We’re adding dates all the time so be sure to check back frequently.
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Jazmin Ghent
Soul Mama (Islington)
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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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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Pieces Of A Dream
Soul Mama (Islington)
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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Robert Glasper with Special Guest Marsha Ambrosius
Bluenote Jazz Club (Soho)
Saturday, 14th of November & Sunday, 15th of November 2026
Five-time Grammy-winning pianist, producer and composer Robert Glasper is one of the most influential artists in contemporary music, renowned for his boundary-pushing blend of jazz, R&B and hip-hop. His groundbreaking Black Radio series has featured collaborations with Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Mos Def, while his credits include Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly and work with Common, Mac Miller and Andra Day. An Emmy and Peabody Award winner, Robert continues to redefine the possibilities of modern jazz.
Blue Note London Address: 42-49 St Martin’s Lane London WC2N 4EJ.
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Chieli Minucci
PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Friday, 22nd of January & Saturday, 23rd of January 2027
Leader and founding member of Grammy-nominated Special EFX, Chieli Minucci has a distinctive guitar style that has led to collaborations and appearances with the likes of Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez & Celine Dion, as well as smooth jazz favourites Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Rick Braun, and many more. He has 3 Emmys for his work in TV and film, and although his former bandmate and co-founder George Jinda is sadly no longer with us, Chieli continues to keep the Special EFX flag flying. He returns to PizzaExpress Live Soho after an 8-year hiatus.
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Vanessa Williams
Dominion Theatre London
Sunday, 28th of February 2027
Vanessa Williams is an American singer, actress, model, producer and dancer.
Vanessa Williams enjoys a successful career as a singer and actress. In 1988, she released her debut studio album The Right Stuff, whose title single saw moderate success as well as “Dreamin’”, which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1989. With her second and third studio albums, The Comfort Zone (1991) and The Sweetest Days (1994), she saw continued commercial success and received multiple Grammy Award nominations, including her number-one single and signature song, “Save the Best for Last”, which she performed live at the 1993 Grammy Awards ceremonies. Her later studio albums include Everlasting Love (2005), The Real Thing (2009), and Survivor (2024).
Dominion Theatre London Address: 268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, London W1T 7AQ
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Luke Smith
Ronnie Scotts
Friday 6th November 2026
A master of piano and Hammond organ, Luke has been one of the UK’s most respected live musicians for over two decades, performing and recording with legends including Chaka Khan, Roy Ayers, B.B. King, and famously as part of George Michael’s band. His playing blends jazz, gospel, funk, and soul, reflecting the rich cultural fusion of contemporary Black music.
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Jeff Lorber
Ronnie Scotts
Wednesday 25th November 2026
Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber is one of the true pioneers of contemporary jazz fusion. Since launching the Jeff Lorber Fusion in the late 1970s, he has helped shape the sound of instrumental music, blending jazz improvisation with the deep grooves of funk, soul and R&B.
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The James Taylor Quartet
Ronnie Scotts
Thursday 26th November 2026
The James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for funky acid jazz and are largely responsible for the resurgence of the Hammond B3 in popular music. Their strong reputation as a live band remains to this day and their live sets focus on accessible rhythm-driven music, including plenty of improvised solos.
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Sy Smith
Soul Mama (Islington)
Thursday 26th November 2026
“Sy Smith has proven throughout her career that an R&B artist can be progressive while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Foremost a singer with a vocal range spanning five octaves, Smith began an unending succession of background gigs with Whitney Houston in the late ’90s, and has since worked closely with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and Grammy-nominated group the Foreign Exchange, among dozens of other artists. After a brief period signed to a major, Smith established an independent label of her own, an outlet for compositionally solid and sonically adventurous albums including The Syberspace Social (2005), Conflict (2008), Fast and Curious (2012), and the entirely self-produced Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete (2018). She’s consequently known for being a leading force in post-millennial indie soul.” – Andy Kellman
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Jeff Bradshaw
Soul Mama (Islington)
Thursday 26th November 2026
A North Philadelphia-born soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw spent his formative years honing his chops alongside some of the biggest names both in and out of the Philly soul movement.
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Raul Midon
Soul Mama (Islington)
Friday 27th November 2026
Blind Singer-Songwriter Guitarist Raul Midón is nothing if not prolific. His 14th and latest album, Lost & Found is a blend of what he calls “smooth folk,” “alt-pop” and “jazz.” A master at combining genres, “his music suggests a three way fusion of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin and José Feliciano,” New York Times. Midón recently debuted the album’s first single, the uplifting bluesy pop song Keep On Keeping On on the The Jennifer Hudson Show.
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Paul Brown
PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Friday 5th and Saturday 6th February 2027
Grammy Award-winning guitarist and producer Paul Brown has worked with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz, including George Benson, Al Jarreau, Norman Brown and Boney James. His solo music career began in 2004 and now totals 9 albums, and there are further collaborative efforts with Marc Antoine and Larry Carlton. Paul has a unique playing style which blends smooth jazz and blues to great effect.
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Emili Sande
London Palladium
Wednesday 10th February 2027
One of Britain’s most acclaimed and distinctive singer-songwriters Emeli Sandé will be performing at The London Palladium to celebrate 15 years of her landmark debut album ‘Our Version of Events’.
Emeli will be performing her celebrated x8 time platinum album in full alongside her greatest hits.
