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Around £20

Aria 'Rectify'

Rising London-based neo-soul and jazz artist Aria celebrates the launch of her debut album Rectify at PizzaExpress Live Soho featuring her acclaimed 9 piece band. Born in Hong Kong to a British father and Norwegian mother, Aria brings a distinctive global perspective to her songwriting, blending classic soul influences with contemporary jazz, cinematic textures, and emotionally rich lyricism. Her breakout single Rectify Your Soul introduced her to national audiences, receiving BBC Radio 6 Music airplay, support from BBC Introducing, and a five-week run on the Jazz FM playlist, including “Track of the Week”. She has since performed at leading UK festivals and venues including Cheltenham Jazz Festival, supporting Nectar Woode, steadily building a reputation as one of the most compelling emerging voices on the UK jazz and soul scene. Her music has drawn praise across the industry, with Jazz FM calling her “a future classic” and UK Jazz News describing her as “an enticing talent” and “one to watch”. This album launch marks the live unveiling of Rectify in full, an immersive evening of new material, reimagined arrangements, and special guest appearances from acclaimed jazz musicians Poppy Daniels and Chris Montague. Rectify is released via Sarah Gillespie’s label Pastiche Records. Aria (vocals) Chris Montague (guitar) Poppy Daniels (trumpet) William Hobson (keys) Harry Gould (bass) Dan Hester (drums) Zi&Si (backing vocals) Lauren Fretwell (backing vocals)

Mon 21 Sept20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Giulia Marro Quartet

Led by rising UK jazz clarinettist and vocalist Giulia Marro, the Giulia Marro Quartet brings together some of London’s most exciting young musicians for an evening of swing. Blending original compositions with deep cuts from the Great American Songbook, the quartet draws inspiration from the chamber-like interplay of Jimmy Giuffre and the expressive writing of Carla Bley. With rich storytelling, melodic improvisation and a distinctive sound, the band creates music that feels both rooted in tradition and strikingly individual. Rising star of the UK jazz scene, clarinet player and vocalist Giulia Marro released her debut album A Portrait of Giulia in March 2025, marking her arrival as a distinctive new voice on the jazz scene. Rooted in tradition yet unmistakably personal, the album showcases Giulia’s deep connection to jazz alongside her flair for storytelling, lyricism and expressive improvisation. Giulia studied at both the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Royal Conservatoire of the Hague, experiences that helped shape her refined technique and broad musical outlook. Her playing is steeped in the jazz tradition, drawing heavily from the swing and bebop eras, while remaining fresh and current through her emotive phrasing, rhythmic sensitivity and melodic playing. This new quartet of London’s most exciting young musicians features Nick Manz on piano (BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year Finalist 2022) , Ben Love on double bass and Jack Thomas on drums.

Tue 22 Sept20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Frode Kjekstad / Eric Alexander Quartet

One of the greatest jazz tenor sax voices in our time Eric Alexander has teamed up with virtuoso jazz guitarist Frode Kjekstad in an amazing quartet that features modern hard bop at its best! Frode Kjekstad / Eric Alexander Quartet´s latest release Stars Aligned (2026) has been called "among the most satisfying and rewarding straight-ahead jazz records to emerge in recent years." (Glenn Astarita; All About Jazz). Kjekstad and Alexander has previously recorded two albums together, A Piece of the Apple and New York Time. The quartet plays original compositions by Kjekstad & Alexander, as well as some of their favourites from The American Songbook. Saxophonist Eric Alexander is known as one of New Yorks leading jazzmusicians, and considered as one of the greatest tenor sax players of our time. After his studies at William Patterson University he has been part of the New York Jazz scene since the 90’s where he regularly plays at well-known clubs such as Smoke, Smalls, and Jazz at Lincoln Center, sharing the stage with some of the world´s leading jazz musicians. Eric Alexander has published more than 40 albums in his own name, on labels like Criss Cross, Milestone, and High Note Records. In total he has appeared on more than 100 records. In addition to that, Eric Alexander has worked with jazzlegends such as George Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Harold Mabern, Ron Carter and many many more.

