‘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
19-jun-25
Celebrating the song stylers who took a jazz classic and made it their own — and the other way round. Think Ella, Ray Charles and Sarah Vaughan singing The Beatles, or Bowie singing Nina Simone. Expect songs immortalised by Van Morrison, Dusty Springfield, Aretha and David Bowie. Plus a special tribute to Quincy Jones.
With Ronnie Scott's musical director, pianist James Pearson.
Thursday, 10th July at Soul Mama, Gantry Hotel, East Village, Stratford E20 1DB.
Tickets:
www.universe.com
19-jun-25
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In July, Ian is joined by two guests. Jazz guitarist Deirdre Cartwright is known for her innovative style and contributions to the jazz scene. She plays in ARQ with today's other guest, the hugely popular bass player and composer - and the band's leader - Alison Rayner.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
Deidre Cartwright and Alison Rayner, Sat 5th July at 11am
3-jun-25
Ian returns to Ronnie's for his annual show with a new set, A Soulful Exchange, giving him a chance to play out some exciting new arrangements with his stellar band. David Preston (guitar), James Pearson (piano), Ed Ireland (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums). With very special guest, Mica Townsend (vocals).
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Soho. Saturday, 20th September. Two shows, 5.30pm and 8.30pm.
Tickets: ronniescotts.co.uk
26-apr-25
Ian, together with Guy Barker, presented iconic US jazz singer Melody Gardot with The Gold Award in recognition of her artistry and global acclaim. JazzFM Awards, KOKO in Camden Town, 24th April.
17-apr-25
A collection of photos of the concert at FolkClub in Torino, Italy, on 5th April 2025 when Ian again joined Alessandro Di Liberto, Alessandro Maiorino and Enzo Zirilli. Photos by Antonio Baiano. Published on All About Jazz.
View the gallery at allaboutjazz.com/ian-shaw-at-folkclub
17-apr-25
Ian recorded this album (Abeat Records) in 2020 in Bari, Italy with with Alessandro Di Liberto (piano), Tommaso Scannapieco (double bass) and Enzo Zirilli (drums).
We have acquired a limited stock of this rare album. To get your copy, please visit our shop.
Sat 05 July 25
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Soho, London - Songs & Stories Pride Special - 11 doors for 12:30 show
Thu 10 July 25
Soul Mama, at Gantry Hotel, Stratford East Village E20 1DB
Sat 12 July 25
The Charing Cross Theatre, 7:30pm
Wed 16 July 25
Vonnie's Blues Club, 21 Church St, Cheltenham GL53 8AP
Fri 18 July 25
Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly, London - 7pm
Sat 05 July 25
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Soho, London - Songs & Stories Pride Special - 11 doors for 12:30 show
Thu 10 July 25
Soul Mama, at Gantry Hotel, Stratford East Village E20 1DB
Sat 12 July 25
The Charing Cross Theatre, 7:30pm
Wed 16 July 25
Vonnie's Blues Club, 21 Church St, Cheltenham GL53 8AP
Fri 18 July 25
Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly, London - 7pm
“This fantastic quartet brings Strayhorn and Ellington tunes to life on this superb live album.” The Billy Strayhorn Foundation
From The Theory Of Joy (Harmonia Mundi/Jazz Village), release February 2016. Please consider making a donation to refugee aid – all info below video.
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…
Banner photography by James Christos.
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