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Live Music

Around £38

Henry Patterson Sings Broadway

Fresh off a sell-out run of shows in London and New York City, Henry Patterson brings his signature sound to the Broadway songbook. Join Henry and the Sam Every Big Band for a night of showstoppers reimagined through the world of jazz. Featuring music from The Phantom of the Opera and The Sound of Music to Wicked, Annie, Oklahoma! and more. This one night only concert is not to be missed.

Sat 4 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Dave O’Higgins Biggish Band

Dave returns to the PizzaExpress Live Soho with his 10-piece Biggish Band, originally formed in the early 2000s and winner of the prestigious Peter Whittingham Award for their CD, “Big Shake Up”. Their repertoire showcases a vibrant journey through jazz, featuring everything from New Orleans street beats to swing, funk, and Latin influences. Drawing on this broad spectrum of styles has allowed O'Higgins to expand his ensemble to a 10-piece group, which he proudly refers to as his "dream team." Dave O’Higgins has established themself as one of the UK’s most popular saxophonists over the past 30 years, earning recognition both nationally and internationally. With a distinctive and instantly recognisable style, Dave has released 24 albums as a bandleader, showcasing their mastery of both tenor and soprano saxophone. Their sound is characterised by a personal touch, a clear sense of melodic development, and a spirit of adventure, all underpinned by an expert sense of pacing and presentation. Drawing inspiration from legends such as Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Stanley Turrentine, and Michael Brecker, Dave’s musical palette is impressively broad. PizzaExpress Live audiences are already familiar with Dave, whose extended run of sold-out concerts included “The Blue Note Years” and the “Three Tenors” series, featuring the music of Stanley Turrentine, Hank Mobley, and Dexter Gordon.

Sun 5 Jul14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Orlando le Fleming Trio

"Outstanding” is an overused description but one that’s applied to bassist Orlando le Fleming so consistently that its justification can’t be denied. While living in New York he brought his inimitable personality to work on projects for the likes of Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, Antonio Sanchez, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bill Charlap, Billy Cobham, Kevin Hays, Wayne Krantz, Jimmy Cobb, Ari Hoenig, Seamus Blake, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Leslie Odom Jr, Mark Turner and David Sanchez among many others. As a leader he shines even brighter — his drum-less OWL Trio (with long time associates Will Vinson and Lage Lund) gained plaudits across the board for its hushed, intimate atmosphere. Downbeat declared “Everything about this album, is a resounding success. The music swings effortlessly, every utterance is gorgeous and the recording is intimate and beautiful.” Other notable releases by Orlando include an Owl Trio record featuring the virtuoso vocalist, Kurt Elling and in 2022 he teamed up with jazz legends Mark Turner and Jeff “Tain” Watts for the collaborative standards album Misterioso. In 2024 Orlando released Wandering Talk, the third album of his Romantic Funk project, born from residencies in New York’s legendary 55 Bar. This latest album includes London friends James Maddren and Tom Cawley with a surprise cameo from Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

Sun 5 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Denmark Street Big Band ft. Jonny Mosesson

Marty Paich was born 100 years ago in January 1925. His name may not be familiar but You will have heard his arrangements he worked with many jazz greats Art Pepper, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Sammy Davis Jon and Mel Torme. Tonight we celebrate his craft playing charts he wrote for Mel Torme and Sammy Davis Jr. plus new arrangements sung by Mel aficionado Jonny Mosesson arranged by Simon Whiteside who transcribed the Marty Paich charts and loves writing in his west coast style. The Denmark Street Tentet provide the expert backing. Jonny Mosesson Jonny Mosesson is an innovative and dynamic musician whose unique sound blends the rich traditions of Jewish music with the improvisational freedom of jazz. A passionate performer, composer, and arranger, Jonny's work bridges cultures, blending sacred melodies and Jewish heritage with the complexity and creativity of jazz. Born into a family deeply rooted in Jewish culture, Jonny's love for Jewish music began at a young age. However, it was his encounter with jazz that truly shaped his musical journey. Studying both genres rigorously, Jonny has developed a style that weaves together the spirituality of Jewish prayer and the artistic expression of jazz, creating an engaging fusion that resonates with audiences worldwide. His work features intricate melodies, heartfelt harmonies, and innovative rhythms, all while maintaining the soul of Jewish music.

