‘Smart and soulful’
The Guardian
‘Smart and soulful’
The Guardian
5-jul-24
Ian joins Madeline Bell in three performance in London and Buxon.
Mon 8th & Tues 9th July 2024
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London
Tickets: www.ronniescotts.co.uk (sold out)
Thur 11th July 2024
Buxton International Festival at Buxton Opera House
Tickets: buxtonfestival.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.
“a welcome addition to Ian’s impressive discography. It’s good to hear more of his own compositions, which always impress, and the band is superb throughout. Highly recommended.”
★★★★ Kind of Jazz
“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
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.
“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
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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