Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
From;
https://www.facebook.com/events/1625659815572668
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
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Dave Peabody links…
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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: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Featuring: Tom Barford
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TOM BARFORD QUINTET
Wednesday September 16th, 8pm @SWIGG
TOM BARFORD QUINTET
Winner of the 2017 Kenny Wheeler Prize
Come and hear Tom’s latest compositions with this all star line up of musicians.
James Copus – Trumpet (Mingus Big Band, Jacob Collier albums),
Tom Barford – Saxophone
Ivo Neame – Piano (Hermeto Pascoal, Phronesis)
Tim Giles – Drum kit (Kenny Wheeler)
Oli Hayhurst – Double bass (Pharoah Sanders, Kurt Rosenwinkel).
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Spotlight Show
La Bouche Manouche ft. Irene Serra
Got A Little Rhythm!
La Bouche Manouche featuring Irene Serra
Following a string of sold-out performances at Toulouse Lautrec, La Bouche Manouche return on Saturday 19th September for another sparkling evening of gypsy jazz, swing and French chanson.
Fronted by acclaimed jazz vocalist Irene Serra, the band brings together virtuosic musicianship, playful improvisation and infectious joie de vivre in their signature show Got A Little Rhythm! Inspired by the spirit of Django Reinhardt and the golden age of swing, the repertoire weaves together Django originals, Billie Holiday classics, French chansons, tangos and beloved jazz standards, all reimagined in true Manouche style.
Expect dazzling solos, irresistible rhythms and an atmosphere that transports you straight to the cafés and jazz clubs of 1930s Paris.
Sat 19 Sep - 7PM & 9:30PM
Two performances in one evening at one of London’s most intimate jazz venues. Early booking strongly recommended.
Book now
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/la-bouche-manouche
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140 Newington Butts
Kennington
London, SE11 4RN
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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
get tickets
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: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Julian Martin writes;
The monthly Jam will soon be here, Thursday September 17th at our new venue at Lunas restaurant on Wellfield Rd. There’s ground floor access and we’ll start playing from now on a little earlier at 8.30, so more opportunity to play for everyone. Last month was our first at this venue and people seemed to like that they could sit at tables and get food and snacks. It’s not at all obligatory but I’m attaching their menu for anyone interested in making a night of it 😊
No need to book in advance. Just turn up and if you have a good time put some money in the hat.
In any event, please come down and check it out, and spread the word if you can.
Looking forward to seeing everyone 😊
All the best,
Julian
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.
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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, 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
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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
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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: Friday, October 02, 2026
Featuring: Nicolas Meier World Group
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Mick Thomas writes;
Nicolas Meier World Group Sextet at Guildford Jazz, The Stoke Inn, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
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Nicolas Meier Sextet
Friday 2 October from 20.00 to 22.00 (doors open 19.00) at the Stoke Inn, Stoke Road Rd, Guildford GU1 4JN
This closing event of the Guildford Jazz & Soul Festival from guitarist Nicolas Meier’s Sextet includes the official launch of their latest album “Elysian Drift”, awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’ in September’s Jazzwise magazine. Featuring vocalist Randolph Matthews, violinist Richard Jones, percussionist Demi Garcia Sabat, pianist Alex Hutton and electric bassist Paul Michael.
Meier’s unique style of playing, incorporating jazz, classical and Turkish influences, came to the attention of Jeff Beck, who asked Nic to join his band for 3 world tours. For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
1956: A Jazz Jubilee
Sunday 27 September, 6.30pm
1956 was an excellent year for jazz with many fantastic albums released. The Pete Long Orchestra, with vocalists Iain Mackenzie and Vimala Rowe, revisit five of the very best – Ella Fitzgerald’s Cole Porter Songbook, Count Basie’s April in Paris and The Atomic Mr Basie, Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle’s magnificent Songs for Swinging Lovers. Plus Duke Ellington at Newport – his live album that captured the jazz highlight of the year with the extraordinary Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue.
Tickets;
https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/the-jazz-repertory-company-1956-a-jazz-jubilee
Featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, Jazz At The Philharmonic and more, performed by the 17-piece Pete Long Orchestra.
1956 was an excellent year for jazz with many fantastic albums released – in this concert we’ll be revisiting five of the very best – Ella Fitzgerald‘s Cole Porter Songbook, Count Basie‘s April in Paris and The Atomic Mr Basie, Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle‘s magnificent Songs for Swinging Lovers.
Plus Duke Ellington at Newport – his live album that captured the jazz highlight of the year when his orchestra made a dramatic comeback with a stunning performance that featured the extraordinary Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue.
In addition, we’ll give you a taste of Jazz at The Philharmonic, which in the 1950s brought the finest American swing and be-bop stars to the world.
Pete Long directs his big band, Iain Mackenzie sings Sinatra, Vimala Rowe sings Ella, and there are a few extra 1950s surprises along the way.
Duration: approx. 2 hours 20 mins (incl. interval)
Related Links
http://www.jazzrep.co.uk
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
Timeless Icons: The Music of Miles Davis and Nina Simone
Presented by NYJO
Saturday 19 September 2026, 7.30pm
NYJO celebrates Nina Simone and Miles Davis with Fodder On My Wings and Birth of the Cool plus new arrangements by Tom Stringer. Featuring special guests Cleveland Watkiss MBE, Tony Kofi, Nikki Yeoh and Thanda Gumede.
Join NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) for an incredible night of iconic big band jazz, celebrating two of the all-time greats, Miles Davis and Nina Simone.
Fodder On My Wings celebrates Nina Simone’s 1982 album. The project has been conceived and musically directed by NYJO Emerging Professional musician and trumpeter Olivia Cuttill. NYJO is joined by an incredible lineup of star guests: vocalist and master improviser Cleveland Watkiss MBE, one of the UK’s foremost jazz saxophonists Tony Kofi, groundbreaking jazz pianist and composer Nikki Yeoh, and acclaimed singer Thanda Gumede.
NYJO’s Emerging Professional Musicians honour the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth with a special nine-piece band, bringing to life the highly influential 1957 album Birth of the Cool, mirroring Miles Davis’ original nonet configuration. Alongside this, there will be performances of new arrangements of his iconic repertoire by bandleader and lead trumpet, NYJO’s own Tom Stringer.
NYJO exists to empower and inspire young people across the UK through jazz, providing opportunities for young musicians aged 18-25 to experiment creatively and develop the skills needed for a successful career.
Age restriction: 7+. No children under the age of 7 will be permitted into the auditorium.
