect setting for the music we have planned.

I’m particularly excited about this one and delighted to finally share the details with newsletter subscribers before the public announcement tomorrow.

Originally from Japan and now based in London, cellist, singer and composer midori jaeger brings her (Re)planted EP Launch to Shrewsbury with her full band.

Drawing on influences from jazz, folk, contemporary classical music and electronics, midori creates immersive and deeply personal songs exploring themes of identity, belonging and place.

Her new double EP, (Re)planted, reflects on a childhood spent across multiple continents and the challenge of establishing roots in unfamiliar landscapes. Written at the cello—an instrument crafted from a once-living tree—the songs draw poignant parallels between the natural world and the human search for home, connection and self.
I’m delighted to announce that our next event will take place in October in the beautiful Darwin Room.

A genre-defying artist and collaborator, midori has performed with Imogen Heap, Courtney Pine, Daughter, Patrick Watson, Jessie Ware and Tanita Tikaram. Alongside her work as a performer, she also composes for film, dance and theatre.

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Newsletter 16.0 - New Gig alert!
Next Event - Sept 13 Haiku Salut + Osgled + Matt Sewell @ The Darwin Room, Shrewsbury
SY.GIGS
Jun 18

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Hi,

I hope the start of summer is being kind to you and that you’ve been finding time to enjoy some of the gifts that come with this wonderful season of growth.

This newsletter is a little shorter than usual in some respects and rather longer in others. There are a few headlines about upcoming gigs, alongside a longer passage of reflection.

Sorry about that.

As many of you will know, these newsletters occasionally become a form of public journaling. Writing them helps me process things and, perhaps, may resonate with some of you too.

If reflections on mental wellbeing, self-doubt and the occasional wander through my inner landscape aren’t quite your bag, and I completely respect that they won’t be for everyone, please feel free to skip ahead and land on the recommendations and gig news section instead.

Early sell out - Event 4.0
First off, there are only a couple of tickets remaining for Event 4.0 on September 13th, a special matinee performance with Haiku Salut, Osgeld and Matt Sewell.

Being on the verge of an early sell-out is a welcome surprise. It’s been quite a while since that happened, and I’m genuinely grateful.

Moments like this are a reminder that there are people who continue to value these shared experiences and the opportunity to discover something a little different. Music that sits outside the mainstream. Music for the curious.

It’s also a reminder that community matters.

Behind every ticket sale is someone choosing to support independent artists, volunteer-led events, historic spaces and the idea that quality niche culture doesn’t only belong in cities or large venues.

To everyone who has already booked a ticket, shared a post, mentioned the event to a friend, or supported SY.Gigs in any way over the years, thank you. Your continued support never goes unnoticed.

If you’ve been meaning to join us in September, now would be a good time.

Tickets - Sept 13 Haiku Salut

Event 5.0, Season 4.0 - Oct 25th
midori jaeger – (Re)planted EP Launch
with support from Iris

I’m delighted to announce that our next event will take place in October in the beautiful Darwin Room.

I’m particularly excited about this one and delighted to finally share the details with newsletter subscribers before the public announcement tomorrow.

Originally from Japan and now based in London, cellist, singer and composer midori jaeger brings her (Re)planted EP Launch to Shrewsbury with her full band.

Drawing on influences from jazz, folk, contemporary classical music and electronics, midori creates immersive and deeply personal songs exploring themes of identity, belonging and place.

(Un)planted EP, by midori jaeger

midori jaeger

5 track album

Opening the evening is Iris, whose distinctive contemporary sound and emerging creative voice make them a perfect complement to an evening centred on exploration, connection and discovery.

Tickets;
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/The-Darwin-Room%2C-Shrewsbury-Library/midori-jaeger—Iris/42490529/

Crash Collective Big Band at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The Corn Exchange, Ross-0n-Wye, Herefordshire.

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

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CORN EXCHANGE JAZZ CLUB
ROSS ON WYE
PRESENT
CRASH COLLECTIVE BIG BAND
FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 7:30pm - 9:30pm
DOORS OPEN 6:45pm
(tickets available here)
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vidlerhospitalityltd/2269416

Crash Collective is sixteen of the Midlands’ finest jazz players performing numbers from the libraries of Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Pat Metheny, Thad Jones and Les Hooper. Our style encompasses funk, latin, rock and swing.

Our aim is to make every live performance something special – to wow our audiences and generate real excitement. We play with passion, precision and power to ensure we bring our music to life, whether it be playing a beautiful ballad at a whisper or roaring through an up-tempo flag waver.

Hearing is believing – so come and see us perform live!

Corn Exchange
8 High St, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HL.

Will Barnes Quartet at Cheltenham Jazz Club, The Victory Club Ballroom Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham, Glos.

Date: Monday, September 21, 2026

Featuring: Will Barnes Quartet

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WILL BARNES QUARTET
WHEN: 8.00 pm, Monday, 21 September 2026
WHERE: The Victory Club Ballroom Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham.
Tickets: CJ Members £19.00, non-members £22.00

Will Barnes: guitar
Jack Gonsalez: piano
Aidan Thorne: double bass
James Batten: drums

Neil Angilley Trio at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

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https://musicspokenhere.club/event/neil-angilley-trio/

Neil Angilley Trio
September 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
£15

A spellbinding, uplifting take on infectious rhythms from Brazil and Cuba, incorporating instrumental virtuosity and 3-part vocal harmony

I’m delighted to welcome virtuoso pianist Neil Angilley back to our stage, following his first appearance in 2024 with Steve Taylor’s Fusion Phew and, more recently, with Minas Project in January this year. This time, he brings his own trio featuring Minas Project leader, drummer and vocalist Davide Giovannini and bassist Davide Mantovani.

The Neil Angilley Trio have released five albums since 2007, most recently Live at the 606 Club – the prestigious London jazz venue which holds a special place in Neil’s heart. Their spellbinding live show incorporates instrumental virtuosity and 3-part vocal harmony, which adds a unique dimension to the sound, creating an uplifting take on infectious rhythms from Brazil and Cuba.

As an original member of Grammy Nominated band Down To The Bone, Neil has co-written and played on many of their albums, most recently The Sweetness, which charted at number one in the USA Billboard Charts for Jazz/Funk. Along with Davide Giovannini, he performs with Snowboy and The Latin Section, with other live performance credits including Vanessa-Mae, Maceo Parker, Lionel Richie, Lisa Stansfield and Three Friends (Gentle Giant) and Glastonbury main stage with Dame Shirley Bassey.

