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Around £25

Benji "Chief " Appiah

Heads Up is back with another genre-spanning artist at the forefront of the UK jazz scene. South London drummer and percussionist Benji “Chief” Appiah has worked with the likes of Nubya Garcia, Kokoroko, Joe Armon-Jones and Alewya, while helping shape the sound of collectives Steam Down and Orii. Expect deep grooves, boundless creativity, and a truly memorable night of contemporary jazz. Benji “Chief” Appiah is a South London-born drummer and percussionist whose dynamic, genre-spanning approach has made him one of the most exciting rhythmic voices in UK jazz. Growing up immersed in a wide range of musical styles, Benji developed a distinctive sound rooted in curiosity, versatility and a deep understanding of rhythm across cultures. A driving force within the contemporary UK jazz scene, he has performed and collaborated with leading artists including Nubya Garcia, Kokoroko, Oscar Jerome, Joe Armon-Jones, Neue Grafik and Alewya. He is also a key member of the influential collectives Steam Down and Orii, both renowned for pushing the boundaries of jazz, soul and electronic music. Known for his powerful groove, musical sensitivity and infectious energy, Benji continues to shape the sound of a new generation of British jazz.

Sat 10 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Dominic Alldis Trio

The Dominic Alldis Trio explores the meeting point between two worlds: classical music and jazz. Taking inspiration from the Modern Jazz Quartet, Bill Evans Trio, Dave Brubeck Quartet and Jacques Loussier Trio, the trio brings a fresh and contemporary approach to famous themes from classical music and opera. Their music appeals to anyone who loves the music of Bach, Handel, Fauré, Satie, Bizet, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Chopin, as well as jazz and the timeless art of improvisation. The second set will also feature jazz trio versions of material from Dominic’s seminal album “Night Music” from 1990. Dominic Alldis (piano) Justin Tambini (drums) Andrew Cleyndert (double bass)

Sun 11 Oct13:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Matyas Gayer Trio

Hungarian jazz pianist Matyas Gayer is one of the leaders of his generation. The award winning young musician is successfully forging his own distinctive style and musical voice out of the greatness of the jazz piano tradition. The 2 times Montreux Jazz Piano Competition finalist teaming up with two legends of the British Jazz scene, Dave Green and Steve Brown resulted in a creative and sophisticated jazz piano trio. Their latest release, Westbourne Park has received international success and has been featured amongst the top 20 Jazz Albums of 2024 according to The Times. The London based Hungarian jazz pianist Matyas Gayer is one of the leaders of his generation. The award winning young musician is successfully forging his own distinctive style and musical voice out of the greatness of the jazz piano tradition. The 2 times Montreux Jazz Piano Competition finalist released his first album (Never Ending Story) as a leader in 2018 on Fresh Sound New Talent Records with the extraordinary NYC drummer, Pete Van Nostrand. A regular performer on the London and European jazz scene, Matyas has collaborated with the greats of jazz including Eddie Henderson, Ralph Moore, Scott Hamilton, Rick Margitza, Don Menza, Jim Rotondi, Luis Bonilla, Jesse Davis, Dusko Goykovich, Stjepko Gut, Grant Stewart, Don Braden, Chad LB, Carla Cook, Deborah Brown etc.

Sun 11 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Simon Spillett Quartet

There is nobody more qualified to present such a tribute than Simon Spillett, himself a multi award winning tenor saxist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal Album Of The Year, Services To British Jazz) and a musician with a lifelong dedication to Hayes and his music, having also authored the widely praised definitive biography of the man, ‘The Long Shadow of The Little Giant’. Tonight he and the quartet reprise classic Hayes material from such albums as ‘Mexican Green’, ‘Tubbs in N.Y.’ and ‘Down In The Village’, bringing back the no holds barred excitement of the heady days of early Sixties Soho. There’ll be the stories behind the songs too, told by a leader whose sidelong wit brings to life an era when modern jazz, old school glamour and after-hours night life made London W1 the place to be. 2026 marks a milestone anniversary for tenor saxophonist and bandleader Simon Spillett; 30 years on the UK jazz scene. Since his debut in the 1990s he has risen to become one of Britain’s most prominent jazz figures. An instrumentalist with a powerful, straight-ahead style, drawing on the best of the jazz tradition and in particular the inspiration of an illustrious forebear, the late great Tubby Hayes, he is highly popular attraction playing sold out gigs at the best jazz clubs (Ronnie Scott’s) and at virtually every festival of consequence (including the EFG London Jazz Festival) with both his regular quartet and his star-studded big band.

