Dates: Thursday, April 22, 2027 - Sunday, April 25, 2027
Featuring: Various Artists
For information and tickets please visit Festival website;
https://www.bricklanejazzfestival.com/
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Julian Martin writes;
October’s jazz jam will be a week early this month on Thursday 15th October. We’ll once again be at Luna’s restaurant on Wellfield Rd, Roath and this month we’ll be featuring the fantastic Rob Palmer on double bass and rising star Sam Green on drums.
Usual rules of engagement apply. Music starts at 8.30. No entrance fee but contributions to the hat are encouraged.
Hope to see some of you guys there 😊
All the best,
Julian
Date: Thursday, October 08, 2026
We have received the following press release;
50 years of Birmingham Jazz will be celebrated on Thursday 8 October 2026 in a special evening at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Birmingham Jazz celebrates 50 years with premiere by five Birmingham composers
8 October 2026
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Specially-commissioned suite by five of Birmingham’s leading composers, performed by Birmingham Jazz Orchestra, marks charity’s golden anniversary
Student support set beforehand and jam session follows.
50 years of Birmingham Jazz will be celebrated on Thursday 8 October in a special evening at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire that recognises the impact the organisation has had on the city’s now thriving jazz scene.
The centrepiece is the premiere of a specially-commissioned suite of music played by the Birmingham Jazz Orchestra. Each of the five movements has been written by one of the city’s leading current composers, inspired by the musical influences from Birmingham Jazz’s five decades.
Birmingham composers Ed Puddick, Alicia Gardener-Trejo, Jonathan Silk, Dave Sear and Alex Astbury each contribute a movement with influences spanning the jazz-rock era of the 1970s, through the maturing compositional style of writers like Kenny Wheeler in the 1990s, to a uniquely contemporary finale that takes inspiration from all five decades.
A support set in the Conservatoire’s Eastside Jazz Club by RBC musicians, led by The Zeb Murphy Quartet sets the scene, and a jam session welcomes all following the main performance.
Over the past fifty years, music charity Birmingham Jazz has built a distinctive live programme that promotes and creates opportunities for musical innovation and artistic achievement. The programme has brought together international and national artists, while giving local musicians and students a platform to write, perform and develop live work that might otherwise not have been possible.
Legendary names including Ronnie Scott, Jan Garbarek, Humphrey Lyttelton, Mike Gibbs, Stan Tracey and Abdullah Ibrahim are just some of the many high profile artists to perform live under the Birmingham Jazz banner over the years.
Phil Rose, Birmingham Jazz, said, “I’m so proud to promote jazz by local, national and international musicians that the people of Birmingham would not otherwise have been able to see in the city. We have also created over the last five decades an inclusive programme full of different musicians from all parts of the UK. Our members and volunteers still give us time and money to deliver a programme of sheer excellence.”
Ed Puddick, Lecturer in Jazz, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, said, “I am so pleased that RBC, Birmingham Jazz and the Birmingham Jazz Orchestra have been able to work together to make this concert such a significant moment in the celebration of 50 years of Birmingham Jazz. It demonstrates the collaborative spirit that will be needed to propel the Midlands jazz scene forward over the next 50 years. The world needs creative artists, live music, and listening audiences, things that Birmingham Jazz have been promoting for half a century, and long may that continue!”
Jeremy Price, Head of Jazz, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, added, “For 50 years Birmingham Jazz has been at the centre of various partnerships that have brought an absolutely stellar procession of jazz greats to perform in and around Birmingham, and have made a major contribution to the City’s identity as a cultural centre for the UK. The fact that increasingly young creative people see Birmingham as a great option to live and work in is testament to their hugely significant contribution to the wider scene.”
Birmingham Jazz Orchestra: Birmingham Jazz at 50 is at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Thursday 8 October. Tickets and details at http://www.bcu.ac.uk/con
Thu 8 Oct, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham Jazz Orchestra: Birmingham Jazz at 50
6.30pm, Eastside Jazz Club – Support: The Zeb Murphy Quartet
7.45pm, Recital Hall – Birmingham Jazz Orchestra
9pm, Eastside Jazz Club – Jam session with The Zeb Murphy Quartet
Tickets £15; £12 under 18s & over 60s; £5 students
Box Office http://www.bcu.ac.uk/concerts | 0121 331 5909
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7XR
Specially-commissioned five-movement suite, composed by:
Mov 1 (composed by Ed Puddick) is influenced by the Jazz-Rock of the 1970s, including Mike Gibbs, Neil Ardley and Ian Carr.
Mov 2 (composed by Alicia Gardener-Trejo) celebrates some of the joyous music being made in the UK jazz scene in the 1980s. LearnMusic Theory
Mov 3 (composed by Jonathan Silk) reflects the maturing compositional style of writers like Kenny Wheeler in the 1990s.
Mov 4 (composed by Dave Sear) remembers the expanding musical influences of the early 2000s on the UK jazz scene.
Mov 5 (composed by Alex Astbury) takes inspiration from all five decades of Birmingham Jazz to create a uniquely contemporary finale.
Birmingham Jazz
http://www.birminghamjazz.co.uk
Birmingham Jazz Orchestra have been bringing vibrant original big band music to the scene for a decade now. With two albums under their belt featuring original music by Birmingham musicians, they are a staple of the jazz scene in the midlands and UK. More recently, they have been busy with their residency at Birmingham’s Digbeth Jazz, and are constantly expanding their eclectic pad of music full of original compositions and arrangements by members of the band, alongside doing gigs with guest composers (Nikki Iles, Josaphine Davies, Charlie Bates). BJO are a regular sight at Symphony Hall, Digbeth Jazz and the Birmingham Conservatoire, and bring an exciting and contemporary energy to the jazz and big band scene here in the UK.
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Featuring: Christian Garrick Quartet
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Christian Garrick Quartet at Guildford Jazz, Cranleigh Arts Centre, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
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Christian Garrick Quartet
Friday 20 November from 19.30 to 22.00 (doors open 19.00) at Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8AS.
Christian Garrick is the world’s finest jazz violinist and master of all jazz violin styles before adding in elements of rock, folk and classical for good measure. This versatile musician’s worldwide schedule has included performing with his great friend Nigel Kennedy as well as the likes of Wynton Marsalis and Dolly Parton. With support from David Gordon on piano, Marianne Windham on bass and Tom Hooper on drums. Look forward to an unforgettable evening of breath-taking skill and playful improvisation. For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Andy Sheppard Trio at Guildford Jazz, Surrey University, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Andy Sheppard Trio
Thursday 19 November from 20.00 to 22.00 (doors open 19.15) at the Performing Arts Studio, Surrey University, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH
Andy Sheppard is one of the world’s leading saxophonists, playing and writing for settings from solo to chamber orchestra including recording an internationally acclaimed trilogy of albums in a trio with Carla Bley and Steve Swallow. Andy’s latest Trio consists of Italian jazz icon Rita Marcotulli on piano and acclaimed French bassist Michel Benita. Saltcatchers, the trio’s latest album, was released in September 2026 and described by jazz reviewers as full of captivating melodic beauty, delicate harmony and thoughtful interplay.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Featuring: Greg Abate Quartet
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Greg Abate at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Greg Abate Quartet
Thursday 12 November from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
After four years at Berklee College of Music, Greg Abate spent two years playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra and then occupying the tenor sax chair with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra. This talented and versatile musician now tours widely as a post hard-bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals and Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and Europe, including the UK and Russia. Greg is supported by Alex Hutton on piano, Marianne Windham on bass and Alfonso Vitale on drums.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Monday, November 02, 2026
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Rob Fowler at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
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Rob Fowler Trio
Monday 2 November from 14.00 to 15.00 (doors open for lunch at 12.00) at the Guildford Institute, Ward St, Guildford GU1 4LH
Rob Fowler is one of British jazz’s finest tenor-saxophonists, celebrated for his warm, broad tone and swinging style, securely rooted in the classic traditions of Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. His career includes performing and recording with Rufus Wainwright, Bryan Ferry, Humphrey Lyttelton, the BBC Big Band and the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Supported by one of the UK’s most versatile and inventive pianists Robin Aspland, whose career includes six years as Musical Director for Van Morrison, and Marianne Windham on bass.