Davide Giovannini was on drums when the fantastic 7-piece TRYPL raised the Marr’s Bar roof in January last year, while Davide Mantovani made his Marr’s Bar debut with the Brazilian-infused Tristan Banks Quartet back in 2023. This really is a Latin powerhouse that you won’t want to miss!

TICKETS
Admission for this event is £12 for Music Spoken Here Club Members and £15 for non-members.
No advance tickets, just turn up and pay on the door, cash or card.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/

Venue
The Marr’s Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR1 1TA.

Living In Shadows, early evening show at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Featuring: Living In Shadows

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https://musicspokenhere.club/event/living-in-shadows/

Living In Shadows
September 20 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
£15

Straddling the line between popular accessibility and the “Quark, strangeness & charm” of progressive rock
Formed by award winning vocalist Zoë Gilby and multi-instrumentalist Andy Champion as a studio project during COVID lockdown, Living in Shadows released their eponymously titled debut album in 2020. In 2024, their follow up album ‘Neon Burning’ on Lamplight Social Records saw a development in their original identity, building confidence in a more progressive sound.

“If you want an album that stops you questioning about which genre of music it fits into and has the prowess to captivate you from a melodic and musical capability point of view, look no further than…this banger of an album.” – The Progmeister

“If you’re looking for something innovative in the cross-over prog area then start here.” – Martin Burns, DPRP

The duo on the recording has been expanded to a five-piece band for their increasingly popular live performances, fronted by Zoë with Andy on bass and synths, Mark Williams on guitar, Ben Lawrence on keyboards and John Bradford on drums.

Doors 4:30pm for 5pm start.

Venue
The Marr’s Bar,
12 Pierpoint Street,
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR1 1TA .

Aurelius Trio at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambroses’s Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Date: Friday, November 06, 2026

Featuring: Aurelius

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https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2026-2027-season-show

Aurelius Trio
Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Nov 6 @ 7:00PM

Cornish double bassist and composer Marcus Penrose left the wild Atlantic coast for the bustle of London aged just 18. His trio, Aurelius grew from a long-standing musical bond with pianist Will Butterworth, forged twenty years ago in a smoky West London bar where they played together six nights a week. Performing there to the likes of Mick Jagger, Madonna, and Annie Lennox, along with pilgrimages to hear Paul Motian in mid-2000s New York shaped their jazz education. These experiences echo through the music of Aurelius, as they seek out beauty within the corners of their improvisations. Joined by kindred spirit drummer Peter Ibbetson, they embrace a sense of limitless musical possibility.

‘‘I think it sounds fantastic. All three are playing beautifully. Great sounds, compositions and beautiful use of space. Very happy to have heard it‘‘……. Larry Grenadier

” There’s a sense that this trio are being completely true to their musical selves. It’s a beautiful album, to be listened to again and again”…… London Jazz News

Band
Marcus Penrose - Double Bass
Will Butterworth - Piano
Peter Ibbetson - Drums
£15.00

Venue Address
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St,
Kidderminster DY10 1RP

Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks

Terence Collie Quartet at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambroses’s Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Date: Friday, October 02, 2026

Featuring: Terence Collie

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Terence Collie Quartet
Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Oct 2 @ 7:00PM

With the summer release of his new album, DNA, pianist Terence Collie brings his quartet to Kidderminster Jazz Club for an evening of melodic, engaging jazz.

Alongside original compositions, the band will perform a selection of well-loved standards, often woven into inventive medleys and approached with warmth, taste and a fresh perspective. Collie’s playing combines lyrical phrasing, strong groove and a natural sense of storytelling.

In this more intimate quartet setting, the music opens up for expressive interplay and engaging improvisation, with each member of the band contributing to a dynamic and responsive group sound.

Expect an evening of accessible jazz, memorable tunes and inventive solos from a band performing with energy, sensitivity and flair.

Band
Terence Collie - Piano
Nick Lenner-Webster - Double Bass
Ted Carrasco - Drums
Cosimo Keita Cadore - Percussion

£15.00

Venue Address
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St,
Kidderminster DY10 1RP

Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks

Bryan Corbett’s Instrumental Groove Unit (IGU) at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose’s Parish Centre, Kidderminser, Worcs.

Date: Friday, September 04, 2026

Featuring: Bryan Corbett

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https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2026-2027-season-show

IGU (Instrutmential Groove Unit)
Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00PM
Bryan Corbett presents The ‘Instrumental Groove Unit’

“The Bomb” – Courtney Pine “Something special” – Michael Parkinson

Renowned Birmingham-based trumpeter and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett presents a new original project full of improvisation, hip grooves, beautiful melodies, unique musicianship, interplay and virtuosity. Bryan’s musical journey is a tapestry of diverse collaborations and artistic pursuits. As a sought-after session musician, he has lent his talents to some of the biggest names and acclaimed artists across various genres. From The Brand New Heavies, Ben E King,
This exciting new project introduces original material and a repertoire with emphasis on the ‘pocket’ of groove and freedom of improvisation. Bryan introduces the project as “A chance to play some original tunes and ideas coming to it from a different angle than I normally would”.

Venue Address
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St,
Kidderminster DY10 1RP

Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks

Band
Brtan Corbett - trumpet, flugel
Lke Harris - Drums
Wayne Matthews - Bass
Paul Deats - Fender Rhodes
£15.00

Terence Collie Quartet & London Strings – “DNA” Album Launch  at Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, London.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Featuring: Terence Collie

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https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/terence-quartet-london-strings-dna-album-launch/

Spice Jazz Soho: Terence Collie Quartet & London Strings – “DNA” Album Launch 

Date
10 Sep, 08:45 PM
Price (At The Venue)
£20
Duration(approx)
75 MINUTES

After 25 years of solid jazz promoting, as founded by Paul Pace, at the Spice of Life Soho, nurturing upcoming talents as well as established masters of the music, the SpiceJazz Team (Tara Minton and Clement Regert) are excited to relocate their acclaimed operation to the well-appointed and stylish music room of Crazy Coqs.