This event is part of the 2026 Chelsea Arts Festival.
Performers
NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra)
Cleveland Watkiss MBE vocals
Tony Kofi saxophone
Nikki Yeoh piano
Thanda Gumede singer
Tom Stringer bandleader
Related Links
http://www.nyjo.org.uk
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500
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
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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: Monday, September 28, 2026
We have received the following information;
Sam Glaser Quintet, Charlotte Keeffe + Sylvie Noble
Jazz In The Round: September
Join Sam Glaser Quintet with Charlotte Keeffe and Sylvie Noble for a night of vibrant jazz at The Cockpit. Experience unique sounds and creative expressions on 28 September at 8pm.
Date:
Monday 28 September - 8:00pm
Tickets
All GA tickets on sliding-scale prices £7.50 - £25 (incl. booking fee)
Website: https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/sam_glaser_quintet_charlotte_keeffe_sylvie_noble
Monday 28 September 8pm
The Cockpit
Sam Glaser Quintet
Charlotte Keeffe (solo)
Sylvie Noble [EMERGENCE]
Sam Glaser Quintet @samglasermusic
Sam Glaser is an alto saxophonist, composer and bandleader based in London, UK. He is a virtuosic improviser and a unique voice on the UK jazz scene, and his warm and distinctive saxophone sound, paired with lyrical, energetic, and emotive playing, have led to renown amongst musicians and listeners alike. Sam’s saxophone playing is firmly grounded in the history of jazz music but takes great inspiration from modern masters including Will Vinson, Chris Potter, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Ben Wendel. Sam graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016 with a 1st class honours degree in jazz saxophone, where he studied with some of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Julian Siegel, Iain Ballamy, Nikki Iles, James Allsopp, Gareth Lockrane, and Tom Cawley. He was also a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra between 2013 and 2018, where he held the principle alto chair for two years and during which time performed with artists including Gregory Porter, Clare Teal, Zoe Rahman, and Jason Yarde. He was also a featured soloist on the studio album “NYJO 50”, released on Whirlwind Records in 2015. Highly sought after, Sam has performed with leading musicians and bands including the Tom Smith big band, Patchwork Jazz Orchestra, the Gareth Lockrane Big Bang, Adam Woodcock’s Meridian, and the Tom Niblock big band. He was a featured soloist on Stan Sulzmann’s “Mon Ami”, released in 2021, and recorded for Slowly Rolling Camera on their record “Juniper”, released on Edition Records in 2018.
“A strong voice, steeped in the tradition as well as very much a soloist for today.” - Stan Sulzmann
Sam Glaser - sax @samglasermusic
Gareth Fowler - guitar @gazfowlermusic
Chris Eldred - piano @chriseldred89
Will Sach - bass @willsach
Marc Michel - drums @marc.michel.music
Charlotte Keeffe (solo) @charlottekeeffemusic
Whether performing as a soloist, Sound Brush, or leading her adventurous ensemble RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, Keeffe carves out bold, expressive spaces for sonic exploration and individual freedom. Inspired by abstract painters, she refers to her trumpets and flugelhorn as Sound Brushes, approaching each performance as a dynamic canvas for spontaneous creation. Jazzwise Magazine praises her work as “avant-garde for all,” and critic Kevin Le Gendre notes she “shows notable strength of character as she runs the sonic and emotional gamut.” Keeffe’s debut album, Right Here, Right Now (Discus Music, 2021), marked her emergence as a distinctive voice in the UK and international avant-garde scenes. Her 2023 follow-up, ALIVE! in the studio, captures the visceral immediacy of RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW - featuring Ashley John Long (double bass), Ben Handysides (drums), and Moss Freed (guitar) - recorded live at Goldsmiths University Studios. The album was featured in several Best of 2023 lists, including Reader’s Digest. Keeffe’s music has been widely broadcast across BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6 Music, and Jazz FM, with presenters such as Corey Mwamba, Stuart Maconie, and Jez Nelson describing her as “prolific,” “dynamic,” and “an excellent improviser!” A passionate advocate for music as a force for social change, Charlotte served as Assistant Musical Director of the London Gay Big Band, and co-leads its All-Women Septet alongside her fiancée, vocalist Lara de Belder. From intimate solo sets in abstract spaces and bustling cityscapes, to high-profile stages at Glastonbury and Wilderness Festival alongside Charlotte Church, Laura Mvula, and Kate Nash, Keeffe is a fearless creative spirit. Even during lockdown, she live-streamed concerts from her bathroom - a testament to her dedication to making Music wherever, however, and with total authenticity. Charlotte Keeffe understands that embracing individuality and letting go of inhibitions is the surest way to access the transformative power of Music.
Sylvie Noble [EMERGENCE] @sylviemnoble
Based in London, jazz vocalist and composer Sylvie Noble pulls from eclectic influences across the musical spectrum, combining jazz and folk to create an entirely unique sound. A finalist of the 2025 Tina May Young Jazz Musician competition and anchored by a love for improvisation, her sound is steeped in sensitive honesty, technical virtuosity, and captivating storytelling. Her most recent project, Sylvie + Ursula, is a duo collaboration with double bassist Ursula Harrison, winner of the BBC Young Jazz Musician Award 2024. Sylvie is a member of the London Vocal Project, one of the UK’s leading contemporary vocal ensembles, and has performed and toured with musicians such as Ant Law and Tom Ollendorff, in settings from Pizza Express Live to Brecon, Sligo and Limerick Jazz Festivals. She toured the UK with The Mingus Project in 2024, with whom she released a live album. As a performer and arranger, Sylvie was commissioned by the Wales Millennium Centre to reimagine the repertoire of the iconic Welsh post-punk band Young Marble Giants within a jazz context, through innovative and experimental arrangements. A budding writer, Sylvie has written for UK Jazz News, interviewing Belgian vocalist Lynn Cassiers for a preview written on behalf of the Royal Academy of Music. Sylvie teaches at various jazz summer-schools, such as Sligo Jazz and the Original UK Jazz summer-school, and is pursuing a Postgraduate degree in jazz studies at the Royal Academy of Music, after graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music with a first-class BMus degree in jazz voice.