For more detailsand to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Wednesday, October 07, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7th, 8pm Arts Wing Grand Theatre
GWILYM SIMCOCK TRIO PLAYS JACO PASTORIOUS
Brilliant pianist Gwilym Simcock leads this tribute to the works associated with the short-lived but highly influential American bassist Jaco Pastorius. Featuring the incredible electric bass of L
aurence Cottle and the percussion and drums of rising star Josh Savage!
Writing in the Guardian, John Fordham summed it up: ‘Much of Pastorius’s music has been interpreted by big ensembles and by Weather Report, but Simcock achieved considerable breadth with just the trio. Simcock’s ingenious arrangements allowed the piano not only to evoke the textures of bigger lineups on tunes such as the Joni Mitchell/Pastorius collaboration Jericho, Liberty City, Young and Fine, Elegant People (from Weather Report’s Black Market album) Young and Fine, Bright Size Life (from the 1975 Pat Metheny debut album that also revealed Pastorius to a wider world). Simcock’s account of Mitchell’s Jericho almost stole the set, however, in its softly rocking melancholy, poignant harmonies and patiently spacey basslines. The gig cherished Pastorius’s lyricism, when many celebrations of him concentrate on virtuosic hyper-funk’.
Date: Sunday, October 04, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4th, 7pm @Langland Brasserie
GEORGIA FURLONG & DAVE COTTLE TRIO
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Georgia hails from Aberdare and has recently been making a name for herself as an actor and singer on stage and screen.
She presents a wide selection of songs from Shirley Horn, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and many others.
Date: Monday, October 05, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
KENILWORTH: RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Monday 5th October, 2026
Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm
Tickets: £10.00, Students £5.00 available on the door or online at https://wegottickets.com/f/28511 (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 *
Josh Bailey is a highly talented young jazz pianist based in Birmingham who has rapidly made a name for himself in the West Midlands music scene. Described as a “Hall Green wonderkid,” he is currently undertaking a jazz degree course at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He is also an alumni of B:music’s talent development programme B:and Together and also the Junior Royal Birmingham Conservatoire jazz course where he studied with tutors Ben Muirhead and Mike Williams.
In his trio is 3rd year jazz bassist Casper Hamilton and graduate drummer Dom Holyoake. The trio have worked together for the past year and a half and have had opportunities to play in many different venues and events in Birmingham and West Midlands, including Digbeth Jazz, 1000 trades, Pan Pan, Upstairs at Cherry Reds, Birmingham Eastside jazz club, Wolverhampton Arts Centre, Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival and also B:music’s Town Hall where they played the support set for American jazz trumpeter Benny Benack III and jazz at Lincoln centre. The trio will perform an unmissable mix of original compositions and jazz standards.
“Josh Bailey was more than ready to shine when we had the opportunity to play together - already possessing the musical maturity of a seasoned pro, a pleasure to make music with!” - Benny Benack III
Links
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Kenilworth Rugby Football Club
Glasshouse Lane, The Jack Davies Memorial Ground, Glasshouse Ln, Kenilworth CV8 2AJ.
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
From;
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Event by Music Spoken Here
The Marr’s Bar, 12 Pierpoint Street, WR1 1TA Worcester, United Kingdom
https://musicspokenhere.club/event/ruby-rushton
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
MWR&BC Events ›Guitarist, vocalist, raconteur Dave Peabody live at Kensington Church in Brecon…
Guitarist, vocalist, raconteur Dave Peabody live at Kensington Church in Brecon…
Kensington Baptist Church, Brecon, LD3 9AY
Saturday 17th October 2026
After a very successful trip to Brecon with Mark Hummel and Bob Hall.
One of the Uk’s finest musicians DAVE PEABODY returns to Brecon (Solo)
SIXTY YEARS ON THE ROAD…
Guitarist, vocalist, raconteur Dave Peabody began performing in the mid ‘60’s during the heyday of the great British blues boom… and has now been a gigging musician for over 60 years.
As a solo acoustic artist Dave is recognised as specialist in early country blues and he’s achieved the accolade of being voted “Acoustic Blues Artist of the Year” three times by the British Blues Connection and Blues In Britain Magazine.
Dave’s first group was the Honest John Three.
The band won the National Jug Band contest in 1966 (one of the judges was Jo Ann Kelly)
From 1967 to 1970 Dave moved from London to Plymouth, Devon to attend Plymouth College of Art. He soon formed the Pongo Flossy Goodtime Merger, a goodtime band that quickly became popular locally. With other members of the group, Dave organised the Sincerity Hall Folk and Blues Club which booked many of the scenes name folk acts (Ralph McTell, The Strawbs, etc.) and British blues musicians such as Jo Ann Kelly, Mike Cooper, alongside American bluesmen Arthur “Big Boy Crudup and Juke Boy Bonner.
On returning to London Dave formed Tight Like That.
They recorded an album (under an assumed name) for the French label Disques Vogue in 1971.
The following year they recorded their well thought of album Hokum for the Village Thing label. When Tight Like That wound up operations (around 1974) Dave, for the rest of the decade played as the duo Peabody & McNulty with the band’s tea-chest bass player Hugh McNulty. The pair performed all around the UK’s folk club scene as well making incursions into Europe, especially Belgium. When Hugh finally decided to retire his tea-chest bass, Dave began a long association with blues and boogie pianist Bob Hall. Dave has also gigged with pianists Diz Watson and Colin Earl, with the guitar players Gypsy Dave Smith and Steve Williams, and with the harmonica players
Rob Mason, Brendan Power and Alan Glen.
For 15 years (1996 – 2011) Dave fronted the electric King Earl Boogie Band as their vocalist and guitarist. The 5-piece band, whose other members also included Mungo Jerry pianist Colin Earl and original Status Quo drummer John Coghlan, played numerous festivals including Colne’s Great British R’n’B Festival and Havant’s Blues at The Fort.
Dave has appeared on over 50 albums including 11 albums under his own name, 4 with Bob Hall, and 2 with the King Earl Boogie Band. The album Some of These Days (released March 2019) is a joint collaboration with classically trained violinist Regina Mudrich, who is originally from East Germany. He’s performed at clubs and festivals in over 20 different countries (including the USA) making him one of the most experienced and seasoned British blues men performing today. Dave has forged connections with many American blues artists including Mississippi legend Honeyboy Edwards and Grammy award winning harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite, accompanying them on British and European tours. Over the years, Dave has played on stage with a host of other blues men including Sonny Terry, Memphis Slim, Louisiana Red, Big Joe Duskin, Big Boy Henry, Chicago Bob Nelson, Neal Pattman, Dave Van Ronk, John Hammond Jnr. and, most recently, Mark Hummel.
“Dave Peabody enhanced his reputation as one of our most popular acoustic artists and raconteurs with a selection by the likes of the Memphis Jug Band, Tommy Johnson, Oscar “Buddy” Woods and Furry Lewis. plus a handful of his own compositions. There’s only one way to sum up this special evening – this was the Blues!” (Blueprint online review of a 100 Club gig 19/11/08)
Special Guest Act
Aled Clifford from Henry’s Funeral Shoe
Singer songwriter.
https://www.henrysfuneralshoe.com/
Doors 7pm
Showtime
7.30pm Aled clifford
8.30pm Dave Peabody
For more details on the musical adventure please PM
Angus Kings 0786 6000 596
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Dave Peabody links…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF1cZ75u40FMQ-ueYuneMPg
Date: Sunday, October 04, 2026
From;
https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/superlocrian-beyond-the-hills-and-valleys-tour/
Sunday 4 October, 2026 6:30pm
Superlocrian ‘Beyond The Hills and Valleys’ Tour
Tickets
https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/superlocrian-beyond-the-hills-and-valleys-tour/
Come and join us for a concert celebrating collaboration and vibrant youth music in the South West of England!