Wed 23 Sept20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30-£33

The Soul Steppers

The Brighton based 10 piece outfit bring an exclusive live set of deep funk & soul music, an authentic mix of their own arrangements of rare & underplayed gems from the 60’s & 70’s and their own material. The band features super soulful female vocals, firing funky keys, screeching horns, backed by a super tight rhythm section. The Steppers have come together to shake up and wake up the live soul music scene with their unique blend of sister funk & sweet soul. This aint no soul standards covers band, this is 100% bona fide big band funky soul music , perfect for the knowledgable soul heads & ideal for those who just love the funk & soul sound. The band have twice been the main live act for The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, part of the Line up at The Jalapeño Records winter Bop in their hometown, and performed alongside & with USA soul sensation Carlton Jumel Smith for his first ever U.K. show at The Jazz Cafe. Lizzie Boyd (vocals) Tony Mead (drums) Milo Fell (congas) Mark Treffel (keys) Lindsey Oliver (bass) Bradley Coleman (guitar) Phillipe Guyard (tenor sax) Andy Pickett (baritone sax) Tarik Mecci (trombone) Martin Bradley (trumpet)

Sat 26 Sept18:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

An Afternoon with The Vince Dunn Orchestra

World renowned drummer Vince Dunn brings his fabulous Orchestra to our stage to perform a electric mix of jazz, Latin, foot tapping funk and classic big band swing. This show will also feature the best in vocal talent to help deliver a great show. Over the last 35 years Vince has worked with many notable artists from the world of pop and jazz world.In world of pop music, Vince has performed with Leon Ware, Pharrell Williams, Kylie Monogue, Madonna, Loose Ends, Roy Ayers, The Funk Masters and many others. In the jazz world because of his ability to switch from big band to small jazz combo outfits, has made him a very in demand drummer. Playing with the likes of Courtney Pine, Liane Carroll, Dame Cleo Laine, Jim Mullen and many many others. Phil Gerrard (lead trumpet) Graham Russell (trumpet) Ray Mott (trumpet) Colin Marcland (trumpet) Dave Hervey (lead trombone) Harry Brown (trombone) Sunil Kumath (trombone) Owen Wales (bass trombone) Chris Neil (piano) Murray Dare (bass) Bobby Quidley (guitar) Vince Dunn (drums / leader) Bob McKay (lead alto) Duncan Grant (alto) Scott Brooker (lead tenor) Nichola Pope (tenor) Colin Charman (baritone)

Sun 27 Sept13:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Musicians’ Company Jazz

This is an outstanding showcase for the best of the current young British based jazz musicians, one of whom will be awarded the Musicians’ Company Young Jazz Musician Award, in memory of the acclaimed first winner of the competition Tina May, chosen by an esteemed jury, plus an additional prize to be awarded by an audience vote on the night. The Winner receives the Company’s coveted medal, £1,000 prize and the opportunity for the band of his/her choice to perform as part of the Company’s jazz programme in 2027. From over 50 nominations, from many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians, the Company’s Jazz Committee selected six of the most outstanding young artists. Nick Davydenko (guitar) Klara Devlin (trumpet) Donovan Haffner (saxophone) Will Inscoe (piano) Nik Lukassen (double bass) Miles Pillinger (drums)

Sun 27 Sept19:30PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Lucy-Anne Daniels

At just twenty-three, Lucy-Anne is boldly making her mark on the UK Jazz scene and beyond, gracing the notable stages of the Royal Albert Hall, where she commanded the stage during the BBC PROMS series, Duc de Lombards in Paris, Dizzy’s New York and London where she made her debut, at just sixteen. Growing up surrounded by the vibrant sounds of gospel and jazz, Lucy-Anne has become a vivid storyteller and creative improviser. Her rich, expressive vocals flow effortlessly across styles, and with “a voice mature beyond her years” (The Scotsman), she captivates listeners through her powerful interpretation of lyric and melodic control. Each performance invites audiences into moments of drama and humour, intimacy and connection of a musical communion. Named the winner of the prestigious Tina May Young Jazz Musician Award (2025), Lucy-Anne was praised for “bringing an astonishing degree of rhythmic freedom and inventiveness to her programme, but perhaps above all, a remarkable and irresistible sense of sheer enjoyment” (UK Jazz News). A truly versatile performer, Lucy-Anne Daniels is undoubtedly one to watch for the future.

