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EFG London Jazz Festival 2026 at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kennington – Full Line-Up Announced.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

This November, Toulouse Lautrec joins the EFG London Jazz Festival with a packed programme of international artists, rising talent and some of the most exciting jazz on the scene. Press release att.

We have received the following press release;


EFG London Jazz Festival at Toulouse Lautrec
This November, Toulouse Lautrec joins the EFG London Jazz Festival with a packed programme of international artists, rising talent and some of the most exciting jazz on the scene.
From New York vocals and Japanese piano to big-band swing, Gypsy Jazz, hip-hop-infused grooves, tango and the next generation of UK jazz, discover eleven festival events across ten days.

 

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Nov
Ashley Pezzotti Celebrates Ella Fitzgerald
Acclaimed New York vocalist Ashley Pezzotti celebrates the music and spirit of Ella Fitzgerald with dazzling swing, effortless charm and fresh interpretations of timeless standards.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/ashley-pezzotti/

 

Sat 14 Nov
Ashley Pezzotti Vocal Masterclass
A rare opportunity for singers to learn directly from Ashley Pezzotti, exploring jazz phrasing, interpretation, improvisation and the craft of communicating a song with confidence and personality.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/ashley-pezzotti-masterclass

 

Sat 14 Nov
Fidelio Hot Club
Fidelio Hot Club bring the fire and finesse of Gypsy Jazz to the festival, blending Django-inspired swing with classic influences in our intimate jazz club.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/fidelio-hot-club

 

Sun 15 Nov
NYJO Under 18s: Autumn Showcase
The next generation takes the stage as NYJO’s Under 18s ensembles showcase some of the UK’s brightest young jazz musicians in a special EFG London Jazz Festival performance.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/nyjo

 

Sun 15 Nov
London Gay Big Band: Autumn After Dark
London Gay Big Band light up the jazz club with a bold mix of swing, jazz, musical theatre and funk-soul, delivered with the energy and spectacle of a full big band.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/london-gay-big-band

 

Mon 16 Nov
Flow Rea Trio
Presented by the Estonian Embassy in the UK, Flow Rea Trio fuse hip-hop, jazz and soul with contemporary grooves and a unique European sound.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/flow-rea-trio

 

Wed 18 Nov
Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Chet Baker
Singer-pianist Robin Phillips explores the cool, understated world of Chet Baker, revisiting the songs, melodies and intimate atmosphere that made Baker one of jazz’s most distinctive voices.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/robin-sings-plays-chet-baker

 

Thu 19 & Fri 20 Nov
Riyoko Takagi Trio
Special support from BBC Young Jazz Musician finalist Klara Devlin on Fri 20 Nov at the 6PM performance only.
Award-winning Japanese pianist Riyoko Takagi returns with her dynamic trio for two festival dates, combining technical brilliance, impressive arrangements and high-energy contemporary jazz.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/riyoko-takagi-trio

 

Sat 21 Nov
Neal Richardson’s ‘The Light Catcher’ Septet
Neal Richardson launches his uplifting third album, The Light Catcher, with a stellar seven-piece band for an uplifting afternoon of original jazz, blues and Latin grooves.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/neal-richardson-septet/

 

Sat 21 & Sun 22 Nov
Manon Mullener Trio
Acclaimed Swiss pianist Manon Mullener brings her trio to London with contemporary jazz, Latin rhythms and vivid musical storytelling.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/manon-mullener-trio

 

Sun 22 Nov
El Chamuyo Quartet
El Chamuyo Quartet close the festival programme, blending jazz with traditional Argentine tango, celebrating the launch of their new EP.
https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/whats-on/el-chamuyo-quartet

 

Book now and experience some of the most exciting jazz in London across ten days of the EFG London Jazz Festival.


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https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/efg-london-jazz-festival/

 

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