Launched earlier this year by Superlocrian in partnership with Dorset Music Service and Devon Music Education Hub. Beyond the Hills & Valleys invited musicians aged 11-19 in full-time education to compose original music inspired by the natural world and the environment. The competition provides a high-level composing opportunity within a supportive educational environment, with the selected composers receiving professional mentoring, feedback and the opportunity to develop their music with Superlocrian, culminating in world premiere performances of their compositions by the ensemble in this concert.
18-year-old composer Freya Murray from Dorchester has been announced as the winner of Superlocrian’s Beyond the Hills & Valleys composing competition. Her composition, alongside works by three other selected young composters, will be premiered by chamber-jazz septet Superlocrian.
Murray takes first place ahead of Jacob Butler-Sereno, 19, from the University of Exeter; Elliot Mair, 18, from Devonport High School for Boys; and highly commended 16-year-old Lukas Makuta from Ivybridge Community College.
In addition, the concert will feature performances from young musicians from across Devon and Dorset, along with two more world premieres from acclaimed composers Laura Rossi and Iain Ballamy, along with some old favourites from Superlocrian’s critically acclaimed debut album.
For young instrumentalists Grade 3 and above, there will be an afternoon workshop from 3pm – 4:30pm, which can be booked here:
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Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Featuring: Claire Victoria Roberts
From;
https://www.midborderarts.com/live-events/claire-victoria-roberts-with-string-quartet
MBA Presents: Claire Victoria Roberts with string quartet
Saturday 10 October 2026
20:00 22:00
Claire Victoria Roberts
with string quartet
Saturday, 10th October, 2026, 8:00pm. Doors at 7:30
The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne
Described as “one of Wales’s leading composers” by Wales Arts Review, Claire Victoria Roberts is a vocalist, violinist and composer taking traditional Welsh song in a new direction.
In collaboration with virtuosic strings, she performs folk songs and traditional music from both Wales and Argentina (where, in Patagonia, there is a Welsh-speaking community.) The music blends lush harmonies with vocal improvisation and lilting melodies.
Claire Victoria Roberts was born in West Wales, where she made a name for herself as a contemporary composer, before going on to study jazz singing in Spain. Last year, she performed at Llais Festival, The Crescent in Belfast, and Glasgow Jazz, as well as performing her unique arrangements of Welsh songs at the Barbican in London as part of Poesis for London Jazz Festival. She has previously sung at the Albert Hall for London jazz in 2024, and at Manchester Jazz Festival. As a composer, her music has been performed by BBC NOW and she has been commissioned by Oliver Coates, The Wigmore Hall, and the National Youth Choir. In 2021, she was awarded a PRS Foundation Composer Award, and in 2019, an RPS Composer Award.
Tickets - £15
Under 25s - £10
Available at the The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or online at: https://wegottickets.com/f/20283
PLEASE NOTE - to return tickets please let us know 48 hrs before the performance
Date: Saturday, October 03, 2026
From;
https://www.themusebrecon.com/whats-on/achievers26
The Mid Wales R&B Club presents The Achievers
Saturday 3 October 2026
8:00 pm 11:30 pm
The Muse, Old Museum
Glamorgan Street Brecon, Wales, LD3 7DW
The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club are back at The Muse with a much anticipated return from The Achievers plus special guest Pete Hollingworth The Achievers have a reputation for innovation and originality and prove that soul, groove and song-craft still matter in the blues. A club favourite, the band bring their own brand of modern, ‘dancefloor gospel-blues’ gaining them rave reviews and big-stage appearances across the world. Following the release of their 2019 album ‘the lost arc’ they received radio airplay by cerys matthew (BBC 2 blues show) and reached #1 in the independent blues broadcasters airplay chart and were nominated for three UK blues awards. https://www.theachieversuk.com/
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Tickets: £25
Doors open: 7:30pm
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https://www.ticketsource.com/mwrbc/the-mwr-amp-bc-presents-the-return-of-the-achievers/e-evyraj
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Featuring: Branco Stoysin
Branco Stoysin has supplied the following information;
15th November 2026 is the 130th anniversary of the birth of modern civilisation, made possible by Nikola Tesla, and only one tribute event in Britain.
Recital for Nikola Tesla, Branco Stoysin solo-guitar, Sunday, 15th November 2026, at St Hilda’s, Crofton Park, London SE23 1PL. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £20, on Eventbrite:
https://recitalfornikolatesla_151126_brancostoysin.eventbrite.co.uk
Some tickets also available at the door (cash only).
https://www.brancostoysin.co.uk
https://www.sainthildas.org/ Office: 020 8613 0033.
Transport > Bus: P4, 122, 171 and 172. Trains: Honor Oak Park and Crofton Park, 5-10 minutes walk.
Info >
In a beautiful St Hilda’s Church, in Crofton Park, guitarist/composer Branco Stoysin, life-long aficionado of Nikola Tesla, performs his epic new music/video movie project Aurora Tesla, that in the most lyrical, illuminating and concise way tells the story about Nikola Tesla, Serbian born genius of electricity. It’s a poignant and a sole tribute, marking 170 years since the birth of Nikola Tesla and 130 years since the birth of modern civilisation with the implementation of Nikola Tesla’s Polyphase Alternating Current System on The Niagara Falls in 1896. On this day, the 15th of November 1896, 130 years ago, the very first kilowatts of the electricity, derived from Nikola Tesla’s Electricity Power system that harnessed the Niagara Falls, were distributed from Niagara Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant, to 40 Km away the Buffalo state of New York, marking the birth of modern civilisation. This is the very same electricity power system that’s been in use throughout the whole world for 130 years, and in the UK too :>) Every pylon, everywhere around the world, carries Tesla’s blood, The Electricity, to lighten your existence.
Branco will also play the tunes from his previous eight CD albums and from his recent, triple anniversary, the ninth CD album, Whispers From The Sun, which marked 40 years of music art making, of those 30 years in London. As an avid photographer and naturalist, for the finale of recital, Branco will perform special three music/video movies projects depicting the beautiful natural world right on our doorsteps. A recital for an audio and visual delight.
“A musical journey to warm the soul” Sarah Ward, Jazz FM.
“Music of great delicacy and charm” Chris Parker.
“The sound of a master craftsman at work”
“Stoysin’s music is a welcome and beautiful constant in a rapidly changing world”
Ian Mann.
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2027
From;
https://harboroughjazz.com/
Andy Panayi Quintet - Tribute to Cannonball Adderley
Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, LE167NJ
Sunday 10th January 2027
12.30Pm - 3.00PM
Top UK instrumentalist, arranger and band leader, Andy Panayi’s superb quintet will be paying homage to the music of Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley.
Andy’s appreciation of ‘Cannonball’s’ music has lived with him for many years and while writing arrangements to work with a variety of line-ups, he’s always stayed as close as possible to the original sound, featuring post-bop tunes from a golden era of jazz.
https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/lddqxbpvwznv
The Three Swans Hotel,
21 High Street,
Market Harborough,
Leicestershire,
LE16 7NJ.
https://threeswans.co.uk/
01858 466644
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Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
From;
https://harboroughjazz.com/
Alan Barnes and David Newton
Three Swans Hotel Market Harborough, Market Harborough, LE167NJ
Sunday 13th December 2026
12.30PM - 3.00PM
Award winning jazz musicians Alan Barnes and David Newton have been playing duets for over 49 years. They cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. David is one of the best solo jazz pianists this country has ever produced and Alan plays multi-reed instruments - all the saxes, clarinet and bass clarinet.
