PizzaExpress Jazz Club

Upcoming events at PizzaExpress Jazz Club

Live Music

Around £40

Paul Jones & Friends

Paul Jones, lead singer for Manfred Mann; leader of The Blues Band and star of stage and screen, arrives at Dean Street, for a unique London concert of Blues and Jazz. A presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Blues programme for thirty-two years, Paul Jones has been a household name since the 1960s. He is the voice of worldwide hits 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy', '5-4-3-2-1' and 'Pretty Flamingo and maintains a busy touring schedule as part of The Manfreds. Paul is supported by an all-star band featuring guitarist Denny Ilett; a regular at Ronnie Scott’s with his Electric Lady Big Band, plus Harry Greene – saxophones, Jim Watson – keyboards and George Double– drums. Paul presents an evening of rhythm and blues classics as well as some gems from the Manfred Mann and Blues Band back catalogues as well as some original material. Paul Jones (vocals) Denny Ilett (guitar) Harry Greene (saxophones) Jim Watson (keyboards) George Double (drums)

Thu 18 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Rob Barron Trio with Georgia Cécile

The composer of West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein, was one of the great musical titans of the 20th century. His timeless works for choirs, soloists and orchestras remain central to today’s musical landscape, with his musical theatre writing — led by West Side Story — among his most enduring achievements. Bringing new voice to this extraordinary repertoire is pianist Rob Barron and his trio. One of the UK’s most respected and creative jazz pianists, Rob recognises that Bernstein’s imaginative music lends itself naturally to fresh interpretation and improvisation — a spirit Bernstein himself embraced, often enjoying playing piano in a trio setting. Georgia Cécile, Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year and one of the UK’s most exciting jazz voices. No stranger to PizzaExpress Live audiences, Georgia continues to make waves both nationally and internationally with her expressive and distinctive artistry. Following successful appearances including the EFG London Jazz Festival, Newbury Festival of Voice and Newry Piano Festival in Northern Ireland, this concert features music not only from West Side Story, but also from Bernstein’s Candide, On the Town, Peter Pan, Wonderful Town, A Quiet Place and more. Rob Barron appears regularly with the BBC Big Band, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and the Simon Spillett Big Band, and performs frequently with musicians from the New York Jazz Scene.

Fri 19 Jun14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £32

The Boom Yeh

Renowned London collective return to Soho with their intoxicating brew of instrumental Jazz-Funk, Boogie, Fusion, Afrobeat and Global Rhythm - with a lineup that includes musicians that have worked with Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Alice Russell and Leroy Hutson. The live set will include selections from their latest album "Near-Earth Objects". Stalwarts of the London music scene, The Boom Yeh are at the forefront of redefining British Jazz-Funk with their high level musicianship, complex arrangements and electrifying live performances. Featuring musicians that have worked with Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Alice Russell, Leroy Hutson, The Heritage Orchestra and more, they have performed to sell out audiences at Ronnie Scott’s, EFG London Jazz Festival, Ealing Jazz Festival and Manchester Jazz Festival, garnering the support and praise of BBC Radio 6, Jazz FM and radio/club DJs far and wide. Propelled by the powerhouse rhythm section of band leader Jon Speedy (guitar), Matteo Grassi (bass) and Alessio Barelli (drums), the band’s compositions are interspersed with the sophisticated horn arrangements of sax player Ian Bailey, spotlighting renowned trombone player Tom White and baritone sax player Paul Silver. Some live shows are augmented with keyboards and percussion. Releases so far include debut album “Reverberations To Constellations” (2013), critically acclaimed Vinyl E.P “Darkstar” (2015) and “Live At Hideaway London” (2016).