Mon 12 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Sarah Heneghan 'Tiny Sacred Gaps'

Originally from the Rhondda Valleys and now based in Sheffield, drummer and composer Sarah Heneghan blends North European jazz with contemporary classical, folk, minimalism and post-rock to create immersive, cinematic sound worlds. Her trio combines lyrical flugelhorn melodies, gently patterned piano, ambient electronics and highly textural drumming, moving between quiet intimacy and rousing improvisation. This special London matinée is part of the Tiny Sacred Gaps album launch tour and offers a rare chance to experience the music live in the intimate surroundings and renowned acoustics of PizzaExpress Live Soho. Originally from the Rhondda Valleys in Wales, Sarah Heneghan is a Sheffield-based drummer and composer drawn to the unusual and the curious. Her music blends improvisation with influences from North European jazz, contemporary classical, folk, minimalism and post-rock. Built around lyrical flugelhorn melodies, gently patterned piano, ambient electronics and highly textural drumming, Sarah’s music evokes landscapes, long train journeys, and the changing moods of coast and countryside. At times the trio feels rousing and propulsive; elsewhere it drifts into spacious, atmospheric abstraction. Alongside Sarah on drums and composition, the album ensemble features Ben Gaunt on keys and Charlotte Keeffe on flugelhorn and trumpet.

Sat 17 Oct13:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £38

Jon Regen

Singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen has been a fan favorite on both sides of the Atlantic for over a decade, selling-out venues and nabbing top-tier press and radio play. Regen returns to celebrate the release of his new album LIVE IN LONDON, recorded live on our stage during the 2025 London Jazz Festival. The album features new songs as well as celebrated ones from records like Satisfied Mind, which spent weeks on Jazz FM’s A List Playlist and featured luminaries like Ron Carter, Rob Thomas and Pino Palladino. With PJ Phillips on bass, John Miller on drums, Paul Booth on saxophone, plus special guests! “The new album is a thrill for me for many reasons,” Regen says. “The first being my career as a singer/songwriter started on the PizzaExpress stage. It’s the place where I realized I had my own story to tell as a solo artist. It’s also the first time that what I do live has been accurately captured on record. It sounds like my shows sound. And finally, to have my longtime band of PJ Phillips and John Miller - plus sax ace Paul Booth along for the ride – that’s the icing on the cake!” LIVE IN LONDON follows a busy time for Regen, with a recent appearance on BBC Radio 3’s “EARLIER… with Jools Holland” hosted by the legendary pianist and TV presenter, and Regen’s affecting single “Every Time You Walk Away” spending seven weeks on Jazz FM’s A List Playlist after being named Featured Track of the Week.

Sat 17 Oct21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £40

The Gareth Lockrane Big Band

Following the Gareth Lockrane Big Band’s sold out album launch show in October for the new critically acclaimed album “Box of Tricks”, we are proud to present the band again in January. The album, the band’s follow up to the “Fistfight at the Barndance” album in 2017, features all Gareth’s compositions, and combines a wealth of new writing and arranging with a wide array of influences from all corners of jazz to soul, blues, funk, film and world music. Their first album, “Fistfight At The Barndance”, was rated a top five jazz album of the year in the British Jazz Awards, and short listed as Best jazz album in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Mention Big Band Jazz and memories flood with the sound of our own Tubby Hayes Big Band and the great American sounds of Basie, Ellington, Dorsey, Evans, Jones & Marsalis. Add to that list the name Lockrane. It is one of the world’s most outstanding bands & comes from this side of the pond. Gareth’s Band features a combination of established British jazz greats with Academy trained younger musicians, in multi layered arrangements scored for 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 reeds, guitar, piano, bass, percussion and drums in addition to Gareth on the entire flute family. This “Box Of Tricks” album launch is a “must get to” concert for all music lovers for whom the sound of the big band ticks all the boxes.