‘Sylvie is on her own path, with lots of imagination and beautiful sound.’ - Norma Winstone
@sylviemnoble / Sylvie Noble - Vocals
@dylanchpa / Dylan Chandler Pardo - Tenor Saxophone
@laurie_rich_music / Laurie Rich - Piano
@edouard_Le_feuvre / Edouard Le Feuvre - Bass
@oscarwilliamsdrums / Oscar Williams - Drums
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: Friday, September 18, 2026
Featuring: Eddie Parker’s Airborn
11 Gillett Square,
London N16 8AZ
From;
https://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/eddie-parkers-airborn-3/
Album launch Eddie Parker’s Airborn
Fri 18 September 2026, 7.45PM
Standard £17.50 / Vortex Members £15 / Students & UC beneficiaries £12.50
Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music
Line-up:
Eddie Parker – Flute, Keyboards
Rob Luft – Guitar
Dave Manington – Double bass
Jay Davis – Drum kit
About:
Airborn is the new project led by flutist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Eddie Parker. A founder member of the acclaimed British jazz orchestra Loose Tubes, Parker’s early career led him to collaborate with many future musical luminaries including Django Bates, John Parricelli, Iain Ballamy and many more. Many will know Eddie’s work in the 1990s with South African piano genius Bheki Mseleku. Eddie is also a regular member of the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble. More recently, his Debussy Mirrored Ensemble have gained much positive attention for their unique compositions and performances. Speaking about his fellow musicians in Airborn, Eddie Parker says: “They teach me something new whenever I play with them and interact with them. And Rob? I run out of superlatives! He’s not just technically accomplished (although it’s jaw-dropping) – his soundworld is not just a world, it’s a whole solar system – and he’s not afraid to explore new places in the music and expand his horizons as well.”
https://pigrecords.bandcamp.com/album/airborn
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: Friday, September 25, 2026
We have received the following information regarding this event;
The Parallax Method
Come see the Parallax Method perform on the 25th September.
Here’s the question “What is Jazz?”
A question posed by The Parallax Method guitarist extraordinaire Danny Beardsley.
Hailing from the East Midlands (Ilkeston to be precise!) Danny has been described as “one of the most intuitive and convincing guitarists, well-written, around”. In 2019, Music Radar featured Danny as one of the top ten best new guitarists in the world!!
Danny and band members Dave Wright (drums) and Ben Edis (electric bass) have been asking themselves, “What is jazz?” for over 10 years now, while simultaneously creating progressive, angular, rhythmically catchy, complex (yet simple), well-written jazzy instrumental music.
Come along, and have a listen for yourselves.
Dubrek Studios
The Parallax Method
Fri 25th Sep | 8:00pm
Tickets;
https://mjazz.co.uk/whats-on/Id-the-parallax-method/
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.
Dates: Friday, September 25, 2026 - Sunday, September 27, 2026
From;
https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/
TICKETED CONCERTS;
Roger Beaujolais Spin Quartet
25 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
The Melville Theatre
https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/roger-beaujolais-spin-quartet
BMJ is delighted to host Roger Beaujolais’ Spin Quartet on our opening night of thewall2wall Jazz Festival!
Roger is a player that one could look to in defining the word ‘virtuosic’; his ability is ferocious - but this doesn’t at all mean that he can’t also coax beautiful harmonies and sweet melodies from the instrument!
He is one of only a few vibes players that has really mastered the art of playing with four mallets. Roger’s ability on the vibraphone, coupled with his consummate musicianship has led him to an international career which has been (and continues to be) both varied and prolific in its output.
His own projects have ranged from Acid Jazz to straight-ahead, and he has been hired toper form or record with such diverse A-listers as Robert Plant, Morrissey, Kirsty MacColl and Snowboy. In the jazz field, Roger has worked with almost everybody at the top of the UK jazz scene and currently leads a top-notch trio based in Italy.
This particular line up was born earlier this year, at a sold out show at The Spin Jazz Club in Oxford, Joining Roger for this performance will be Pete Oxley on Guitar (Hejira, Oxley Meier Guitar Project), Andy Hamill on Bass (Laura Mvula, Van Morrison), and Alex Goodyear on drums (Yetii, Jon Lloyd, John Law).
The Welsh New Wave
Sat 26 Sept | The Melville Theatre
26 Sept 2026, 16:00 – 18:00
The Melville Theatre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK
About the event
Black Mountain Jazz presents The Welsh New Wave,
We are excited to present the cream of the next generation Welsh Jazz talent – pianist Ross Hicks and saxophonist Dan Newberry. Both are graduates of the RWCMD in Cardiff and are making names for themselves in the wider jazz community.
Ross Hicks embodies technical virtuosity, emotional commitment and soulful intensity – swinging like Oscar Peterson or grooving over the fiery Cuban songs by Buena Vista Social Club, both major influences. His debut album Three Elms is out now on all streaming platforms.
Dan Newberry is one of the most in demand saxophonists in the area, able to bring feel, fire and freshness to any project. Dancing from one idea to the next, he is a chameleon equally at home playing funk or over the most demanding contemporary Jazz and yet is still instantly identifiable as himself. Dan’s debut album, recorded in the Czech Republic last year is due for release soon.
They are joined by the regular BMJ house band of Jack Mac (saxes), Nick Kacal (double bass) and Ryan Thrupp (drums) – also known as GinnTronic - the resident pop-jazz deconstructionists at Lab 22 in Cardiff.
Join us for two sets of originals and standards that are sure to be swinging, singing and delivering!
Olivia Cuttill Quartet
26 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
The Melville Theatre
https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/olivia-cuttill-quartet
Multi award winner Olivia Cuttill comes to you with her all-star band playing Oscar Peterson’s Legendary album ‘Oscar Peterson Trio Plus One’.
Olivia Cuttill - winner of APPAG Martin Hummel Award , APPG Best Newcomer Nominee, Presto Music’s Newcomer of The Year, Peter Whitingham 2024 Award Winner, Take Fiver2026 - is a London based jazz trumpet player and composer.
As a third generation musician, jazz and blues are deeply rooted in Olivia Cuttill’s heritage. She is heavily influenced by the sounds of New Orleans and inspired by Louis Armstrong and Dr John, as well as the story-telling of Nina Simone and Randy Newman. Her approach to composition, story-telling and improvisation seamlessly bleed into one, gleaming with conviction, character and captivation.
Since graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2023, Olivia Cuttill has released two albums -her latest was ‘The Whole Damn Plan’ in 2024. She has toured the UK and Europe, playing esteemed venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Howard Assembly Room, South Bank Centre and Duc Des Lombards.
Jazzwise describes Olivia as ‘one of the best new trumpeters to emerge on the British jazz scene over the past decade’.
Olivia will be sharing the stage with Sam Davies on piano, Lorenzo Morabito on bass and Miles Pillinger on drums.