Mon 6 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £45

Jose Rios (of Free Nationals)

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of live music as Jose Rios—guitarist for Anderson. Paak and the acclaimed Free Nationals—takes the stage alongside the renowned bassist Moyses dos Santos. The energy of this performance promises to be nothing short of electric. Jose Rios, acclaimed for their Grammy-winning talent and distinctive sound, breathes new life into the Free Nationals’ repertoire with expressive guitar work, driving rhythms, and an infectious sense of groove. Each note is infused with influences from R&B, funk, hip-hop, and contemporary soul, all delivered with remarkable skill and passion. Complementing this artistry, Moyses dos Santos provides a solid foundation with their powerful and intricate basslines, locking in seamlessly to create a rhythmic pulse that propels the music forward and captivates the audience. Together, Jose Rios and Moyses dos Santos transform the Free Nationals’ music into a live experience that is dynamic, spontaneous, and irresistibly energetic—guaranteed to get everyone moving. Jose Rios (guitar) Josh MckNasty (drums) Moyses dos Santos (bass) Baely (vocals) Kate Stewart (vocals) Tristan Willis (keys)

Tue 7 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Evening in the Universe

Hailing from a thriving London Jazz scene this up-and-coming group straddles many traditions and puts on a show that leaves audiences astounded. Soaring Saxophone melodies over Senegalese percussion combine with modern effects and soundscapes to create an expansive quality which firmly plants it in a neighbourhood of its own. Described as trance-like, the timbre of Evening in the Universe's performances create a feeling of ancient rhythm in fascinating new garb. Reflecting the unparalleled multicultural demographic of London in 2024, EITU’s instrumentation & members draw from a wide range of traditions that would only be possible in this time and this place. It’s possible to define the music as European jazz in its form and explorative nature but the entire sound is somewhere closer to the texture of Senegalese percussive musics. This combined with a modern understanding of effects and soundscapes gives the sound an expansive quality which firmly plants EITU in a neighbourhood of its own. Described as trance-like, the timbre of this group’s performances create a feeling of tribal movement. The talking-drum (Sean Quinn) and junk instruments (a bizarre mix recycled gas canisters & metal detritus courtesy of Saul Eisenburg) and the standard drum kit (Filippo Galli) combine to create a living, breathing percussion section that often sounds as alive as an undulating marketplace.

Wed 8 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Jacqui Dankworth

Multi award-winning vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth MBE, revisits the music of the seminal British albums "Shakespeare and All That Jazz" and “Wordsongs”, composed by her father, Sir John Dankworth, and recorded by her mother, Dame Cleo Laine. Jacqui draws on her own intimate and lifelong familiarity with this genre-defying music, as well as her experiences as an actor working with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. The programme features Jacqui Dankworth on vocals, accompanied by pianist Charlie Wood, and their world-class band of musicians, performing settings such as “Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day”, “Fear No More The Heat O’ The Sun”, the story of Macbeth told via “Dunsinane Blues”, a comical tongue-twisting roll-call of Shakespeare’s complete works, as well as a few surprises along the way! The genius of Shakespeare’s poetry, the brilliance of the musical settings, and Jacqui’s virtuosic and spellbinding vocals, all combine to create a unique and unforgettable concert event.

Fri 10 Jul14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £22

Luminoso: 3-2-1

By popular demand, Jazz-pop band Luminoso returns to PizzaExpress Soho for a special summer show, bringing their signature blend of toe-tapping originals, vintage Italian swing, cabaret charm, and suave reimaginings of Latin and R&B classics. Led by LA-born pianist and songwriter Brian Clemens and Milan-born vocalist Francesca Confortini, one of London's premier jazz vocalists who has shared the stage with Cat Stevens and Rod Stewart, Luminoso have built a devoted following across the UK and Europe, performing at iconic rooms including London's Wilton's Music Hall, Barcelona's Jamboree, Berlin's B-flat, and Istanbul's Nardis Jazz Club. Drawing on the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook, their melodic writing is nostalgic yet fresh, effortlessly familiar, and leaves audiences humming long after the final note. This evening also welcomes special guest Freddie Benedict, Ronnie Scott's vocalist, actor, London vocal jazz veteran, joining Francesca for duets, close harmonies, and a fiery finale. EarMilk calls it "an exuberant triumph that breathes new life into jazz-pop fusion." Jazz-pop band Luminoso returns to PizzaExpress Soho for a high-energy evening celebrating their debut album 3-2-1!.