Sun 18 Oct13:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Finn – Keeble Group

This North-Eastern group is co-led by the renowned jazz couple, Abbie Finn on drums and Harry Keeble on sax, also featuring hugely admired performers, John Pope on bass, and Dean Stockdale on keys. Their original compositions form a set of highly energetic and engaging contemporary jazz, performed by some of the finest musicians in the North-East. These highly established players deliver top-drawer performance, with deep roots in improvisation, and extraordinarily high-quality musicianship that will be a surprise to no one who knows the work of these artists as individuals. Abbie is a drummer from the North-East, who gained a 1st Class Degree in Jazz from Leeds Conservatoire and a Masters degree from Trinity Laban in London. Her current main projects are her Trio and the Finn-Keeble Group. She performs with a range of other bands, and is a regular drummer for artists visiting the area including Vasilis Xenopoulos, Andrea Vicari, Alan Barnes, Art Themen, Greg Abate and more. Abbie had a feature in Jazzwise, and was dubbed the ‘one to watch this month’ and a ‘crucial member of the thriving North-East scene.’ She has released four albums to date with her trio, who have been dubbed ‘Exceptional British Jazz’ by Chris Phillips of Jazz FM. Alongside jazz, Abbie performed live in 2018 in the Jamie Lloyd production of ‘Pinter Four: Moonlight/Night School’ as part of the prestigious Pinter at the Pinter season on London’s West End.

Mon 19 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Harry Baker & Tom Syson

Harry Baker and Tom Syson (aka SYSON) bring their unique blend of original music and arrangements to PizzaExpress Live Soho for the launch of their brand new E.P. This a unique cross-genre project, with influences from jazz, classical and singer songwriter traditions. Whilst this is predominately a duo musical exploration project, it is expanded into a quartet for this tour featuring the renowned Conor Chaplin (double bass) and Dave Hamblett (drums). They will perform arrangements from the likes of Cyrille Aimee, Laura Mvula and John Scofield, alongside jazz standards and classical masterpieces, as well as numerous original scores. Harry Baker is an award-winning British pianist and arranger active at the highest levels of both jazz and classical performance. As a jazz musician, he has worked with Jamie Cullum, Misha Mullov-Abbado and others at venues including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and King’s Place. As a classical pianist, collaborations with sopranos Fatma Said (Warner Classics), Danielle de Niese (Metropolitan Opera) and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason have led to performances at Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall and the Verbier Festival. Recent international touring highlights include the Edinburgh International Festival, Lucerne Festival and Konzerthaus Berlin.

Tue 20 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £20

Kiiōtō (feat. Lou Rhodes of Lamb)

PizzaExpress Live, in partnership with the Hampstead Jazz Club, present Kiiōtō, comprising of Mercury Music Prize nominated singer/songwriter Lou Rhodes (formerly of Lamb) and award-winning pianist/songwriter Rohan Heath. On the back of a string of sold-out shows in the UK and Europe, Rhodes and Heath will be joined on the PizzaExpress Live stage by virtuoso bassist Neil Charles. Neil has performed with jazz greats Mulatu Astatke, Sun Ra Arkestra, Byron Wallen, Jose James, Charles Mingus Big Band and Gabriels. The evening will see the trio switching between pared-back jazz arrangements of their new album Black Salt and debut As Dust We Rise, along with the driving, funk/soul-tinged performances for which they have become known. Kiiōtō’s second album, Black Salt, casts the net wide and deep in the stories it tells. Debut single Butterfly is a dark and brooding critique of a narcissist, its prowling bass, angular chords and bell motif creating a claustrophobic chill. In contrast, Zero Gravity zooms out into space, reflecting upon the transformational experience of orbiting Earth, its heartbeat intro giving way to brush drums and stacked vocal refrain. Little Axe tells of the challenges of raising young men amidst the threat of violence in urban life, set to soulful guitar and congas, while White Noise highlights the hold of social media on the modern mind, in staccato rhythm and abstract piano.