Fri 19 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Phoenician Blinds

Following two sell-out shows at PizzaExpress, Live, Phoenician Blinds, return showcasing some brand new material to feature on an album coming out later in 2026. The band also features a brand new band member that will help elevate the band's sound into a quintet with added electronic textures. Expect their unique blend of honest hard-hitting grooves and expansive melodies. Not to be missed!! Phoenician Blinds are steadily becoming a staple of the London jazz scene. Fusing modern jazz landscapes with hard hitting grooves and exploratory cinematic compositions, they bring a fresh perspective to the classic jazz outfit. London-based, yet Pan-European, Phoenician Blinds combine influences to create a sound sure to make you groove and contemplate the essence of soulful music. Their music has taken them to world class venues across the UK and Europe. Following a brief hiatus to produce their upcoming fourth album Phoenician Blinds will be back on the road in late 2026/early 2027 presenting music from their soon to be announced new record. Julian Knapp (tenor and soprano saxophone) Oli Cross (electric bass) Filippo Galli (drums) Mark Young (keyboards) Tom Sochas (piano)

Wed 24 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £35

Classico Latino with Special Guest Nicholas Mulroy

Following their sold-out show in 2025, Classico Latino return to PizzaExpress Live with a band new show. Blending the passion and vitality of authentic Latin music with the smooth sound and virtuosity of the classical tradition, Classico Latino brings fresh perspective on the world of Latin-American music, breathing new life into songs from across the continent. Drawing on the familiar Bolero and Tango as well as less-well-known rhythms such as the Pasillo and Joropo, Classico Latino's music tells the amazingly varied stories and emotions of Latin America. For this special evening Classico Latino will be joined by a special guest vocalist Nicholas Mulroy. Classico Latino was born in 1998 following a chance encounter between Colombian pianist Ivan Guevara and English cellist Graham Walker. Ever since, the group has developed its uniquely powerful blend of Classical finesse and Latino flair, releasing six studio albums and entertaining audiences from Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London to the foothills of the Colombian Andes. Nicholas Mulroy The English tenor, Nicholas Mulroy, was a chorister at the city's Metropolitan Cathedral and a Choral Scholar at Clare College, Cambridge, where he read Modern Languages, and a Lay Clerk at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. He is now a postgraduate scholar at Royal Academy Opera, studying with Philip Doghan and Jonathan Papp. Ian Fleming Charitable Trust and the Josephine Baker Trust supported his studies.

Thu 25 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Elaine Delmar Summer Joy

Elaine Delmar, our most beautiful, stylish, evergreen jazz singer and multiple award winner, returns to Dean Street, with her long-established favourite trio - plus guest Alex Garnett, for this start of the weekend Friday lunchtime concert “Dose of Summer Joy” concert. Elaine has been performing since the mid-1950s when she joined Coleridge Goode’s band the Dominoes. One of Elaine’s first recordings (in 1961) was ‘A Swingin’ Chick’ with Victor Feldman. Elaine made countless TV and radio appearances for the BBC and Granada TV, sung in theatre shows in the West End and on Broadway, performed at the Royal Albert Hall with the LSO & Michel Legrand and toured with jazz greats Benny Carter and Herb Ellis. She has sung at the North Sea Jazz Festival and more recently at the BBC Proms. In 2010, she featured in concert with Wynton Marsalis's Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She still regularly appears at Ronnie Scott’s, having first appeared at the club opening for Ben Webster in the early 1960s, and last year performed to sold out audiences in the London Jazz Festival at Pizza Express Jazz Club with the Mark Nightingale Big Band. In 2023 she won Best Vocalist at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. And launched in October 2024, her new Album “Speak Low”, which she described as:- “This, my first album in many years, features some of the real treasures from my repertoire.

Fri 26 Jun14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Dreamscapes

As much prog rock as jazz fusion, Dreamscapes’ music resists easy labels, refusing to sit neatly within a single genre. The UK-based ensemble blurs stylistic boundaries to create a sound rooted in freedom and risk-taking. Drawing from a wide range of influences including Radiohead, Björk, and Aphex Twin, their music is immersive and rich in texture. Electric instruments and effects craft expansive soundscapes that move fluidly from serene, ambient moments to powerful prog-rock grooves. Known for blending multiple songs into one, DREAMSCAPES seamlessly combine improvisation with intricate structures, pulling audiences into deep, multi-layered journeys where each performance feels entirely its own. Following the release of their self-titled EP in January 2024, Dreamscapes performed a headline show at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and completed their debut UK tour to enthusiastic responses nationwide. Recent performances at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall have marked a significant step forward for the band, with upcoming shows at Ronnie Scott’s, Duc des Lombards (Paris), and a UK tour in April continuing this momentum. With support from Arts Council England, Dreamscapes are releasing their first full-length album in collaboration with producer Chris Hyson (Snowpoet, Jordan Rakei) this April 2026. Julien Durand (guitar) George Garford (saxophone) Cenk Esen (keys) John Jones (bass) Jack Robson (drums) Eva Swiderski (vocals)

