Latest News
14-jan-20
Ian's new album available on pre-order
What's New is a collaboration between three of the UK’s leading jazz musicians – Ian Shaw teams up with saxophonist and composer Iain Ballamy and pianist Jamie Safir. CD is now on pre-order. Signed copies available.
29-nov-19
What's New
For his new album What's New, Ian is joined by Iain Ballamy on sax and Jamie Safir on piano. Offical release date, 3rd April 2020.
Tickets go on sale today for the London date of the What's New tour – Friday 3rd April at Southbank Centre's Purcell Room.
30-jan-20
The Big Blind
Ian joins a stellar cast including Kurt Elling, Clarke Peters and Dee Dee Bridgewater in this noir-inspired jazz audio drama. Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre – Friday 31st January. Returns only.
14-jan-20
Ian in Conversation and Music with Kurt Elling
Tickets now on sale for this exclusive night of conversation and music – Kurt Elling joins Ian Shaw to mark the UK launch of Elling's The Big Blind. PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho) – Monday 27th January.
Tickets: www.pizzaexpresslive.com
Shine Sister Shine
“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
The Theory Of Joy
“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
Phone Credit for Refugee Children
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.
The Calais Jungle
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…
Listen to My Brother
From The Theory Of Joy (Harmonia Mundi/Jazz Village), release February 2016. Please consider making a donation to refugee aid – all info below video.
Upcoming dates
Fri, 28-February-2020
Ziggy's at The Chickenshed, Cockfosters, London N14 4PE
Sun, 15-March-2020
Steinway Festival at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho - evening show
Sun, 15-March-2020
Steinway Festival at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho - lunchtime show