‘Shaw’s shape-shifting voice mixes urgency, vulnerability and always humanity’
The Scotsman
“a celebration of all that is good about Ian Shaw. He moves from the ebullient to the reflective as he uses his vocal and lyrical craft to bring to life a typical Greek Street Friday.”
★★★★ Get Ready To Rock
“this is one of Shaw's very best records... [he's] in his element, corresponding intimately on the stand with saxophonist Tony Kofi”
★★★★ Marbank
7-aug-24
Ian returns for his annual outing at Ronnie's with a superb lineup of musicians: David Preston (guitar), James Pearson (piano), Edwin Ireland (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums). Expect new takes on David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Bacharach and David, Leonard Cohen, as well as songs from his recent releases.
Saturday 21st September, two shows at 6.30pm and 9.15pm.
Tickets: ronniescotts.co.uk
7-jun-24
An Adventurous Dream, the music of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington – the new live album from Ian Shaw and Tony Kofi (alto saxophone). With Barry Green (piano) and Dave Green (bass). Recorded at PizzaExpress Live in London. Released by PX Records.
“This fantastic quartet brings Strayhorn and Ellington tunes to life on this superb live album.” The Billy Strayhorn Foundation
16-mar-24
Falling Uphill is the new single from Ian's album Greek Street Friday. Music and word by Ian Shaw and Jamie Safir.
12-jan-24
Greek Street Friday, written by Ian Shaw and Jamie Safir. Video directed by Cian Llewellyn. Watch more music videos, including Years with Matt Kent and To Be Held, on the Videos Page.
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.
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
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 James Christos.
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