Fri 26 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Matt Ridley 'The Antidote'

Building on the success and critical acclaim of 'The Antidote – Live at the London Jazz Festival', recorded at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, 'The Antidote' returns with an expanded line-up and a wealth of new repertoire. This new music showcases Matt Ridley’s hallmark writing: lyrical melodies underpinned by deep grooves and uplifting harmonic progressions — a compelling blend that speaks to both the seasoned jazz aficionado and the uninitiated listener. This evening’s performance will see an album’s worth of new material recorded live for a forthcoming release. Alongside this, audiences can expect to hear selected favourites from The Antidote’s previous three releases. Matt Ridley (compositions & bass) Mark Lockheart (saxophones) Rory Simmons (trumpet) Ivo Neame (piano) Ant Law (guitar) Dave Ingamells (drums)

Sat 27 Jun19:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Mike De Souza Quintet

Guitarist and composer Mike De Souza presents his quintet, bringing together leading voices from the UK jazz scene: Julian Siegel (tenor saxophone), Rick Simpson (piano/synth), Huw V Williams (bass) and Jay Davis (drums). Described by Jazzwise as a “burgeoning guitar talent”, De Souza has performed at major European venues including the Elbphilharmonie, and at festivals in Graz, Varna and Kraków, where he was also a finalist in the 2021 Jarek Śmietana Jazz Guitar Competition. The set features original music that moves between groove-driven riffs, rich harmonic writing and open improvisation, with acoustic and electronic elements combining to create a dynamic and immersive sound. Mike De Souza is a London-based guitarist and composer whose work combines detailed composition with a contemporary approach to sound. His releases include Road Fork, Slow Burn, Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent) and Schism, each reflecting an evolving balance between acoustic jazz interplay and a broader, more textural palette. His writing is often centred around distinctive guitar-led material, moving between structured passages and open improvisation.

Sun 28 Jun14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Barry Green Quintet

Fresh from appearances at the club with Norma Winstone and Ian Shaw, Barry debuts his new project celebrating the late 60’s repertoire of McCoy Tyner. An international meeting of musicians from New York, London and the Netherlands. Barry now lives in Rotterdam and has collaborated and recorded with artists such as Dick Oatts, Michael Moore, Conrad Herwig, Steve Nelson, Norma Winstone, Chris Cheek, Drew Gress, Ian Shaw, Bobby Wellins among many others. This exploration of a neglected era of McCoy’s writing and composing combines the authenticity of musicians who have worked with a huge array of different artists, and features the up and coming Dutch saxophonist Femke Mooren. Barry Green (piano) Gareth Lochrane (flute) Femke Mooren (sax) Oli Hayhurst (bass) Darren Beckett (drums)

Sun 28 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Finn Genockey Quartet

Drummer and composer Finn Genockey brings his international quartet to PizzaExpress Live Soho for an evening of original music drawn from their acclaimed debut album Tacet Trust (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2025) alongside new material written for the band. Blending detailed compositional frameworks with space for collective interplay, the quartet has quickly developed a distinctive group sound. Featuring Josh Short, Rasmus Sørensen and Nico Klöffer, the music has been praised by UK Jazz News as “a milestone in the ongoing development of contemporary jazz,” and by The Jazzmann as “the most outstanding debut album I’ve heard in some time”. Finn Genockey is a jazz drummer, composer and bandleader based in London. Since starting drums at the age of 6, Finn has had plenty of experience performing regularly with some of the most notable jazz artists such as Rufus Reid and Stan Sulzmann at some of the country’s top jazz venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Soho and Vortex as well as across the world in places such as Germany, France and the Caribbean. He also regularly writes music for the ensembles he runs: including The London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra which he founded for a debut performance as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival as well as his long-standing international quartet. Tacet Trust, his debut album, was released on Fresh Sound New Talent in 2025.