The emphasis, as always, is on swinging, accessibility and interplay. Expect a hugely entertaining programme of straight ahead jazz, flawlessly played and interspersed with lots of anecdotes and peppered with humour.
https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/opgdwdmawzxb
The Three Swans Hotel,
21 High Street,
Market Harborough,
Leicestershire,
LE16 7NJ.
https://threeswans.co.uk/
01858 466644
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Date: Sunday, November 08, 2026
From;
https://harboroughjazz.com/
James Allsopp plays Stan Getz
Three Swans Hotel , Market Harborough, LE167NJ
Sunday 8th November 2026
12:30PM - 3:00PM
‘Allsopp is an astonishingly fluent tenor sax soloist, the ideas seem to flow effortlessly’ - The Jazz Man
A tribute to master saxophonist Stan Getz. The programme will feature music from his rich back catalogue, expect lush ballards, lilting bossa nova’s, swinging standards and motoring bop compositions played by some of London’s most in-demand musicians.
Featuring award-winning saxophonist James Allsopp with Colin Oxley on guitar, Oli Hayhurst on double bass and Dave Storey playing drums playing music from their brand new album ‘Ballards and Bossas’.
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The Three Swans Hotel,
21 High Street,
Market Harborough,
Leicestershire,
LE16 7NJ.
https://threeswans.co.uk/
01858 466644
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Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Featuring: Steve Waterman’s Latin Jazz Quartet
From;
https://harboroughjazz.com/
Steve Waterman’s Latin Jazz Quartet
Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, LE167NJ
Sunday 11th October 2026
12:30PM - 3:00PM
Steve is one of the top British Trumpet players both at home and on the international scene. He began his career whilst studying at Trinity College of Music and since then has worked regularly on the British, European and International jazz scene.
The quartet features Latin music from Cuba, Brazil and Argentina with pieces from composers Paquito D’Rivera, Astor Piazzolla, Antonio Carlos Jobim as well as latin influenced pieces by jazz composers Horace Silver, Hank Mobley and some of Steve’s latin inspired compositions, many of which have been performed in Havana with members of Irakere, Afro-Cuban All Stars and Buena Vista Social Club.
Steve will be joined by:
Alex Hutton – piano
Rob Statham – bass
Marc Cecil – drums
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The Three Swans Hotel,
21 High Street,
Market Harborough,
Leicestershire,
LE16 7NJ.
https://threeswans.co.uk/
01858 466644
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Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Price-Smoldas Quartet at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Price-Smoldas Quartet
Wednesday 28 October from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
With their irrepressible will to play ‘no nonsense’ jazz, tinged with blues and soul, these two guitarists clicked immediately on first meeting. Prague-based jazz
guitarist Libor Šmoldas has worked and recorded with a range of international stars and released eight albums as a leader while multi-award-winning and world- class jazz guitarist Nigel Price has played on more than 60 albums including 10 as a leader and 5 with James Taylor’s band. With Marianne Windham on bass and Theo Hayhurst on drums.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Thursday, October 08, 2026
Featuring: Five-Way Split
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Five-Way Split at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
More details
Five-Way Split
Thursday 8 October from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
Five-Way Split features some of the finest jazz musicians in the UK. Fronted by renowned trumpet star Quentin Collins and Greek saxophone phenomenon Vasilis Xenopoulos, the rhythm section features inspirational pianist Rob Barron, virtuosic bassist Matyas Hofecker and dynamic drummer Matt Home.
Inspired by classic bop outfits such as Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers the band have created exciting and innovative contemporary bop- based music, which you can hear on their two critically acclaimed albums or, better still, at this live concert.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Monday, October 05, 2026
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Martin Shaw at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
More details
Martin Shaw
Monday 5 October from 14.00 to 15.00 (doors open for lunch at 12.00) at the Guildford Institute, Ward St, Guildford GU1 4LH
Trumpeter Martin Shaw is one of our finest and most versatile jazz musicians, appearing in a wide range of musical settings from big bands to small ensembles, and playing everything from cutting-edge jazz to contemporary pop and classical music. He has also recorded with some of the biggest pop acts‚ including Sting, Jamiroquai and Natalie Cole. With the brilliant Robin Aspland, whose career includes six years as Musical Director for Van Morrison, on piano and Marianne Windham on bass.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Saturday, November 07, 2026
We have received the following information;
7th November, 8pm - Rebecka Edlund Trio featuring Laura Jurd & Ruth Goller
Rebecka Edlund (voice & 12-string guitar), Laura Jurd (trumpet & flugelhorn), Ruth Goller (bass)
Venue: Unitarian Church, Emmanuel Road, Cambridge CB1 1JW
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/listencambridge
Information: http://www.listencambridge.com/rebecka-edlund-trio/
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
We have received the following information;
Dominic Ingham & Jay Verma, Guesde + more TBA
Jazz In The Round: October
Dominic Ingham + Jay Verma perform a blend of jazz, Scottish and Irish folk. Guesde are a North London jazz fusion band fusing Indian classical and contemporary sounds.
Date:
Monday 26 October - 8:00pm
Tickets
All GA tickets on sliding-scale prices £7.50 - £25 (incl. booking fee)
Website: https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/dominic_ingham_jay_verma_guesde_more_tba
Dominic Ingham & Jay Verma, Guesde + more TBA
Jazz In The Round: October
26 Oct
All GA tickets on sliding-scale prices £7.50 - £25 (incl. booking fee)
Monday 26 October 8pm
The Cockpit
Dominic Ingham + Jay Verma (duo)
Guesde [EMERGENCE]
More artists to be announced soon!
Dominic Ingham + Jay Verma (duo) @dominic_ingham + @jay.verma
Violinist and vocalist Dominic Ingham and pianist Jay Verma bring a fresh perspective to the classic violin-and-piano duo, performing a seamless blend of jazz, Scottish and Irish folk, and ‘modern-day lullabies’ (Jazz Mann).
Yorkshire-born violinist and vocalist Dominic Ingham is ‘fast establishing himself as one of the UK’s leading proponents of jazz violin’ (Jazzwise), following the release of his critically acclaimed debut album Role Models. The record presents a compelling suite of lucidly crafted, characterful pieces that showcase Dominic’s distinctive and highly personal style, deeply rooted in folk and classical traditions. He has toured extensively across the UK with his quartet, performing at renowned venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, Love Supreme, the Royal Albert Hall, and the EFG London Jazz Festival. Recent collaborations include Emma Rawicz, Trish Clowes, and Elliot Galvin. In 2020, Dominic was nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz Award for Jazz Newcomer and was a finalist in the prestigious Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin Competition. He currently teaches jazz violin at Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Jay Verma is a distinguished pianist and composer based in London. Known for his deep sensitivity to harmony and his distinctive blend of influences drawn from Jazz, Folk, Romantic, and Film music, Jay brings a uniquely personal voice to the instrument. He has performed, toured, and recorded with acclaimed artists including Ganavya, Sault, Cleo Sol, Immanuel Wilkins, and Sam Amidon, among others.
Guesde [EMERGENCE] @guesdecollective
‘Guesde (pronounced “gesht”) are a North London jazz fusion band blending Indian classical music, jazz, and London sounds like drum & bass and grime into something raw and unique. At the centre of what Guesde does is experimentation - keeping the energy of rehearsal alive in performance, where things can shift, stretch, or fall apart completely, driving sounds through a live effects processing unit that takes sound in real time and mangles it into something new. Their live shows lean into performance art, featuring mirror masks made by artist Freddie Yauner. Their influences span the legacies of Shakti, King Crimson, Arthur Russell and Wayne Shorter, while also pulling from contemporary artists like Dijon, Wayne Krantz, and Tigran Hamasyan. They’ve been played on Maria Grapsa’s East of the Sun on One Jazz Radio and by Karl Bos on Soho Radio, and have performed at venues including MAP Studio Cafe, Hampstead Jazz Club, and The Elephant’s Head.
Stan Platt-Jones (@stanplattjones) - Keys and Vocals
Alex Maynard (@alex_maynard) - Drums
Devi Maliha Gokani-Brasier (@_dmgb._) - Guitar
Zac Bridge (@zacbrodge) - Alto Sax
Rafe Bailey (@rafewav) - Live Effects
Finn Thompson (@finn_tomo) - Bass
TICKETS
Sliding-scale ticket options:
To help make our shows accessible while ensuring we can continue to pay our artists properly, we’ve introduced new sliding scale options for our ticket prices. These prices include our usual £15 tickets, plus ‘Pay It Forward’ options for those who are in a position to pay slightly more, as well as our half price tickets for musicians and students.