Jo Harrop & Jamie McCredie
27 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
The Melville Theatre
https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/jo-harrop-jamie-mccredie
Alongside songs from their much-loved 2020 album ‘Weathering The Storm’, the duo will perform stripped-back interpretations from across their wider catalogues - as well as new material currently being written and recorded for their forthcoming album ‘Lighthouses’, planned for release in 2027.
Weathering The Storm was met with rapturous reviews on release. The Guardian awarded the album four stars, calling it “a gem… simple, modest and perfect,” while Iggy Pop described it as “unimaginably good” on his BBC Radio 6 Music show.
At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to understatement, space and emotional truth. Voice and guitar are given room to breathe, allowing the songs to unfold with clarity and intimacy - qualities that have come to define their work together.
Jo Harrop is an award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist whose work effortlessly blurs the lines between jazz, blues and soul, with subtle influences of Americana, folk and Latin music.
Her discography includes ‘When Winter Turns To Spring’, won Album of the Year at the2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Frequently praised for her warm, smoky tone and emotional honesty, she has been nominated twice for Vocalist of the Year.
Jo Harrop was chosen to support Gregory Porter on his 13-date UK tour in 2025, including four nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall. She has performed at many of the world’s most respected venues and festivals, including Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club and PizzaExpress Live. Jamie McCredie is one of the UK’s finest solo guitarists and busiest session musicians.
After winning BBC Radio Guitarist of the Year at the age of 19, he established himself as a distinctive voice on the instrument, blending fiery blues-inflected jazz with deep classical knowledge and exceptional technical facility.
He has appeared on some of the world’s largest stages - including Glastonbury, Coachella, Montreux and the North Sea Jazz Festival - as well as at intimate venues such as Ronnie Scott’s and Cadogan Hall.
He has toured and recorded extensively around the world, working with a diverse range of artists including James Morrison, Roísin Murphy, Emeli Sandé, Will Young, Joss Stone, Beverly Knight, Kid Creole, Tokio Myers, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Robbie Williams, K.T. Tunstall, Steps, and on numerous film, television and radio sessions.
As a producer and engineer, Jamie McCredie recorded, mixed and performed on ‘Weathering The Storm’, for which he received numerous Record of the Week accolades. In 2023, he won a Parliamentary Jazz Award as producer for ‘When Winter Turns To Spring’.
The Melville Theatre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD.
Community Sunday
Sunday 27th September 2026: 12 noon to 5pm
Various venues across central Abergavenny
Community Sunday offers a wide variety of FREE MUSIC across the six venues of this year’s Jazz Trail.
The Angel Hotel
12noon to 1pm & 2pm to 3pm
John Close and Debs Hancock (voice)
Portico Lounge
12.15pm to 1.15pm & 2.15pm to 3.15pm
Amanda Magrie (voice), Richard West (keys) and Bill Fletcher (bass)
Bean and Bread
12.30pm to 1.30pm & 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Loz Bridge (keys) and Zara Britten (voice)
The Vaults
1pm to 2pm & 3pm to 4pm
Xenia Porteous (violin) and Richard Jones (keys)
The Dugout
1.30pm to 2.30pm & 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Newman Tai (keys) and Reuben Carter (sax)
Chesters
1.45pm to 2.45pm & 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Jack Mac (sax), Nick Kacal (bass) and Ryan Thrupp (drums)
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Featuring: Zoe Gilby
We have received the following information regarding this event;
JAZZ CLUB - Tues 15th SEPT - Zoe Gilby vocals/Dave Jones Trio
Welcome Back to Brecon Jazz Club 2026
Hope you’ve all had a great summer of Jazz!
News of our upcoming BJC nights in town
TUES 15 SEPT, 8pm MUSE
Wonderful jazz vocalist
ZOE GILBY
& DAVE JONES TRIO
https://www.ticketsource.com/breconjazz-jazzlivecymru/t-glyyejj
Tickets £14 earlybird / £15 standard / £17 door / PWYC
We wanted to start the autumn season in style and this is definitely it. Zoe has won many jazz awards and collected numerous accolades for her performances of jazz classics as well as her own superb writing. Dave Jones and the band need little BJC introduction, with Dave on keyboards, fresh from a dazzling show at BJF, the excellent Aidan Thorne on double bass, and Welsh player returning from London to the homeland, drummer Gethin Jones making a much anticipated debut appearance at BJC and in Wales. It promises to be the sort of fantastic top quality jazz music that we’ve come to love and expect. So do be there…bring your pals. And book early please.
https://www.ticketsource.com/breconjazz-jazzlivecymru/t-glyyejj
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BRECON JAZZ CLUB
MUSE ARTS CENTRE
Glamorgan St.
Brecon, LD3 7DW
Dates: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
We have received the following press release;
WOMEN IN PERFORMANCE AT BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL 1984-2025
Viewed through the lens of many dedicated photographers, jazz supporters and professionals, with over five decades of performance captured to date, this exhibition
celebrates music-making by women at Brecon Jazz Festival (BJF). Behind the images, whether on stage or on camera, lie countless hours of preparation, innovation and
commitment to their craft.
While recent decades have seen a truly visible increase in the presence of women as Festival headliners, and included in line-ups, Brecon Jazz always had diversity as a
touchstone, and ‘Jazz history’ itself (sometimes re-discovered) has included many outstanding individual female artists. The photographic legacy of ‘Brecon Jazz Festival’, these representations of collective moments and unforgettable performances, is produced by special people.
In this exhibition, we illustrate images produced by many BJF photographers, but note in particular the work of Brecon’s Gena Davies. Gena photographed every Brecon Jazz from its very first edition in 1984, up until 2024.
The exhibition also highlights an enduring jazz connection, between Wales and Holland. This began in the 1970s with visits to Breda by local jazz supporters, whose leading Festival brought musical links to Brecon, including the annual arrival in August of the ‘de Krukke’ marching band from the Netherlands. Thus also included are some remarkable portraits from Festival stages in Holland, taking during the 1950s-1960s of iconic jazz artists, by Dutch photographer Guusje de Zoete, who is now living in Wales.
This historic ‘Welsh-Dutch’ festival legacy and wider cultural links, the contribution of women to Festivals, representation of jazz in performance, are themes that Brecon Jazz Charity (CIO), in collaboration with partners, continues to explore and celebrate in public events and through archive collections.