Mon 29 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Blue Planet Orchestra

Roland Perrin’s Blue Planet Orchestra is a new project featuring a six piece band playing the music of Roland Perrin. Perrin is a pianist and composer steeped in the traditions of jazz, Latin and African music. This is shaped by a talent for arranging of the highest order, reflecting an understanding of both the great jazz and classical composers. The band features long-term collaborators of Roland’s chosen to engage with the effortless weaving of tight arrangements and free-flowing improvisation. Bob McKay (tenor sax and flutes) Sax Appeal, Paul McCartney, Ronnie Scott Big Band, Cliff Richard, Claire Teal, Donna Summers, Nelson Rangel, Gloria Gaynor, Ian Shaw, Georgie Fame, Mel Torme, George Shearing, John Dankworth Big Band and Gareth Lockrane Big Band. Paul Taylor (trombone) Latin jazz veteran with Roberto Pla, Snowboy. Composer: Blowpipes Trombone Trio, Click Beetle. Freelancer with The Pogues, Loose Tubes, Brotherhood of Breath, Mingus Big Band. Jeremy Shoham (alto and soprano sax and clarinet) Founder and leader of Just East of Jazz and active on the London jazz scene for over 40 years having played with Liane Caroll, Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, Neil Angilley, Paul Booth, Jo Harrop, Cameron Pierre, George Melly, Dave O’Higgins, Gilad Atzmon, Jonathan Gee, Liam Dunachie, Anita Wardell, Nigel Price. Emmanuel Oladokun (bass) Emmanuel Oladokun began singing in a church choir at the age of four and started playing bass in his early teens.

Tue 30 Jun21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

The Jonny Ford Jazz Orchestra

Following two consecutive sold-out years at the PizzaExpress Live Soho, the Jonny Ford Jazz Orchestra returns for their most anticipated show yet. Now a staple of the UK jazz scene, this powerhouse large ensemble, led by saxophonist Jonny Ford, brings together the country’s finest improvising musicians. Expect original compositions that blend intricate orchestral jazz with vibrant energy, exceptional skill, and unwavering passion. Jonny’s music is deeply inspired by people, places, and stories. Each composition carries a relatable and accessible narrative, shaped with the unique artistic voices of his band members in mind. His writing draws influence from legendary big band composers such as Bob Brookmeyer, Thad Jones, Jim McNeely, Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler, Nikki Iles, Stan Sulzmann, and Vince Mendoza. Beyond leading his band, Jonny is an in-demand saxophonist, composer and arranger, having worked with artists including Brian May, Roger Taylor, Mica Paris, Rebecca Ferguson, Heather Small, Cory Wong, SWR Big Band, NDR Big Band, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Latvian National Symphony Orchestra. Jonny Ford (tenor saxophone, composer, conductor) George Millard, Tom Smith, Graeme Blevins, Alex Western-King, Mick Foster (saxes) Jim Davison, Tom Dennis, George Jefford, James Copus (trumpets) Harry Maund, Robbie Harvey, Rory Ingham, Yusuf Narçin (trombones) Billy Marrows (guitar) Matt Carter (piano) Tom Farmer (double bass) Luke Tomlinson (drums)

Wed 1 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Sam Braysher/Linus Eppinger Quartet

A truly international, multi-generational band, the Sam Braysher-Linus Eppinger Quartet launches its debut album on the iconic Spanish label Fresh Sound New Talent. With a sound rooted in the classic swinging jazz of the '50s and '60s, the band's varied repertoire includes music associated with Horace Silver, Dusty Springfield, Benny Goodman, George Cables and Frank Sinatra. Critically acclaimed London saxophonist Sam Braysher co-leads this formation with Linus Eppinger, a charismatic Amsterdam-based guitarist. These two friends and rising stars of European jazz join forces with two of the continent’s great veteran rhythm section players (Eric Ineke and Darryl Hall) on a programme that is by turns groovy, fun and heartfelt. Sam Braysher, “whose warm tone and consonant and inquisitive approach to harmony is attracting growing attention on the British jazz scene”, (All About Jazz) is a London-based alto saxophonist, who has received widespread critical acclaim for his three albums to date. He is joined by special guest Linus Eppinger, a young guitarist who takes inspiration from the bluesy swagger of Wes Montgomery and George Benson and is now one of Amsterdam's busiest musicians. 2026 sees Sam and Linus releasing an album on the iconic Spanish label Fresh Sound New Talent.