Terence Collie is a London-based pianist, composer and bandleader creating contemporary jazz that fuses lyrical composition, cinematic scope and rhythmic vitality. His work brings together jazz improvisation, string textures and cultural narrative, resulting in music that is both emotionally resonant and structurally distinctive. A MOBO Amplified Award winner, he has built a reputation for immersive live performances and sold-out shows at leading UK jazz venues.

This special album launch presents Terence Collie’s latest project in its full live form, bringing together the Terence Collie Quartet and the London String Trio for a powerful and immersive performance.

Blending driving rhythm, rich string writing, and expressive improvisation, the music draws on Collie’s heritage to create a sound that is both deeply personal and globally influenced. From intimate, lyrical moments to high-energy ensemble interplay, this is a dynamic and visually engaging live experience.

Band Line-Up
Terence Collie — piano
Nick Lenner-Webster — double bass
Ted Carrasco — drums
Cosimo Keita Cadore — percussion
+ The London String Trio

“mesmerising”– Jazzwise

“A superb album” – Sammy Stein, Platinum Mind

“Great feel, nice lines, nice chromatic stuff and really exciting!”– Jason Rebello

“Stunning…Terence Collie is an artist whose work deserves to be celebrated,” – Jazz In Europe

“Catch the Terence Collie Quartet if you get the chance, you won’t be disappointed.” – UK Jazz News

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Mavis Staples at Union Chapel, Islington, London.

Dates: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Mavis Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate.

She’s both a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights icon; a GRAMMY Award-winner; a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer; a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient; and a Kennedy Center honoree.

She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and sang in Barack Obama’s White House.

She’s collaborated with everyone from Prince and Bob Dylan to Arcade Fire and Hozier, and performed with The Band at The Last Waltz.

At a time when most artists begin to wind down, Mavis Staples ramped things up, releasing a trio of critically acclaimed albums in her 70’s with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy that prompted Pitchfork to rave that “her voice has only gained texture and power over the years”.

Tickets;
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/mavis-staples

TD James Moody Jazz Festival 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Centre (NJPAC), Newark, New Jersey, USA.

Dates: Friday, November 06, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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Just Announced - Tix On Sale for New Jersey’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, Nov 6-22

THE 15TH ANNUAL TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL-NEW JERSEY’S LARGEST GATHERING OF JAZZ ARTISTS —NOVEMBER 6-22, 2026
Sponsored in part by TD Bank

A Landmark Year for the Preservation and Celebration of Musical Legacies

NEWARK, NJ (For Release 05.27.26) – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the line-up for the highly anticipated 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival taking place Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 22, 2026. Attracting thousands of fans to the city of Newark for the past 14 years, this year’s Festival presents the world’s preeminent jazz and jazz-adjacent artists in manifold events including world premiere concerts, debut collaborations, and free performances too. This year’s lineup bridges the gaps between historic icons and the visionaries of tomorrow, featuring tributes to Miles Davis, Zakir Hussain, and the Festival’s namesake James Moody as well as a rare performance by Tony Award-winning Ben Vereen in a special 80th birthday celebration. Scroll down for a preliminary schedule of Festival events with more details to be announced later this summer.

Quote from John Schreiber, NJPAC President and CEO:
“What we deliver every year at the TD James Moody Festival is the music you love, performed in new ways; the artists you cherish in surprising and unexpected combinations; as well as new faces and new sounds you’ll want to hear more of.”

Quote from Christian McBride, TD James Moody Jazz Festival Advisor and 11x GRAMMY® Award-Winning Bassist:
“This year at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, we’ll be remembering and celebrating some of the world’s best musicians. Legendary sitar player Niladri Kumaar will pay tribute to one of the Arts Center’s much-loved regular visitors, tabla superstar Zakir Hussain, who passed in 2024. The Moody All-Star Band will salute our festival’s namesake, James Moody. We’ll all help blow out the candles when Ben Vereen celebrates his 80th birthday the best way he knows how—on stage! And Jon Faddis will lead ‘Miles at 100,’ a concert in honor of the great Miles Davis’s centennial year. So many of your favorite jazz musicians will be on hand at the festival, from Gregory Porter to Charles Lloyd. I’ll be there too, playing with my good friend Bruce Hornsby as well as with the New Jersey Symphony. This is a lineup of one-of-a-kind performances you don’t want to miss.”

Quote from Martin Melilli, TD Bank Commercial Market President:
“TD is honored to once again support NJPAC and the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, a celebration of music, culture and community that continues to inspire audiences year after year. We believe the arts play an important role in building stronger, more connected communities, and this festival is a powerful example of how jazz can educate, uplift and bring people together.”

2026 TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL ARTISTS
Andy Farber Orchestra · April May Webb · Ben Vereen · Bill Frisell · Bob Stewart · Bruce Hornsby · Charles Lloyd · Chris Komer · Christian McBride · Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars · Erena Terakubo · Eric Jacobsen · Gary Smulyan · Gregory Porter · Jesse Cook · John Clark · John Riley · Jon Faddis · Kweku Sumbry · Larry Grenadier · Lillias White · Melba Moore · Mike LeDonne · Moody All-Star Band · Niladri Kumaar · NJMEA All-State Jazz Band & Choir · New Jersey Symphony · Shoshana Bean · Stephanie Pope · Steve Turre · Todd Coolman · Wallace Roney Jr.
plus surprise special guests and more!

2026 TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL LINE-UP
(subject to change)
When: November 6 – 22, 2026
Where: Multiple venues in Newark, New Jersey, including NJPAC (One Center Street), Clement’s Place (15 Washington Street), and Bethany’s Baptist Church (275 West Market Street)
Tickets: Free-$79. To purchase, contact NJPAC at 1.888.GO.NJPAC/1.888.466.5722
or visit http://www.njpac.org/jazz.