From;
https://www.brycheiniog.co.uk/en/gallery/current-exhibition
WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST - 22ND SEPTEMBER 2026
Open daily 9.00 – 17.00*
This year’s Festival exhibition features a ‘roll call’ of women musicians who have performed at Brecon Jazz Festival. Now in its 43rd year, superb photography from across the decades and by a wide range of photographers is represented. This includes iconic portraits by Brecon’s own photography star, the late Gena Davies who was there from the very beginning of Brecon Jazz Festival in 1984 and had an extraordinary talent for capturing live performance. Also highlighted is the jazz connection between Wales and Holland, and the early work in the 1950s and 1960s of Dutch photographer Guusje de Zoete. Her lens captures legendary artists on festival stages in the Netherlands. It is a delight to present a selection of Guusje’s photographs in this exhibition and for the first time in Wales, where she now lives.
Curated and supported by Brecon Jazz CIO (Charity) in collaboration with BJF2026 Festival Team, Brecon Jazz Club, Jazz Heritage Wales & Theatr Brycheiniog.
*Please note that 10 – 14 August, the Gallery will not be accessible until 13.00 each day.
Please contact Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office to check opening times in detail as this space is occasionally used for ticketed activities and private hire.
Theatr Brycheiniog
Canal Wharf
Brecon
Powys
LD3 7EW
Box Office | Swyddfa docynnau
01874 611622
10am-3pm
Administration | Gweinyddiaeth
01874 622838
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: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Featuring: Ben Crosland Quintet
90 Lots Road
London
SW10
From;
https://www.606club.co.uk/events/view/ben-crosland-quintet-album-launch-north-york-skies/
Ben Crosland Quintet - Album Launch, “North York Skies”
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 - 8:00 pm
Music Charge: £18.00
Ben Crosland Quintet - Album Launch, “North York Skies”
Bass player, composer and arranger Ben Crosland has been an ever present force on the British jazz scene for over thirty-five years. Since the 1980s, he worked as a sideman, supporting the likes of Spike Robinson, Harry Allen, Ken Peplowski, Bobby Wellins and many others, while through his longstanding connection with the Marsden Jazz Festival he’s also played with John Surman, Tim Garland, Andy Sheppard and other premier UK jazz musicians. And if that weren’t enough, he’s also run his own label, Jazz Cat since 1995 releasing albums by Alan Skidmore, Dave O’Higgins and more.
It’s as a bandleader & recording artist however that Ben has further distinguished himself. His two volumes of the Ray Davies Songbook - an adventurous reimagining of beloved British pop songs written by the Kinks - as well as Ben’s other albums have been enthusiastically received by jazz audiences and tonight’s show heralds the release of his latest recording, ‘North York Skies”. Described by Ben as “a love letter to the North York Moors”, the compositions are inspired by “the beauty and majesty of the Moors and the surrounding countryside, the legends and characters that abound there, and some personal connections with this lovely area.” Featuring Quintet stalwarts trumpeter Steve Waterman, pianist Steve Lodder, guitarist Chris Allard and drummer Nic France, this promises to be a heartfelt and beautifully realised musical journey.
“An unaffectedly lyrical composer of direct and evocative melodies that draw in the uninitiated and jazz cognoscenti alike.” John Fordham, London Jazz News
“...rich in memorable melodies and the playing…resonant and inventive…delightful” Jazzwise;
“His compositions are colourful, beguiling and thoroughly musical” Jazz Journal;
“a strong flair for melody…another highly accomplished piece of work from Crosland” The Jazz Mann
jazz-cat.com/index.php
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Featuring: Simon Spillett
Date: Sun 20 Sept.
Gig venue: Totnes Cinema - 27A High St, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NP.
Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
Nick Pini - bass
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Date: Sat 19 Sept (evening).
Gig venue: ‘12 Bar and Social’ - 6 Paris St, Exeter, Devon. EX1 1GA.
Info/tickets: https://dice.fm/event/l8xm9r-the-ronnie-jones-trio-with-simon-spillett-19th-sep-12-bar-music-social-exeter-tickets
Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
James MacPhail - bass
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Featuring: Simon Spillett
Date: Fri 18 Sept.
Gig venue: Ashburton Arts - 15 West St, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon. TQ13 7DT.
Info/tickets: https://wegottickets.com/f/25117
Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
James MacPhail - bass
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Featuring: Simon Spillett
Date: Thurs 17 Sept.
Gig venue: ‘Teignmouth Jazz and Blues’ - Teignmouth Corinthian Yacht Club Eastcliff Clubhouse, Eastcliff Walk, Teignmouth, Devon. TQ14 8SH.
Info/tickets: https://teignjazzandblues.co.uk/event/simon-spillett-and-the-ronnie-jones-quartet/
Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
James MacPhail - bass
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Featuring: Simon Spillett
Date: Tues 15 Sept.
Gig venue: St Ives Jazz Club - The Western Hotel, Gabriel Street, St Ives, Cornwall. TR26 2LU. Directions/parking advice.
Info/tickets: https://www.stivesjazzclub.com/st-ives-september-festival-2026.html
Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
Nick Pini - bass
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Featuring: Simon Spillett
Date: Mon 14 Sept.
Gig venue: ‘Cottles Jazz Club’- All Saints Church Hall, Okehampton, Devon. EX20 1HN.
Info/tickets: https://www.thecottlesclub.co.uk/events/ronnie-jones-trio-with-special-guest-simon-spillett
Simon Spillett - sax
Ronnie Jones - drums
Will Butterworth - piano
Nick Pini - bass
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
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BeverleyBeirneMusic
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/beverleybeirnejazz
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/BeverleyBeirne
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VdHxrjrpiuIvaKr66n5bU
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkMnhrHiC373w7oAqz2LWw
York Theatre Royal
St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
Call us 01904 623568
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Featuring: Threeway
Thursday 17th September, 8.00 pm, BEN CROSLAND’S THREEWAY with Rob Luft, Jazz Coventry, The Albany Club, 10 Earlsdon Street, CV5 6EG
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.
Dates: Friday, September 11, 2026 - Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Friday 11, Saturday 12 & Saturday 26 September
Polish jazz, shaped by legends and driven by a new wave of talent, comes to London once again, including Cadogan Hall, showcasing top artists and, joined by special guests from the British jazz scene, including EABS & Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet, Kayah, Urszula Dudziak, Mariusz Szypura, and Leszek Możdżer.
ENCORE, series & group discounts available.
EABS & Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet
Polish Jazz Festival 2026 Opening Gala
Friday 11 September 2026, 7.30pm
The Polish Jazz Festival opens with two electrifying acts: EABS, new-jazz innovators fusing hip hop and electronics in tribute to ‘Wstęp Wzbroniony’, followed by the Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet, premiering bold new music.
