25-apr-23
Ian joins an all-star cast for the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. With Guy Barker’s Big Band and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Ian sings Small Day Tomorrow and My Favourite Things.
Watch on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer
25-apr-23
Cheltenham Jazz Festival — Ian joins Kurt Elling, Madeline Bell, Mica Millar, Ashton Jones, Vanessa Haynes, Mica Paris and Tommy Blaize in the opening show of the festival. Featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and Guy Barker’s Big Band. Thursday 27th April in the Big Top.
Tickets: cheltenhamfestivals.com
Bray Jazz Festival — What's New with Ian Shaw, Iain Ballamy (saxes) and Jame Safir (piano). Saturday 29th April at Whale Theatre, Greystones.
Tickets: brayjazz.com
Bristol Jazz Festival — Ian joins an all-star cast to celebrate the life of Pee Wee Ellis. Friday 19th May at Bristol Beacon.
Tickets: bristoljazzandbluesfest.com
25-apr-23
Ian performs two solo shows featuring the music of the incomparable singer-songwriter.
When Bowie Met Joni — Friday 5th May at Piano Smithfield, London.
Tickets: seetickets.com
The Magic of Joni Mitchell — Sunday 21st May at The Bishops Court, Dorchester, Nr Wallingford, Oxon.
Tickets: eventbrite.com
25-apr-23
Ian Shaw and Tony Kofi celebrate the songs two jazz giants: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. With Barry Green (piano) and Dave Green (bass). Two shows: Friday 23rd June and Saturday 24th June at PizzaExpress Soho Jazz Club, Dean Street.
Tickets: pizzaexpresslive.com
9-mar-23
Ian is joined by Claire Martin in a pair of Easter Weekend shows. Expect classic duets from the jazz, pop, soul and show canon. The Pheasantry, Kings Road. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April.
Tickets: www.pizzaexpresslive.com
9-mar-23
Ian and Julian have known each other for decades, and for Bath Comedy Festival they combine their multitudinous talents in an evening of filthy stories and heart-breaking ballads. Bath Forum, Saturday 15th April.
Tickets: www.bathcomedy.com
6-feb-23
In his brand new solo show, Magical Radio, Ian weaves a funny and often moving musical tale of his singles collection, from boy to man. Taking in Gilbert and Elton, Marc Bolan, Bowie, Motown and Shaw’s obsession with the great pop masterpieces of the strangest decade in popular music.
Thursday 2nd March at Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly.
Tickets: www.brasseriezedel.com
21-dec-22
Hello everyone. However you love to spend your Xmas, I hope it's a very happy one. Thank you all for supporting live music this year. As musicians, actors, artists – we are ever grateful to do what we love doing. It's pretty rubbish without fans and friends. All round hugs!
Much love,
Ian x
22-nov-22
Ian hosts a party to see in the New Year. The Vortex Jazz Club, 31st December.
Tickets: www.vortexjazz.co.uk
11-nov-22
Listen to the opening gala of EFG London Jazz Festival live on BBC Radio 3 at 7.30pm. Or watch on BBC Four at five past midnight, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
BBC Radio 3: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001dpkx
BBC Four: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001f9q4
02-nov-22
22-30 January 2023PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Ian returns to the stage at Dean Street, presenting this unique season of dazzling collaborations from the international world of jazz, soul, pop, new song-writing and beyond. Early booking is strongly advised!
From hugely popular years-old pairings (Claire Martin, Liane Carroll) through exciting young singer-songwriters (Daisy Chute, Matt Kent) to a world premiere of Ian’s brand new album.
Mari Wilson, Liane Carroll, Natalie Willams, Matt Kent, Daisy Chute, Georgina Jackson, Iain Ballamy, Jamie Safir, Claire Martin and Linda Lewis, as well as four band shows and an exciting new piano bar night.
23-oct-22
The opening gala of EFG London Jazz Festival arranged and conducted by Guy Barker. Featuring an all-star line-up including Ian Shaw, Kurt Elling, Shingai and Marisha Wallace. Royal Festival Hall, 11th November.
Tickets:
efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk
23-oct-22
Ian Shaw and Tony Kofi in their brand new show featuring the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. With Barry Green (piano) and a true titan of British jazz, Dave Green (double bass). As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. PizzaExpress Live (Holborn). Two shows on 19th November.
Tickets:
www.pizzaexpresslive.com
11-oct-22
A quartet of festive treats featuring Ian both solo and with the wonderful Claire Martin.
The Electric Theatre, Guildford
Ian Shaw and Claire Martin’s Early Xmas Cracker
11-oct-22
Ian performs at this year's Jazz & The City Festival, Salzburg. Shows on 13th and 15th October.
More info:
13th October at Szene
15th October at Markussaal
24-aug-22
Guildhall Portsmouth
An Evening with Ian Shaw
East Grinstead Jazz Club
An Evening with Ian Shaw
Piano Smithfield, London
When Bowie Met Joni
The Bear Club, Luton
22-jul-22
Ian returns to Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club for his yearly residency. With Barry Green (piano), Conor Chaplin (bass), Dave Ohm (drums) and David Preston (guitar). Four shows on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th August.
