We’re adding dates all the time so be sure to check back frequently.
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Eric Marienthal
PizzaExpress (SOHO)
Thursday, 14th of May – Saturday, 16th of May 2026
Ten times nominated, and two-time Grammy winner Eric Marienthal is one of the jazz world’s most highly regarded saxophonists. His work with the late Chick Corea, and a host of other stellar artists, including Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Billy Joel, Randy Brecker and The Rippingtons, has made Eric one of the most respected saxmen in the music business. He also features on (and is often the music director of) the majority of the seasonal jazz cruises.
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Blake Aaron with Selina Albright
PizzaExpress Live (Holborn)
Saturday, 30th of May 2026
Guitarist Blake Aaron returns to PizzaExpress Live Holborn for one night only on May 30th, 2026 with dynamic and soulful special guest vocalist Selina Albright! Don’t miss this exciting, passionate show hailed as “Aaron’s guitar playing is stellar” by The Jazz World from Guitarist Blake Aaron as he performs all of his #1 hits with the best musicians in London!
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Jeff Kashiwa
PizzaExpress LIVE! (Soho)
Friday, 12th of June – Saturday, 13th of June 2026
Saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa spent more than a decade as a member of The Rippingtons and was a founding member of The Sax Pack, along with Steve Cole & Kim Waters. He’s also no stranger to PizzaExpress Live either having appeared here with The Sax Pack and as guest saxophonist with Acoustic Alchemy over the years.
Jeff sold out both shows on his most recent visit to PizzaExpress Live last January, so make sure of your seat to see him this time around.
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Nathan Mitchell
Soul Mama
Thursday, 18th of June 2026
Nathan Mitchell is an accomplished American awarding winning contemporary jazz / soul(composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist) music educator and humanitarian.He isaGrammy nominated, 3x NAACP Image Award Nominated, and BILLBOARD chartingartist with 10 top 30 BILLBOARD hits includingfour#1 BILLBOARD songs; has become one of the most respected “musical storytellers” in the contemporary jazz industry. This award-winning artist is known best for his electric showmanship, unique talents, andenthusiastic energy.
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Brian Simpson
PizzaExpress LIVE! (Soho, London)
Thursday, 9th of July – Saturday, 11th of July 2026
Keyboardist Brian Simpson has been making the trip to PizzaExpress Live for over a decade in his own right, and for many years before that as music director for Dave Koz. He toured extensively with Janet Jackson and George Duke. Brian’s shows are always great fun, and he also understands the British need for banter as well.
Playing with Brian will be Mark Jaimes on Guitar, Orefo Orakwue on Bass, Dan McConkey on saxophone and Westley Joseph on Drums.
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Dee Lucas
PizzaExpress LIVE! (Holborn)
Thursday, 3rd of September 2026
Contemporary jazz saxophonist Dee Lucas has carved a distinctive niche as one of the most consistent and versatile artists in the genre. With a career spanning over two decades, Lucas blends soulful melodies, rich harmonies, and smooth grooves that reflect both passion and precision. His sound is rooted in contemporary jazz but is boldly flavored with R&B, gospel, and funk influences, making his music both accessible and artistically authentic.
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Najee
Soul Mama
Friday, 18th of September 2026
Smooth Jazz and R&B. A diverse musical experience. Najee will play music highlighting his extensive career which includes his grammy nominated platinum selling records spanning 3 decades as well as his newest project “Under The Moon Over The Sky”, which features Regina Belle, Will Downing, Eric Roberson and others.
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Dave Koz & Friends (Marc Antoine, Steve Cole & Rebecca Jade)
Indigo at the O2
Friday, 16th of October
Dave Koz & Friends — with guitarist Marc Antoine, saxophonist Steve Cole, and special guest US vocalist Rebecca Jade, whose phenomenal performances on the Dave Koz Cruise and across the US smooth jazz festival scene have earned her a devoted international following.
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Avery Sunshine
Soul Mama (Islington)
Thursday, 25th – Sunday, 28th of June
Chester, Pennsylvania native Avery*Sunshine has established herself as a musical powerhouse, seamlessly blending her roles as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A proud graduate of Spelman College, her journey from the academic halls to the global stage is a testament to her talent, dedication, and passion for music. Together with her husband and Grammy-nominated partner, Dana Johnson, Avery has made Atlanta her stronghold, where they nurture and expand their creative and entrepreneurial ventures.
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Citrus Sun
Soul Mama (Islington)
Tuesday, 14th – Wednesday, 15th of July
CITRUS SUN is an eight-piece band made up largely of Incognito members. It was born out of Incognito founder and leader Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick’s love of soulful Jazz Funk instrumentals and the playing of legendary guitarist Jim Mullen, who he had followed as a teenager.
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Mica Paris
Soul Mama (Islington)
Friday, 7th of August
Mica Paris, the acclaimed Queen of Soul in the UK, boasts an illustrious career filled with chart-topping singles and albums. She also enjoys a robust presence in the realms of theatre and television, earning her a special place in the hearts of the public.
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Omar
Soul Mama (Westfield, Stratford)
Thursday, 3rd – Saturday, 5th of September
Omar’s enviable career – which has seen him sell millions of records – first started taking shape more than 20 years ago, when his debut single for indie label Kongo Dance made him a hot name on London’s underground. For Pleasure, on which he worked with legendary Motown producers Leon Ware and Lamont Dozier, notching up critical acclaim and introducing him to several more of his musical heroes and heroines.
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Jazmin Ghent
Soul Mama (Westfield, Stratford)
Wednesday, 14th of October
Jazmin Ghent-Jackson, Ph.D., is an award-winning international jazz saxophonist and educator, rapidly becoming a leading voice in contemporary jazz, R&B and gospel. Her rise began in 2014 at the Smooth Jazz Cruise’s Show Your Talent competition. Ghent’s third album, The Story of Jazz, earned her a prestigious NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album in 2019, and her fourth, Forever Jaz, garnered another nomination in 2022. She has also been recognized by the Smooth Jazz Network, earning Best Artist of the Year nominations and winning Best New Smooth Jazz Artist in 2017.
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Pieces Of A Dream
Soul Mama (Westfield, Stratford)
Saturday, 31st of October – Sunday, 1st of November
Pieces of a dream emerged out of Philadelphia’s music scene in 1976. The group based their name on “Pieces of Dreams,” a cover tune by Stanley Turrentine that the group performed. After quickly becoming popular around Philadelphia, the trio landed a spot as the house band for a local television show called City Lights.
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Oli Silk and Mark Jaimes
PizzaExpress Live (Holborn)
Saturday, 8th of August – Sunday, 9th August
They’re usually found accompanying the world’s greatest smooth jazz artists when they play at PizzaExpress Live. But both guys have now got smooth jazz chart successes of their own. And last year they sold out two nights in their own right. In fact, there was a waiting list. So be sure that you don’t miss out this time around. And in addition to the music, of course there’s the banter. Which is always ruthless and nonstop.
Also playing will be Orefo Orakwue on bass, Westley Joseph on drums, and introducing Simply Red’s musical director Ian Kirkham on sax.
