02-nov-22
22-30 January 2023PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Ian returns to the stage at Dean Street, presenting this unique season of dazzling collaborations from the international world of jazz, soul, pop, new song-writing and beyond. Early booking is strongly advised!
From hugely popular years-old pairings (Claire Martin, Liane Carroll) through exciting young singer-songwriters (Daisy Chute, Matt Kent) to a world premiere of Ian’s brand new album.
Mari Wilson, Liane Carroll, Natalie Willams, Matt Kent, Daisy Chute, Georgina Jackson, Iain Ballamy, Jamie Safir, Claire Martin and Linda Lewis, as well as four band shows and an exciting new piano bar night.
11-nov-22
The opening gala of EFG London Jazz Festival is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Ian opens the show with Bob Dorough's Small Day Tomorrow and also performs To be Held which he wrote with Jamie Safir.
13-dec-21
The third series of Ian's acclaimed podcast is out now. Diary musings, portraits of icons past and present, and special guests from music and entertainment.
20-nov-20
Ian has been appointed Patron of Refugee Support, an organisation providing direct help to refugees within Europe, focusing on delivering aid with dignity.
Read more at www.refugeesupporteu.com
“scores exceptionally highly for its communicative power and the way in which the trio expertly charts the narrative ebb and flow of some of the finest songs of the twentieth century”
★★★★ review in Jazzwise
“an assured vocalist, an accomplished saxophonist, and an in-demand young pianist… it all comes together wonderfully”
★★★★ review in Jazz Journal
“A beautifully sustained piece of work, Shine Sister Shine is Shaw at his absolute best.”
★★★★ review in Jazzwise
“his easily swinging and open-hearted vocals that become emotionally raw in places, inhabiting each song to maximum effect”
★★★★ review in Jazz Journal
“Shaw and his trio leave most of their peers at the starting gate.”
★★★★ review in The Telegraph
“Shaw's ability to … cut to the emotional heart of a song … remains astonishing.”
★★★★ review in Jazzwise
The Phone Credit Group provides refugee children with vital support. Ian talks to Paula Erol of The Phone Credit Group and Tess Berry-Hart of Calais Action about this fundraising initiative. Listen to the podcast to find out how you can help.
As many of you know, I have been working for a year now as a volunteer at the unofficial refugee camp – known as the jungle…
From The Theory Of Joy (Harmonia Mundi/Jazz Village), release February 2016. Please consider making a donation to refugee aid – all info below video.
Banner photography by Lisa Wormsley and Gerhard Richter.
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