Paris After Dark: Cabaret Songs and Jazz from the 1930s to the 1950s
The Jazz Repertory Company
Sunday 24 May 2026, 6.30pm
The Jazz Repertory Company presents a billet-doux à nos amis with its tribute to Edith Piaf, Josephine Baker and the joyous jazz of Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt’s Quintette du Hot Club de France.
Known for ‘Nudging boundaries as she goes’ and ‘raw and striking vocals’, Italian singer and storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa’s innovative style has found the perfect partner in internationally renowned British guitarist Tom Ollendorff,...
Saxophonist Tim Whitehead presents Personal Standards Vol. 3, reimagining classic repertoire through his distinctive, expressive voice. Joined by top British jazz musicians, this performance blends lyricism, invention and deep swing in a compelling,...
A tribute to Coltrane’s 1963 album, featuring Mark Lockheart and vocalist Marvin Muoneké. The group also performs classic romantic standards and additional Coltrane favourites, celebrating the Grammy Hall of Fame recording’s legacy.
Guitarist Clement Regert (Wild Card) leads The GAB Trio with Steve Taylor and Gianluca Corona, blending flamenco and Brazilian grooves with reimagined pop. Featuring acclaimed Brazilian vocalist Luna Cohen, a rising star of the jazz and MPB scene.
Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. She has released several CDs, each one to critical acclaim, including Made Up and Atlas and Vulcana (with her septet) and Smoke and Mirrors (with tenor...
Jazz vocalist Sarah L. King brings a world-class quartet to Cadogan Hall, performing beloved jazz standards and soulful originals from her acclaimed new album The Light Ahead, blending soul, R&B and singer-songwriter influences with expressive vocals...
Mark Cherrie’s second quartet album showcases his unique steel pan voice, elevating the instrument as a true jazz medium. Backed by top UK musicians, he explores diverse jazz styles and includes an unexpected cover, creating a rich musical journey....
Cape Town-born pianist Philip Clouts blends global influences – from calypso and Afrobeat to gospel and jazz – into vibrant compositions. His Quartet’s album Umoya showcases rich rhythms and cultures, featuring top UK musicians and inspired, en...
Alto saxophonist Reiss Ellis Beckles leads a London-based group blending modern jazz with swing, soul and global influences. Rich compositions, strong grooves and expressive interplay create engaging, forward-looking music rooted in tradition and dri...
Fabienne Ambuehl is a London-based Swiss jazz pianist, singer and composer blending poetry, folk and storytelling. Her award-winning album Thrive gained global acclaim, highlighting her lyrical style and dynamic quartet performances.
2026 marks the centennial of two visionary architects of modern jazz: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. To celebrate their enduring legacy, two of today’s most innovative and influential bandleaders – Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane – join for...
Join the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in swing music history – the incomparable Nat King Cole.
Enjoy timeless classics such as ‘Mona Lisa’, ‘Let’s Face the M...
Guitarist Sam Dunn leads a quartet with Dave O’Higgins, exploring classic Blue Note hard bop. Featuring Hammond organ and drums, the band revives lesser-played works by Grant Green and others with driving swing and energetic flair.
Escaping Time unites harpist Valeria Clarke, guitarist/producer Peter Michaels and percussionist Marcinho Pereira, blending classical, electronica and South American rhythms with harp, synths, looping and guitar in original and reimagined works.
Thursday 16 July 2026, 7.30pm & Friday 17 July 2026, 7.30pm
Grammy‑nominated jazz icon Stacey Kent brings her multilingual magic to London, blending standards and originals shaped with Art Hirahara, Jim Tomlinson, and Brazilian greats. Experience songs from her new album A Time for Love.
Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams is one of Americana’s defining voices, renowned for songs that fuse poetic storytelling with raw emotional power.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she grew up in a ‘culturally rich, economically...
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 with his signature expressive...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 th...
