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Happy Xmas from Ian

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

Ian's New Year's Eve Bash

Ian hosts a party to see in the New Year. The Vortex Jazz Club, 31st December.

Tickets: www.vortexjazz.co.uk

Ian Shaw & Friends

22-30 January 2023
PizzaExpress 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.

Tickets:
www.pizzaexpresslive.com/ian-shaw-and-friends

Jazz Voice, EFG London Jazz Festival

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

Adventurous Dream, EFG London Jazz Festival

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

Ian at Xmas

A quartet of festive treats featuring Ian both solo and with the wonderful Claire Martin.

Ian in Salzburg

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

Solo in September

Thurs 1 Sept

Guildhall Portsmouth

An Evening with Ian Shaw

portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Tues 6 Sept

East Grinstead Jazz Club

An Evening with Ian Shaw

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Fri 16 Sept

Piano Smithfield, London

When Bowie Met Joni

pianosmithfield.com

Sat 24 Sept

The Bear Club, Luton

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Ian at Ronnie Scott's

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

Open air at Lauderdale House, Highgate

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

Ian in Germany

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

With Guy Barker

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

Buxton International Festival

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

Ian Shaw at 60

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

Ian on In Tune

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

Ian on Loose Ends

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

What's coming' atcha...

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

An Audience with Madeline Bell

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

Claire Martin and Ian Shaw “Reunited”

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

Ian Shaw at 60

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

What's New Tour

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

Ian at Crazy Coqs

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