Kayah: ‘Jazzayah’
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026, 5.15pm
One of Poland’s most acclaimed artists, spanning pop, soul, jazz and more, Kayah reimagines her best-known songs in distinctive jazz arrangements, alongside originals and selected American and Polish jazz standards in a fresh contemporary style.
Urszula Dudziak
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026, 8pm
The legendary Polish vocalist and composer, Urszula Dudziak, acclaimed worldwide, has performed with artists including Komeda, Hancock and Sting. With her new album, UlaNova, Dudziak brings seven decades of music and a captivating, distinctive stage presence.
Chopin Residue by Mariusz Szypura
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 26 September 2026, 6pm
UK premiere of ‘Chopin Residue’ by Mariusz Szypura and guests, a multidisciplinary project exploring sound through mechanical deconstruction, reimagining Chopin’s works as experimental pieces, emphasising texture and abstraction.
Leszek Możdżer plays Komeda
Polish Jazz Festival 2026
Saturday 26 September 2026, 8.30pm
A world-class pianist with a distinctive, atmospheric style and one of Poland’s most influential jazz musicians, Leszek Możdżer presents a personal tribute to Krzysztof Komeda through unique interpretations of the legendary composer’s works.
Further information at;
https://cadoganhall.com/series/polish-jazz-festival-2026
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500
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: Friday, September 18, 2026
Featuring: Five-Way Split
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: Friday, September 25, 2026
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
CK GOSPEL CHOIR at Guildford Jazz, St Nicholas Church, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
More details
CK Gospel Choir
Friday 25 September from 19.45 to 21.30 (doors open 19.00) at the St Nicholas Church, Bury St, Guildford GU2 4AW
CK Gospel Choir is a dynamic collective of London-based vocalists known for their unique blend of close harmonies, ‘gospel fusion’ infectious energy and world- class performances. CKGC have spent almost 20 years captivating audiences across the UK, Europe, and beyond so whether it’s a festival crowd or a private celebration, they bring gospel, soul, professionalism, and unforgettable sound to every performance. CKGC will be performing with their own fabulous rhythm section so expect joyous gospel, infused with infectious soul and funk. For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Featuring: Iain Ballamy’s IBQT
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Iain Ballamy Quartet at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
More details
Iain Ballamy Quartet
Wednesday 23 September from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
World-class saxophonist, composer and ECM recording artist Iain Ballamy appears in the BBC publication ‘100 Jazz Greats’. His many career highlights include performing with Hermeto Pascoal, Loose Tubes, Bill Bruford’s Earthworks, Carla Bley and Cedar Walton and, in a live BBC broadcast, playing Richard Rodney Bennett’s ‘Concerto for Stan Getz’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Iain’s quartet includes award-winning guitarist Rob Luft, who featured on Iain Ballamy’s latest, highly acclaimed, album ‘Riversphere’, plus Nick Pini (bass) and Corrie Dick (drums).
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Featuring: Hejira featuring Hattie Whitehead
Mick Thomas of Guildford Jazz writes;
Hejira at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
More details
Hejira - Friday 18 September from 20.00 to 22.00 (doors open 19.15) at the Performing Arts Studio, Surrey University, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH
Set up in 2023 to celebrate the ‘greatest’ songs of Joni Mitchell, 7-piece band Hejira are fronted by the extraordinarily talented Hattie Whitehead, who not only sings
masterfully with Joni’s poise and pitch-accuracy, but also plays guitar in the style of Mitchell, incorporating various open tunings which lend an instant authenticity to the colour of the songs. This year, Hejira will be embarking on their first tour of the USA, including a headline slot at the 40th Syracuse Jazz Festival. For more details
and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
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
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Tom Thorp & ILLUMETRIS
Oct 10 £25/£12 U22
In a first for SJN at the Hive you are invited to enter the murky and fantastical world of mythical beings with ILLUMETRIS. Internationally award winning composer Tom Thorp (saxophones & bass clarinet) is joined by Neil Yates (trumpet), Andy Stamatakis-Brown (piano), Grant Russell (bass) & John Arnesen (drums). ILLUMETRIS will
present music from their critically acclaimed album ‘Here, there be Monsters…’ in a new multi-media show in collaboration with illustrator Steve Bridger.
‘His music and performances are sparkling jewels..’
BBC Jazz World
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: Thursday, September 17, 2026
From;
https://musicspokenhere.club/event/frederico-heliodoro/
Frederico Heliodoro
September 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
£15
Progressive modern music from Brazil, combining jazz, electronic music, rock & blues with echoes of Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta and Beto Guedes
I’m delighted we were able to secure an additional night at The Marr’s Bar, outside our regular fortnightly programme, to accommodate Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and composer Frederico Heliodoro, as he performs just three dates on the UK leg of his current international tour.
Frederico was born in Rio de Janeiro, grew up in Belo Horizonte and spent a few years in São Paulo before returning to Rio, where he currently lives. Celebrating ten years of international touring, Frederico presents a new concert featuring music from his albums The Weight of the News, Máximos Eventos and Gávea Days Compact, alongside recent compositions written in Rio de Janeiro. The new material reflects a growing connection with the city, its atmosphere, its neighbourhoods and its particular sense of mystery, heard in pieces such as Fantasia Carioca and Ciclo do Leme.
Bringing together different moments of his artistic journey, the program moves between older and newer works while maintaining a strong personal voice shaped by years of performing and collaborating with artists such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Milton Nascimento, Louis Cole and Zé Ibarra. Rather than looking back, this concert offers a glimpse of where that journey has arrived today.
Frederico, on lead bass and vocals, will be joined by Birmingham legend Tom Ford on bass and Newcastle’s Knats drummer King Ike-Elechi. A keys player, yet to be confirmed will complete the lineup.
TICKETS
Admission for this event is complimentary for Music Spoken Here Club Members.
Non-members are welcome – just show up and pay £15 cash or card on the door.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/
Venue
The Marr’s Bar,
12 Pierpoint Street,
Worcester,
Worcestershire WR1 1TA.
Date: Friday, October 02, 2026
Featuring: Remi Harris
We have received the following information regarding this event;
Remi Harris Presents Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Remi Harris Presents - Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Friday 2nd October 2026 - 7:30pm
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career. Including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).
