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16-sep-19
Michel Legrand Remembered
Ian joins Alison Moyet, Maria Friedman, Richard Hadfield and Tasmin Little to pay tribute to the era-defining composer, Michel Legrand. An evening of jazz and cinema classics with the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra. Royal Festival Hall, Friday 20th September.
Tickets at: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
16-sep-19
Ian and Claire‘s Early Xmas Cracker
For over 20 years, Claire and Ian have got together over the festive period to share an evening of wit and mischief, hilarious originals and rousing singalongs. Join them at the Purcell Room, Southbank. Sunday 8th December.
Tickets at: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
7-feb-19
Ian returns to New York
Joining world-leading jazz musicians and US actors as Tony ‘Mongoose’ Bonilla in the world premiere of The Big Blind, a brand new drama written by Kurt Elling and Phil Galdston. 1st and 2nd March at Rose Theater, Lincoln Center.
Tickets at: www.jazz.org
03-Dec-18
Video release for Shine Sister Shine
The brand new video for the title track from the album, written by Tanita Tikaram and Ian Shaw.
Directed by fifteen year old Freddie Osman-Dal, this is a world of friendship, fun and solidarity, echoing the spirit of equality, joy and positivity in Tikaram and Shaw's music and words.
17-Oct-18
Jazz Vocalist of the Year
At the 14th annual Parliamentary Jazz Awards, held on Tuesday 16th October at PizzaExpress Live Holborn, Ian won for Jazz Vocalist of the Year. The award was presented to him by Elaine Delmar.
11-Jan-18
More reviews for Shine Sister Shine
“…the album demonstrates Shaw's range as vocalist and as songwriter. He is a fabulous singer whatever the musical genre, equally at home with jazz, pop or soul. He is a good pianist too…”
Ian's 2016 album: 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, 20-September-2019
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre - Michel Legrand Remembered: Keep the Music Playing
Sat, 21-September-2019
Windsor Fringe Festival
Sun, 29-September-2019
Cleethorpes Jazz Weekend - 7:30pm