Mon 28 Sept20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

The Pocket Ellington ft. Tony Kofi & Alan Barnes

This acclaimed Duke Ellington tribute returns to PizzaExpress Live with stellar vocalist Marvin Muoneké, 'The Young Man with The Old Soul’. With new takes on classic Ellington standards – including Sophisticated Lady , I ’m Beginning To See The Light , I Got It Bad – and of course, Take The A Train – Marvin and the group celebrate one of the greatest song catalogues in jazz. Born out of saxophonist Tony Kofi and pianist Alex Webb’s shared love of Ellington, The Pocket Ellington manages what ought to be impossible – creating a classic Ellingtonian sound with just four horns and a rhythm section. But with Kofi, Alan Barnes (reeds), Simon Finch (trumpet) and David Lalljee (trombone) on hand, anything is possible. Veteran bassist Dave Green and powerhouse drummer Winston Clifford provide the swing, while rising vocalist Marvin Muoneké explores the classic Duke songs. Great charts from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s – Main Stem, Harlem Air Shaft, Cotton Tail, Chelsea Bridge, Such Sweet Thunder and others - are presented in clever new arrangements which evoke the period but also offer solo space to these top-flight musicians. The repertoire also includes pieces from artists and arrangers who were influenced by the Duke – Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and Gil Evans. It’s a big sound from a pocket band.

Tue 29 Sept20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

The Pocket Ellington feat. Tony Kofi & Alan Barnes

This acclaimed Duke Ellington tribute returns to PizzaExpress Live with stellar vocalist Marvin Muoneké, 'The Young Man with The Old Soul’. With new takes on classic Ellington standards – including Sophisticated Lady , I ’m Beginning To See The Light , I Got It Bad – and of course, Take The A Train – Marvin and the group celebrate one of the greatest song catalogues in jazz. This seven-piece band bristles with UK jazz greats, including reedsmen Alan Barnes and Tony Kofi, and veteran bassist Dave Green. Great charts from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s – Main Stem , Cotton Tail , Chelsea Bridge , Such Sweet Thunder and others - are presented in Alex Webb’s clever new arrangements which evoke the period but also offer solo space to these top-flight musicians. The repertoire also includes pieces from artists and arrangers who were influenced by the Duke – Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and Gil Evans. It’s a big sound from a pocket band. Alex Webb (piano) Tony Kofi (tenor sax) Alan Barnes (alto and baritone saxes, clarinet) Andy Davies (trumpet) David Lalljee (trombone) Dave Green (bass) Winston Clifford (drums) Special Guest Vocalist: Marvin Muoneké

Tue 29 Sept21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £35

Niklas Lukassen 'Still Waters'

German- born, New York-seasoned “versatile bass virtuoso” (Jazzwise) Niklas Lukassen present his acclaimed new album Still Waters on Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Heartcore Records. His internationally renowned quartet with saxophonist Ben van Gelder, pianist Ivo Neame and drummer Francesco Ciniglio, fuses captivating individualists of the jazz scenes of Amsterdam, London, Paris and Berlin into one symbiotic musical organism. Still Waters is a radiant display of Niklas Lukassen’s talents as a bass player, composer and, on select pieces, vocalist. With natural improvisational flow, this ensembles interplay surfaces unimagined musical depths. German-born, London-based jazz artist Niklas Lukassen displays an equally astonishing lyrical sensibility and skilful command of the upright bass, the bass guitar, and his unique bass cello. Described as "a versatile bass virtuoso" by Jazzwise magazine, he has emerged on the international jazz scene as an original voice with a vision that also demonstrates a natural bandleader authority. ​ Niklas ventured from an inconspicuous village in the South German Black Forest out into a life of creative opportunity. He spent his formative years cutting his teeth in Berlin and New York. Mentored by Ron Carter, Niklas received his Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Furthering his artistic research, he is a doctoral candidate at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Wed 30 Sept20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £40