Please note: ALL ticket prices are for general admission, with all seats unreserved and first-come-first-served.
High note: £25.00
Cool cat: £20.00
Standard jam: £15.00
Students & MU members: £7.50 [ID required]
As always, carers go free, call the box office to book: 020 7258 2925
All acts are subject to contract and may sometimes change.
The Cockpit
Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH
Box Office: 020 7258 2925
(10.30am - 6pm, Monday - Friday,
12 noon - 6pm, Saturday)
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
From;
https://musicspokenhere.club/event/stone-cold-hustle/
Stone Cold Hustle
November 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
£16
Nothing but the heaviest funk grooves for the singular purpose of bringing people together and making them dance.
Formed on the frontline of Bristol’s renowned jam scene, Stone Cold Hustle are emerging as one of the UK’s most dynamic and engaging funk bands. They play nothing but the heaviest funk grooves for the singular purpose of bringing people together and making them dance.
Whether tearing up the Peace stage at Glastonbury Festival, packing out a sweaty bar in the heart of the city, or sharing bills with funk legend Fred Wesley, Stone Cold Hustle perform every gig like it’s their last. Rooted in classic funk, their sound lands between bands like Lettuce, Vulfpeck, The New Mastersounds, and The Greyboy Allstars and they’ve already graced the stage at such well-respected London establishments as South London Soul Train and Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho.
The band features Andrew Hayes (sax), Jacob Houghton* (guitar), Martin Mexme (guitar), Max Killing (bass), Jim Davies (congas) and Cam Macdougall* (drums).
*You may remember Jacob and Cam from King Heron, who played for us in November 2024. Cam has also appeared with Slinky Machine, in March the same year.
The Marr’s Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 1TA
Date: Saturday, October 03, 2026
We have received the following press release regarding this event;
Miller Theatre’s 2026-27 Jazz series opens with exuberant Alfredo Rodríguez Trio (10/3)
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts
kicks off its 2026-27 Jazz series with
Alfredo Rodríguez Trio
The high-energy Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist and composer returns to Miller for the first time since 2019
Saturday, October 3, 7:30PM
Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street)
Tickets starting at $30; Students with a valid ID starting at $10
The charismatic, Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez returns to Miller for the first time since 2019. His electrifying performances blend jazz, classical virtuosity, and Afro-Cuban rhythms into a singular, high-energy sound.
ARTISTS
Alfredo Rodríguez, piano
Han Beyli, bass
Armando Lopez, drums
About the Artists
Alfredo Rodríguez
http://www.alfredomusic.com
Alfredo Rodríguez is a Cuban pianist, composer, and producer recognized worldwide for his explosive blend of jazz, classical virtuosity, and Afro-Cuban roots. Born in Havana, Rodríguez has built an international career defined by fearless creativity, technical brilliance, and an unmistakable rhythmic identity.
His latest album, ¡TAKE COVER!, was born on the road — on airplanes, during soundchecks, and on stages around the world. The project reimagines some of the most iconic songs of all time through Cuban, Caribbean, and Latin rhythms, transforming global classics into vibrant, high-energy musical experiences.
Rodríguez’s music has reached millions across digital platforms, with viral performances amassing millions of views worldwide. He has performed at venues across Europe, Latin America, and the U.S.
Driven by passion, cultural pride, and a deep connection to his audience, Rodríguez continues to redefine what modern Afro-Cuban jazz can be — bold, joyful, powerful, and unmistakably alive.
Han Beyli
http://www.hanbeyli.com
Bassist Han Beyli performs original music and reimagined covers spanning jazz, pop, and R&B. He has performed alongside Jack DeJohnette, John Medeski, David Fiuczynski, Enver Izmaylov, Gilmar Gomes, Munir Hossn, and others, developing a sound rooted in both ethnographic and contemporary influences. Beyli has headlined major festivals in Barcelona, Paris, Kiev, and Berlin, and performed at venues across Europe, Turkey, Russia, and the United States.
Armando Lopez
Armando Lopez is a Miami-based drummer, producer, and composer. He is a member of the fusion quartet Electric Kif, alongside bassist Rodrigo Zambrano, keyboardist Jason Matthews, and guitarist Eric Escanes. Lopez has toured with the Roosevelt Collier Band, Cris Cab, ArtOfficial, and the Nu Deco Ensemble, and served three seasons as house-band drummer for the Emmy-winning television series La Voz. He has arranged for and performed with Ben Folds, Cory Henry, Jacob Collier, Emily King, Angelique Kidjo, Tune-Yards, Kishi Bashi, Macy Gray, Aaron Parks, NuDeco Ensemble, among others. He has recorded and produced eight original albums with his own bands, in addition to recording with Electric Kif.
Miller Theatre
http://www.millertheatre.com
One of New York City’s most vital music venues, Miller Theatre at Columbia University is a thriving home for contemporary and early music that serves audiences, composers, and musicians. Founded in 1988, Miller’s mission is to develop new audiences; foster enthusiasm for the arts by pioneering new programming approaches; educate the public by presenting specialized programs to a broad audience; discover diverse repertoire and commission new works; and share the University’s intellectual riches with the public. Led by Executive Director Melissa Smey, Miller Theatre sparks engagement and personal connections to music through distinctive live performances and is deeply committed to fostering collaborative relationships with the composers and musicians who make this possible.
Miller Theatre’s 2026-27 Season is supported by The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation; Howard Gilman Foundation; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation; and Howard and Sarah D. Solomon Foundation.
Support for contemporary music programming is provided by
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music and the Amphion Foundation.
Date: Friday, March 05, 2027
From;
https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2026-2027-season-show
Sara Oschlag Trio
Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 @ 7:00PM
Danish-born Brighton resident Sara Oschlag has quietly established herself as is one of the UK’s premier jazz vocalists. She is a regular performer at leading jazz festivals and venues, including Ronnie Scott’s, Love Supreme Festival, Jazz at The Lincoln Center and Pizza Express, has sung at events all across Europe, and has built up a YouTube presence of over 12 million views. Equally at home in the role of band leader as she is as a much in-demand special guest, she has recently appeared as featured vocalist with the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington Big Band and Arnie Somogyi’s Scenes in The City Band, and duetted with US trumpet/vocal star Benny Benack III for Brighton Jazz Festival.
In 2024 Sara produced a new album, ‘YEAH!’. Released to widespread critical acclaim, it was chosen as ‘Album Of The Week’ on Danish Radio’s dedicated jazz channel, P8.
“A unique and individual voice making interesting material effortlessly her own. A singer with a natural musician’s ear and beautiful sense of swing.” Claire Martin – Five-time winner of the British Jazz Awards for Best Vocalist.
“Sara Oschlag, with her spot-on intonation, swinging feel and ability to get inside a song, has now firmly established herself in the front rank of U.K. jazz vocalists. She can handle with aplomb any situation from jam session to heavily arranged big bands and has the rare skill of instantly connecting with her audiences.” Alan Barnes – Multi award-winning jazz saxophonist and clarinettist.
The Band
Sara Oschlag • vocals
Marcus Coates • piano
Arnie Somogyi • bass
Venue Address
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St, Kidderminster DY10 1RP
Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks
Date: Friday, February 05, 2027
From;
https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2026-2027-season-show
Art Themen Trio
Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Feb 5, 2027 @ 7:00PM
£15.00
An exciting and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen has been an appealing presence on the British jazz circuit for over 60 years. A previous winner of the tenor sax category in the British Jazz Awards, recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians and shortlisted for the Jazz Instrumentalist of the year in the recent Parliamentary Jazz Awards, this living legend has famously combined his role as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with saxophone duties in the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey as well as recordings with Joe Cocker, Jack Bruce and even Bing Crosby. Described by THE OBSERVER as “One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians”, he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever. Themen’s organ trio features organist Pete Whittaker, formerly of The Nigel Price Organ Trio, and drummer George Double who has worked as sideman to Shirley Bassey and Jack Jones. The band’s groove-led re-imaginings of quirky curiosities from the jazz canon act as a perfect vehicle for the twinkly mischief of this genuine grandee of British jazz and have delighted crowds at over 100 gigs at Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room, the 606 club in Chelsea and across the UK.
