We’re taking over the capital once again, celebrating jazz and cutting-edge music in venues across London. Discover the first wave of artists - an electrifying line up of global stars, special collaborations, new commissions and the finest, freshest music from the UK.
The first wave of acts includes Hiromi, Marcus Miller & Camilla George, Sergio Mendes, Charles Lloyd, Samara Joy, Cory Henry, Ron Carter, A Tribute to Wayne Shorter and more.
Expects lots more announcements in the coming months.
We're also spreading the joy with a Summer Series at the Barbican and Eventim Apollo featuring John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain's Shakti, Kandace Springs and Artemis, Branford Marsalis Quartet and Abdullah Ibrahim Trio. Find out more here.
First Shows Announced
Friday 10 November
GOAT | Kings Place Hall 2
Sunday 12 November
Marcus Miller + Camilla George | Royal Festival Hall
Monday 13 November
Hiromi’s sonicwonder | Barbican
Cory Henry | HERE at Outernet
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain + Angeline Morrison | Union Chapel
Wednesday 15 November
Sergio Mendes | Barbican
2 duos: Sissoko, Segal, Peirani and Parisien | Cadogan Hall
Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet| Kings Place Hall
Thursday 16 November
Ron Carter’s Foursight | Cadogan Hall
Friday 17 November
Charles Lloyd Trio Ocean Trio | Barbican
Scary Pockets | KOKO
Madison McFerrin | Jazz Café
Saturday 18 November
RIOPY | Queen Elizabeth Hall
Sunday 19 November
The Symphonic Music of Wayne Shorter | Royal Festival Hall
Samara Joy | Barbican
Bill Laurance & Michael League | Queen Elizabeth Hall