Fri 11.06 at 7:30 p.m. | Victoria Theater, NJPAC
NILADRI KUMAAR: THE SPACE BETWEEN THE NOTES HONORING ZAKIR HUSSAIN
A must-see for Indian classical music fans: The sitar star pays tribute to the late table player Zakir Hussain. Sitar star Niladri Kumaar is a musical maverick, redefining the classical Indian sound for the next generation. In this concert, he pays tribute to his friend, mentor and frequent collaborator, the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain. Before Hussain’s passing, the sitar-tabla duo was captured in the wonderful 2017 documentary The Space Between the Notes. Kumaar will perform original compositions and revisit some of his favorite collaborations with Hussain.
Niladri Kumaar, sitar
Satyajit Talwalkar, table
Charlie Lindner, keys
Dèmitrio Albano, drums

Sat 11.07 at 6:00 p.m. | Bethany Baptist Church free
BETHANY BAPTIST JAZZ VESPERS: DIZZIE GILLESPIE ALL-STARS TRIBUTE TO JAMES MOODY
Co-presented by the Bethany Baptist Church Jazz Vespers, NJPAC begins its season-long free concert series at Newark’s Bethany Baptist Church. Since 2000, Newark’s historic Bethany Baptist Church has hosted free concerts that combine jazz and worship. This special performance by the Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars ensemble pays tribute to the Festival’s namesake: jazz legend James Moody (1925-2010).

Thu 11.12 at 7:30 p.m. | Victoria Theater, NJPAC
MILES @ 100 | JON FADDIS & FRIENDS
CELEBRATING BIRTH OF THE COOL AND KIND OF BLUE
This one-night-only jazz supergroup honors the legendary Miles Davis (1926-2026) whose Centennial is currently being celebrated worldwide.
Jon Faddis, trumpet
Erena Terakubo, saxophones/flute
Gary Smulyan, baritone saxophone
Steve Turre, trombone
John Clark, French horn
Bob Stewart, tuba
Mike LeDonne, piano
Todd Coolman, bass
John Riley, drums

Fri 11.13 at 7:00 p.m. | Chase Room, NJPAC
NJMEA ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND AND NJMEA ALL-STATE JAZZ CHOIR
Catch the next generation of great jazz artists from New Jersey. This annual concert event, co-presented by NJPAC’s Arts Education Department and the New Jersey Music Educators Association, brings together some of the very best young musicians and vocalists from across the state for a dynamic group performance. Performers include NJMEA All-State Jazz Band and NJMEA All-State Jazz Choir

Fri 11.13 at 8:00 p.m. | Prudential Hall, NJPAC
GREGORY PORTER
The two-time GRAMMY®-winning singer returns to NJPAC with his deep, warm, soulful jazzy voice. Experience “a jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift” (The New York Times). Gregory Porter sings with passion — and compassion — on studio albums including Liquid Spirit, Nat King Cole & Me and All Rise. This year, he’s celebrating a decade of his album Take Me to the Alley. It was an instant classic in 2016, jammed with gems like “Holding On,” “Don’t Lose Your Steam” and the indelible title track.

Sat 11.14 at 8:00 p.m. | Victoria Theater, NJPAC
JESSE COOK
A global artist in every sense of the term, Jesse Cook redefines music’s power to connect people across cultures and continents. The Paris-born, Toronto-raised master of the Spanish guitar weaves together flamenco, samba, jazz and world folk traditions into something spellbinding and uniquely his own. On stage, Cook radiates infectious energy — collaborating with his band to craft immersive experiences celebrated for their warmth, precision and emotional depth. With over a billion streams and views across platforms, his sound remains as relevant as it is revered.

Sun 11.15 at 3:00 p.m. | Victoria Theater, NJPAC
BRUCE HORNSBY WITH CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE ONE ON ONE
The GRAMMY®-winning artists jam together and talk about life, music and collaboration. Singer-songwriter/pianistBruce Hornsby and NJPAC Jazz Advisor/bassist Christian McBride will jam and chat on the intimate Victoria Theater stage, in celebration of Hornsby’s 2026 album, Indigo Park. The two artists share plenty in common: Musical adventurousness that transcends genre. Constant collaboration with the biggest names on the scene. And many well-earned GRAMMY® Awards between them. Pitchfork hails Hornsby as “a solitary spirit drifting through time, bringing people together and bringing out their best, finding the strange resolution in all the dissonance.”

Wed 11.18 at 7:30 p.m. | Clement’s Place free
JAZZ JAMS
Co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies, Jazz Jams at Clement’s Place is a free Jazz Jams Session concert series featuring top-flight New Jersey musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. Audience members immerse themselves in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners’ minds. All novice and seasoned jazz musicians and singers are welcomed to jam and improv with the professional band throughout the night. Co-producers: Wayne Winborne, Executive Director, IFJS and Eyesha Marable, AVP, Comm Engagement, NJPAC.

Thu 11.19 at 1:30 p.m. | Prudential Hall, NJPAC
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, bass
ERIC JACOBSEN, conductor
Jazz and classical meet in this genre-defying program full of color, rhythm, and fun. Montclair’s own jazz legend Christian McBride debuts with the New Jersey Symphony in a concerto tailor-made for his unique groove and virtuosity. Program includes McBride soloing in George Duke’s Dark Wood: Bass Concerto for Christian McBride (2015) and McBride’s first work for symphony orchestra, Fried Bacon (2022). Eric Jacobsen, hailed by The New York Times as “an interpretive dynamo,” returns with the perfumed hues of Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Rachmaninoff’s final orchestral work, written in New York City and full of longing for his Russian home.

Sat 11.21 at 8:00 p.m. | Prudential Hall, NJPAC
BEN VEREEN’S 80TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
It’s a birthday bash for the Broadway icon! The illustrious Ben Vereen has appeared in some of the most groundbreaking works in musical theater and film. He originated Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, won a Tony Award for Pippin and dazzled in everything from Hair to Fosse to Wicked. In addition, there have been his unforgettable roles in the Bob Fosse film All That Jazz, the landmark TV series Roots and the 2026 hit series The Gray House. On stage or screen, Ben Vereen has been at the center of American cultural history. He’ll be joined by an all-star lineup of special guests and the Andy Farber Orchestra, performing songs from Vereen’s career on Broadway, film and TV.
Ben Vereen, vocals (Pippin, Hair, Fosse, Wicked)
Shoshana Bean, vocals (Wicked, Mr. Saturday Night, The Lost Boys)
Melba Moore, vocals (Hair, Purlie, Les Miserables)
Stephanie Pope, vocals (Chicago, Fosse, Kiss of the Spider Woman)
Lillias White, vocals (The Life, Dreamgirls, Fela!, Hadestown)
Andy Farber Orchestra
and more TBA…