Wed 21 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Community

Around £20

Kiiōtō

PizzaExpress Live, in partnership with the Hampstead Jazz Club, present Kiiōtō, comprising of Mercury Music Prize nominated singer/songwriter Lou Rhodes (formerly of Lamb) and award-winning pianist/songwriter Rohan Heath. On the back of a string of sold-out shows in the UK and Europe, Rhodes and Heath will be joined on the Pizza Express Live stage by virtuoso double-bassist Jon Thorne. The evening will see the trio switching between pared-back jazz arrangements of their new album Black Salt and debut As Dust We Rise, along with the driving, funk/soul-tinged performances for which they have become known. Kiiōtō’s second album, Black Salt, casts the net wide and deep in the stories it tells. Debut single Butterfly is a dark and brooding critique of a narcissist, its prowling bass, angular chords and bell motif creating a claustrophobic chill. In contrast, Zero Gravity zooms out into space, reflecting upon the transformational experience of orbiting Earth, its heartbeat intro giving way to brush drums and stacked vocal refrain. Little Axe tells of the challenges of raising young men amidst the threat of violence in urban life, set to soulful guitar and congas, while White Noise highlights the hold of social media on the modern mind, in staccato rhythm and abstract piano. Lost Map reflects on the results of DNA tests the duo took in search of a deeper understanding of their disparate heritages, against a backdrop of spacious piano and muted trumpet.

Wed 21 Oct21:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £28

Jazz Dynamos ft. Lucy Randell

Jazz Dynamos are a 5 piece band presenting a show of re-imagined hits of the 1970s and 1980s. Fronted by world-class vocalist Lucy Randell, their set of unique original arrangements of songs by artists such as David Bowie, Madonna, Elton John, ELO, Human League, Dolly Parton, Madness, and many more, combines both great entertainment and great jazz. Over many decades, jazz musicians have often performed their own versions of popular songs, most commonly taking classics from what has become known as "The Great American Songbook" and creating interpretations based on their own particular style of jazz. What Jazz Dynamos are doing is in principle very much the same, apart from the rather different choice of song era. Rather than going back to the 1920s to 1950s, the band takes a fresh approach and looks for inspiration to the 1970s and 1980s - songs that many of the band members, and indeed audience members, are familiar with as some of the biggest hits of their formative years. Over the last ten years or so, the band's musical director and keyboard player, Mark Adelman, has developed the band's distinctive repertoire by creating unique contemporary jazz arrangements of an eclectic selection of songs that most people are very familiar with, but certainly not the way the band now plays them! Combining elements of jazz, swing, bossa, and oftentimes unexpected tempos and time signatures, these are re-imaginings that are both superbly interesting as well as hugely entertaining.

Sun 25 Oct13:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Joanna Eden Band

A welcome return to PizzaExpress Live for Joanna Eden Band. Her acclaimed recent album The Road to Paysandu was recorded in Montevideo and London and mixed in Cambridge & Los Angeles. Eden's phenomenal band features leading lights of latin jazz Andrés Lafone and Guillermo Hill join singer-songwriter-pianist Eden who fuses her trademark honesty with intoxicating rhythms! Eden, who famously taught grammy and oscar winner Sam Smith, will be joined by leading lights of the latin jazz scene, Uruguayans Andrés Lafone (Aerto Moreira) on bass and Guillermo Hill (Tom Jones) on guitar as well as drummer George Double (Mica Paris) Expect heart, soul and groove! Unmistakably English in the same way as Christine McVie, Stevie Winwood, or Nick Drake, Joanna Eden is a singer songwriter who grew up in the heart of England listening to UK artists playing American blues, jazz and pop. A writing and recording trip to South America lends a vibrant new sound to her NEW ALBUM due for release autumn '24. 'THE ROAD TO PAYSANDU' combines singer/songwriter storytelling with joyous syncopation! Uruguayan bass player Andrés Lafone (Airto Moreira, Jon Cleary, Basia, Da Lata) is a pioneer of the UK Latin/Jazz scene with over 50 albums to his credit. Uruguayan guitarist Guillermo Hill (Mica Paris, Tom Jones, John Crawford, Monica Vasconcelos) is one of the UK's leading latin/jazz guitarists. Mojo magazine describes her songwriting as having ‘melody, mystery and bite’.