“A highly enjoyable show that featured some much loved material from the ‘Golden Era’ of the first edition of Fleetwood Mac, alongside some less familiar gems from the Bluesbreakers’ catalogue… The standard of the playing was excellent throughout” thejazzmann.com
“this was a band that brought vivid life to the songs and instrumentals written and performed by Peter Green… The songs were treated with proper respect, but each of the musicians played things with taste and accuracy” Lichfield Live
Tickets;
https://www.regaltenbury.co.uk/events/manoftheworld
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Event 5.0, Season 4.0 - Oct 25th
midori jaeger – (Re)planted EP Launch
with support from Iris
This time we’ll be gathering for an early evening Sunday concert, beginning around 4:30pm and concluding before 9:30pm. A little later than our usual matinees, but still allowing plenty of time to ease gently into the working week ahead.
There’s something rather special about Sunday evenings. The weekend begins to slow, the pace softens, and there’s an opportunity to pause before the demands of Monday arrive. It feels like the perfect setting for the music we have planned.
I’m particularly excited about this one and delighted to finally share the details with newsletter subscribers before the public announcement tomorrow.
Originally from Japan and now based in London, cellist, singer and composer midori jaeger brings her (Re)planted EP Launch to Shrewsbury with her full band.
Drawing on influences from jazz, folk, contemporary classical music and electronics, midori creates immersive and deeply personal songs exploring themes of identity, belonging and place.
Her new double EP, (Re)planted, reflects on a childhood spent across multiple continents and the challenge of establishing roots in unfamiliar landscapes. Written at the cello—an instrument crafted from a once-living tree—the songs draw poignant parallels between the natural world and the human search for home, connection and self.
I’m delighted to announce that our next event will take place in October in the beautiful Darwin Room.
A genre-defying artist and collaborator, midori has performed with Imogen Heap, Courtney Pine, Daughter, Patrick Watson, Jessie Ware and Tanita Tikaram. Alongside her work as a performer, she also composes for film, dance and theatre.
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Newsletter 16.0 - New Gig alert!
Next Event - Sept 13 Haiku Salut + Osgled + Matt Sewell @ The Darwin Room, Shrewsbury
SY.GIGS
Jun 18
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Hi,
I hope the start of summer is being kind to you and that you’ve been finding time to enjoy some of the gifts that come with this wonderful season of growth.
This newsletter is a little shorter than usual in some respects and rather longer in others. There are a few headlines about upcoming gigs, alongside a longer passage of reflection.
Sorry about that.
As many of you will know, these newsletters occasionally become a form of public journaling. Writing them helps me process things and, perhaps, may resonate with some of you too.
If reflections on mental wellbeing, self-doubt and the occasional wander through my inner landscape aren’t quite your bag, and I completely respect that they won’t be for everyone, please feel free to skip ahead and land on the recommendations and gig news section instead.
Early sell out - Event 4.0
First off, there are only a couple of tickets remaining for Event 4.0 on September 13th, a special matinee performance with Haiku Salut, Osgeld and Matt Sewell.
Being on the verge of an early sell-out is a welcome surprise. It’s been quite a while since that happened, and I’m genuinely grateful.
Moments like this are a reminder that there are people who continue to value these shared experiences and the opportunity to discover something a little different. Music that sits outside the mainstream. Music for the curious.
It’s also a reminder that community matters.
Behind every ticket sale is someone choosing to support independent artists, volunteer-led events, historic spaces and the idea that quality niche culture doesn’t only belong in cities or large venues.
To everyone who has already booked a ticket, shared a post, mentioned the event to a friend, or supported SY.Gigs in any way over the years, thank you. Your continued support never goes unnoticed.
If you’ve been meaning to join us in September, now would be a good time.
Tickets - Sept 13 Haiku Salut
Event 5.0, Season 4.0 - Oct 25th
midori jaeger – (Re)planted EP Launch
with support from Iris
I’m delighted to announce that our next event will take place in October in the beautiful Darwin Room.
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: Monday, September 21, 2026
Featuring: Will Barnes Quartet
WILL BARNES QUARTET
WHEN: 8.00 pm, Monday, 21 September 2026
WHERE: The Victory Club Ballroom Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham.
Tickets: CJ Members £19.00, non-members £22.00
Will Barnes: guitar
Jack Gonsalez: piano
Aidan Thorne: double bass
James Batten: drums
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
From;
https://musicspokenhere.club/event/neil-angilley-trio/
Neil Angilley Trio
September 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
£15
A spellbinding, uplifting take on infectious rhythms from Brazil and Cuba, incorporating instrumental virtuosity and 3-part vocal harmony
I’m delighted to welcome virtuoso pianist Neil Angilley back to our stage, following his first appearance in 2024 with Steve Taylor’s Fusion Phew and, more recently, with Minas Project in January this year. This time, he brings his own trio featuring Minas Project leader, drummer and vocalist Davide Giovannini and bassist Davide Mantovani.
The Neil Angilley Trio have released five albums since 2007, most recently Live at the 606 Club – the prestigious London jazz venue which holds a special place in Neil’s heart. Their spellbinding live show incorporates instrumental virtuosity and 3-part vocal harmony, which adds a unique dimension to the sound, creating an uplifting take on infectious rhythms from Brazil and Cuba.
As an original member of Grammy Nominated band Down To The Bone, Neil has co-written and played on many of their albums, most recently The Sweetness, which charted at number one in the USA Billboard Charts for Jazz/Funk. Along with Davide Giovannini, he performs with Snowboy and The Latin Section, with other live performance credits including Vanessa-Mae, Maceo Parker, Lionel Richie, Lisa Stansfield and Three Friends (Gentle Giant) and Glastonbury main stage with Dame Shirley Bassey.
Davide Giovannini was on drums when the fantastic 7-piece TRYPL raised the Marr’s Bar roof in January last year, while Davide Mantovani made his Marr’s Bar debut with the Brazilian-infused Tristan Banks Quartet back in 2023. This really is a Latin powerhouse that you won’t want to miss!
TICKETS
Admission for this event is £12 for Music Spoken Here Club Members and £15 for non-members.
No advance tickets, just turn up and pay on the door, cash or card.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/
Venue
The Marr’s Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR1 1TA.
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Featuring: Living In Shadows
From;
https://musicspokenhere.club/event/living-in-shadows/
Living In Shadows
September 20 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
£15
Straddling the line between popular accessibility and the “Quark, strangeness & charm” of progressive rock
Formed by award winning vocalist Zoë Gilby and multi-instrumentalist Andy Champion as a studio project during COVID lockdown, Living in Shadows released their eponymously titled debut album in 2020. In 2024, their follow up album ‘Neon Burning’ on Lamplight Social Records saw a development in their original identity, building confidence in a more progressive sound.