Down To The Bone

Grammy Nominated project with over Half Million Sales "hailed as the kings of UK jazz groove". Down To The Bone is Stuart Wade as producer, writer and mastermind behind the whole groove project, working with other talented musicians and co-writers to bring together a project of good grooves. Set up at the tail end of 1995 when Wade decided to take a track from the soul band he was in at the time, Think Twice, and remix it to give it a rawer and stripped down feel. The result was the Down To The Bone remix of the track 'Joy Is Free' which had great success. Following on from the success of his remix he teamed up with Think Twice keyboard player, Simon Greenaway, to put together a string of songs. This resulted in the first release on a 12” single of Staten Island Groove . Released on Internal Bass Records, a label Wade set up with another member of Think Twice. This resulted in rave reviews for the single and club and radio play across the U.K. It was at this time that Stuart decided to try to complete an album, From Manhattan To Staten , a title Wade came up with to show his influences from across the pond, it was decided to try to take the whole sound over to America to see what would happen. Wade was astounded by the huge response after two important guys at U.S. Jazz radio, Blake Lawrence and Steve Williamson decided to take it upon themselves to play DTTB on their stations going against US radio protocol.

Thu 1 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Søren Bebe Trio 'Gratitude'

Nordic-rooted piano trio with meditative lyricism and subtle grooves. Danish pianist and composer Søren Bebe stands at the forefront of European jazz, often drawing comparisons to Scandinavian greats such as Tord Gustavsen and the late Esbjörn Svensson. Since founding his trio in 2007, Bebe has crafted a distinctive sound that seamlessly blends lyrical beauty, contemplative Nordic moods, and deep musical storytelling. To celebrate the release of their ninth studio album ‘Gratitude’, the trio stops by PizzaExpress Soho on Oct 3 for a matinee concert, bringing their signature sound to both longtime followers and new audiences alike. On January 30, 2026, Søren Bebe Trio will release their highly anticipated ninth studio album ‘Gratitude’, following up on the critically acclaimed and Danish Music Award-nominated Here Now (2023). This latest work continues the trio’s tradition of evocative and immersive jazz, further solidifying their place in the contemporary jazz landscape. “‘Here Now’ rewards the listener with its lovingly crafted serene beauty that sparkles with life.” (5/5 stars - UKVibe/Mike Gates) With more than 800,000 monthly streams across platforms and their music featured on major jazz playlists on Spotify and Apple Music, the Søren Bebe Trio continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Sat 3 Oct13:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25-£30

Mads Mathias

Mads Mathias is an acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and saxophonist, who has captivated audiences worldwide with his charismatic stage presence, vibrant personality, and creative original songs. Following memorable UK appearances at the televised Swing No End BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, the EFG London Jazz Festival’s Jazz Voice at the Royal Festival Hall and the Cheltenham and Edinburgh Jazz Festivals, he returns to London for two rare club performances with his quartet. Drawing inspiration from legendary jazz vocalists such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, as well as modern-day artists like Harry Connick Jr. and Jamie Cullum, Mathias combines a deep respect for jazz tradition with a fresh, original voice. His effortlessly charming delivery and talent for crafting stylish, memorable songs set him apart as a unique presence in contemporary jazz. To celebrate the release of his third album Just the Way You Are (August 2026), Mathias and his band explore the Great American Songbook for the first time, offering personal interpretations of both well-loved classic and contemporary jazz standards, alongside originals from his award-winning albums Free Falling and I’m All Ears. Born in Silkeborg, Denmark, and raised partly in Tanzania, Mathias grew up in a deeply musical household filled with 34 instruments. Although the saxophone became his primary instrument, a car accident at age 17 left him with the loss of three fingers on one hand.

Sat 3 Oct19:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £22

Steve Taylor Big Band eXpLoSiOn

UK drumming phenomenon Steve Taylor brings to life the spirit of the immortal Buddy Rich Big Band sound, and beyond! Featuring vocalist Josie Frater & the hottest big band on the London scene, including Parliamentary award winning Phil Meadows & Vasilis Xenopoulous. Expect 'Rich' classics such as West Side Story, Birdland, and Love For Sale seamlessly mixed with Steve's fiery & hard-hitting new arrangements. Steve's omni-present drumming has backed and been musical director for artists such as Ian Shaw, Omar, Nitin Sawhney, Claire Martin and more. ''A Towering percussion presence'', Steve's Big Band sound and vision combines classic arrangements with fresh new music, seemlessly combining swing, funk-fusion, latin and pop. Steve Taylor has collaborated with Ian Shaw, Mica Paris, Omar and was the first to tribute legendary drummer Buddy Rich at Ronnie Scott's.The show will feature 'Rich' classics - West Side Story, Birdland and Love For Sale seamlessly mix with Fiery & Hard-hitting original takes on music by Al Jarreau, Gil Scott-Heron, Beady Belle, Zero 7, Koop, and Dianne Reeves. Drummer, composer, arranger and producer Steve Taylor has currently released 3 albums with The Big Band Explosion: 'Good Things Happen'; 'Live In London' and 'Live at Ziggy's' on the i2i Music Label.