The Band
Art Themen - Saxophonist
Pete Whittaker - Organist
George Double - Drummer
Venue Address;
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St, Kidderminster DY10 1RP
Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
From;
https://serious.org.uk/events/midori-jaeger
midori jaeger
Wed 21 October 2026
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 7:00pm
Book Tickets
https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/2wq5ym-midori-jaeger-21st-oct-stone-nest-london-tickets
Location
LONDON Stone Nest,
136 Shaftesbury Ave,
W1D 5EZ
Visit Website
https://www.stonenest.org/
Tickets
£15.99 - £20
midori jaeger is a cellist and songwriter originally from Japan. She headlines Stone Nest with an intimate and captivating performance to launch her new EP (Re)planted with a band.
(Re)planted and her previous EP (Un)planted draw upon a childhood spent across multiple continents and an adulthood geographically separated from family, exploring themes of displacement, belonging, heritage, and solace found in creative expression. The songs were written at the cello, an instrument that was once a living tree. The cello and the songs together draw poignant parallels between the natural world and the human search for home, and self.
Strikingly personal and totally unique in style, midori’s music has been championed by The New York Times (‘Ten Songs We’re Talking About This Week’), CLASH, The Line of Best Fit, BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music and KEXP.
midori is a genre-defying collaborator who has recently performed with Imogen Heap, Jessie Ware, Courtney Pine, Patrick Watson, Daughter, Tanita Tikaram and Christian Löffler.
For this performance midori will be joined by:
Ben Brown - Drums
Maria Chiara Argirò - Piano
Felix Higginbottom - Bass Synth/Percussion/Guitar
Presented by Serious and Asian Tones
“midori jaeger…often builds her songs atop pizzicato cello parts that sketch harmony, counterpoint and shifting meters as they hop around her voice…The spartan production - cello, drums, vocals, - gives her the space she’s claiming.”
The New York Times, Jon Pareles
“midori jaeger has created something singular here: A world unto itself, percussive and human, feverish and tender.’’
Atwood Magazine
“A sensuous, subtly propulsive track built around her lustrous voice, airy synths and a rhythmic cello groove consisting of plucked strings.”
The Line of Best Fit
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Featuring: Kim Cypher Quintet
From;
https://www.rosscornexchange.co.uk/events-one/jazz-club-with-kim-cypher-catching-moments-24r4j
KIM CYPHER’S FUNKY LATIN JAZZ PARTY
Thursday, November 12, 2026
7:30 PM 9:30 PM
KIM CYPHER’S FUNKY LATIN JAZZ PARTY
An uplifting, vibrant show full of positive energy and feel-good vibes.
A welcome return for one of the country’s most exciting saxophonists, vocalists and composers Kim Cypher, together with her band of top UK jazz musicians. This is sure to have the Corn Exchange buzzing with a lively, celebratory selection of Latin, jazz, African beats, Reggae and funky grooves.
Kim Cypher’s FUNKY LATIN JAZZ PARTY is the sequel to her hugely successful 2025 ‘LIVE and Smiling’ tour which included sellout shows across the country including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. This brand-new tour has been going down an absolute storm since it launched at the prestigious Cheltenham Jazz Festival, closing the main DEYA Arena to a hugely enthusiastic crowd, followed by a return sellout show at Ronnie Scott’s.
Kim Cypher is a firm favourite on the UK jazz scene, renowned for her charismatic, vivacious style and warm stage presence. With four highly acclaimed albums, award-winning music videos and performance in New, Kim has firmly secured her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary jazz, described as a “rare musical treasure” by Jazz FM’s David Freeman and a “force of nature” by jazz reviewer the Jazz Mann.
The band features Chris Cobbson on guitar, Alex Steele on piano, Mike Green on bass, Mike Cypher on drums who between them, have worked with some of the most highly respected artists and bands including Courtney Pine, Curtis Stigers, Jools Holland, Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, Sheila Ferguson (the Three Degrees), Ray Gelato, Osibisa, Liane Carroll, Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Monty Alexander, Spike Robinson, Van Morrison, Paloma Faith…
“A Latin jazz party that exudes love and happiness”
Lance Liddle – Bebop Spoken Here
“You were magnificent, Kim! Superb. Really enjoyed the show at Ronnie Scott’s…a memorable afternoon”
Chris Warburton - BBC Radio 5
“Kim Cypher is a rare musical treasure”
David Freeman – Jazz FM
“Thank you for bringing such joy to BBC Radio 4”
Anita Rani – BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour
Line Up
Kim Cypher – Saxophones & vocals
Alex Steele – Piano
Chris Cobbson – Guitar
Mike Green – Bass
Mike Cypher – Drums
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vidlerhospitalityltd/2338072
Corn Exchange
8 High St, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HL.
Date: Friday, January 22, 2027
From;
https://thecivictrowbridge.co.uk/tc-events/dave-jones-stratospheric/
Dave Jones Stratospheric @TheCafé
Critically acclaimed Welsh keyboardist/composer Dave Jones and his newest band ‘Stratospheric’ play their own exciting brand of jazz-influenced progressive rock. The material is original Prog Rock, played by a line-up who are essentially jazz musicians that work in a broad range of musical styles.
‘Stratospheric’ has a great line-up (in fact more of a pool of musicians who share the gigs) including those musicians who were involved in recording at the very start of this project, alongside those who joined later for the first live performances in 2026. Between them all, their other work has seen them involved in performing/recording with e.g. Portishead, Jethro Tull, Toyah, Kasabian, Goldfrapp, and the late great rock and jazz session bassist Herbie Flowers.
Tonight’s expected line-up is …
Ben Waghorn (saxes, flute)
Tim Rose (guitar)
Dave Jones (keyboards)
Ashley John Long (bass)
Scott Hammond (drums)
The track ‘Trepidation/74 Heist’ from the new ‘Stratospheric’ vinyl album recently won Prog magazine’s ’Tracks of the Week’ feature, and the album has attracted great reviews in both the same magazine and in the online magazine ‘Jazz Views’, explaining the music from two different viewpoints.
Dave has composed a great deal of other music, both for his own jazz ensembles and for solo piano, and also for tv and film, having tracks used worldwide in productions for major networks, including e.g. The Big Bang Theory, news and current affairs programmes in Japan and Europe, and lifestyle programmes in the UK, alongside films including the Hollywood movie ‘Nuremberg’ (2026) with his piano piece ‘Paradise Found’.
Tapas option: Enjoy a Mediterranean selection of warm bread, mixed Italian olives, feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes to share.
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Music from 8:00 PM.
Dave Jones Stratospheric - Standard £12.00
Dave Jones Stratospheric - Tapas £17.00
On the door price: £17 (if available)
The Civic
St Stephen’s Place
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
BA14 8AH
01225 765072
Dates: Thursday, September 24, 2026 - Sunday, October 04, 2026
We have received the following press release;
We’re absolutely delighted to announce funding has been secured for Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2026 and gratefully acknowledge Arts Council England along with our partners and investors for their support. Tickets are now on sale.
More than 67 musicians will feature over 26 performances in 9 days across 7 of the region’s top music venues including Gosforth Civic Theatre, The Cluny, The Cumberland Arms, The Globe, The Lubberfiend, The Lit and Phil and Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
We’ve commissioned Manon McCoy and Emmy Lambert to create our festival interludes, Jon Bradley will make two performances at the historic Edith Adamson Carillon, and two great workshops lined up with Rachel Musson and Free The Aanimals.
It’s an absolutely fantastic programme with so many twists and turns, can’t wait to see you there!