Sun 12 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Martin Speake’s Charukesi

For 30 years alto saxophonist, composer and improviser Martin Speake has been exploring non-Western rhythmic and melodic approaches inspired by the music of many cultures. In particular Indian, Arabic, Turkish, African and Jazz traditions. The latest incarnation is Charukesi, named after an Indian raga. Previous versions were Fever Pitch, Unison Quartet and Mafarowi. It is direct, groove based music with compelling and memorable melodies rooted in a dynamic tuba and drums rhythm section with impassioned soloing and interaction from guitarist Mike Outram and Martin’s alto saxophone. Martin studied classical saxophone at Trinity College of Music. At that time there were no jazz courses in London, but he met some future jazz musicians at the college, including pianist Simon Purcell, saxophonist Mark Lockheart and the members of saxophone quartet Itchy Fingers who were studying at the Royal Academy of Music. He toured Europe, South America, Africa and the USA with Itchy Fingers appearing at major jazz festivals and playing on their first two CDs Quark (Virgin Records) and Teranga (Venture). In 1986 they won the Schlitz Young Jazz Musicians of the Year Award, which was televised by the BBC. In 1988, he left the group to develop his own projects, which have been many and diverse, and establish himself as a composer and improviser.

Mon 13 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £28

Deirdre Cartwright

Join Deirdre Cartwright as she celebrates turning 70 in a truly memorable evening, marking the album release of her new trio ORGANIK. “This is definitely a trio to catch on tour if you can – jazz with soul to burn.”- Duarte Figueira, UK Jazz News The night also offers a rare opportunity to see the original BBC TV Rockschool band — Henry Thomas, Geoff Nicholls and Alastair Gavin — reunited on stage for the first time in 40 years. With many special guests joining the celebration, including Liane Carroll and Alison Rayner, this promises to be a landmark evening of music, history, and soul.

Wed 15 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £35

Jazz Up the 80s with the Jay Rayner Sextet

Join the Jay Rayner Sextet as they celebrate the greatest jazz-influenced chart hits of the 80s, including dance floor fillers by Sade, Matt Bianco, Swing Out Sister and Sting. As a man who came of age in the 80s, restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and jazz pianist Jay Rayner has long been fascinated by the chart hits from that decade which weren't just jazz inflected but had jazz in their very bones. Now he leads a sextet of top flight musicians to celebrate the greatest of those 80s songs, with new arrangements of brilliant tracks by Sade, Matt Bianco, Working Week, Everything But The Girl, Swing Out Sister, Sting and much more. Get your jazzy 80s on with the Jay Rayner Sextet. Box-shouldered jacket and big hair optional. Jay Rayner (piano) Pat Gordon-Smith (voice) Dave Lewis (sax) Robert Rickenberg (bass) Chris Cobbson (guitar) Sophie Alloway (drums)

Thu 16 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Chris Ingham’s REBOP

No strangers to PizzaExpress Jazz Club, it a warm welcome return, for this “Weekend Starts Here Series”, to Chris Ingham’s REBOP band, who have played here many times to admiring sold out audiences. This mighty quintet Rebop, have developed a reputation for evoking the music of Great US jazz greats, together with their own unique creativity, with recent performances of the music of Miles Davis in the 50’s and the challenging sound and inspired jazz of the superpower pianist and composer Horace Silver, among others. For this July concert REBOP explore, for the first time, new aspects of the extensive repertoire of Miles Davis and delve into the thrilling and contrasting styles of the first Great Quintet 1955-57 (with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones) and his second 1964-67 (with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams). To create this wonderful jazz quintet music, under the inspired leadership of Chris Ingham – who brings the history of this music to life, with his thoughtful and witty introductions, REBOP presents the skill and imagination of five outstanding musicians. Paul Higgs (trumpet) Harry Greene (tenor saxophone) Chris Ingham (piano) Malcolm Creese (double bass) Matt Fishwick (drums)

Fri 17 Jul14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Laura Klain Trio

From the convergence of three musicians with rich artistic journeys, a musical project of exchange and research was born, featuring original compositions and arrangements alongside magnificent pieces from the jazz tradition both standards and originals. Laura Klain was born in Toulouse, France. She moved after a few weeks to the city of Naples, Italy. She began studying frame drums at the age of seven, thanks to the artistic influence of her mother, an international manager of World Music. At the age of 8 she was noticed by Maestro Eugenio Bennato, an Italian singer-songwriter from Naples, who invited her to go on stage to play the final songs of the concerts. She was invited to model and play with Bennato’s quintet, by Giorgio Armani in the atelier in Milan, when she was just twelve years old. At the age of thirteen she became the first percussionist of Bennato’s “Taranta Power” group, with which she undertook five years of touring around the world. Some of the most prestigious places such as the Cairo Opera House with the opera orchestra, the Pyramids of Egypt, Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, National Theater of Algiers for the 1st Euromed Concert for dialogue between cultures. Wales, Spain, France, Ethiopia, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, Balkan countries, Kosovo. She collaborates with artists such as Trilok Gurtu, Hansa El Bechaira, Fathy Salama, Alfio Antico, Antonio Infantino and many others.