Sat 11.21 at 3:00 p.m. | Victoria Theater, NJPAC
CHARLES LLOYD QUARTET FEATURING BILL FRISELL, LARRY GRENADIER & KWEKU SUMBRY
The pioneering NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd is at the top of his game. On sax and flute, “he has no peer save himself” (Jazzwise). At 88, Lloyd has a lifetime of achievements to look back on — but looking back isn’t his style. He’s forever moving forward, earning his crown again and again as “one of America’s most influential, experimental and spiritual musicians” (Memphis Music Hall of Fame). Over his career, he has played everything (free jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, world music, psychedelia) with everyone (B.B. King, Cannonball Adderley, Jimi Hendrix and Brian Wilson, just to name a few). Among his many accolades, he won DownBeat’s 2024 quadruple crown: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Tenor Saxophonist of the Year and Hall of Fame.
Charles Lloyd, saxophone/flute
Bill Frisell, guitar
Larry Grenadier, bass
Kweku Sumbry, drums

Sun 11.22 at 2:00 p.m. | Prudential Hall, NJPAC
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY / CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE / ERIC JACOBSEN
See Nov 19 for event description.

Sun 11.22 at 11:00 a.m. + 1:00 p.m. | NICO Kitchen + Bar, NJPAC
DORTHAAN’S PLACE / WALLACE RONEY JR. QUARTET
NJPAC continues Dorthaan’s Place, its popular Sunday jazz brunch series at NICO Kitchen + Bar curated by Newark’s First Lady of Jazz, Dorthaan Kirk. The series made its debut during NJPAC’s 2012-13 season and has grown ever since. This edition presents the bold, forward-looking sound of electrifying young trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr., leading his Quartet. He comes from a renowned jazz family — his parents are late jazz luminaries Wallace Roney and Geri Allen. His quartet explores the music of Miles Davis, with fearlessly fresh improvisational talent.
“The finest in jazz is on the menu… anticipation runs high at Dorthaan’s Place, whether you’re there for the music, the food, the scene, Dorthaan, or all of the above.” (All About Jazz)
There are two brunch seatings: 11:00 a.m. (music begins at 11:30 a.m.) and 1:00 p.m. (music begins at 1:30 p.m.).

Sun 11.22 at 3:00 p.m. | Victoria Theater, NJPAC
15th ANNUAL SARAH VAUGHAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCAL COMPETITION
The divine Sarah Vaughan—Newark’s greatest musical gift to the world—got her start as the winner of a talent contest. NJPAC honors her legacy every year with the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the only global jazz vocal contest of its kind, open to all genders and nationalities. This event offers outstanding jazz singers a one-of-a-kind platform for embarking on a career in the music business—and offers audience members a chance to discover the jazz stars of tomorrow. For this 15th annual “The SASSY Awards” event, WBGO Radio’s Gary Walker will host and 2024 SVVC winner April May Webb will perform. A panel of all-star judges—Jose James, Gretchen Parlato, Jason Olaine, Lillias White, and T.S. Monk—will select the winner. Gifted young contestants from around the world are evaluated on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation, and ability to swing. The winner receives a $5,000 cash prize. Past winners include Samara Joy, Cyrille Aimée, Jazzmeia Horn, Quiana Lynell, Laurin Talese, and more. For more information or to enter the competition, visit SarahVaughanCompetition.com.

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is an anchor cultural institution for both the city of Newark and the state of New Jersey. It is an artistic, cultural, educational and civic center where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings communities together both on and off our campus – on stages, in schools and community settings – providing access to the arts for all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Social Impact programs, NJPAC leverages the arts to advance positive outcomes in education, health and well-being, civic engagement and community development. NJPAC has attracted more than 12.7 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997. Learn more at http://www.njpac.org.

Brecon Jazz Festival 226, various venues, Brecon.

Dates: Thursday, August 06, 2026 - Sunday, August 09, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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25/05/2026 - We have received the following information;

Brecon Jazz Favourites for you in 2026

GREETINGS EVERYONE
BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026
now less than three months away
43 years of amazing music
Thurs 6th - Sun 10th August
WITH MANY RETURNING FAVOURITES

at the GUILDHALL -
Jon Crespo, Dave Jones, Ursula Harrison, with newer faces Olivia Cuttill, Phoenician Blinds (check them out!)
http://breconjazzfestival.org

- in the MUSE -
Dionne Bennett, Jack Mac, Hot Club Gallois, Bella Collins, Jane Williams & Gareth Evans, Fabulous Red Diesel Band - and get to know Grounded Thread, Jack Pearce, Cable Street Rag Band
http://breconjazzfestival.org

- at THEATR BRYCHEINIOG -
Orphy Robinson, Lianne Carroll, Jacqui Dankworth, Will Barnes, Tomos Williams/Paula Gardiner, Emma Smith & Francesca Tandoi - plus the amazing, must see ‘Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band’
http://brycheiniog.co.uk
And opening on Thursday 6th August, Courtney Pine

All details on website
Tickets are via two channels:
Theatr events / Guildhall+Muse events
http://brycheiniog.co.uk
http://breconjazzfestival.org

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Yetii with guests Laura Jurd and Jake McMurchie at St. George’s Concert Hall, Bristol.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Featuring: Yetii

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Alex Veitch of Yetii writes;

mercury nominated trumpet player and composer LAURA JURD is our first musical guest at ST. GEORGE’S CONCERT HALL in Bristol on THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER. I wanted to write to share a bit more about Laura: she’s an incredible musician and we’re excited to be performing together again!

“Composer Jurd with her band of co-virtuosos have now pulled-off what might be considered a masterpiece.” All About Jazz

“Simply stupendous ... a glorious, shifting collage of sound.” BBC Music Magazine

HERE IS THE TICKET LINK
https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/yetii-guests/

Laura is one of the leading talents on the UK jazz scene. She leads Mercury-nominated band Dinosaur, has written music for the BBC Proms, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and BBC Concert Orchestra. She is a BBC New Generation Artist, winner of a 2019 Ivor Composer Award, and recently released her 6th individual album “Rite and Revelations” to widespread critical acclaim.

And, more importantly, her combination with Yetii when she joined us earlier this year was seamless. She added to our compositions in new and interesting ways and it was a joyful and exciting night of music making. Laura also has the distinction of being our “fastest to sell out Greenbank show” and so we thought you might want to see some more of her playing with Yetii!