As ever we feature an explosive mix of experimental and improvised music alongside some of the best contemporary jazz around.
Regular Portishead collaborators Get The Blessing are welcomed, this time with Radiohead regular Clive Deamer being replaced by Dave Smith, best known for his six years touring and recording with Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters. Sharing the bill will be the delectable art-pop sounds of Dilettante.
Adam Fairhall and Johnny Hunter bring their swinging tribute to Mary Lou Williams downstairs atthe legendary Cumberland Arms, and there’s a soft launch planned for the new album by John Pope Quintet, one of five releases coinciding with the festival through side hustle New Jazz and Improvised Music Recordings.
Internationally acclaimed Alex Hitchcock Quartet join us for a regular Sunday night jazz session at The Globe to close the festivals opening weekend.
Regular partners the South Asian GemArts organisation support us in promoting Arun Ghosh, Zoe Rahman, Urvashi and New Ways of Moving in the Counterworlds. Counterworlds also feature in the BBC Introducing From The Glasshouse programme with return visits from Helen Anahita Wilson and Juliana Day with Manon McCoy.
New to the festival this year is the DIY arts venue space Lubberfiend whose suggestion of the incredible Valentina Magaletti is to be complemented with the brand new duo of Steve Malley and Raymond MacDonald of Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra.
For our opening event at the festival’s spiritual home of the Lit and Phil, Alison Gill performs George Crumb’s Makrokosmos Book 1.
Andy Champion returns for one of his spellbinding double bass and electronics sets, joined by the compelling Zoë GIlby and Johnny Hunter voice and drums duo, having performed their first live dates in this pairing around the UK earlier this year.
Jeppe Zeeberg will be visiting us from Copenhagen to play one of his devastating solo piano shows, whilst accordionist Zbigniew Chojnacki will visit from Poland to play in an exclusive trio alongside Manon McCoy on harp and John Pope on double bass.
On Saturday we also see a rare outing from the Laura Cole driven Anemone Quartet, the night climaxes with the spiritual jazz sounds of Harper Trio, a rare Northern solo set from Alexander Hawkins, and closing with the powerhouse Olie Brice Quartet.
Our closing concert on Sunday afternoon will feature three acts who all feature in this years Jazz North artist development programme Ceitidh Mac, ATFK and Rivkala.
- Wesley Stephenson (Artistic Director and Festival Producer)
TICKETS
Most Tickets Available Through Jazz North East Seetickets
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/jazz-north-east
Tickets for Valentina Magaletti w/Steve Malley and Raymond MacDonald available through the Lubberfiend
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/wu6dtxes/newcastle-festival-of-jazz-and-improvised-music-presents-valentina-magaletti-w-steve-malley-and-raymond-macdonald
Tickets for BBC Introducing From The Glasshouse with artists from New Jazz and Improvised Music Recordings: New Ways of Moving in the Counterworlds / Juliana Day and Manon McCoy / Helen Anahita Wilson
https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/bbc-introducing-from-the-glasshouse-jazz-north- east-30-09-26/
http://www.newcastlefestivalofjazzandimprovisedmusic.co.uk
CONCERTS
Arun Ghosh Sextet
Jon Bradley (The Edith Adamson Carillon)
Get The Blessing
Dilettante
Adam Fairhall and Johnny Hunter play Mary Lou Williams
John Pope Quintet
Urvashi
Alex Hitchcock Quartet
New Ways of Moving in the Counterworlds
Juliana Day and Manon McCoy
Helen Anahita Wilson
Valentina Magaletti
Steve Malley and Raymond MacDonald
Alison Gill (George Crumb Makrokosmos piano scores)
Zoë Gilby with Johnny Hunter
Andy Champion
Zoe Rahman Trio
Jeppe Zeeberg
Anemone Quartet
Zbigniew Chojnacki / Manon McCoy / John Pope
Harper Trio
Alexander Hawkins
Olie Brice Quartet
ATFK (Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles)
Ceitidh Mac
Rivkala
WORKSHOPS
Free The Aanimals at Ouseburn Farm (Tim Dalling / John Pope / Jeremy Bradfield)
Saxophone Choir at The Globe (Rachel Musson)
INTERLUDES (New Jazz and Improvised Music Recordings)
Manon McCoy with Emmy Lambert - Close In
https://newjazzandimprovisedmusicrecordings.bandcamp.comjazz Event Tickets
NEWCASTLE FESTIVAL OF JAZZ AND IMPROVISED MUSIC 2026 - THE FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday 24th September: Doors 7.30pm (Gosforth Civic Theatre)
Arun Ghosh Sextet
https://www.seetickets.com/event/arun-ghosh-nfojaim-2026-/gosforth-civic-theatre/3668840
Friday 25th September: Performance 5.00pm - 6.00pm (Newcastle Civic Center)
Jon Bradley - The Edith Adamson Carillon
Free Entry - Just Show Up!
Friday 25th September: Doors 7.30pm (Cluny 2)
Get The Blessing + Dilettante (Solo)
https://www.seetickets.com/event/get-the-blessing-dilettante-nfojaim-2026-/the-cluny-2/3669621
Saturday 26th September: Doors 6.00pm (The Cumberland Arms - Downstairs Back Bar)
Adam Fairhall and Johnny Hunter play Mary Lou Williams
Free Entry - Just Show Up!
Saturday 26th September: Doors 7.30pm (The Cumberland Arms - Upstairs Room)
John Pope Quintet + Urvashi
https://www.seetickets.com/event/john-pope-quintet-urvashi-nfojaim-2026-/the-cumberland-arms/3672778
Sunday 27th September: Doors 11.15am / 12.15pm / 1.15pm (Ouseburn Farm Events Space)
Free The Aanimals - Music Workshop
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/jazz-north-east
Free Entry - Just Show Up! (Subject To Room Capacity / Advance Ticket Recommended)
Sunday 27th September: Doors 7.00pm (The Globe - Downstairs Bar)
Alex Hitchcock Quartet
https://www.seetickets.com/event/alex-hitchcock-quartet-nfojaim-2026-/the-globe/3670016
Wednesday 30th September: Doors 7.30pm (The Glasshouse)
New Ways of Moving In The Counterworlds + Juliana Day and Manon McCoy + Helen Anahita Wilson
https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/bbc-introducing-from-the-glasshouse-jazz-north- east-30-09-26/
Thursday 1st October: Doors 7.00pm (The Lubberfiend)
Valentina Magaletti + Steve Malley and Raymond MacDonald
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/wu6dtxes/newcastle-festival-of-jazz-and-improvised-music-presents-valentina-magaletti-w-steve-malley-and-raymond-macdonald
Friday 2nd October: Doors 12.30pm (The Lit and Phil - Loftus Room)
Alison Gill - Makrokosmos
https://www.seetickets.com/event/alison-gill-makrokosmos-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and- philosophical-society/3675068
Friday 2nd October: Performance 5.00pm - 6.00pm (Newcastle Civic Center)
Jon Bradley - The Edith Adamson Carillon
Free Entry - Just Show Up!
Saturday 3rd October: Doors 5.30pm (The Lit and Phil - Members Library Reference Room)
Zbigniew Chojnacki / Manon McCoy / John Pope
https://www.seetickets.com/event/zbigniew-chojnacki-mccoy-pope-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary- and-philosophical-society/3700929
Saturday 3rd October: Doors 6.45pm (The Lit and Phil - Loftus Room)
Olie Brice Quartet + Alexander Hawkins (Solo) + Harper Trio
https://www.seetickets.com/event/olie-brice-4-hawkins-harper-trio-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3675073
Sunday 4th October: Doors 1.30pm (The Globe - Upstairs Room)
Saxophone Choir Workshop with Rachel Musson
Free Entry - Just Show Up!
