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MAZZA

MAZZA (Davide Mazzantini) is a London-based blues guitarist and singer who has been deeply embedded in the city’s blues circuit for over a decade. Known for his raw, performance-led sound, he blends the spirit of traditional Chicago blues with a modern, high-energy edge—delivering live shows built o

Sat 11 Jul19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16

Hannah Horton Quartet

Hannah Horton is a melodic maverick, an artist who goes her own way. An award-winning saxophonist and composer, she is one of the most distinctive voices on the UK jazz scene, known for her compelling sense of melody, lyrical tone and the emotional honesty that runs through every performance. With

Sat 18 Jul19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Jack-austin Despy Blues Band

Part of our series showcasing some of the finest young artists on the UK’s blues scene, Jack-Austin Despy, from Billericay in Essex is already being recognised as one of the UK’s brightest new blues talents. Jack began his musical journey at the age of six when he learned to play harp and at the ag

Fri 24 Jul19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16.50

David Kayode

Tomorrow’s Warriors presents…Saxophonist David Kayode’s commanding tenor sound blends Yoruba tradition, carnival energy and contemporary jazz into a distinctly London sound that moves bodies and evokes ancestral stories. Mentored by Gary Crosby OBE and Camilla George, David has already performed wi

Sat 25 Jul19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £30

Nw Frqnc Ft. Selina Albright

NW FRQNC (pronounced New Frequency) is a new project combining elements of the Dutch funk/acid jazz band The Pact, Italy’s world-renowned saxophonist Gianni Vancini, and Selina Albright’s powerhouse vocals. Led by the charismatic Albright and backed by an awesome band, flavoured by uber-talented s

Sun 26 Jul14:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Asa Martinson & The Outlet

Led by pianist, composer and arranger Asa Martinson, The Outlet play a unique blend of traditional jazz and modern afrobeat influences inspired by legends James Brown, Tony Allen, George Duke and Julian Joseph. Their journey has taken them to some of the UK’s most iconic stages— selling out Pizza Express Live (Dean Street), 91 Living Room and STEREO Covent Garden as well as playing Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, and the Barbican but this will be their first time at The Bear Club. Asa’s experience with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, where he trains gifted school pupils, reinforced his belief in the power of cross-genre music. At this early point in his career Asa is already using his experience in the music industry to support his community. With a mix of vocal and instrumental tunes, aswell as high energy and interactive sets expect a night of unreleased gems and music from their debut EP scheduled for release in early 2026. The Outlet met through Julian Joseph Jazz Academy (JJJA) an extra curricular academy for young talented musicians across London. Asa’s mentor Julian Joesph OBE is one of top piants and educators in the UK . Their ability to captivate audiences with soulful melodies and intricate improvisations sets them apart as true masters of their craft. This performance is part of our Generation Jazz2.0 series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2026.

Sat 1 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16

Paulie Boy Blues + Support (dois Padres)

We welcome the awesome blues guitar talent that is Paulie Boy Blues to The Bear Club for the first time. He brings the noise, the swagger and raw ability of someone carrying lightly the burden of blues rock tradition upon his shoulders. Comparisons with Hendrix are plain and obvious but too easy. Y

Fri 7 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16

Sarah Hanahan Quartet

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic and soulful alto saxophonist rapidly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, Hanahan fuses the deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensity—an appr

Sat 8 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16

Danni Nicholls

Following the release of her new album Making Moves, Danni Nicholls heads back to the UK this August and September. Rooted in Americana and rich storytelling, her songs explore resilience, change and the journey back to self — delivered with warmth, grit, and a captivating live presence. Now Nashvi

Fri 14 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16

Secret Night Gang

Secret Night Gang is a writing duo founded by Kemani Anderson and Callum Connell, who joined forces with a set of amazing musicians to blend neo-soul with a jazz-inflected flair as an awesome, not-to-be-missed 7-piece live experience. Renowned for their must-see performances, SNG continue to captiv

Sat 15 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £18

Gary Crosby Quintet: Mingus Moves

Bassist, band leader and co-founder of Tomorrow’s Warriors, Gary Crosby OBE brings together his quintet for a night celebrating the legendary jazz innovator and composer Charles Mingus. For this special celebration Crosby will lead his quintet of super-talented young musicians through his personal

Fri 21 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16.50

Thomas Atlas Band

Thomas Atlas is a British guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who has built a dynamic career blending blues and funk. After touring the UK and USA with soul and blues bands, he gained recognition with his ''Garage Funk'' YouTube videos, leading to performances at venues like Ronnie Scott’s and The 1

Sat 22 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Sonny Flint’s Beano Bluesbreakers

As a special bank holiday weekend treat, we don’t really do tribute acts but… formed to mark the 60th anniversary of John Mayall’s Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton, Sonny Flint’s Beano Bluesbreakers, is a tribute to one of the most influential recordings in British blues history. The project is de

Fri 28 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Elsadie & The Bobcats

Hot off the heels of her debut at Ronnie Scott’s, we are excited to welcome back Kirstin Knight to The Bear Club almost exactly two years to the day since her sold out debut here. A commanding presence on stage and a voice rich in soul, control and storytelling, Kirstin Elsadie Knight is the driving force behind her live band, Elsadie and The Bobcats. Blending jazz, neo-soul, pop and blues, her sound feels right at home on a stage built for true live music lovers. Trained at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School in London and later at the Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Kirstin brings both technical precision and emotional depth to every performance. Championed by BBC Introducing, Kirstin’s last five releases have all received airplay and, with two Top 10 Music Week chart placements, she continues to build momentum but it is on stage where Kirstin truly shines. Alongside Elsadie and The Bobcats, she delivers soulful, groove-led sets that draw from classic influences while feeling fresh, current and deeply authentic. Her performance credits span iconic venues including the Royal Albert Hall, The O2, Soul Mama and the Natural History Museum, as well as celebrated stages across New York and Los Angeles. For the bank holiday weekend at The Bear Club, expect a night of rich vocals, tight musicianship and that unmistakable live energy—music that’s felt as much as it’s heard.

Sat 29 Aug19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16.50

Zoe Rahman Trio

A highly individual pianist and composer, Zoe Rahman’s style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste. A MOBO Award winner, Mercury Prize nominee and Ivor Novello Award winner, she has become a highly sought-after mu

Sat 19 Sept19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £18

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra Ft. Carter Arrington

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra featuring Carter Arrington present The Exchange: a new guitar-driven jazz-funk fusion project powered by deep grooves, bold improvisation and explosive live chemistry. Following the success of last year’s 30-year anniversary Funkopia tour, this gig is part of a limited-run U

Sat 26 Sept19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £30

Jazz Sabbath

Jazz Sabbath is a jazz trio that plays new jazz arrangements of Black Sabbath songs (although the band presents itself tongue-in-cheek as a jazz trio founded in 1968 and the original authors of the tracks later made famous by Black Sabbath..). Helmed by pianist Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath and Ozzy

Thu 1 Oct19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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