Fri 17 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys

With nearly 7,000 performances across 27 countries in 40 years, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are one of the world’s leading jump, jive and swing bands. Their rough, tough, high-energy sound has wowed audiences from the UK to the USA, Russia, and Europe. They’ve opened for legends including BB King, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles, toured with the Blues Brothers Band, and appeared on dozens of radio and TV shows. Renowned for dazzling musicianship and riveting stage performances, they’re rightly called the Kings of Swing. This gig, celebrating 40 years on the road, promises an unforgettable night. With nearly 7000 performances across 27 countries under their belt in their 40 years on the road, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are more than just the world’s greatest jump, jive and swing band – they’re an institution! In that time, they have opened shows for BB King, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, and toured with the Blues Brothers Band (the one from the movie), and they’ve played on 36 radio shows and made 73 television appearances. Rough, tough and always rocking, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys have appeared at festivals, in concert and at clubs throughout the UK and Europe as well as in the USA – and Russia. Along the way, the band have recorded 11 albums for Big Bear Records, all distributed worldwide.

Sat 18 Jul19:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Noah Stoneman

London born/NYC based pianist and composer Noah Stoneman performs his debut show as a leader at PizzaExpress Live Soho. He brings with him a new trio formed in New York featuring fast rising and highly original drummer Jacob Patrone and GRAMMY winning Danish bass sensation Felix Moseholm (Brad Mehldau, Samara Joy). Expect a fresh and unique improvisational interplay and deeply felt compositions that draw from all walks of music, from 1960s counterculture singer-songwriters to folk ballads all the way through to free music. This is a band with a sound wholly its own. They will perform music from Noah’s recent release ‘Dance at Zero’ (named editor’s choice ‘best albums of the month’ by Jazzwise Magazine) as well as unreleased new compositions from the band’s debut album to be released later this year. Noah Stoneman is a pianist and composer from North London. He is currently based in Brooklyn, New York and is adept at a wide range of musical idioms. What binds these different languages together is improvisation; an art which Noah aims to continually forge a personal relationship with throughout his career. He regularly performs and records as a sideman for some of the finest musicians across the UK and NYC from all generations, including Jasper Hoiby, Hillai Govreen, Steve Cardenas, Eric McPherson, Caius Williams, Alex Hitchock, Mark Kavuma, Ruben Fox, Jason Brown, Miles Mindlin, Rachael Cohen and many others.

Sun 19 Jul14:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Hannah Horton

Hannah Horton launches her latest album 'Stories on the Wind'. With the warmth, groove and emotional depth that are fast making her one of the most distinctive voices on the UK jazz scene, Hannah Horton brings a uniquely expressive voice to the saxophone. Blending modern jazz, soul and lyrical storytelling, Hannah’s performances are immersive, elegant and emotionally resonant. Performed with her outstanding quartet, they are full of musical empathy, spontaneity and the kind of connection that draws audiences in from the first note. Named as one to watch by Jazzwise for 2026, Hannah creates music that feels both sophisticated and deeply human. Expect an evening of compelling original music, expressive improvisation and a live experience that stays with you long after the final note. An official Selmer Artist and award winning saxophonist, Hannah is drawing growing attention across the UK and Europe with her sophisticated, emotionally direct sound. Hannah Horton (baritone and tenor sax) Sam Leak (piano) Steve Taylor (drums) Rob Statham (electric bass)

Sun 19 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Emily Francis Trio

Led by keyboardist Emily Francis, with bass maestro Trevor Boxall, and drum superstar Jamie Murray, Emily Francis Trio create their own original style of high-energy, melodically-driven jazz, fueled by sounds from the worlds of progressive rock and pop, electronic music, and influences spanning the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Building on the classic piano trio format, with an emphasis on melody and high intensity improvisational interplay, the band incorporates a range of electronic sounds, leaning into influences from the current US electro-jazz scene, such as Donny McCaslin, Kneebody, and FORQ, prog supremos Pink Floyd, Genesis, and Peter Gabriel, jazz icons Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau, and Avishai Cohen, as well as vintage TV and sci-fi themes, and 20th century film music. Since their formation in 2014, the trio has built up a loyal following among both jazz and prog enthusiasts, following a series of acclaimed releases and tours. Their 2022 album, LUMA, described as a “thing of rare beauty” by Jazzwise magazine, was featured on JazzFM and BBC 6 Music, receiving praise from the likes of DJ Deb Grant, UK jazz legend Ian Shaw, Snarky Puppy manager Mike Chadwick, and others. The band knows no bounds when it comes to sonic exploration in their performances, and they have headlined many venues across the UK and Europe including several main stage performances at London’s renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and iconic jazz festivals such as London, Manchester and Cheltenham.

Mon 20 Jul21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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