Thu 2 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Luiz Morais Brilliant Brazil

Luiz Morais outstanding ensemble 'Brilliant Brazil', are one of the most talked about and consistently sold out Brazillian performers at PizzaExpress Jazz Club Dean Street, PizzaExpress Live Holborn and Crazy Coqs among other top venues. They entertain with the classic music of Urban Rio. Brilliant Brazil perform classic melodies from Villa-Lobos & Antonio Carlos Jobim, including well know favourites “One Note Samba”and “The Girl from Ipanema” and more, plus compelling music from many other South American music masters, together with their original compositions. Luiz Morais and his Brilliant Brazil group, with the voice of Gabrielle Kozyra – “the best Brazillian Music singer in London” -The Hoste Of Jazz, embrace seductive vocals, supported by guitar, flute, piano, bass and percussion. Born in the North East of Brazil, 7-string guitar player, arranger and composer Luiz Morais has been playing the guitar from a young age. Immersed in the vibrant Brazilian musical culture, he built his strong musical foundations playing rhythms such as Samba, Choro and Bossa Nova as well as the iconic North Eastern rhythm of Forró. Luiz graduated in Popular Music from the University of Rio de Janeiro and can count among his teachers great masters of Brazilian guitar such as Carrilho, Braga & Gnattali. Brilliant Brazil return to Dean Street for this Friday lunchtime start of the weekend, for a party of toe tapping, hip swaying, finger popping samba, bossa nova and choro music.

Fri 3 Jul14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £40

Guy Chambers

Due to overwhelming demand, Guy Chambers, one of the most successful living songwriters, returns after collaborating with renowned artists and writers, including Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue, Scissor Sisters, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, James Blunt, Rufus Wainwright, Mark Ronson and many more. Perhaps best known for his work with Robbie Williams, co-writing iconic hits including ‘Angels’, Millennium, Feel, Let Me Entertain You and Rock DJ. He’s also composed for film and theatre including The Boy in the Dress for the RSC and the Sky Original films A Christmas No.1. (2021) & The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland (2024). Guy released his first piano album in May 2019, entitled ‘Go Gentle Into The Light', which features a selection of solo interpretations of these many hits. ’An Evening With Guy Chambers’ includes piano interpretations not only of his many hits but also of his original material and the anecdotes and stories behind them, giving an insight into his career and creative processes. Guy Chambers presents two shows to join him in his world of songwriting over a 40 year career. While playing arrangements of songs he has written over the years, including such classics as ‘Angels’ and ‘Feel’, he will tell the stories behind these songs in his own unique way. He will also share hilarious anecdotes spanning his early years as a sideman in Aztec Camera, The Waterboys, World Party, and his own band, The Lemon Trees.

Fri 3 Jul19:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £40

Shane Hampsheir & His Big Band

After his phenomenal sell-out shows in 2025, Shane Hampsheir returns with his celebration of swing and jazz classics and, once again, his spectacular and popular 17-piece jazz orchestra is in tow. The show will feature soothing and romantic standards by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Michael Bublé as well as punchy and exciting arrangements popularised by Harry Connick, Jr., Joe Williams and Sammy Davis, Jr. You can also expect to hear some brand new arrangements (by Evan Jolly and Graeme Taylor) previously featured on Shane's debut big band album and his recent iTunes Jazz Chart Number 1 singles. Shane is recognised within the music industry as both a very talented swing and big band vocalist as well as a versatile and accomplished performer. He has performed a number of highly acclaimed one-man shows in jazz clubs and theatres around the UK and Europe and is widely regarded as one of the country's top swing singers. Shane can often be seen with many of today's top big bands and orchestras including the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra.

Sat 4 Jul14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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