Tickets: www.ronniescotts.co.uk
22-jul-22
Ian performs his solo show with music from the Great American songbook through to songwriters Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie and Stevie Wonder. In the beautiful setting of the Lauderdale House Tea Lawn. Thursday 4th August.
Tickets: www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
10-jun-22
Ian makes a short visit to Germany to play shows at Merzig and Hamburg.
Friday 17th June
The Music of Burt Bacharach with The Silent Explosion Orchestra led by Kevin Nasshan
at the Zeltpalast, Merzig, Saarland
Tickets: zeltpalast-konzerte.ticket.io
Friday 24th June
with Barry Green (piano)
at the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
Tickets: www.elbphilharmonie.de
10-jun-22
Ian teams up with trumpeter Guy Barker in the exciting new show City to City exploring the buzz, thrill and stories of the city.
Friday 8th July
at The Palace Hotel, Buxton
Tickets: buxtonfestival.co.uk
Saturday 9th July
at PizzaExpress Live, Birmingham
Tickets: www.pizzaexpresslive.com
Sunday 10th July
at PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho), London
Tickets: www.pizzaexpresslive.com
10-jun-22
Ian plays the Buxton Festival with two contrasting shows.
Friday 8th July
City to City with Guy Barker
at The Palace Hotel, Buxton
Tickets: buxtonfestival.co.uk
Friday 23rd July
When Bowie Met Joni with band featuring David Preston (guitar)
at the Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
Tickets: buxtonfestival.co.uk
7-jun-22
A note from Ian:
“Thank you so much to everyone who contributed in so many ways to the concert on 2nd June — my amazing special guests, the crew at Kings Place, the media producers, presenters and PR, the friends and collaborators who sent personal video messages… the list seems endless.
“But most of all, thank you to my loyal fans and followers from all over the world who support the music, the albums, the shows. And to those who give their constant and undimmed support to my work with refugees and our displaced citizens.”
The concert included contributions from the following special guests: Kate Adams, Tamer Aliersem, Iain Ballamy, Guy Barker, Madeline Bell, Julian Clary, Elaine Delmar, Robert Elms, Barry Green, Carol Grimes, Haydn Gwynne, Claire Martin, Barb Jungr, Sue Kelvin, Georgia Mancio, Ann Mitchell, Dave Ohm, David Preston, Jamie Safir, Shingai, Mari Wilson and Tim Woodward.
Watch the video messages
youtu.be/O61XBLRXdO4
4-jun-22
Ian talks to Sean Rafferty on this week's In Tune, singing Teach Me Tonight, Everything Will Be Alright and 42 with Jamie Safir on piano. Programme also features conductor, Avlana Eisenberg.
Listen on BBC iPlayer
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0017m5x
29-may-22
Ahead of the Shaw at 60 concert, Ian appears on Loose Ends, talking to Clive Anderson and Emma Freud, and singing My Brother from his album The Theory Of Joy. Other guests are Dave Stewart, John Waters, Shingai, Ali Official and Zaz.
Listen on BBC iPlayer
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0017sxq
19-may-22
Ian interviewed on Marlbank
Speaking on the phone from London earlier in the afternoon Ian Shaw was preparing to rehearse for his already sold out birthday show next month that falls on the singer’s 60th.
The “wonderful, brazen” actor Hadyn Gwynne (neatly cynical Alex Pates in the marvellous 1990s TV comedy series Drop the Dead Donkey), who is drawn to the music of Stephen Sondheim, had just confirmed as a guest....
Read more
www.marlbank.net/posts/what-s-comin-atcha-ian-shaw-at-60-kings-place-2-june-interview-preview
3-may-22
An extra date due to popular demand. The legendary singer Madeline Bell talks to Ian about her life of music and collaboration, and performs songs that have marked six decades of her fabulous career. Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zédel, Piccadilly.
Monday 6th June
Monday 27th June (sold out)
Tickets: www.brasseriezedel.com
17-mar-22
Celebrate the Easter Weekend with Ian and Claire in this intimate and close-up show of classic duets. Expect Motown, the Great American Songbook and singer-songwriter gems from these two old friends. “A musical pair matched in heaven”—Time Out.
Fri 15, Sat 16 and Sun 17 April at The Pheasantry, Pizza Express, Chelsea.
Tickets: pizzaexpresslive.com
20-feb-22
Join Ian for a dazzling night of music, stories and ace surprise guests from music, theatre, radio, comedy and TV. Kings Place, Thur 2nd June.
Tickets: www.kingsplace.co.uk
20-feb-22
Ian Shaw, Iain Ballamy and Jamie Safir. A collaboration of three of the UK's leading jazz musicians in concert. 15th - 27th March.
Tour details: What's New Tour
1-feb-21
Ian celebrates St Valentine with his solo show, Love is Here to Stay. Expect songs by Gershwin, Porter, Coward, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell. Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel, Piccadilly. Sunday, 20th February at 3pm.
Tickets: www.brasseriezedel.com
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