Sun 25 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Paula Morelenbaums Bossarenova Trio

With “Levitar,” the Bossarenova Trio – Joo Kraus, Paula Morelenbaum, and Ralf Schmid – present a luminous, floating sound world that fully раскрыits its strength on stage. Created between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon, and Ulm, the songs blend Brazilian spirit with urban elegance and a refined sense of groove and sonic balance. Funky patterns, lyrical trumpet, warm vocals, and virtuosic piano merge into a transparent, dynamic sound that conveys both lightness and depth. “Levitar” – an invitation to let go and float within the moment of live music. With “Levitar,” the Bossarenova Trio lifts off lightly and sunlit, trusting entirely in the song as a force that connects continents. After two albums reinterpreting Brazilian classics, the trio now presents, for the first time, a program of entirely original compositions—songs that reveal their full impact in a live setting. The pieces were created on the move—many ideas came to Joo Kraus on the highway, carried by a distinct “Brazil vibe.” Initial sketches became demos in the home studio, where Paula Morelenbaum gave them character through her lyrics. Over the course of several months—between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon, and Ulm—the songs evolved into a clear, floating sonic world that translates effortlessly to the stage. Sonically, “Levitar” is deeply rooted in Brazilian sensibility while remaining unmistakably Bossarenova: transparent, finely balanced, and open to electronic elements.

Mon 26 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £32

The Paulus Schäfer & Olli Soikkeli Gypsy Jazz Quartet

Two of Europe's leading Gypsy jazz guitarists present an evening of world-class acoustic jazz with their quartet at PizzaExpress Live. Widely regarded as one of the leading voices in modern Gypsy jazz, Paulus Schäfer is celebrated for his expressive playing and deep connection to the Django Reinhardt tradition. Joining him is Finnish guitarist Olli Soikkeli, whose career has taken him from Europe to New York, where he has become a prominent figure on the international jazz scene. They are joined by acclaimed British guitarist Chris Quinn, whose performances and educational work have made him a leading figure on the UK's acoustic and Gypsy jazz scene. Expect an evening of exceptional musicianship, inspired improvisation and some of the hottest guitar playing you will ever hear!

Mon 26 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £25

Geoff Simkins Quartet

Renowned saxophonist Geoff Simkins is widely regarded as one of the UK's most respected jazz musicians. Celebrated for his masterful improvisation and deeply melodic approach, his playing draws on the rich tradition of the great linear improvisers while maintaining a distinctive voice of his own. A prolific bandleader, composer and sideman, Simkins has performed alongside an impressive roll call of jazz greats, including Art Farmer, Bobby Shew, Al Cohn, Tal Farlow, Slide Hampton and Warren Vaché. His artistry, warmth and musical integrity have earned him the admiration of audiences and fellow musicians alike. Joining Geoff for this special concert are three of the finest musicians of their generation on the UK jazz scene: guitarist Tom Ollendorff, bassist Conor Chaplin and drummer Corrie Dick. Together, they bring a wealth of creativity, virtuosity and collective improvisational flair to an evening of inspired contemporary jazz. Geoff Simkins (saxophone) Conor Chaplin (bass) Tom Ollendorff (guitar) Corrie Dick (drums)

Wed 28 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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Live Music

Around £30

Lucia Cadotsch LIUN

Lucia Cadotsch’s LIUN is an immersive live experience where electroacoustic soundscapes meet luminous three-part vocals. Together with Lucy Liebe and Eva Swiderski, Cadotsch creates a powerful, all-female multi-generational lineup that blends synthesizers, guitar, and voice into a singular, captivating sound. Moving between intimacy and vastness, their music is poetic, hypnotic, and emotionally rich—balancing fragile moments with bold sonic intensity. LIUN dissolves genre boundaries and transforms the stage into a cinematic, deeply human space where every note resonates with clarity, freedom, and atmosphere. Lucia Cadotsch, born in Zurich, Switzerland, is a singer, producer and songwriter based in Berlin. She is one of the most recognized vocalists in the European contemporary jazz scene and is best known for long-standing collaborative bands SPEAK LOW, LIUN + The Science Fiction Band and AKI. Her pure timbre and luxurious phrasing imbues every lyric with warmth and emotional clarity. It is the connective thread between her ever-shifting musical collaborations, which flit effortlessly between all her auteur projects.

Thu 29 Oct20:00PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

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