HERE is a live video of Laura in action, playing one of her original tunes from her latest album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m2NmKvSDJc

Enjoy!
All the best,
Alex Veitch

St George’s Bristol
Great George Street
(off Park Street)
Bristol, BS1 5RR

Box Office
0117 929 4929

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Saxophonist JAKE MCMURCHIE is our second guest at ST. GEORGE’S in September. I know a lot of you will know Jake from Yetii or his other projects. But for those who don’t, let me introduce him!

“A revelation” London Evening Standard

“It’s really imaginative contemporary music, with a hot free jazz core” The Guardian

“Where has he been? A very, very good saxophonist. Very original, very passionate” BBC Radio 3

Jake is a local legend. His performance credits include Portishead and Massive Attack, and he is a founding member of the BBC Jazz Award winning “Get the Blessing”. Jake is our longest term collaborator, having come on tour with Yetii and recorded some Beatles tracks with us at our home studio. He really understands what we do, as well as bringing the energy with his virtuosic blues and bebop over some of our newer compositions. A joy to play with!

HERE is a video of Yetii with Jake playing our version of “Blackbird” by The Beatles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cv-oXHNV28

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Gŵyl ABERTEIFI LIVE, various venues, Cardigan.

Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

More details

Details to be announced.

Festival website;
http://www.aberteifilive.co.uk

Renall Shaw’s “Remember Us Tomorrow” at Kings Place, London.

Date: Friday, October 09, 2026

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We have received the following information regarding this event;

Fri 9 Oct | Hall One 7.30pm
REMEMBER US TOMORROW
The world premiere of this newly commissioned third and final chapter of his acclaimed work The Windrush Suite. With Remember Us Tomorrow, Renell Shaw turns towards the future. This powerful new work asks what it means to be of Afro-Caribbean heritage after three generations in Britain, raising a fourth generation
in a world that is both hyper-connected and deeply divided.
Ticket Prices: £20 – £25
Booking Link: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/jazz/renell-shaw-remember-us-tomorrow/
Further information to be announced.

About Renell Shaw
Renell Shaw is a composer, songwriter, producer, and performer building a distinctive creative world through music, story, and live experience. His work brings together theatre, contemporary composition, songcraft, and performance in ways that feel cinematic, immersive, and emotionally direct. Rather than treating these disciplines as separate lanes, he uses them as part of one larger artistic language, creating work that moves people, deepens perspective, and leaves a lasting impression.
An Ivor Novello Award winning composer and platinum selling songwriter, Renell works across stage, studio, and collaboration with a voice that is culturally grounded and forward facing. His credits include The Windrush Suite, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons of the Caribbean, Othello and The Crucible at Shakespeare’s Globe, and Is God Is at the Royal Court. He has also written and collaborated with artists including Rudimental, Anne-Marie, Nile Rodgers, Emeli Sandé, and Nitin Sawhney. Alongside this, he is one half of 2fox, a project rooted in soulful house, live musicianship, and contemporary Black British sound, which has built an audience of over 30 million streams and more than 250,000 monthly listeners.

About Kings Place
Kings Place is an adventurous music and arts venue with an ambition to inspire local community and promote the power of the arts in our society. Its venues enable learning, discovery, debate and experiences that are powerfully intimate, enabling human connection between artists and audiences.
The dedicated and supportive team programmes a series of festivals and events, developing cross-arts collaborations and artistic relationships that deliver unforgettable live experiences.
The award-winning concert series, Unwrapped, is its flagship programme, exploring big ideas and overarching themes across the year. Kings Place is also the UK’s home of live podcasting as creators and hosts of the London Podcast Festival.
As a registered charity Kings Place does not receive regular public funding. Income is generated through ticket sales, donations, grants, and the staging of world-class conferences and events.

Kings Place, 90 York Way, King’s Cross, London N1 9AG

http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/

Jorge Drexler at The Roundhouse, Camden, London.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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We have received the following press release;

Jorge Drexler Announces London Show At The Roundhouse As Part Of “TARACÁ” World Tour

*Academy Award–winning Uruguayan songwriter brings new album TARACÁ to London with full band on Tuesday October 27, 2026*

**Tickets go on pre-sale this Thursday April 9th at 3pm, and on general sale Friday April 10th at 3pm [HERE]**
https://comono.co.uk/artists/jorge-drexler/

The Academy Award–winning Uruguayan singer and composer Jorge Drexler has announced he will return to London to perform at The Roundhouse on Tuesday October 27, 2026 as part of his international “TARACÁ” tour.

The show follows the arrival of Drexler’s new album TARACÁ, released in March 2026, which marks a new creative chapter in his career. On the album, Drexler returns to musical roots that have shaped his artistic identity while continuing to expand his sonic palette, with the Afro-Uruguayan rhythm of candombe running throughout the record.

Elena Beltrami, Director of Como No:
“We’re very happy to be bringing Jorge back to London. Over the years we’ve promoted several memorable shows with him in the UK, including his sold-out night at the Roundhouse in 2020. His concerts are always special, and it’s exciting to present this new chapter with the music of TARACÁ.”

The TARACÁ Tour sees Drexler performing with a seven-piece band, bringing the new album to life on stage while revisiting key moments from across his acclaimed catalogue.

The London show marks Drexler’s return to the Roundhouse following his sold-out performance at the venue in 2020, and continues a longstanding relationship with UK audiences following appearances at the Barbican, Cadogan Hall and Union Chapel.

About Jorge Drexler
Uruguayan singer, songwriter and composer Jorge Drexler is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Ibero-American music. Across a career spanning more than three decades, he has released fifteen studio albums and performed worldwide, building an artistic identity defined by curiosity, experimentation and poetic lyricism.
His work moves fluidly between music, literature and science, and has received numerous international honours, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song, sixteen Latin Grammy Awards, and a Goya Award.
His previous album Tinta y Tiempo won seven Latin Grammys and led to a global tour of more than 90 concerts. In March 2026 he released TARACÁ, rooted in the Afro-Uruguayan rhythm of candombe and presented live on his international TARACÁ tour.

Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Road London NW1 8EH
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk

John Scofield Long Days Quartet at Union Chapel, Islington, London.