Sunday 4th October: Doors 2.00pm (The Globe - Downstairs Room)
Rivkala + Ceitidh Mac (Solo) + ATFK
https://www.seetickets.com/event/rivkala-ceitidh-mac-atfk-nfojaim-2026-/the-globe/3700931
Friday 2nd October: Doors 5.45pm (The Lit and Phil - Members Library Reference Room)
Zoe Gilby with Johnny Hunter + Andy Champion (Solo)
https://www.seetickets.com/event/gilby-and-hunter-andy-champion-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary- and-philosophical-society/3675069
Friday 2nd October: Doors 7.30pm (The Lit and Phil - The Loftus Room)
Zoe Rahman Trio
https://www.seetickets.com/event/zoe-rahman-trio-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3672779
Saturday 3rd October: Doors 12.30pm (The Lit and Phil - Loftus Room)
Anemone Quartet + Jeppe Zeeberg (Solo)
https://www.seetickets.com/event/anemone-4tet-jeppe-zeeberg-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3675074
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
From;
https://musicspokenhere.club/events/
Baiana
November 12 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
£18
Brazilian jazz fusion, a vocal style reminiscent of Elza Soares and Gal Costa and a first-class lineup of the UK’s leading jazz musicians
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see this hugely popular band in The West Midlands!
Baiana is the Brazilian influenced project fronted by charismatic vocalist Laura Doyle, who has been winning fans across the country with her unique blend Latin jazz fusion. Singing in both Portuguese and English, Laura evokes a vocal style reminiscent of the great romantic torch singers of the 40s and 50s and the Brazilian greats such as Elza Soares and Gal Costa, singing of lost love and broken hearts.
Described as “The band we are all obsessed about” by 6 Music DJ Deb Grant, Baiana were a hugely popular draw at Love Supreme and Ealing Jazz festival, opened for Brazilian mega star Gilberto Gil on his UK tour, were awarded “Album of the week” on Jazz FM as well as spending and unprecedented 25 weeks collectively on the station’s A-List with three of their breakthrough tracks.
With a first-class line-up of the UK’s leading jazz musicians – Neil Angilley (keys), John Wheatcroft (guitar), Andres Lafone (bass) and Davide Giovannini (drums) – the show will feature songs from their standout self-titled album as well as some of the much-loved jewels from the treasure chest of Brazilian music.
This promises to be an unforgettable night of infectious rhythm, superb musicianship and beautiful song.
TICKETS
Admission for this event is complimentary for Music Spoken Here Club Members.
Non-members are welcome – just show up and pay £18 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/
The Marr’s Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 1TA.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Featuring: Tristan Banks
From;
https://musicspokenhere.club/events/
Tristan Banks Quartet
October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
£17
Blending the vibrant languages of jazz, Latin, and fusion with high-octane virtuosity and musical sensitivity from one of the most sought-after players on the international scene.
We’re delighted to welcome back drummer, composer and proprietor of Brighton’s award-winning Verdict Jazz Club Tristan Banks, following his first appearance with us in April 2023 on the album launch tour for ‘View From Above’, released on Ubuntu Music.
Tristan draws on over 30 years of experience as a sideman for many grammy award winning and multi-platinum selling artists (Roy Ayers, Steve Winwood, Dave Valentin, David Gilmour, Beverley Knight, Hexagonal, Peter King, Lewis Taylor, Guy Barker, Marcos Valle, Liane Carroll, Mike Lindup, Terry Callier, Da Lata, Jim Mullen, Carleen Anderson and Mayra Andrade). Since he was last with us, he has toured globally with Steve Winwood and James Mason.
Mixing influences from jazz, Latin and fusion, the Tristan Banks Quartet features Latin-jazz piano sensation John Crawford and bassist Davide Mantovani. This will be Davide’s fourth appearance, having returned with Minas Project in January 2026 and the Neil Angilley Trio in September and will be making his fifth appearance with Baiana in November. This performance will also feature the UK’s premier jazz flautist Gareth Lockrane.
TICKETS
Admission for this event is complimentary for Music Spoken Here Club Members.
Non-members are welcome – just show up and pay £17 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/ LiveJazz Event
The Marr’s Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 1TA.
Date: Thursday, October 08, 2026
From;
https://musicspokenhere.club/events/
Klara Devlin Quartet
October 8 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
£17
“One of the most amazing and unique new trumpet voices to emerge onto the UK jazz scene…I’ve never been this excited about a young musician” – Tony Kofi
We’re really excited to welcome rising star trumpeter Klara Devlin back to The Marr’s Bar for what will be her third appearance, having made her Worcester debut with the Miranda Radford quartet in February 2025 and returning with the phenomenal 8-piece Ankora a year later. This time she brings her own quartet, featuring Chris Outhwaite (keys), Tom Sheen (bass) and Emmanuel Ampong (drums).
Klara was a 2024 BBC Young Jazz Musician finalist, currently studying jazz at the Royal Academy of Music. She began playing trumpet at five and discovered jazz at eight. Her quartet, formed through Tomorrow’s Warriors, performs her original compositions and arrangements inspired by bebop, blues and free jazz. The Klara Devlin Quartet has appeared across numerous jazz venues and festivals, including The Jazz Café, Jazz In The Round, Pizza Express Soho, JazzLive at the Crypt and performances at the Brick Lane, We Out Here and Brecon Jazz festivals.
In the words of Tony Kofi: “Klara Devlin, remember her name, she is in my opinion one of the most amazing and unique new trumpet voices to emerge onto the UK jazz scene. To coin the famous quote ‘if ya ain’t got it in ya, ya can’t blow it out’. Klara Devlin definitely has it, and definitely blows it out of her horn! I’m about 2-3 jazz generations in front of her and I’ve never been this excited about a young musician, definitely a stylist who’ll be making new waves for the next generation.”
TICKETS
Admission for this event is complimentary for Music Spoken Here Club Members.
Non-members are welcome – just show up and pay £17 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/
The Marr’s Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 1TA.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Featuring: Beverley Beirne
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
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York Theatre Royal
St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
Call us 01904 623568
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.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
From;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/incognito/the-assembly/3635660
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
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
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Pizza Express Jazz Club,
Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3RW.
From;
https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/finn-keeble-group
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)
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/
Date: Friday, March 19, 2027
From;
From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/
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.
Date: Friday, February 19, 2027
From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/
Fri 19 Feb 2027 – Coltrane and Hartman on Impulse!
Mark Lockheart sax, Marvin Muoneké vocals, Gary Crosby bass, Alex Webb piano, Alfonso Vitale drums
Information soon
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.
Date: Friday, January 29, 2027
Featuring: Martin Speake
From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/
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
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.
Date: Friday, December 18, 2026
From;
From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/
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)
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.
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/
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)
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.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/
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”.
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.
Date: Sunday, October 04, 2026
From Chris Taylor of Sy ; Gigs
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
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Featuring: Trish Clowes’ My Iris
5 Belmont,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire.
UK
We have received the following information regarding this event;
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
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
5 Belmont,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire.
UK
We have received the following information regarding this event;
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
Date: Monday, December 14, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
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.
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
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.
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.
(Un)planted EP, by midori jaeger
midori jaeger
5 track album
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.
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.
Date: Friday, November 06, 2026
Featuring: Aurelius
From;
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
Dates: Friday, November 06, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026
Featuring: Various Artists
We have received the following press release;
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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About NJPAC
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.
Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
Featuring: Various Artists
Details to be announced.
Festival website;
http://www.aberteifilive.co.uk
Date: Friday, October 09, 2026
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
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
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
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
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)
Dates: Friday, November 13, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026
Featuring: Various Artists
For full line-up and other details please visit Festival website;
https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
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.
Ian Mann enjoys a series of performances on the free Community Sunday Afternoon Jazz Trail plus a concert by the duo of vocalist Jo Harrop and guitarist Jamie McCredie.
Performances by the BMJ Collective with guests 'The Welsh New Wave' of pianist Ross Hicks and saxophonist Dan Newberry and by the Olivia Cuttill Quartet paying homage to Clark Terry & Oscar Peterson.
Ian Mann samples a series of tasty musical morsels at Abergavenny Food Festival, culminating in ‘From Barbecue To Black Coffee', a presentation of words and music by Black Mountain Jazz Club.