Sun 4 Oct13:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

NYJO Blueprint Orchestra

Join us on Monday 5th October and NYJO Blueprint Orchestra’s bold programme celebrating two of the most influential figures in big band jazz, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Duke Ellington. Under the musical direction of Olivia Murphy , the evening will showcase the power and lasting appeal of large-ensemble jazz for a new generation of musicians. A forward-looking ensemble for emerging professional musicians, NYJO Blueprint Orchestra is the latest innovation from NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra), launched this Autumn 2026. This is a group that reimagines the big band model through ambitious repertoire, creative collaboration and artistic development. Audiences can expect to hear ‘Far East Suite’, the renowned and brilliant masterpiece by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The music was primarily inspired by the Ellington Orchestra’s tours across Asia in 1963 and 1964 and is a reflective, evocative, and powerful musical tour through the “East allowing space to feature the amazing improvisers within the ensemble. The band will also be exploring the work of Toshiko Akiyoshi – particularly compositions from the album "March of The Tadpoles", the fifth studio recording of the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band. Led by Musical Director Olivia Murphy, NYJO Blueprint Orchestra reimagines NYJO’s big band model through consistent rehearsal, creative ambition, and a focussed commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Mon 5 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Kananayé

Kananayé is an artistic collaboration between Burkina Faso and France that weaves narrative songs in French, Jula, More, and English, merging West African musical heritage, blues, improvisation, poetry and organic trance-driven grooves. In the streets of Burkina Faso, you often hear "ka nana ye", meaning "it's not easy", but with the idea that "it will be alright". The project Kananayé embodies this resilience with its multiculturalism, conscious lyrics, and modernity while staying true to its heritage. This multilingual opus navigates between enchanting ballads and vibrant rhythms, expressing the joy of creating together despite challenges. It brings together a stellar lineup of musicians: vocalist-flutist Clotilde Rullaud Nacoulma, twice named among France’s top three voices by JazzNews and JazzMagazine (2022 & 2023); guitarist Abdoulaye “Debademba” Traore (Fatoumata Diawara, Le Bal de l’Afrique Enchantée); Seydou “Kanazoé” Diabate—of Kanazoé Orkestra and Mamadou Diabaté fame—on balafon and vocals; Boubacar Djiga on the kunde (traditional bass) and Achille Nacoulma behind drums and percussion. Their album of the same name, Kananayé (Tzig’Art / Socadisc / Proper Music), was recorded between Brussels and Bobo-Dioulasso, mixed and mastered in New York, and launched with a sold-out show at New Morning (Paris) last December. Highlights include a European debut at Africolor in December 2023 and a successful tour across anglophone Africa in March 2025.

Tue 6 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £35

Gwyn Jay Allen ‘I Love Louis’

BAFTA Award–nominated performing artist Gwyn Jay Allen joins award winning pianist and composer Alex Wilson for I Love Louis , a vibrant musical journey through the life and music of jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Collaborating since the 1990s, the duo blend electrifying jazz performance with storytelling, from The New Orleans Jazz Experience in Zürich to acclaimed performances in Melbourne and New York. Allen has portrayed Armstrong with the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Big Band at the London Palladium and performed at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. This new show goes deeper, revealing the man behind the smile while tracing jazz’s extraordinary journey from Africa to New Orleans and back again, celebrating Armstrong’s timeless songs and enduring global legacy. Alex Wilson (piano) Neville Malcolm (bass) Rod Youngs (drums) Quenton Collins (trumpet) Gwyn Jay Allen (vocals and Djembe)

Fri 9 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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