“If you want an album that stops you questioning about which genre of music it fits into and has the prowess to captivate you from a melodic and musical capability point of view, look no further than…this banger of an album.” – The Progmeister
“If you’re looking for something innovative in the cross-over prog area then start here.” – Martin Burns, DPRP
The duo on the recording has been expanded to a five-piece band for their increasingly popular live performances, fronted by Zoë with Andy on bass and synths, Mark Williams on guitar, Ben Lawrence on keyboards and John Bradford on drums.
Doors 4:30pm for 5pm start.
TICKETS
Admission for this event is £12 for Music Spoken Here Club Members and £15 for non-members.
No advance tickets, just turn up and pay on the door, cash or card.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/
Venue
The Marr’s Bar,
12 Pierpoint Street,
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR1 1TA .
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
Date: Friday, October 02, 2026
Featuring: Terence Collie
From;
https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2026-2027-season-show
Terence Collie Quartet
Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Oct 2 @ 7:00PM
With the summer release of his new album, DNA, pianist Terence Collie brings his quartet to Kidderminster Jazz Club for an evening of melodic, engaging jazz.
Alongside original compositions, the band will perform a selection of well-loved standards, often woven into inventive medleys and approached with warmth, taste and a fresh perspective. Collie’s playing combines lyrical phrasing, strong groove and a natural sense of storytelling.
In this more intimate quartet setting, the music opens up for expressive interplay and engaging improvisation, with each member of the band contributing to a dynamic and responsive group sound.
Expect an evening of accessible jazz, memorable tunes and inventive solos from a band performing with energy, sensitivity and flair.
Band
Terence Collie - Piano
Nick Lenner-Webster - Double Bass
Ted Carrasco - Drums
Cosimo Keita Cadore - Percussion
£15.00
Venue Address
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St,
Kidderminster DY10 1RP
Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks
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.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Featuring: Yetii
Alex Veitch of Yetii writes;
mercury nominated trumpet player and composer LAURA JURD is our first musical guest at ST. GEORGE’S CONCERT HALL in Bristol on THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER. I wanted to write to share a bit more about Laura: she’s an incredible musician and we’re excited to be performing together again!
“Composer Jurd with her band of co-virtuosos have now pulled-off what might be considered a masterpiece.” All About Jazz
“Simply stupendous ... a glorious, shifting collage of sound.” BBC Music Magazine
HERE IS THE TICKET LINK
https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/yetii-guests/
Laura is one of the leading talents on the UK jazz scene. She leads Mercury-nominated band Dinosaur, has written music for the BBC Proms, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and BBC Concert Orchestra. She is a BBC New Generation Artist, winner of a 2019 Ivor Composer Award, and recently released her 6th individual album “Rite and Revelations” to widespread critical acclaim.
And, more importantly, her combination with Yetii when she joined us earlier this year was seamless. She added to our compositions in new and interesting ways and it was a joyful and exciting night of music making. Laura also has the distinction of being our “fastest to sell out Greenbank show” and so we thought you might want to see some more of her playing with Yetii!
HERE is a live video of Laura in action, playing one of her original tunes from her latest album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m2NmKvSDJc
Enjoy!
All the best,
Alex Veitch
St George’s Bristol
Great George Street
(off Park Street)
Bristol, BS1 5RR
Box Office
0117 929 4929
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Saxophonist JAKE MCMURCHIE is our second guest at ST. GEORGE’S in September. I know a lot of you will know Jake from Yetii or his other projects. But for those who don’t, let me introduce him!
“A revelation” London Evening Standard
“It’s really imaginative contemporary music, with a hot free jazz core” The Guardian
“Where has he been? A very, very good saxophonist. Very original, very passionate” BBC Radio 3
Jake is a local legend. His performance credits include Portishead and Massive Attack, and he is a founding member of the BBC Jazz Award winning “Get the Blessing”. Jake is our longest term collaborator, having come on tour with Yetii and recorded some Beatles tracks with us at our home studio. He really understands what we do, as well as bringing the energy with his virtuosic blues and bebop over some of our newer compositions. A joy to play with!
HERE is a video of Yetii with Jake playing our version of “Blackbird” by The Beatles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cv-oXHNV28
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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.
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Featuring: Deborah Rose
Wed 20 September – Belgium | Breda Viva La Vie, Roeselare
Bruanestraat 1, Roeselare, Belgium, 8800
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
From;
https://edgeartscentre.com/?page_id=14
Friday 18 September 2026
The Joe Masterson Trio
Described by many as a rising star of the UK Jazz scene, Joe Masterson, a 2020 graduate from Leeds Conservatoire is a Birmingham based pianist making his mark on the Birmingham and Midlands Jazz scene. After playing to sell-out crowds across the midlands, and performing at the likes of Cheltenham and Birmingham Jazz Festival, Joe is also known for Jazz at Fletchers – a monthly jazz club in Kings Heath, Birmingham running for over the past 3 years. Here, along with his trio of Miles Levin and Simon Smith, he has collaborated with the likes of Simon Spillet, Chris Bowden, Suzi Woods, Steve Ajao, Alex Clarke, Ade Wakelin and many more.
Influenced by the likes of Monty Alexander, Oscar Peterson and Eddie Higgins, the trio play a variety of music, always looking to groove.
Simon Smith is one of the UK’s most in demand bassists. He has worked extensively as a freelance musician throughout the UK, Europe and the US, including a five year stint based in Los Angeles. Simon’s recording credits include Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Wilson Phillips, Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart. He has worked in the live touring bands of artists as diverse as Idina Menzel, Linda Perry, Carl Barât and Carina Round performing at venues and events including Lincoln Center (New York), Ambassadors Theatre, Glastonbury Festival, South by Southwest and La Bâtie Festival (Geneva) amongst many others.
Miles Levin is simply one of the finest jazz drummers in the whole of the UK, respected and admired nationally. He has performed all over the UK and internationally with many of the UK’s leading artists.
Doors 18.30 Show 19.30
Tickets: £15
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/edgeartscentre/the-joe-masterson-trio/2026-09-18/19:30/t-oejvanp
Colin May enjoys the 'Miles Davis Prom', performed by the Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet with the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Miho Hazama.
Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Festival and performances by Hot Club Gallois, Jon Crespo, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band, Jack Pearce Quintet, Dave Jones' Trunk of Funk, Jacqui Dankworth Quartet.
Performances by Jane Williams / Bella Collins / Gareth Evans Trio, Will Barnes Quartet, Phoenician Blinds, Orphy Robinson, Grounded Thread, Francesca Tandoi / Emma Smith Quartet, Dionne Bennett.