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

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AGMP Concerts presents
JOHN SCOFIELD
LONG DAYS QUARTET

John Scofield (Guitar)
John Medeski (Keyboards)
Ted Poor (Drums)
Vicente Archer (Bass)

Calling it the Long Days Quartet in honour of the lengthy daylight hours of summer, this group is freshly forming to debut Scofield’s recent groove compositions and revisit some classic Scofield material with modern perspectives.
27 years after their initial association (John Scofield’s A GoGo album) keyboardist John Medeski and John Scofield continue their imaginative collaboration together.
Over the decades they’ve followed with three more albums and much touring with Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood, Duo work and together in the cooperative project Hudson.

Tickets;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/john-scofield-long-days-quartet/union-chapel/3596710

Union Chapel
19b Compton Terrace
London
N1 2UN

Elles Bailey at The Subscription Rooms, Stroud, Glos.

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Elles Bailey

Champions & Patrons on sale Wed 8 April
Members on sale Thu 9 April
General on sale Fri 10 April

Elles Bailey
7.30pm | Thursday 15th October 2026

Rising from the UK blues scene to international acclaim.
Backed by her road-honed band, singer-songwriter Elles Bailey’s raw, smoky vocals now sit at the centre of a sound that’s equal parts Southern soul, British grit, and pure authenticity.
There’s a steeliness that courses through Elles Bailey’s latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away. Fiercely independent, the British singer-songwriter has been steadily honing her craft for the better part of a decade.
https://thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/elles-bailey

The Subscription Rooms
George St
Stroud
GL5 1AE

Elles Bailey is a Bristol-born, award-winning independent singer-songwriter whose smoky voice and roots-influenced songwriting have made her a leading figure on the UK blues and Americana scene. A multiple UK Blues Award winner and inductee of the UK Blues Hall of Fame, she reached a new milestone with her 2024 album Beneath The Neon Glow, which charted at No. 12 on the UK Official Albums Chart and topped the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart.

In 2025 , she toured the UK supporting Brit Award winner Rag’n'Bone Man before releasing her fifth studio album, Can’t Take My Story Away, on 16 January 2026. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and the Record Store Chart, No. 2 on the Official Independent Chart, and No. 14 on the Official Albums Chart. Produced by Luke Potashnick and recorded with a stellar lineup of musicians, including renowned producer Ethan Jones, the eleven tracks of Can’t Take My Story Away tie together to form the album Elles was destined to make. Created over a three-year period, using songs whose origins date back almost ten years, it offers an honest and vulnerable glimpse into Bailey’s story.

The album has already received widespread acclaim, including 4 ★ revies from MOJO and The Sun, with MOJO praising Bailey: ‘‘Blessed with a voice that’s equal parts Etta James’s emotional gravity an Janis Joplin’s gritty power, Elles Bailey is a musical marvel.’‘

The release included a sold-out tour of record stores around the country, while the single ‘Growing Roots’ hit BBC Radio 2’s A-List and was the most-played track on the station for the first three weeks of 2026.

Following a hugely successful UK and European headlines tour with her long-standing band- playing to full rooms every night. Bailey will take the album further afield with US fesival appearances alongside Jason Isbell and Tedeschi Trucks Band, as well as additional US dates later this year with the legendary Judy Collins.

She is also set to play many festivals across the UK this summer, including State Fayre in Chelmsford alongside Alanis Morissette and Kings of Leon, and headlining Beardy Folk Fest, The British Country Music Festival and then continuing her headlines touring in Autumn 2026.

In addition to her recording and touring work, Elles Bailey is a regular presenter on Planet Rock radio, sharing her passion for blues, rock, and roots music with a national audience. Through her weekly show, she highlights both classic tracks and emerging artists, giving listeners insight into the songs and stories that have shaped her own musical journey.

Date:
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Start Time:
19:30
Doors:
18:30
Venue:
The Sub Rooms
Price:
£30 - £35
Event Is:
Standing + Seated Balcony
Event Type:
Music

Thamesmead Festival at Southmere Lake, Binsey Walk, London SE2.

Date: Saturday, August 08, 2026

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From;
https://serious.org.uk/events/thamesmead-festival-2026

Sat 08 August 2026
Stage time / 12:00pm
Location
LONDON Thamesmead Festival,
Southmere Lake,
Binsey Walk,
SE2 9TU

Tickets
FREE

Thamesmead Festival is back on Saturday 8 August 2026!

Thamesmead’s free, family-friendly festival promises another unforgettable celebration of music, culture and community spirit.

Expect a day full of music, dance, comedy, art, food, local crafts, a dog show and much more. Local clubs, community groups and charities all play their part.

https://serious.org.uk/events/thamesmead-festival-2026

Jasmine Myra at EartH Theatre, Hackney, London.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Wednesday 28 October, EartH Theatre
Jasmine Myra
We’re thrilled to welcome back Jasmine Myra for a one-night-only performance celebrating her new album Where Light Settles. Following a standout appearance at last year’s EFG London Jazz Festival, she returns as one of the UK’s most exciting rising voices in jazz.

Tickets;
https://serious.org.uk/events/jasmine-myra

With her third album Where Light Settles, released in May on Gondwana Records, composer, saxophonist, and bandleader Jasmine Myra steps boldly into a new chapter of her evolving artistic journey. Building on the critical acclaim of Horizons (2022) and Rising (2024), this latest release marks a confident and cohesive statement from one of the UK’s most distinctive contemporary voices.

Where Light Settles is Myra’s first self-produced album, with Matthew Halsall contributing as producer. Cinematic in scope, her music draws on a love of film scores and emotive storytelling, alongside inspirations ranging from contemporary jazz and folk to the textures of the natural world. Landscapes such as North Wales, the Lake District, and the South Downs inform the album’s tonal palette—echoing its central theme of beauty and intensity coexisting in balance.

From the delicate piano-led opening to the sweeping, hopeful title track, Where Light Settles unfolds with a quiet, autumnal glow - its melodies shimmering with clarity and purpose. As Myra continues to gain recognition both in the UK and internationally, this new work signals an artist fully coming into her own, inviting audiences into a deeply felt and vividly imagined sonic landscape.

