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POSK Festival of Jazz Voice 2025

Ian headlines on Day One of the POSK Festival of Jazz Voice, alongside Imogen Ryall, Monika Lidke and Clara Serra López. Expect music from the Great American Songbook and re-workings of more contemporary songs, plus Shaw’s own pithy originals.

Friday, 3rd October at Jazz Café POSK, 238-246 King Street, W6.

Tickets:
eventbrite.co.uk

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

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 October, Ian is joined by one of the most influential figures in British jazz, Courtney Pine CBE, a visionary multi-instrumentalist whose career spans nearly four decades. And in November, Ian welcomes UK pop legend Mari Wilson for an interview that will not only celebrate her legacy but also reveal the thoughtful artist behind the glamour.

Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.

Tickets:
Courtney Pine, Sat 4th October at 11am
Mari Wilson, Sat 8th November at 11am

Rye Jazz Festival

Three powerhouses of the UK Jazz scene join forces to bring you a truly unforgettable show.

Ian plays Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival with Polly Gibbons and James Pearson. Sunday 24th August, 3pm. St Mary's Parish Church.

Tickets:
ryejazz.com

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

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 September, Ian welcomes the remarkable Claire Martin — the world-famous British jazz singer, known for her classic, sophisticated style, clever choice of songs and that hugely expressive voice (6th September). And on 4th October, Ian is joined Courtney Pine — details to follow.

Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.

Tickets:
Claire Martin, Sat 6th September at 11am

Music festivals this summer

Ian plays three exciting festivals this month.

Ian Shaw sings Stephen Sondheim

Ian brings the genius of Stephen Sondheim to life with his signature blend of emotional depth, wit, and vocal virtuosity. Reimagining Sondheim’s iconic songs through a jazz lens, he infuses them with fresh nuance while honouring their melodic, emotional and theatrical brilliance.

With acclaimed pianist Barry Green.

Thursday 27th November. Kings Place, N1.

Tickets:
www.kingsplace.co.uk

Ian at Crazy Coqs

Ian performs one of his favourite shows, When Bowie Met Joni, fusing the words and music of two of popular music’s genius giants, Joni Mitchell and the much-missed David Bowie. Traversing the mammoth back catalogue of these legendary and influential artists, this solo show draws on stories from the early seventies and our own ideals of love, hope and the endless presence of the darker truths of recent times.

Friday 15th August, 7pm. Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly, W1.

Tickets:
www.brasseriezedel.com

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

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 August, Ian welcomes legendary radio and TV presenter, broadcaster and writer, the New York-born Paul Gambaccini (9th August). And in September, Ian is joined by the remarkable Claire Martin - the world-famous British jazz singer, known for her classic, sophisticated style, clever choice of songs and that hugely expressive voice (6th September).

Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.

Tickets:
Paul Gambaccini, Sat 9th August at 11am
Claire Martin, Sat 6th September at 11am

Songs of Love and Protection

Ian has devised a show exclusively for the Beautiful World Cabaret season. Songs of Love and Protection is a salve, a musical tale of humanity, with all its faces — via the songs of Rodgers and Hart, Bowie, Joni, Leonard Cohen and Dylan. Plus some brand new Shaw pithy originals.

Saturday, 12th July at Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers Street, WC2.

Part of Janie Dee's Beautiful World Cabaret season, 5th-13th July. Ahead of the run, the entire cast appeared on the West End Live stage in Trafalgar Square. Watch the video.

Tickets: charingcrosstheatre.co.uk

A Soulful Exchange

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

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

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

Ian at Ronnie Scott's

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

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

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 June, Ian welcomes Hamish Stuart, who gained fame as a member of Average White Band, the Scottish funk and R&B group of the 1970s (7th June). And 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:
Hamish Stuart, Sat 7th June at 11am
Deidre Cartwright and Alison Rayner, Sat 5th July at 11am

Songs of Love and Protection

Ian's new show, written specially for this Beautiful World cabaret season, presented by Janie Dee. Songs of Love and Protection is a salve, a musical tale of humanity with all its faces - via the songs of Rogers and Hart, Bowie, Joni, Leonard Cohen, Dylan. Plus some brand new Shaw pithy originals. Saturday 24 May (7pm), Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly.

Tickets: brasseriezedel.com

JazzFM Awards 2025

Ian, together with Guy Barker, presented iconic US jazz singer Melody Gardot with The Gold Award in recognition of her artistry and global acclaim at this year's JazzFM Awards, held at KOKO in Camden on 24th April.

Ian at Ladbroke Hall

Ian returns with a stellar band led by Ronnie Scott's own James Pearson. In the beautiful Ladbroke Hall, London W10. Friday 16th May. Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:45pm.

Tickets: ladbrokehall.com

Ian at FolkClub

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

Integrity

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.

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

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 May, Ian is joined by UK musical treasure Gary Crosby OBE, jazz double bassist, composer, arranger and educator (3rd May); and in June, Ian welcomes Hamish Stuart, who gained fame as a member of Average White Band, the Scottish funk and R&B group of the 1970s (7th June). Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.

Tickets:
Gary Crosby, Sat 3rd May at 11am
Hamish Stuart, Sat 7th June at 11am

Reunited: A Spring Affair

Ian is joined by Claire Martin to celebrate the Easter weekend. An intimate and close-up show of classic duets from the jazz, pop, soul and show canon.

You’ll hear Motown, Great American Songbook and singer-songwriter gems from these two old friends. 18th, 19th and 20th April at The Pheasantry, Kings Road, Chelsea.

Tickets:
www.pizzaexpresslive.com

When Bowie Met Joni

“Shaw singing Joni is a beautiful revelation... heartfelt, inventive and street-smart” Jazz Times US.

Ian plays the songs of David Bowie and Joni Mitchell. The Exchange, Twickenham, Friday 4th April.

Tickets:
www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

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 April, Ian is joined by singer Jacqui Dankworth (12th Apr), talking to her about singing, song writing, recording and the touring life, and they will perform together for the first time at Ronnie Scott’s. In May, Ian interviews British jazz double bassist, composer, arranger and educator Gary Crosby (3rd May). Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.

Tickets:
Jacqui Dankworth, Sat 12th Apr at 11am
Gary Crosby, Sat 3rd May at 11am

Joni Mitchell Jazzed: Ten Essential Mitchell Covers

“Another to record an entire album of Joni Mitchell's songs is Welsh singer Ian Shaw... Night in the City, from Mitchell's debut album, is given the swing treatment, with Shaw interjecting bursts of bubbly scatt. Nigel Hitchcock on tenor saxophone and pianist Tim Lapthorn both take lively solos, but the star of the show is Shaw — not for nothing is he widely considered as the UK's greatest jazz singer. In his delivery there are shades of Mark Murphy and Jon Hendricks, artists in whose company Shaw very much belongs.”

Night in the City from Ian's 2006 album Drawn To All Things ‐ the songs of Joni Mitchell.

Read the full article at allaboutjazz.com

Love is here to stay

Celebrating St Valentine's with an exclusive show for Crazy Coqs. The many faces of love via Gershwin, Cole, Noël, Joni, Stevie and Bowie – Ian gives us his own take on love.

Thursday 13th February at Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly.

Tickets:
www.brasseriezedel.com