Out to Lunch 2025 lunchtime jazz series

Out to Lunch, our lunchtime jazz series, returns this November as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival! Join us for lunch and listen to an amazing line-up of jazz artists in our Culford Room.

The performances run from 12–2pm and you can join us for the whole two hours or just pop in for as long as you can.

Seated tickets: £5 / Standing: free but ticketed.
Doors open 11am. Refreshments available.

Past events in this series

L’Esprit du Jazz

Tuesday 3 June 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

L’Esprit du Jazz, led by accordionist Karen Street, explore French Musette, Brazilian tunes and original compositions alongside favourite jazz standards. Featuring Sam Dunn on guitar, Charlie Pyne on bass and vocals and Katie Patterson on drums. Ou...

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James Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz

Thursday 5 June 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

A tribute to master saxophonist Stan Getz. The programme features music from his rich back catalogue; expect lush ballads, lilting bossa novas, swinging standards and motoring bop compositions played by some of London’s most in-demand musicians. Fe...

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Nigel Price & Ashley John Long play ‘Chops’

Tuesday 17 June 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Nigel and Ashley celebrate the work of Joe Pass and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederson. After playing together with Oscar Peterson for some years, Joe and NHOP formed a partnership that, for many people, is the absolute pinnacle of the jazz guitar/double...

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Art Themen Organ Trio

Thursday 19 June 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Groove-led re-imaginings of quirky curiosities from the jazz canon act as a perfect vehicle for the twinkly mischief of this saxophone grandee of British jazz, with organist Pete Whittaker and drummer George Double.

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Donovan Haffner Trio

Tuesday 24 June 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Alto saxophonist Donovan Haffner could almost be described as one of the best-kept secrets on the London jazz scene for the last three or four years. Aged 11, Donovan joined the highly respected Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development Prog...

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Gypsy Dreamers

Thursday 26 June 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Gypsy Dreamers, comprising four hugely successful multi-instrumentalist singers, present a sophisticated and hugely entertaining mix of pop covers, Latin and jazz tunes, French chansons and originals in their unique style.

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Mark Crooks Organ Quartet

Thursday 3 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

This recently formed group comprises four of the UK’s finest jazz musicians who have played and recorded extensively throughout Europe and can be seen performing regularly in London’s jazz venues, both as sidemen and with their own projec...

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‘Peggy’s Got The Blues’

Catherine Lima, Paul Higgs, Alex Keen, Alex Field & Neil Bullock

‘Peggy’s Got The Blues’

Tuesday 8 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Following on from the success of The Allure of Miss Lee (an evening of songs and stories of jazz icon Peggy Lee) jazz vocalist Catherine Lima and her quartet bring you Peggy’s Got the Blues. Lee’s voice was very distinctive – it was und...

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George Washingmachine Quartet

Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Feeling all strung out? Life in a spin? Well then, let the dreamy music of George Washingmachine wash away the dust of everyday life. Known for his virtuosic, high-energy violin playing and engaging stage presence, Australia’s second most famou...

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Michael Sutton Trio

Thursday 17 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Hailed as a "vocalist destined for big things", Michael's rich and soulful vocals take centre stage, alongside the exceptional Rob Barron & Jeremy Brown.

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Georgia Mancio Quartet

Georgia Mancio Quartet

Tuesday 22 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio celebrates her 25th anniversary in music with a series of concerts throughout the year. A supreme storyteller and formidable force on today’s scene, Georgia creates work o...

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Emily Masser & Alex Clarke Quintet

The Music of Cole Porter

Thursday 24 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

The Emily Masser / Alex Clarke Quintet features two of the brightest young talents on the current British jazz scene. Joined by Gareth Williams (piano), Jeremy Brown (bass) and Matt Home (drums), the group will be bringing fresh, modern arrangements...

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Monkin’ Around Quartet

Tuesday 29 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Oscar Wilde once said, “Imitation is the highest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” Jazz musicians have always known this and have always done their best to stand on the shoulders of giants. While these three musician...

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Paul Higgs presents ‘Jeepers Creepers’

The Music of Louis Armstrong

Thursday 31 July 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Paul Higgs presents an afternoon of music by Louis Armstrong. Louis was probably the most influential jazz musician of all time. His personality as well as his musical ability helped popularise jazz as well as break down racial barriers. Paul plays t...

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Annie Majin with the Hannah Hutton Trio

Annie Majin with the Hannah Hutton Trio

Monday 17 November 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

We regret to announce that Hannah Hutton is unable to perform due to illness, but she has arranged for Annie Majin to perform in her place. Hannah says: “I am sadly unable to join you on Monday after falling unwell and undergoing surgery. I am...

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Terence Collie Trio

Tuesday 18 November 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Pianist Terence Collie is joined by Nick Lenner-Webster on double bass and Chris Nickolls on drums for an afternoon of dynamic contemporary acoustic jazz, featuring original music from his last three albums alongside fresh and inventive arrangements...

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ARQ – Alison Rayner Quintet

Wednesday 19 November 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

The award-winning, eclectic quintet ARQ, led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner, has crafted a unique sound that draws on jazz, folk, pop and Latin influences and is noted for its vibrant, communicative performances.

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Hannah Horton Quartet

Hannah Horton Quartet

Thursday 20 November 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Rising star of the UK jazz scene, award-winning saxophonist Hannah Horton makes her debut at Cadogan Hall with her dynamic quartet, fresh from the studio recording her highly anticipated fourth album. Expect bold, melodic jazz with heart, soul and gr...

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Monsterosa

Friday 21 November 2025, 12pm

VENUE: Culford Room at Cadogan Hall

Monsterosa perform captivating new jazz songs and instrumentals from their 2024 release 'The Seasons in the City', inspired by Italo Calvino's Marcovaldo stories.

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Out to Lunch 2025 lunchtime jazz series

Past events in this series

L’Esprit du Jazz

James Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz

Nigel Price & Ashley John Long play ‘Chops’

Art Themen Organ Trio

Donovan Haffner Trio

Gypsy Dreamers