“A great new artist!”
Jamie Cullum

“A new generation of spiritual jazz”
Jazzwise

“This is beautiful and profound music.”
London Jazz News

Wed 28 October 2026
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 7:00pm

Location
EartH (Theatre),
11-17 Stoke Newington Road
N16 8BH

Visit Website
https://earthackney.co.uk/

Tickets
£27.50 (incl. booking fees)

EFG London Jazz Festival 2026, various venues, London.

Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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For full line-up and other details please visit Festival website;
https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/

Haiku Salut + Osgled + Matt Sewell at Sy : Gigs, The Darwin Room, Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury.

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

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From Chris Taylor of Sy : Gigs

Event 4.0 - September 13th - Haiku Salut + Osgled + Matt Sewell
A new delicious afternoon matinee for your diaries.

Sunday 13th September 2026
The Darwin Room, Shrewsbury Library in Shrewsbury
2:30pm til 6:00pm (Performance starts 3:00pm)

September 13 — Early Bird tickets are now on sale. There are only a small number owing to capacity of venue.
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/The-Darwin-Room%2C-Shrewsbury-Library/Haiku-Salut—Osgled—Matt-Sewell/42155982/

I am really thrilled to welcome back @haikusalut to Shrewsbury.

The last time Haiku Salut joined us was in November 2018 at St Alkmund’s Church, an evening show beautifully supported by my friend Joel (@tinyleavesmusic).

This time, they return in a different light at our new venue, The Darwin Room, Shrewsbury Library, presenting a special afternoon matinee, with support from Osgled and Matt Sewell.

For those discovering them afresh, Haiku Salut are the Derbyshire-born trio of Gemma Barkerwood, Sophie Barkerwood and Louise Croft. Self-described as “instrumental dream-pop-post-folk-neo-everything,” their music is intricate, cinematic and entirely wordless, glockenspiel, accordion, piano, electronics and found sounds woven into something both playful and profound.
Drawing inspiration from composers such as Yann Tiersen and Benoît Charest, alongside the delicate experimentalism of Múm, they create immersive soundscapes that feel like miniature films unfolding in real time.
https://haikusalut.bandcamp.com/music

Osgled (Welsh for amplitude ) draws on a rich blend of experimental sounds, combines ethereal, atmospheric layers with poignant, melancholy synths, all woven together with dreamy and evocative vocals. The result is a soundscape that feels both otherworldly and deeply emotional, transporting listeners into a space of reflection and feeling.
https://osgled.bandcamp.com/music

The Matinee will be bookended again by dear friend and Shrewsbury polymath @mattsewell.
https://ctrmusic.bandcamp.com/album/a-crushing-glow-compiled-by-matt-sewell

Tommy Scott Trio at Cheltenham Jazz Club, The Irving Studio, The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, Glos.

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026

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From;
https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/jazz-in-the-studio/

Tommy Scott Trio
Mon 19th Oct
Tommy’s music takes listeners on a compelling journey, from sensitive and lyrical moods, to passionate and driving virtuosity. Although Tommy is influenced by the mainstream jazz tradition of Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner, his music also has elements of latin grooves and classical composition. For this performance, Tommy makes a rare return to his hometown of Cheltenham, featuring a trio with the amazingly talented Max Luthert on Bass, and Euan Palmer on Drums.

Box Office:
01242 572 573

The Everyman Theatre
Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ.

China Moses at The Jazz Cafe, Camden, London.

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

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We have received the following information regarding this event;

Saturday 12 September, Jazz Cafe
China Moses

China Moses blends jazz, soul, blues, and groove with soaring vocals. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Paris by Dee Dee Bridgewater and Gilbert Moses, she’s built a global career spanning seven acclaimed albums and stages from Ronnie Scott’s to the Royal Albert Hall. Her high-energy shows mix playful storytelling with raw emotion, taking audiences somewhere entirely unexpected.

Tickets;
https://serious.org.uk/events/china-moses

Sat 12 September 2026
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 7:00pm

Jazz Cafe,
5 Parkway
London
NW1 7PG

Tickets
£30 - £50 + booking fee

Deborah Rose at Breda Viva La Vie, Roeselare, Belgium.

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Featuring: Deborah Rose

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Wed 20 September – Belgium | Breda Viva La Vie, Roeselare

Bruanestraat 1, Roeselare, Belgium, 8800

https://www.facebook.com/bredavivalavie

https://www.facebook.com/events/1387920556420939

2026 Swansea International Jazz Festival, various venues, Swansea.

Dates: Thursday, September 03, 2026 - Sunday, September 06, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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SWANSEA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026
Dates for diary…
THURSDAY SEP 3rd - SUNDAY SEP 6th!

https://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk/

Joe Masterson Trio at The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, Shropshire.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

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From;
https://edgeartscentre.com/?page_id=14

Friday 18 September 2026

The Joe Masterson Trio

Described by many as a rising star of the UK Jazz scene, Joe Masterson, a 2020 graduate from Leeds Conservatoire is a Birmingham based pianist making his mark on the Birmingham and Midlands Jazz scene. After playing to sell-out crowds across the midlands, and performing at the likes of Cheltenham and Birmingham Jazz Festival, Joe is also known for Jazz at Fletchers – a monthly jazz club in Kings Heath, Birmingham running for over the past 3 years. Here, along with his trio of Miles Levin and Simon Smith, he has collaborated with the likes of Simon Spillet, Chris Bowden, Suzi Woods, Steve Ajao, Alex Clarke, Ade Wakelin and many more.

Influenced by the likes of Monty Alexander, Oscar Peterson and Eddie Higgins, the trio play a variety of music, always looking to groove.

Simon Smith is one of the UK’s most in demand bassists. He has worked extensively as a freelance musician throughout the UK, Europe and the US, including a five year stint based in Los Angeles. Simon’s recording credits include Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Wilson Phillips, Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart. He has worked in the live touring bands of artists as diverse as Idina Menzel, Linda Perry, Carl Barât and Carina Round performing at venues and events including Lincoln Center (New York), Ambassadors Theatre, Glastonbury Festival, South by Southwest and La Bâtie Festival (Geneva) amongst many others.

Miles Levin is simply one of the finest jazz drummers in the whole of the UK, respected and admired nationally. He has performed all over the UK and internationally with many of the UK’s leading artists.

Doors 18.30 Show 19.30
Tickets: £15
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/edgeartscentre/the-joe-masterson-trio/2026-09-18/19:30/t-oejvanp

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